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Steve & Kate's Camp — Portland

Portland, OR · $570/week

A day camp offering a variety of activities and choices for children, with a focus on child-led exploration.

▌ Editor's read The website for Steve & Kate's Camp Portland loads successfully and provides detailed information about their program. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The 'About Us' page states that Steve and Kate founded the camp and it has been operating for 40 years, indicating a long history. The camp is a for-profit entity. They explicitly state on their 'Safety' page that all staff undergo background checks. The program is a day camp, offering a unique 'choose your own adventure' model where kids select activities like coding, fashion, sports, and performing arts. Google reviews for Steve & Kate's Camp (general, not specific to Portland) show a rating of 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the flexibility and variety of activities. Social media handles are @steveandkatescamp on Instagram and 'steveandkatescamp' on Facebook.
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Since 198640+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 4–12

Steve & Kate's Camp — Portland fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1986 (40 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 4–12
  • Hours: 8:00am–6:00pm
  • Address: Oregon Episcopal School, 6300 SW Nicol Rd, Portland, OR 97223
  • Phone: 866-974-CAMP
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Day Pass $114/day (all-inclusive 8am–6pm, lunch+snacks included). Summer Pass $3420/summer. 15+ day pass discount available. Unused passes auto-refunded.

↗ What parents like

  • Child-led exploration
  • Flexible attendance options

↘ Watch for

  • No structured schedule

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Steve & Kate's Camp — Portland

What ages does Steve & Kate's Camp — Portland accept?
Steve & Kate's Camp — Portland is open to children ages 4–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Steve & Kate's Camp — Portland cost?
Steve & Kate's Camp — Portland publishes $570/week for the standard session. Day Pass $114/day (all-inclusive 8am–6pm, lunch+snacks included). Summer Pass $3420/summer. 15+ day pass discount available. Unused passes auto-refunded. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Steve & Kate's Camp — Portland's hours?
Steve & Kate's Camp — Portland runs 8:00am–6:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Steve & Kate's Camp — Portland?
Steve & Kate's Camp — Portland is operated by a private business, with 40 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Steve & Kate's Camp — Portland provide lunch?
Yes — Steve & Kate's Camp — Portland includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does Steve & Kate's Camp — Portland offer extended care?
Yes — Steve & Kate's Camp — Portland offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.

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