EXPLORERS (K-2): Engineering Journeys Hosted by Saturday Academy When: Every Saturday, January 25-March 15, 2:15-3:15pm Where: University of Portland Serving: Youth grades K-2 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Program Type: Saturday Program Cost: $240 (scholarships available) Register

MAKERS (3-5): Urban Engineering Hosted by Saturday Academy When: Every Saturday, January 25-March 15, 2:30-3:45pm Where: University of Portland Serving: Youth grades 3-5 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Engineering, Urban Planning, and Sustainability Program Type: Saturday Program Cost: $280 (scholarships available) Register

Oregon mesa Salem demo day 2025 Hosted by Oregon MESA Demo Day is Oregon MESA's community showcase where students present the invention projects they have been working on and get valuable feedback from the community. According to this year's theme, 'Climate Action: Designing for Environmental Sustainability,' student teams have been working with a client in … Continue reading "Oregon MESA Salem Demo Day 2025"

Apprenticeships in science and engineering (ASE) Program Hosted by Saturday Academy When: 8-10 weeks from mid-June to the end of August Where: Companies across Oregon and Southwest Washington Serving: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors Service Area: Pacific Northwest Topic: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Program Type: Part-to-full-time summer internship Learning Stipend: $500-$1,500 … Continue reading "Saturday Academy – ASE Internship Application Deadline"

Girls build - hampton lumber weekend workshop - Sheridan Hosted by Girls Build Join Girls Build for a weekend of building! Do you love Girls Build and want more time with us? Are you thinking that maybe you want to go into the trades when you are old enough? Let's explore that together! We'll spend … Continue reading "Girls Build Hampton Lumber Workshop – Sheridan"

Oregon mesa Lane County demo day 2025 Hosted by Oregon MESA Demo Day is Oregon MESA's community showcase where students present the invention projects they have been working on and get valuable feedback from the community. According to this year's theme, 'Climate Action: Designing for Environmental Sustainability,' student teams have been working with a client … Continue reading "Oregon MESA Lane County Demo Day 2025"

Northwest Youth Careers Expo Hosted by Portland Workforce Alliance (PWA) When: Wednesday, March 19, 9am-1:30pm Where: Oregon Convention Center, Portland Serving: High School Students Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Several career paths Program Type: Career Day Cost: Free Register  

ELSO: Exploring engineering day - omsi Hosted by ELSO's Studio Justice Program ELSO’s “Studio Justice” program is excited to announce the return of its annual Exploring Engineering Day (EED) on March 20, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM at OMSI. This year’s event, themed “Submerged: Dive Into Engineering,” invites youths to explore the exciting world of … Continue reading "ELSO: Exploring Engineering Day – OMSI"

Youth Spring break camp - rebuilding center Organized by ReBuilding Center Join us for an ALL WEEK spring break camp where youth will learn hands on skills with expert instructors in woodworking, electrical, plumbing and more! Camp Schedule: Monday, March 24, 2025 through Friday, March 28th, 2025 (registration is for all 5 days) 10:00 AM … Continue reading "FREE! Youth Spring Break Camp: Building Skills for the Future – ReBuilding Center"

Sustainable Design & Engineering Career Mentorship tour Hosted by PAE & ELSO: Studio Justice Greetings! We’re excited to extend a special opportunity for our former cohort youth to join us on an exclusive tour of PAE's offices, a living building and Net Zero fully sustainable structure. This is a unique chance to explore how this building achieves its Net Zero … Continue reading "Sustainable Design & Engineering Career Mentorship Tour"

ELSO's Studio Justice Design Cohort Hosted by ELSO's Studio Justice Program Join Studio Justice's online Spring Design Cohort and students aged 14-20 will earn $250. Participants will be introduced to and learn valuable architectural skills, meet AECD professionals and discover how to use design as a powerful social justice tool that build stronger communities. During the eight … Continue reading "ELSO’s Studio Justice Design Cohort – Students Earn $250 Stipend"

Organized by ASCE When: April 3-5, 2025 Where: Portland State University and University of Portland Serving: ASCE students (students can join ASCE for free!) Service Area: Pacific Northwest Topic: Civil Engineering Program Type: Symposium/conference Cost: See website for more details Learn More  

Steam your own adventure Hosted by Saturday Academy Worlds collide in this genre-bending day where narrative meets STEAM. Using story genre as our guide, students are led through a day of adventure with choice-making and improvisation offering surprises at every turn. From sci-fi to fantasy, history to thriller, students work together to dive into story, … Continue reading "Saturday Academy – DAYS OFF! (K-5): STEAM Your Own Adventure"

ELSO's Studio Justice Youth Design Forum Hosted by ELSO's Studio Justice Program This year's Youth Design Forum will engage participants as they learn about the history of Portland and work on projects to help shape the development of ELSO's future headquarters - our home base for all of our programs. And, all participants will receive $100 at the end … Continue reading "ELSO’s Studio Justice Youth Design Forum – Students Earn $100 Stipend"

2025 Michael ford hiphop architecture scholarship Organized by Hip Hop Architecture The Michael Ford Hip Hop Architecture Scholarship is back! Thanks to our sponsor Michigan Central, we are providing previous Hip Hop Architecture Camp participants, and scholarship winners with a $10,000.00 scholarship to advance their interest in Architecture, Urban Planning, or Interior Design. Eligibility Requirements: … Continue reading "2025 Michael Ford’s Hip Hop Architecture Scholarship"

mesa day 2025 Hosted by Oregon MESA We are so excited to announce MESA's culminating event of the year: MESA Day 2025, happening on Friday, May 16th 2025!  The event is an opportunity for all of our middle and high school students to engage in hands-on competition, career exploration, and college preparation.   After showcasing their projects last month at Demo … Continue reading "MESA Day 2025"

ASFS - High School design competition Hosted by Architectural Foundation of San Fransisco  We are pleased to invite you to participate in the Architectural Foundation of San Francisco’s Fifty-Sixth annual High School Design Competition. This is an exciting competition where high school students put their design skills, creativity, spatial and analytical thinking and craftsmanship to … Continue reading "ASFS – High School Design Competition"

Oregon Tradeswomen's Career Fair Hosted by Oregon Tradeswomen While focused on presenting these career options to female-identified job seekers, Oregon Tradeswomen’s Career Fair is open to everyone! Most workshops are managed by tradeswomen, demonstrating the power and potential of a truly diverse workforce. Oregon Tradeswomen’s goal is to offer middle and high school students a unique educational … Continue reading "Oregon Tradeswomen’s Career Fair"

2025 NSBE Portland Scholarship Organized by NSBE NSBE Portland Scholarship Applications Due May 20, 2025 The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Portland Professionals was excited to offer our fourth scholarship cycle. This year we awarded four (4) academic scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each to eligible high school graduates and college students who … Continue reading "2025 NSBE Portland Scholarship"

NOMA PDX - 3 Day Architecture Summer Camp Hosted by NOMA PDX Registration: To participate in this year’s summer camp register before May 23, 2025. Space is limited to 50 students. REGISTER TODAY!!! About: NOMA PDX’s 3-day Architecture Summer Camp is designed to introduce middle school students to architecture. Over the course of the program, middle school students will explore … Continue reading "NOMA PDX – 3 Day Architecture Summer Camp (FREE)"

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: … Continue reading "Engineering for kids – Engineering Summer Camp"

Girls build Summer Camp - Grants pass, Or Hosted by Girls Build Girls 8 - 15 years old attended camp for one week, Monday - Friday, from 8:30am - 4:30pm.  Included in their days, and their camp fees, are both breakfast and lunch.  Campers attend two workshops in the morning, as well as in the … Continue reading "Girls Build Summer Camp – Grants Pass, Oregon"

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, … Continue reading "AFSF – Summer Design Institute"

Engineering for kids - Marine Engineering & Lego Robotics Camp Hosted by  Engineering for Kids  Morning Course (9:00-12:00): Students use the Engineering Design Process to design, create, test, and refine several types of marine based devices and vehicles. Students construct working prototypes that teach and reinforce the concepts of above water transportation, underwater exploration, and … Continue reading "Engineering for kids – Marine Engineering & Lego Robotics Camp"

ELSO's Studio Justice tour: Port of portland Hosted by ELSO's Studio Justice Program Youth Design Tours offer an exciting opportunity for young people aged 14-20 to delve into the dynamic fields of Architecture and Engineering. Join us for immersive experiences at Port of Portland where you'll: Go Behind the Scenes: Tour cutting-edge airport designs and … Continue reading "ELSO’s Studio Justice Tour: Port of Portland"

Master Thinkers - Robotics Camp Hosted by  Master Thinkers  Summer Camps will follow the same schedule every week.  The schedule includes reading, writing, math, music, art, science, and social studies.  Students will not need to be enrolled in every week to follow along.  Weeks that follow the same theme will be VERY different from one … Continue reading "Master Thinkers – Robotics Camp"

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 … Continue reading "Constructing Hope Youth Summer Program"

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 … Continue reading "Engineering for kids – Mechanical Engineering: Master Machines & Aerospace Engineering Camp"

STEM Enrichment Camp - Verizon Hosted by Verizon Innovative Learning Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers aims to empower middle school students in under-resourced communities to explore STEM subjects, learn problem-solving skills and gain exposure to career opportunities in technology fields. Participating students will receive mentorship, access to next-gen technology and hands-on training connected to real-world … Continue reading "STEM Enrichment Camp – Verizon"

Wayfinders Summer Camp 2025 Hosted by ELSO Week 1: July 14th - 18th | Week 2: July 21st - 25th Week 3: July 28th - August 1st Drop off 8:00am - 8:30am & Pick up 4:00pm - 4:30pm Where: Prescott Elementary School Sessions & Descriptions Dive In! (Ocean/Marine Biology) : From the biggest ocean to … Continue reading "ELSO – Wayfinder’s Summer Camp"

Professional Development Workshop Series: Portfolio Tips and Techniques Hosted by the National Organization of Minority Architects, Portland Chapter (NOMA PDX) The objective is to meet the need for advice on advancing in your career, help direct you in their career trajectory or transition and help you walk away with some clarity on your next steps. … Continue reading "NOMA PDX – Professional Development Workshop Series: Portfolio Tips and Techniques"

ReBuilding Center - Youth Classes - Tiny Tables (Ages 12-17) Organized by ReBuilding Center Does your child love hands-on activities? Are they curious about future careers in the trades? Our youth classes are designed to introduce youth to the world of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and more while fostering creativity and confidence. In this class you … Continue reading "ReBuilding Center – Youth Classes – Tiny Tables (Ages 12-17)"

Cedarwood Waldorf School - Upcycled Art Camp Hosted by  Cedarwood School Let your creativity run wild at Upcycled Art Camp! Campers will dive into a week of fun-filled artistic exploration, experimenting with fiber, beads, paper, paint, found objects, and, of course, lots of mod podge. From collages to sculptures and dioramas, this camp is all … Continue reading "Cedarwood Waldorf School – Upcycled Art Camp"

Big Ideas, Tiny Worlds // A Collaborative Design Camp Hosted by Portland Art Museum Let your child’s imagination take flight as they design and build miniature worlds in this hands-on camp for kids ages 8-10! Campers will work together to create tiny communities, learning essential design principles while collaborating as a team. Under the expert … Continue reading "Big Ideas, Tiny Worlds // A Collaborative Design Camp"

Girls build Summer Camp - Sheridan, Or Hosted by Girls Build Girls 8 - 15 years old attended camp for one week, Monday - Friday, from 8:30am - 4:30pm.  Included in their days, and their camp fees, are both breakfast and lunch.  Campers attend two workshops in the morning, as well as in the afternoon. … Continue reading "Girls Build Summer Camp – Sheridan, Oregon"

Engineering for kids - Environmental Engineering & The Engineering of Travel Camp Hosted by  Engineering for Kids  Morning Course (9:00-12:00): Environmental Engineering: Go Green During the Environmental Engineering classes, students use the Engineering Design Process to design, create, test, and refine basic solutions related to alternative energy and environmental issues. They learn principles behind crafting … Continue reading "Engineering for kids – Environmental Engineering & The Engineering of Travel Camp"

Girls build Summer Camp - Tillamook, Or Hosted by Girls Build Girls 8 - 15 years old attended camp for one week, Monday - Friday, from 8:30am - 4:30pm.  Included in their days, and their camp fees, are both breakfast and lunch.  Campers attend two workshops in the morning, as well as in the afternoon. … Continue reading "Girls Build Summer Camp – Tillamook, Oregon"

Engineering for kids - Engineers Under Construction & Summertime Splash Camp Hosted by  Engineering for Kids  Morning Course (9:00-12:00): Engineers Under Construction Class Description: Put on your hard hats engineers and join us for our The Engineering of Cities! In this class, students work hard to apply their knowledge of construction to save the beach … Continue reading "Engineering for kids – Engineers Under Construction & Summertime Splash Camp"

Experimentation Explorers Science Camp: K-2nd Hosted by Saturday Academy "Choose Your Own Adventure" meets STEAM in this camp to sample all things science, tech, engineering, art, and math. Enjoy the ultimate end-of-summer properties! When: Monday, August 18th, 2025 - Friday, August 22nd, 2025 / 9:00am - 4:00pm Where: University of Portland Serving: Grades Kindergarten - … Continue reading "Saturday Academy – Experimentation Explorers Science Camp: K-2nd"

Cartography creators (6th-8th) Hosted by Saturday Academy Take ownership of the places you inhabit! Experiment with GIS or Geographic Information Systems, a technology that combines data with maps! GIS can be used to analyze, manage, create, and map data representing an essential tool for creating awareness and understanding about how our environment impacts our world. … Continue reading "Saturday Academy – Cartography Creators (6th-8th)"

ReBuilding Center - Youth Classes - Tiny Tables (Ages 12-17) Organized by ReBuilding Center Does your child love hands-on activities? Are they curious about future careers in the trades? Our youth classes are designed to introduce youth to the world of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and more while fostering creativity and confidence. In this class you … Continue reading "ReBuilding Center – Youth Classes – Tiny Tables (Ages 12-17)"

Constructing Hope's Construction Carnival Hosted by Constructing Hope When: Saturday, September 6, 2-5pm Where: Peninsula Park, Portland Serving: Community Members Service Area: Portland Topic: Construction Program Type: Community Event Cost: Free

Saturday Academy Yard Sale Hosted by Saturday Academy Join us for a Saturday Academy Yard Sale! What You’ll Find at the Yard Sale: PC Desktops & Old Laptops for parts General Office Supplies Office Furniture: Desks, Rolling Chairs, Mesh Chairs, Standing Desks Science Kits & Microscopes Projectors, Whiteboards, Pull-down Projector Screens …and more! When: Saturday, … Continue reading "Saturday Academy Yard Sale"

NOMA PDX Summer Camp Showcase Hosted by the National Organization of Minority Architects, Portland Chapter (NOMA PDX) City of Possibility is proud to partner with NOMA PDX to highlight their inspiring Architecture Summer Camp designed for middle school students. This program introduces BIPOC youth to the world of design through hands-on projects, mentorship, and real-world exploration of architecture and … Continue reading "NOMA PDX Summer Camp Showcase"