With summer right around the corner and the promise of life returning to normal on the horizon, many parents are beginning to think about summer scheduling, introducing new routines, and of course, keeping the kiddos entertained! Whether you’re a busy working parent or just looking for something fun and engaging for the kids to do after weeks of being cooped up, summer camp will be a lifesaver this year. There are so many summer camp options in the McMinnville area. Lucky for you, we’ve created a summer camp guide to help you narrow it down and keep your summer planning as stress-free as possible. Below are five of our favorite summer camps in and around McMinnville, OR.
Snapology
Snapology’s curriculum is designed to build on the math, science and technology knowledge students have gained over the school year to keep them interested and engaged in STEAM year-round. The best part about Snapology is that their programs are so packed with fun, children will be excited to return to school next year to use what they’ve learned. Exciting summer camp themes include Adventures with Jedi Masters, Gamebots, Junior Creators, Amusement Park Engineering and much more! Snapology also focuses on developing real-world interpersonal skills through sharing ideas, communicating and working together.
Skyhawks
Get up and active this summer with summer camps with Skyhawks! Skyhawks is an amazing place for kids to experience sports. Skyhawks offer many sporting activities including Ultimate Frisbee, Dodgeball, Baseball, Soccer, Flag Football, Basketball, and more. These camps are structured to help introduce sports and build athletic skills. This camp also helps kids learn about friendly competition and sportsmanship while building self confidence. Camps are offered for many different age groups at different locations in the McMinnville area.
Megan Whitaker Art and Books
Get creative this summer and create a masterpiece with Megan Whitakerm Art and Books. Campers will get to experience working with different art mediums including batik, tie-dye, linoleum cutting, mask making, acrylics, wire, watercolor, and cardboard creation. This is the perfect art camp for kids of any age and any skill level. Camps will be held outdoors either in the open or under cover. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to see the friendly dogs, cats, chickens, and ducks!
Tumblebears Children’s Gymnastics
Flip into fun at Tumblebears Children’s Gymnastics! There is a camp for every age at Tumblebears from preschool to advanced. Camp options include general gymnastics, tumbling, boys sport conditioning, cheer tumbling, ninja warrior, olympics, and more. Camps are offered as one day a week, partial week, and full week so you can find the camp that fits into your schedule. Gymnastics is a great full body workout that also helps build self confidence.
Outdoor Education Adventures
Make this summer one to remember with Outdoor Education Adventures. Each day is filled with new and exciting activities from exploring nature to guided games. Camp themes include Wild Builders, Slip, Slither, & Slide, Water Works, Creek Critters, and Shadow Puppets. With something new every week your child could come back as many times as they want through the summer.
