Spring break is a few weeks away but here in Lake Oswego we all know the early bird gets the registration! Check out these offerings sure to keep your kids entertained from acting and nature camps to lifeguard training and lacrosse.
COMMUNITY SCHOOL OFFERINGS. Register at their website.
■Lifeguard Review Class for ages 15+. Friday, March 27 through Saturday, March 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the District Pool, 2455 SW Country Club Road in Lake Oswego. Class is for currently or recently certified lifeguards and provides skill testing outside a full course setting. Fee: $130
■Lifeguard Training for ages 15+. First you must pass a swim test on Saturday, March 21 from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. at the District Pool. Classes held Monday, March 23 through Thursday, March 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the District Pool, 2455 SW Country Club Road in Lake Oswego. Fee: $230.
■Spring Break Boys Lacrosse Clinic, grades 2-8. Get ready to play! Wednesday, March 25 through Thursday, March 26 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the Lakeridge High School turf field #2, 1235 Overlook in Lake Oswego. Fee: $75.
■Mad Science- Rocket Scientists. Register for one or all three of these camps to satisfy the curiosity of your budding rocket scientist. Monday, March 23: Holy Rocket Ship Batman—build your own rocket. Tuesday, March 24: May the Force Be With You – explore the forces of flight. Wednesday, March 25: Living in Space-learn how astronauts manage in space. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Uplands Elementary. $45/day.
■The Acting Club: Theatre Games for grades K-8. Calling all thespians in search of a stage – tap into your creativity through fun and challenging activities. Part of each day will be divided into grade levels. Extended care also available. Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Uplands Elementary School, 2055 SW Wembley Park Rd., Lake Oswego. Fee: $155.
LAKE OSWEGO PARKS AND RECREATION OFFERINGS. Register on their website.
■Spring Break Farm Camp for ages 5-12 includes arts and crafts, songs and games. Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Luscher Farm, 125 Rosemont Road, West Linn. Class #10650. Fee: $155/resident; $178/non-resident.
■Eureka! The Inventor’s Camp for ages 7-12. Challenges presented to encourage campers to use the resources at hand, including their minds. Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way in Lake Oswego. Class 11050. Fee: $159/resident; $183/non-resident.
■Imagination Academy for ages 5-7. Campers put on their junior naturalist hats before switching gears to become junior astronauts. Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way in Lake Oswego. Class #11051. Fee: $159/resident; $183/non-resident.
■Pre-Engineering Camp Using LEGO® for ages 5-7 offers a chance to build boats, bridges, mazes and motorized cars. Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p..m. at the West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way in Lake Oswego. Class #11052. Fee: $155/resident; $178/non-resident.
■Bashem Bots Using LEGO® for ages 8-12 is an advanced engineering camp where students transform regular LEGO® vehicles into mechanized machines. Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way in Lake Oswego. Class #11053. Fee: $155/resident; $178/non-resident.
■Recording and Music Technology Camp for ages 8-12 provides rock star wannabes with the opportunity to experiment with synthesizers, effects pedals and other music technology to record music on their computers. Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way in Lake Oswego. Class #11054. Fee: $140/resident; $161/non-resident.
■Spring Break Junior Golf Camp for ages 6-17 gives kids a chance to brush up on their game with lessons, activities, and practice. Lunch included. Tuesday, March 24 through Friday, March 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Lake Oswego Public Golf Course, 17525 Stafford Road in Lake Oswego. Class #11114. Fee: $130.
MOUNTAIN PARK KIDZONE. Register in person at Mountain Park Clubhouse, 2 Mt. Jefferson Terrace in Lake Oswego. 503.635.3561
■Spring Break Camp for ages 5-12 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27 includes sports, arts and crafts, games and more at Mountain Park Rec Center, 2 Mt. Jefferson Terrace. Full Week Fee: $250/ Mt. Park residents; $300/non-members (discount for siblings). Full Day Fee: $55/members; $65/non-members (sibling discount). Register at front desk.
TRYON CREEK NATURE DAY CAMPS. 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd., Portland, OR. 503.636.4398. Register online.
■Half Day Camp for Explorers: Wonderful Wings for ages 4-kindergarten. Kids learn about the wonderful world of wings both in their feathered friends as well as through objects they create. Tuesday, March 24 through Thursday, March 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. $105/members;$130/non-members.
■Full Day for Rangers: Spring is Nature’s Way of Saying “Let’s Party” for grades 1-5. Campers celebrate spring by discovering the new life it ushers in as they look for amphibian eggs, insects and plants that are emerging. Includes scavenger hunts and fort building. Before and after care available (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Tuesday, March 24 through Thursday, March 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. $155/members; $180/non-members.
LAKE OSWEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY. 706 Fourth Street. 503.636.7628.
■Puppet show: The Fisherman and His Daughter with Penny’s Puppet Productions on Wednesday, March 25 from 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Free.
PLAY BOUTIQUE. 464 First Street. 503.675.7529. Register on their website.
■Spring Break Camps with daily themes provide cooking and action filled fun from Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27. Half and full day options available as well as single day or weekly participation. Sibling discounts as well as extended day options.
●1-2 year olds from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee: $42 for half day; $72 for full day until 3:30.
●3-7 year olds from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee: $30 for half day/$135 for the week; $50 for full day until 3:30/$210 for the week.
●8-12 year olds from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee: $30 for half day/$135 for the week; $50 for full day until 3:30/$210 for the week.
If you’re considering moving to or moving within Lake Oswego and are here for Spring Break, I’d be happy to show you around. Just give me a call at 503.939.9801.