233 summer camps in Portland, OR serve children ages 3 through 18. Here's how to find the right fit for your child's age, plus camp recommendations and schedule tips for each age group.
| Age Group | Camps | Avg Cost | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool & Pre-K (Ages 3-5) | 130 | $246/wk | Half-day |
| Elementary (Ages 6-8) | 203 | $285/wk | Full or half |
| Tweens (Ages 9-12) | 218 | $316/wk | Full-day |
| Teens (Ages 13-17) | 151 | $350/wk | Full-day |
130 camps in Portland, OR accept children ages 3-5. Average cost: $246/week. 33 offer half-day schedules and 69 offer full-day.
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Aim High Academy of Martial Arts
Sports & Athletics · Ages 4-12 · $395/week
BaxterSports Portland Camps
Sports & Athletics · Ages 5-14 · $160-$425/session
Bay Club Portland
Sports & Athletics · Ages 3-15 · Multi-Sport & Activity (Full Day): $520/week; Little Explorers (Half Day): $410/week; Counselor-in-Training: $340/week
BodyVox
Arts & Creative · Ages 4-17 · Day Camp (4-5): $400/week; Day Camp (6-10): $550/week; Afternoon Adventure (6-10): $200/week (add-on); Junior Artist Program: $600/session
B’nai B’rith Camp
Multi-Activity & Specialty · Ages 2-17 · $225-$6,675
203 camps in Portland, OR accept children ages 6-8. Average cost: $285/week. 50 offer half-day schedules and 110 offer full-day.
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3 O’Clock Rock
Arts & Creative · Ages 6-12 · $233-$290/week
Afterglow Aerial Arts
Arts & Creative · Ages 7-15 · $500/week
Aim High Academy of Martial Arts
Sports & Athletics · Ages 4-12 · $395/week
Alliance Française de Portland Summer Camps
Community & Culture · Ages 6-12 · $470/week
BaxterSports Portland Camps
Sports & Athletics · Ages 5-14 · $160-$425/session
218 camps in Portland, OR accept children ages 9-12. Average cost: $316/week. 51 offer half-day schedules and 119 offer full-day.
Popular categories:
3 O’Clock Rock
Arts & Creative · Ages 6-12 · $233-$290/week
Afterglow Aerial Arts
Arts & Creative · Ages 7-15 · $500/week
Aim High Academy of Martial Arts
Sports & Athletics · Ages 4-12 · $395/week
Alliance Française de Portland Summer Camps
Community & Culture · Ages 6-12 · $470/week
BaxterSports Portland Camps
Sports & Athletics · Ages 5-14 · $160-$425/session
151 camps in Portland, OR accept children ages 13-17. Average cost: $350/week. 30 offer half-day schedules and 83 offer full-day.
Popular categories:
Afterglow Aerial Arts
Arts & Creative · Ages 7-15 · $500/week
BaxterSports Portland Camps
Sports & Athletics · Ages 5-14 · $160-$425/session
Bay Club Portland
Sports & Athletics · Ages 3-15 · Multi-Sport & Activity (Full Day): $520/week; Little Explorers (Half Day): $410/week; Counselor-in-Training: $340/week
Black Girls CODE
STEM & Technology · Ages 10-18 · $100 per camper (based on 2025 info)
BodyVox
Arts & Creative · Ages 4-17 · Day Camp (4-5): $400/week; Day Camp (6-10): $550/week; Afternoon Adventure (6-10): $200/week (add-on); Junior Artist Program: $600/session
Summer camps in Portland, OR serve children ages 3 through 18. Most camps focus on ages 5-14, but there are dedicated preschool programs (ages 3-5) and teen programs (ages 13-17). 233 camps are currently listed across all age groups.
Many Portland, OR camps accept children as young as 3. Preschool camps typically run half-day schedules (9 AM-12 PM) and focus on play-based learning, arts, and social skills. Look for camps that specifically list your child's age in their range.
For ages 3-5, half-day camps are usually recommended as young children tire easily. Ages 6-8 can handle full-day camps, especially if they include varied activities. Ages 9+ typically thrive in full-day programs. Consider your child's stamina and your schedule.
Teen programs in Portland, OR include leadership camps, advanced sports training, coding and engineering, outdoor adventure, and community service programs. Teens benefit from camps that offer challenge and independence rather than traditional day-camp formats.
Many camps in Portland, OR serve wide age ranges (e.g., ages 5-14) and group children by age within the program. Some camps offer sibling discounts. Use our planner to find camps that work for all your children's ages.
Data sourced from 233 camp websites in Portland, OR. Updated daily.