Architecture Foundation of Oregon

AFSF - Saturday Design Studio 2026
2026-02-21 10:00 - 2026-05-16 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Saturday Design Studio 2026
Hosted by Architectural Foundation of San Francisco (AFSF)

Curious about architecture & design? Want a broader understanding of the architectural profession? Ready for 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 studio.
Our architecture studio meets online every Saturday for 6 weeks. We’ll focus on developing using digital design tools. You’ll learn foundational architectural concepts and terms in the iterative design process, moving from concept to design. At the end of our studio, you’ll present your project.
The Studio is being offered 2 times (choose 1)
Saturdays, February 21 – March 28, 2026
Saturdays, April 11 – May 16, 2026
Online group sessions:
Saturdays 6 weeks each, 1 1/2 hours per week (10:00 am – 11:30am)
+ Individual mentoring by a professional: 1 hr. per week (scheduled for you)
$500 includes all materials
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When: Saturdays, February 21 – March 28, 2026, 10-11:30am or Saturdays, April 11 – May 16, 2026, 10-11:30am
Where: Virtual
Serving: High School Students
Service Area: USA
Topic: Architecture
Program Type: Virtual Workshops
Cost: $500

Building Pathways: Scholarship & Mentorship Showcase
2026-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 | J.K. Gill Building, 408 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
The opportunity to connect with the next generation of talented designers and builders has arrived!
Join us on April 16 at Building Pathways (previously known as AFO’s Scholars Reception). This is our annual opportunity to introduce this year’s Scholarship recipients and Formation Mentees to our community of design and building professionals. It’s a chance to connect with new talent, showcase innovative student projects, and instill hope in the future of the industry.
Our $5,000-10,000 specialized scholarships increase education and access to architecture, engineering, construction, and design fields with a focus on supporting those who have been historically underrepresented in the industry. In addition, AFO has expanded its support of higher-education students through partnering with Diversity in Design and COMMA on Formation, a mentorship program for design students and professionals of color.
Attend to increase the visibility of our scholarship and mentorship programs, network with our Scholars and Mentees, explore innovative student projects, and hear inspiring stories about following your values to build pathways in the design and building industry.
Building Pathways: Scholarship & Mentorship Showcase
Thursday, April 16
5:30-7:30pm
Design Portland @ J.K. Gill Building
408 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
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All funds raised support the growth of AFO Scholarships and Formation, our two growing programs for higher education students. Help AFO support the future generation of design and building professionals by making an additional donation today!
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NOMA PDX & AIAO Discover Architecture: People, Places, Possibilities
2026-04-18 09:00 - 16:00
Discover Architecture: People, Places, Possibilities
Hosted by the NOMA PDX & AIA Oregon
A one-day event for high school students to explore architecture: the people, the places, and possibilities.
The day’s programs includes walking tour with a series of activities to explore spaces and places in Central Eastside, learn from architects and designers, and imagine what futures are possible with a career in architecture.
Apply today!
Deadline: April 4, 2026
Event Details:
When: Saturday, April 18, 9am-4pm
Where: East and Central East Portland. Location is shared to event participants.
Serving: High school youth
Service Area: Portland
Topic: Architecture
Program Type: One-day workshop
Cost: Free

Creative Spark Design Competition Info Session
2026-04-21 17:00 - 18:00
Want to have a fantastic time creating a model while also supporting a great program that brings design education to Oregon children?
Pull a team of up to five colleagues together and spend a fun evening designing and building a model just like our Architects in Schools students do! This lighthearted competition will be judged by our smallest designers: Architects in Schools elementary students.
The competition is two-fold: part design, part fundraiser for our flagship Architects in Schools Program. Find about how you can participate in this year’s Creative Spark Design Competition.
Check out this year’s Design Competition Brief for a sneak peek.
Creative Spark Design Competition Info Session
Tuesday, April 21
5:00-6:00pm
Virtual
Register
Can’t participate in the design competition this year? We invite you to join us at Creative Spark as an attendee on May 28! Register here.

Architects in Schools Exhibit - Bend
2026-05-01 17:30 - 20:00 | Tower Encore Community Event Space, 834 NW Brooks St, Bend, Oregon, 97703
You are invited to an event celebrating the hard work of our 2025-26 Architects in Schools students in Central Oregon! This is our culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies.
This Architects in Schools season was another huge success, reaching thousands of students across the state of Oregon. Over 150 design and building professionals have spent over 3,000 volunteer hours in classrooms this year, educating students on the built environment and the process of designing and building communities.
Student work will be exhibited at the Tower Encore Community Event Space on May 1 from 5:30-8:00pm. The exhibit is free, kid friendly and open to the public.
Want to help bring AiS exhibits to life? Sign up to volunteer!
Architects in Schools Exhibit Reception
Tower Encore Community Event Space
Friday, May 1
5:30-8:00pm
Tower Encore Community Event Space
834 NW Brooks St, Bend, OR 97703

Architects in Schools Exhibit - Downtown Portland
2026-05-07 17:30 - 19:30
You are invited to a First Thursday event celebrating the hard work of our 2025-26 Architects in Schools students in the Portland Metro area! This is our culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies.
This Architects in Schools season was another huge success, reaching thousands of students across the state of Oregon. Over 150 design and building professionals have spent over 3,000 volunteer hours in classrooms this year, educating students on the built environment and the process of designing and building communities.
We have two Downtown Portland locations that will be exhibiting student work on May 7 from 5:30-7:30pm. All exhibits are kid friendly, free, and open to the public. No need to register in advance. Simply show up and join the celebration!
Want to help bring AiS exhibits to life? Sign up to volunteer!
Architects in Schools Exhibit Reception
Downtown Portland
Thursday, May 7
5:30-7:30pm
DLR Group, 110 SW Yamhill St, Suite 105, Portland, 97204
BRIC Architecture, 1233 NW Northrup St, Portland, 97209

Oregon Tradeswomen's Career Fair 2026 - School day
2026-05-15 | NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center, 16021 Northeast Airport Way, Portland, Oregon, 97230
Oregon Tradeswomen’s Career Fair
Hosted by Oregon Tradeswomen
Introduce your students to high-wage, high-skilled careers in the trades and debt-free career education at Oregon Tradeswomen’s Career Fair on Friday, May 15th, 2026!
Oregon Tradeswomen’s goal is to offer middle and high school students a unique educational opportunity, and introduce the many career options available in the trades where they can earn while they learn and access debt-free career education!
The interactive, hands-on learning opportunities allow students to use the tools of the trades, talk directly with tradeswomen about the work they do, and gain knowledge about satisfying, high-paying careers in the skilled trades.
All students are welcome to attend, including students of CTE programs, and other organized youth groups.
When: Friday, May 16th, 2026
Where: NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center
Serving: Middle School & High School Students
Service Area: Portland Metro
Topic: Several career paths
Program Type: Career Fair
Cost: Free

Oregon Tradeswomen's Career Fair 2026 - Public day
2026-05-15 | NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center, 16021 Northeast Airport Way, Portland, Oregon, 97230
Oregon Tradeswomen’s Career Fair
Hosted by Oregon Tradeswomen
Oregon Tradeswomen’s 2026 Career Fair
Oregon Tradeswomen’s Career Fair is a FREE, interactive, trades-focused career event highlighting apprenticeship and debt-free training options for lucrative career pathways. It is one of the most exciting and engaging career fairs in our region dedicated to the skilled trades industry!
This event connects thousands of students and job seekers to the wide variety of exciting careers in the skilled trades and supports local industry and businesses find qualified, skilled workers, and is open to everyone!
Friday, May 15th, 2026
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
School Day
(Registration Required)
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Public Day
(No Registration Required)
When: Friday, May 16th, 2026 / 9:00am – 3:00pm
Where: NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center
Serving: Middle School & High School Students
Service Area: Portland Metro
Topic: Several career paths
Program Type: Career Fair
Cost: Free

ELSO's Studio Justice Youth Design Forum 2026
2026-05-16 | Crown Plaza Hotel, 1441 NE 2nd Avenue, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
ELSO’s Studio Justice Youth Design Forum
Hosted by ELSO’s Studio Justice Program
The Studio Justice Youth Design Forum is ELSO’s annual design forum for Portland’s youth to explore and learn about local neighborhoods. This year’s Youth Design Forum will be on May 16, 2026. Participants will learn from community leaders and industry professionals, work in teams to imagine solutions to real-world challenges, and share their ideas with each other. Students will become creators and change makers in their communities by using design thinking, storytelling, and lived experience to envision more just, sustainable futures.
Deadline to Register: April 2nd
When: Saturday, May 16th, 2026 / 9:30am – 3:00pm
Where: Crown Plaza Hotel
Serving: Youth ages 14-20
Service Area: Oregon
Topic: Architecture, Engineering, Construction
Program Type: Forum

Architects in Schools Exhibit - OMSI
2026-05-16 11:00 - 17:00 | OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, Oregon, 97214
You are invited to an event celebrating the hard work of our 2025-26 Architects in Schools students in the Portland Metro area! This is our culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies.
This Architects in Schools season was another huge success, reaching thousands of students across the state of Oregon. Over 150 design and building professionals have spent over 3,000 volunteer hours in classrooms this year, educating students on the built environment and the process of designing and building communities.
Student work will be exhibited at OMSI on May 16 from 11am-5pm. Each exhibiting student receives free OMSI admission for themselves and one guest. All other guests will need to purchase OMSI admission (purchase here). The exhibit is kid friendly and open to the public.
Want to help bring AiS exhibits to life? Sign up to volunteer!
Architects in Schools Exhibit Reception
OMSI
Saturday, May 16
11:00am-5:00pm
OMSI – Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214

Architects in Schools Exhibit - Opsis Architecture
2026-05-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Opsis Architecture, 975 SE Main St, Portland, OR, 97214
You are invited to an event celebrating the hard work of our 2025-26 Architects in Schools students in the Portland Metro area! This is our culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies.
This Architects in Schools season was another huge success, reaching thousands of students across the state of Oregon. Over 150 design and building professionals have spent over 3,000 volunteer hours in classrooms this year, educating students on the built environment and the process of designing and building communities.
Student work will be exhibited at Opsis Architecture on May 21 from 5:30-7:30pm. The exhibit is free, kid friendly and open to the public. No need to register in advance. Simply show up and join the celebration!
Want to help bring AiS exhibits to life? Sign up to volunteer!
Architects in Schools Exhibit Reception
Opsis Architecture
Thursday, May 21
5:30-7:30pm
Opsis Architecture
975 SE Main St, Portland, OR 97214

Creative Spark: An Architects in Schools Celebration & Design Competition
2026-05-28 17:30 - 20:00 | DLR Group, 110 SW Yamhill St Suite 105, Portland, OR, 97204
Join us for a lively evening to celebrate our flagship Architects in Schools program and spark creativity among intergenerational designers!
Enjoy elevated hors d’oeuvres, signature beverages, and community as you browse some of this year’s Architects in Schools classroom projects on display at DLR Group.
To showcase the elements of design that Architects in Schools students experience, a design competition will take place in real time for guests to peruse and judge. Interested in taking part in this exciting design competition? Click here!
About Architects in Schools (AiS)
The AiS program introduces Oregon’s youngest design-thinkers to the power and possibilities of design with the end goal of creating lifelong learners and critical thinkers who have a voice in their community. The program has grown to serving more than 5,000 elementary and middle school students across the state of Oregon.
AiS pairs classroom teachers with design professionals, provides teacher/design professional training and residency preparation, design professional classroom involvement, supply fund support for low-income schools and a public exhibit of student work at the end of the residency period. In addition, AFO offers a week long virtual summer camp based on AiS curricula for children ages 8-12. The program receives invaluable support from over 175 design and building professionals and their firms around Oregon.
Creative Spark: An Architects in Schools Celebration & Design Competition
Thursday, May 28
5:30-8:00pm
DLR Group
110 SW Yamhill St Suite 105, Portland
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Architects in Schools Exhibit - Gordon House
2026-05-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Gordon House, 869 W Main St, Silverton, OR, 97381, United States
You are invited to an event celebrating the hard work of our 2025-26 Architects in Schools students in the Salem area! This is our culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies.
This Architects in Schools season was another huge success, reaching thousands of students across the state of Oregon. Over 150 design and building professionals have spent over 3,000 volunteer hours in classrooms this year, educating students on the built environment and the process of designing and building communities.
Student work will be exhibited at the Frank Lloyd Wright Gordon House on May 30 from 4-6pm. The exhibit is free, kid friendly and open to the public. No need to register in advance. Simply show up and join the celebration!
Architects in Schools Exhibit Reception
Frank Lloyd Wright Gordon House
Saturday, May 30
4:00-6:00pm
Frank Lloyd Wright Gordon House
869 W Main St, Silverton, OR 97381

Architecture at Zero - Design Competition 2026
2026-06-01
Architecture at Zero – Design Competition 2026
Organized by Architecture at Zero

Architecture at Zero is a design competition for decarbonization, equity, and resilience, open to students and professionals worldwide. It serves to engage the fields of architecture, design, engineering and planning in the pursuit of sustainable design.
The competition will be the design of the La Plaza Cultural Center at the Multi Agency Resilience Center, Antelope Valley, CA, a year-round educational and cultural venue that will transform into a resiliency asset during regional emergencies, offering critical support for evacuees, first responders, and multi-agency operations.

Registration Deadline: June 1st 2026 at 1:00 PM, PST
Serving: Students and Professionals
Service Area: Worldwide
Topic: Architecture, Design
Program Type: Design Competition
Cost: Free for student entry / $350 for Professional entry

Architecture at Zero Design competition 2026
2026-06-01
Architecture at Zero Design competition 2026
Organized by Architecture at Zero

Overview of submission requirements:
The Architecture at Zero 2026 competition asks entrants to develop an architectural design solution to a specific site and programmatic brief, while holistically considering energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy storage, carbon reduction, and resiliency strategies. Entrants design the building in detail to comply with California Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards and demonstrate how the design will result in lower operational and embodied carbon emissions. To indicate how the building design will result in lower carbon emissions, entrants will provide the required documentation and may also include supplementary documentation. Entrants will describe how this project will build resilience. Entrants will be asked to complete a table outlining the inclusion of climate adaptation strategies and indicating these strategies on the site plan or section.
Entrants are also asked to consider how their design addresses equity for the community. Entrants will write a short essay and indicate on the site plan or section aspects of the design that support equity.
Fees: Student entry fee –
There is no entry fee for students. Students must submit a valid student ID from the 2025-26 academic year.
Professional entry fee- $350 per entry. There is no limit to the number of entries that an individual, class, or firm may submit; however, each entry must be submitted separately, along with separate payments (if required)
Up to $25,000 in total prize money will be awarded to student
and professional winners at the discretion of the Jury

When: Sunday, June 1st, 2026 DEADLINE
Where: Online Application
Serving: Any student who plans to attend PCC
Service Area: Portland Metro
Program Type: Scholarship
Cost: Free

Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)
2026-06-02 12:00 - 13:00
Hosted by AFO and AIA Oregon, the Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G) meets quarterly with the mission of increasing student access to architecture, engineering, construction, and design (AECD) fields in the state of Oregon. As a group of local partners who are aligned around this shared mission, DAO-G meetings are a time for us to harness this network to share opportunities for students, volunteer needs, resources, outreach efforts, and more.
Wondering if you’re the right fit? If you identify with any of these statements, we encourage you to join our efforts!

You are passionate about increasing student access and participation in AECD fields – particularly for those who have been historically marginalized and underrepresented in the field
You are seeking opportunities to volunteer with and/or contribute to AECD programs for students (Kindergarten – Higher Ed)
You are a youth program provider or organization seeking to connect with potential volunteer professionals and spread the word about your program
You are an educator looking for opportunities to share with students interested in AECD fields
You represent a community group or company that is aligned with our shared mission

2026 Meeting Schedule:

Tuesday, March 10, 12-1pm, Zoom
Tuesday, June 2, 12-1pm, Zoom
Tuesday, September 1, 12-1pm, Zoom
Tuesday, December 1, 12-1pm, Zoom

Visit the DAO-G Miro board for a recap of our discussions.
Questions? Contact Candice Agahan, AFO Director of Community Engagement, candice@af-oregon.org, 503-542-3823
Submit the form below to join DAO-G
Fill out my LGL Form!

Girls Build Summer Camp - Grants Pass, Oregon 2026
2026-06-08 08:30 - 2026-06-12 04:30
Girls build Summer Camp – Grants pass, Or 2026
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. Interspersed throughout the day are icebreakers and team bonding games, so girls can get to know each other, and build together better.
Campers are split into crews of 10. Each crew is led by two instructors at any given time, and girls are given their own safety glasses and ear protection to take home.
Is this camp sold out? Please sign up for our waitlist
When: Monday, June 8th, 2026 – Friday, June 12th, 2026 / 8:30am – 4:30pm
Where: Grants Pass, OR
Serving: Youth ages 8-15
Service Area: Oregon & Idaho
Topic: Engineering, Construction
Program Type: Camp
Cost: $275(scholarships available)
Register

Girls Build Summer Camp - Talent, Oregon 2026
2026-06-15 08:30 - 2026-06-19 04:30
Girls build Summer Camp – Talent, Or 2026
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. Interspersed throughout the day are icebreakers and team bonding games, so girls can get to know each other, and build together better.
Campers are split into crews of 10. Each crew is led by two instructors at any given time, and girls are given their own safety glasses and ear protection to take home.
Is this camp sold out? Please sign up for our waitlist
When: Monday, June 15th, 2026 – Friday, June 19th, 2026 / 8:30am – 4:30pm
Where: Talent, OR
Serving: Youth ages 8-15
Service Area: Oregon Washington & Idaho
Topic: Engineering, Construction
Program Type: Camp
Cost: $275(scholarships available)

Brickdiculous - My First Lego Camp
2026-06-15 09:00 - 2027-06-19 15:00 | Brickdiculous, 1225 Lloyd Center, Portland, 97232, United States
Brickdiculous – My First Lego Camp
Hosted by Brickdiculous
Session 1: June 15-19
Session 2: Aug 17-21
Grades: Entering Kindergarten – 2nd Grades
Fee: $495
Drop-off: 9am – 9:30am
Pick-up: 2:30pm-3pm
A camp for our younger builders that explores the versatility and opportunities available from even a single set. Campers will build both from instructions and straight from their imagination with support from prompts and collaboration with fellow campers. Includes a mid-size Creator 3-in-1 set for the camper to take home to continue creating and add to their collection after camp!
Space is extremely limited.
Sandwich lunch provided. Families with allergy concerns should contact us and/or provide a lunch from home.
Brickdiculous believes every child deserves to have a positive camp experience. Please contact us about tuition assistance if your family needs it.
In Lloyd Center next door to Floating World Comics!
1225 Lloyd Center
Portland, OR 97232
When: Session 1: June 15-19, Session 2: Aug 17-21, 9am – 3pm
Where: Lloyd Center
Serving: Entering Kindergarten – 2nd Grades
Service Area: Portland
Topic: Lego Camp
Program Type: Camp
Cost: $445

Girls Build Summer Camp - Morton, Washington 2026
2026-06-22 08:30 - 2026-06-26 04:30
Girls build Summer Camp – Morton, Washington 2026
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. Interspersed throughout the day are icebreakers and team bonding games, so girls can get to know each other, and build together better.
Campers are split into crews of 10. Each crew is led by two instructors at any given time, and girls are given their own safety glasses and ear protection to take home.
Is this camp sold out? Please sign up for our waitlist
When: Monday, June 22nd, 2026 – Friday, June 25th, 2026 / 8:30am – 4:30pm
Where: Morton, WA
Serving: Youth ages 8-15
Service Area: Oregon, Washington & Idaho
Topic: Engineering, Construction
Program Type: Camp
Cost: $275(scholarships available)

Saturday Academy - ENGINEERING MAKERS CAMP (3rd-5th grade) - Summer 2026
2026-06-22 09:00 - 2026-06-26 16:00 | Central Catholic High School, 2401 SE Stark St, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Saturday Academy – ENGINEERING MAKERS CAMP (3rd-5th) – Summer 2026
Hosted by Saturday Academy
Explore various fields of engineering, from mechanical to civil. Learn the tools of the professionals through hands-on activation in this camp that combines the artistic with the scientific.
When: Monday, June 22nd, 2026 – Friday, June 26th, 2o26, 9am-4pm
Where: Central Catholic High School
Serving: Youth grades 3-5
Service Area: Portland Metro
Topic: Engineering
Program Type: Summer Camp
Cost: $385

Saturday Academy - Lego Explorers Camp (K-2nd grade) - Summer 2026
2026-06-22 09:00 - 2026-06-26 16:00 | Central Catholic High School, 2401 SE Stark St, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Saturday Academy – Lego Explorers Camp (K-2) – Summer 2026
Hosted by Saturday Academy
Explore the wonders of the world! Each day, creators will visit a new destination: climb a sunny mountain, trek through a shady forest, splash across a sparkling lake, discover treasures in a sandy desert, and build a campsite under a starlit sky. With STEAM as our guide, science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math will be our vehicle for exploration! Through building and imaginative play, students will create, explore, and bring each adventure to life!
When: Monday, June 22nd, 2026 – Friday, June 26th, 2o26, 9am-4pm
Where: Central Catholic High School
Serving: Youth grades k-2nd
Service Area: Portland Metro
Topic: STEAM
Program Type: Summer Camp
Cost: $380

Girls Build Summer Camp 2026 - Week 1 - Portland, OR
2026-07-06 08:30 - 2026-07-10 04:30
Girls Build Summer Camp 2026 – Week 1 – Portland, 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. Interspersed throughout the day are icebreakers and team bonding games, so girls can get to know each other, and build together better.
Campers are split into crews of 10. Each crew is led by two instructors at any given time, and girls are given their own safety glasses and ear protection to take home.
Is this camp sold out? Please sign up for our waitlist
When: Monday, July 6th, 2026 – Friday, July 10th, 2026 / 8:30am – 4:30pm
Where: Portland, OR
Serving: Youth ages 8-15
Service Area: Oregon, Washington & Idaho
Topic: Engineering, Construction
Program Type: Camp
Cost: $575(scholarships available)

Girls Build Summer Camp 2026 - Week 2 - Portland, OR
2026-07-13 08:30 - 2026-07-17 04:30
Girls Build Summer Camp 2026 – Week 2- Portland, 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. Interspersed throughout the day are icebreakers and team bonding games, so girls can get to know each other, and build together better.
Campers are split into crews of 10. Each crew is led by two instructors at any given time, and girls are given their own safety glasses and ear protection to take home.
Is this camp sold out? Please sign up for our waitlist
When: Monday, July 13th, 2026 – Friday, July 17th, 2026 / 8:30am – 4:30pm
Where: Portland, OR
Serving: Youth ages 8-15
Service Area: Oregon, Washington & Idaho
Topic: Engineering, Construction
Program Type: Camp
Cost: $575(scholarships available)

Saturday Academy - Mystery Lab Explorers Camp (K-2nd grade) - Summer 2026
2026-07-13 09:00 - 2026-07-17 16:00 | Central Catholic High School, 2401 SE Stark St, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Saturday Academy – Mystery Lab Explorers Camp (K-2) – Summer 2026
Hosted by Saturday Academy
Enter the lab, and what will you find? Observe, prove (or disprove!), and hypothesize. Each day presents new science and engineering mysteries to explore. Using scientific and engineering processes, discover how the world works around you! With STEAM as our guide, science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math will be our vehicle for exploration!
When: Monday, July 13th, 2026 – Friday, July 17th, 2o26, 9am-4pm
Where: Central Catholic High School
Serving: Youth grades k-2nd
Service Area: Portland Metro
Topic: STEAM
Program Type: Summer Camp
Cost: $380

Girls Build Summer Camp 2026 - Week 3 - Portland, OR
2026-07-20 08:30 - 2026-07-24 04:30
Girls Build Summer Camp 2026 – Week 3- Portland, 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. Interspersed throughout the day are icebreakers and team bonding games, so girls can get to know each other, and build together better.
Campers are split into crews of 10. Each crew is led by two instructors at any given time, and girls are given their own safety glasses and ear protection to take home.
Is this camp sold out? Please sign up for our waitlist
When: Monday, July 20th, 2026 – Friday, July 24th, 2026 / 8:30am – 4:30pm
Where: Portland, OR
Serving: Youth ages 8-15
Service Area: Oregon, Washington & Idaho
Topic: Engineering, Construction
Program Type: Camp
Cost: $575(scholarships available)

Saturday Academy - Story Explorers Camp (K-2nd grade) - Summer 2026
2026-07-20 09:00 - 2026-07-24 16:00 | Central Catholic High School, 2401 SE Stark St, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Saturday Academy – Story Explorers Camp (K-2) – Summer 2026
Hosted by Saturday Academy
Stories are the ultimate guide, where fantasy comes to life and obstacles are overcome! Explore story structure, character, conflict, and design worlds through story. Explorers gear up for epic drama adventure in this celebration of the arts! With STEAM as our guide, science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math will be our vehicle for exploration!
When: Monday, July 20th, 2026 – Friday, July 24th, 2o26, 9am-4pm
Where: Central Catholic High School
Serving: Youth grades k-2nd
Service Area: Portland Metro
Topic: STEAM
Program Type: Summer Camp
Cost: $380

Girls Build Summer Camp - Sheridan, Oregon 2026
2026-08-03 08:30 - 2026-08-07 04:30
Girls build Summer Camp – Sheridan, Or 2026
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. Interspersed throughout the day are icebreakers and team bonding games, so girls can get to know each other, and build together better.
Campers are split into crews of 10. Each crew is led by two instructors at any given time, and girls are given their own safety glasses and ear protection to take home.
When: Monday, August 3rd, 2026 – Friday, August 7th, 2026 / 8:30am – 4:30pm
Where: Sheridan, OR
Serving: Youth ages 8-15
Service Area: Oregon & Idaho
Topic: Engineering, Construction
Program Type: Camp
Cost: $355(scholarships available)
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Girls Build Summer Camp - Tillamook, Oregon 2026
2026-08-10 08:30 - 2026-08-14 04:30
Girls build Summer Camp – Tillamook, Or 2026
Hosted by Girls Build
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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. Interspersed throughout the day are icebreakers and team bonding games, so girls can get to know each other, and build together better.
Campers are split into crews of 10. Each crew is led by two instructors at any given time, and girls are given their own safety glasses and ear protection to take home.
When: Monday, August 10th, 2026 – Friday, August 14th, 2026 / 8:30am – 4:30pm
Where: Tillamook, OR
Serving: Youth ages 8-15
Service Area: Oregon & Idaho
Topic: Engineering, Construction
Program Type: Camp
Cost: $315(scholarships available)
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Girls Build Summer Camp - Warrenton, Oregon 2026
2026-08-17 08:30 - 2026-08-21 04:30
Girls build Summer Camp – Warrenton, Or 2026
Hosted by Girls Build
Is this camp sold out? Please sign up for our waitlist
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. Interspersed throughout the day are icebreakers and team bonding games, so girls can get to know each other, and build together better.
Campers are split into crews of 10. Each crew is led by two instructors at any given time, and girls are given their own safety glasses and ear protection to take home.
When: Monday, August 17th, 2026 – Friday, August 21st, 2026 / 8:30am – 4:30pm
Where: Warrenton, OR
Serving: Youth ages 8-15
Service Area: Oregon & Idaho
Topic: Engineering, Construction
Program Type: Camp
Cost: $315(scholarships available)
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