Summer Camp

Circle the world without leaving Portland! 

Spanish, Chinese and Japanese language immersion camps –
open to all levels of fluency.

“The International School is a gem!  Keep up the excellent work.  Your efforts are helping children to be leaders in the 21st century international community”- Parent of a child in Spanish Camp 2011

Summer camps at The International School immerse children in another language and culture right here in Portland. Your child will explore a foreign country guided by a knowledgeable teacher who brings firsthand experience to the journey.

Children will have fun discovering language and culture through hands-on projects, stories, songs, games, outdoor fun, and lots of communication activities designed to develop and enhance language skills.

New exciting themes and activities every session!

Click here for our 2012 Summer Camp registration form only
Click here for a printable Summer Camp brochure & registration form

Camps are filling up quickly!  Click here to view a camp availability chart

Our Camps Include:

  • Small groups with teachers from around the world
  • Fun outdoor and indoor activities aimed at building language skills (songs, folktales, crafts, games, sports, and more)
  • Cultural performances
  • Ice Cream Social
  • Classes with trained specialists- yoga, sports & games
  • Exciting field days (water balloon toss, relay races, and more)
  • Swimming lessons for children in grades 2 – 5

Camps At A Glance:
Choose the camp that is right for your child.

Step 1: Choose a language (Spanish, Chinese or Japanese)
Step 2: Choose a section that is appropriate for your child’s age and fluency level in the chosen language (see chart below; each camp section is designated by a color)
Step 3: Choose which two-week session(s) your child will attend

Session 1:  June 25 – July 6 (no camp July 4)
Session 2:  July 9 – 20
Session 3:  July 23 – August 3

New themes and activities each session mean your child can have fun in one session or all three!

Session Themes:  Yellow, Orange, Purple and Blue Camps

Yellow, Orange, Purple and Blue Camps follow the same themes with activities tailored specifically to campers’ age and fluency level.

Session 1 June 25 – July 6 (no camp July 4)
Theme:  My Family, My Friends
Activities this session will focus on the people in our lives- families, friends, people in our communities, and famous people from around the world.

Session 2:  July 9 – July 20                        
Theme:  The World Around Me
Campers will explore nature and animals through fun-filled language activities and projects.

Session 3:  July 23 – August 3             
Theme:  Buildings, Bridges, and Homes
Campers will investigate their own city and home as well as cities and homes around the world.

Session Themes:  Green Camps

Green Camps are project based. See age and language fluency requirements in the chart above.

Session 1 June 25 – July 6
(no camp July 4)
Project:  Lights, camera, action! 
During the two weeks, students will write a play in the target language, create scenery and costumes, and perform the play on the final day of the session.

Session 2:  July 9 – July 20
Project: Extra, Extra!  
Campers will have fun creating a newspaper and video newscast in the target language.  They will research, interview, and photograph to gather information and produce their publication and newscast.

Session 3:  July 23 – August 3                          
Project:  Cultural Fair! 
Students will research interesting aspects of a country that speaks their target language (music, food, sports) and put together a cultural fair.  On the last day of camp the fair will be open to other campers and families.

Click here to watch a video of highlights from last year’s summer camp