Engineering for kids - Engineering Summer Camp
2025-06-01 - 2025-08-31 | XSTREAM Learning Center, 2033 NW Miller Rd, Portland, OR, 97229, United States
Engineering Camp
Hosted by Engineering for Kids
Morning Course (9:00-12:00)
Afternoon Course (12:30-3:30)
Engineering for Kids is offering several camps between June and august exploring topics such as engineering, robotics, mechanics and more hosted at the XSTREAM Learning Center.
When: June – August
Where: XSTREAM Learning Center
Serving: Students Ages 4-12
Service Area: Portland
Topic: Construction Engineering
Program Type: Camp
Cost: Half Day Tuition -$279 / Full Day Tuition -$439

AFSF - Summer Design Institute
2025-06-09 09:00 - 2025-07-25 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
AFSF – 2025 Summer Design Institute
Hosted by Architectural Foundation of San Fransisco
Curious about architecture & design? Want to gain a broader understanding of the architectural profession? Ready to take a deep dive into the design process? Want to work on your design skills? Developing work for your portfolio and your presentation skills? Well, then this is your opportunity. The Architectural Foundation of San Francisco (AFSF) announces the AFSF Summer Design Institute 2025, an online design studio.
The AFSF Summer Design Institute 2025 focuses on developing visual communication skills including sketching, form-making in models, as well as using digital design tools. You’ll learn foundational architectural concepts and terms and develop them in your design. Over the 3 weeks, you’ll gain experience and understanding in how to use the iterative design process to move from concept to architecture. We’ll look at precedent projects to learn how other architects approach design. At the end of our studio, you’ll present your project, gaining experience in creating a clear and thoughtful presentation of your architectural ideas.
In addition to your studio sessions, each week you’ll meet with a mentor. In these virtual meetings, your mentor will share their experiences in the profession as well as provide feedback on your project.
Our Summer Design Institutes are open to all high school students, including rising 9th graders. No prerequisites are required – we welcome all levels of experience including no previous architecture studios. We are proud to be a diverse studio. We welcome students from throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, including students globally. Please be mindful of our studio schedule -design is a collaborative process so being in our live studio is essential.
Informational Flyer: Link
When:
Session 1: June 9th – June 27th 2025 / M-F / 9:00am – noon (PDT)
Session 2: July 7th – July 25th 2025 / M-F / 9:00am – noon (PDT)
Where: Online
Serving: All High School students
Service Area: Worldwide
Topic: Architecture
Program Type: Online Studio
Cost: $3,500(includes all materials and supplies). Early bird registration discounted tuition: $3,000

Constructing Hope Youth Summer Program
2025-07-07 - 2025-07-25 | Constrcting Hope, 405 NE Church St., Portland, OR, 97211, United States
Constructing Hope Youth Summer Program
Hosted by Constructing Hope
Hosted at NW College of Construction, teenagers, ages 16-19, can spend 3 weeks learning about the construction industry, including green jobs (where construction meets environmental protection.)
Professional instructors will lead classroom discussions and supervise new learning experiences in carpentry and even aerospace activities. In addition to learning how to build in the shop, students will participate in field trips to active job sites in both urban and wildlife settings!
Applicant Qualifications:

Age: 16 – 19 (Under 18: parental consent required)
Must pass confidential drug screening

Program Highlights:

Hands-on exploration of construction craftsman skills
Field trips and tours
Meals, books, safety equipment and tools provided
First Aid/CPR training & certification
No cost to participants

Program Objectives:

Expose students to construction skills and careers
Equip students with safe work practices
Teach students the proper use of a variety of tools

Email yolandam@constructinghope.org to sign up!
When: Monday, July 7th, 2025 – Friday, July 25th, 2025
Where: Constructing Hope
Serving: Ages 16-19
Service Area: Portland
Topic: Construction, Environmental Protection
Program Type: Camp
Cost: FREE

Engineering for kids - Mechanical Engineering: Master Machines & Aerospace Engineering Camp
2025-07-07 09:00 - 2025-07-11 15:30 | XSTREAM Learning Center, 2033 NW Miller Rd, Portland, OR, 97229, United States
Engineering for kids – Mechanical Engineering: Master Machines & Aerospace Engineering Camp
Hosted by Engineering for Kids
Morning Course (9:00-12:00):
Mechanical Engineering: Master Machines
Students use the Engineering Design Process to design, create, test, and improve a variety of machines and mechanical systems. Students learn basics of energy, traction, aerodynamics, and durability while constructing roller coasters, eggstreme defense vehicles, and more.
Afternoon Course (12:30-3:30):
Aerospace Engineering: Up, Up, and Away
During the Aerospace Engineering classes, students use the Engineering Design Process to design, create, test, and refine a variety of flying machines. They construct a shock absorbing system designed to protect two marshmallow astronauts in a lunar vehicle, create their own air-powered rockets, and assemble a model blimp that actually takes flight!
When: Monday, July 7th, 2025 – Friday, July 11th, 2025 / 9:00am – 12:00pm and 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Where: XSTREAM Learning Center
Serving: Students Ages 7-12
Service Area: Portland
Topic: Construction Engineering
Program Type: Camp
Cost: Half Day Tuition -$279 / Full Day Tuition -$439

Experiment PDX - Lego Robotics Morning and Afternoon Camp
2025-07-07 09:00 - 2025-07-11 16:00 | Experiment PDX, 1421 SE Stark St, Portland, 97214, United States
Experiment PDX – Lego Robotics Morning and afternoon Camp
Hosted by Experiment PDX

9:00 am – 12:00 pm session
Our morning LEGO Robotics camp is based on the LEGO Education Spike Essential kits and curriculum, a terrific intro to coding and robotics and a great way to build collaboration skills. Campers work in teams to build and code a different robot every day, with a fun ‘battle of the bots’ on Friday.
During breaks there is time for the kiddos to experience the interactive exhibits in our Hands-On Museum.
Please send a packed lunch and snacks and a water bottle with their name on it.
Cost: $200
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm session
Our afternoon STEAM camp include interactive science, crafting and story time.
During lunch and snack breaks there is time for the kiddos to experience our interactive exhibits.
Please send a packed lunch and snacks and a water bottle with their name on it.
For a full-day camp, please register for our morning LEGO Robotics Camp for this week and send a packed lunch; we provide a free supervised lunch hour in the Museum.
Cost: $200
When: Camps run weekly, starting the week of Monday, June 16th, 2025 ending the week of Monday, August 18th, 2025 / Morning sessions: 9:00am – 12:00pm / Afternoon sessions: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Experiment PDX
Serving: 1st – 5th grade students (must have completed kindergarten)
Service Area: Portland
Topic: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
Program Type: Camp
Cost: $200 per weekly session, either morning or afternoon
