Hillsboro Parks & Recreation 2017 Summer Camps Guide

Hillsboro Parks & Recreation

Summer Camps Guide 2017

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Summer 2017

Table of Contents Nature Camps from Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve . . . . . . .

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Sizzling Summer Day Camps . . . . 6 The Zone Adventure Camps . . . .

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Camp Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center (SHARC) 953 SE Maple, Hillsboro, OR 97123 503-681-6127

Hillsboro Arts Summer Camp . . . . 9 Aquatics Camps at SHARC . . . . 10 Youth Technology Camps . . . . . 12 Mad Science® Camps . . . . . . . 13 Lego® Building Systems Camps . . 14 Creative Camps . . . . . . . . . 16 Portland Timbers Soccer Camp . . 17 Other Camps . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Registration Information . . . . . . 19 Outpost . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Administration Office 4400 NW 229th Avenue Hillsboro, Oregon 97124 Information: 503-681-6120 Phone Registration: 503-681-5397 www.Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/ParksRec HillsboroParks @HillsboroParks

Glenn & Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center 527 E Main Street, Hillsboro, OR 97123 503-615-3485 www.Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/Walters WCACHillsboro @WaltersCAC Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve 2600 SW Hillsboro Hwy, Hillsboro, OR 97123 503-681-6206 Hillsboro Community Senior Center 750 SE 8th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97123 503-615-1090 City of Hillsboro Hillsboro Civic Center 150 E Main Street Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 503-681-6100

On the Cover: Campers exploring nature from a canoe.

This page: Performers from Hillsboro Arts Summer showcase what they’ve learned at their final performance.

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Register anytime! Online: www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/ParksRec

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For all camps: Bring a snack, a lunch if it’s an all day camp, a water bottle, dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes.

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SCHOOL-AGE NATURE CAMPS

Our school-aged nature based camps meet at Rock Creek Wild Area, a new, centrally located natural area not even open to the general public yet. This property is located at 5419 SE Patterson St. near Noble Woods Park in Hillsboro.

7 – 9 years Diane Kearns

Follow the Flow

Water makes the wetlands special. Learn how the Earth’s limited water resources travel around and around. Follow the water’s course from stream to shore and through the wetlands and other places in between. Hike and explore places shaped by water.

Camp includes Tuesday and Thursday field trips to visit Latourell Falls and Ecola Beach State Park.

53633 Mon – Fri 7/10 – 7/14 $165 Resident, $195 Non-Resident

9 am – 4 pm

10 – 12 years

Wild Life

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The Native Americans that lived in the Northwest and the pioneers who came later depended on the land for their food, shelter, and clothing. Learn some of the skills they needed to survive. Hike and explore a variety of habitats finding nourishment by sampling wild edible plants and berries. How did the early inhabitants of the area survive? Camp meets at Rock Creek Wild Area and includes Tuesday and Thursday field trips to experience a professionally guided canoe adventure on the Willamette River and visit Champoeg State Park.

53626 Mon – Fri 6/26 – 6/30 $165 Resident, $195 Non-Resident

9 am – 4 pm

Secrets of the Wild

Discover the secrets of our ancient forests. How can we know what goes on there when no one is around? Search for hidden animal homes and build some shelters of your own. Learn to track the animals of the forest, taste a wild plant, and find out if you could live off the land. Camp includes Tuesday and Thursday field trips to canoe on the Tualatin River with the Tualatin Riverkeepers and visit Silver Falls State Park.

53635 Mon – Fri 7/31 – 8/4 $165 Resident, $195 Non-Resident

9 am – 4 pm

Defenders of the Galaxy

Monday, August 21, Oregonians will experience a rare total eclipse of the sun. Get ready to appreciate it by learning about our solar system, its planets and how they impact life here on planet Earth. Friday evening campers and their families are invited to return for a chance to look through telescopes at the night sky and the wonders it holds. Camp includes a Tuesday field trip to visit Whalen Island and the Columbia Gorge.

53636 Mon – Fri 8/14 – 8/18 $195 Resident, $215 Non-Resident

9 am – 4 pm

Treasure Hunt Art of the Wild

Experiencing the wonders of nature first hand is amazing. Learn about how to share your experiences through creating art, as creative people have done throughout history. Paint, sculpt, and create your own works of art inspired by what you see in the wild world around you. Camp includes a Thursday field trip to visit the Columbia Gorge. Note: No camp Monday or Tuesday. Enjoy the Fourth of July with your family!

53627 Wed – Fri 7-5– 7/7 $100 Resident, $120 Non-Resident

9 am – 4 pm

Hike and explore the wetlands, fields and woods in search of adventure.

Build forts and search for the unexpected with binoculars. Learn about mapping and geography. Make a treasure map of your own. Camp includes Tuesday and Thursday field trips to visit the Tillamook Forest Center and Oswald West State Park.

53628 Mon – Fri 7/24 – 7/28 $165 Resident, $195 Non-Resident

Wetlands Wizards

Wizarding instructors help us explore some of the magical powers of wild creatures. How does a spider spin its web? How can one living thing take up acres of forest yet can go unspotted most of the year? Mix up some potions and let the magic begin! Camp includes Tuesday and Thursday field trips to visit Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge and Wildwood Recreation Area.

53634 Mon – Fri 7/17 – 7/21 $165 Resident, $195 Non-resident

W.I.L.D.

14 – 18 years

9 am – 4 pm

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve offers volunteer counselor opportunities through the WILD Program (Wetlands Individual Leadership Development). This is a great volunteer opportunity for students who love the outdoors and enjoy working with children. Camps run from June – August.

WILD volunteers work in an outdoor nature day camp for youth ranging in ages 6 to 12. Applicants must be in high school and be at least 14 years old. Volunteers need be available for a minimum of one week during the summer and are required to attend an orientation program. Students must apply online at Hillsboro-Oregon. gov. Search “WILD”.

9 am – 4 pm

Camp Addresses

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve 2600 SW Hillsboro Hwy. Rock Creek Wild Area 5419 SE Patterson St.

14 – 18 years Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve/Rock Creek Wild Area Sarah Delepine/Diane Kearns

For all camps: Bring a snack, a lunch if it’s an all day camp, a water bottle, dress for the weather and wear closedtoed shoes or boots that can get wet and/or muddy.

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Seven weeks of FUN are jam-packed with great games, terrific trips, sizzling sports, and amazing arts and crafts. Every week features an adventurous field trip on Wednesday, with visits to parks, nature discovery excursions and athletic activities at local destinations throughout the rest of the week. A daily afternoon snack is provided. To register, call 503-681-5397.

6/28 – 6/30 #53654

Kick Off to Summer

Bullwinkles Family Fun Center

7/10 – 7/14 #53656

7/5 – 7/7 #53655

Sky’s the Limit

The Magic Awaits

Oaks Amusement Park Sky High

Enchanted Forest

7/17 – 7/21 #53657

7/24 – 7/28 #53658

Journey to Adventure

Sizzling Science

Mt. Hood Ski Bowl Horning’s Hideout 7/31 – 8/4 #53659

Chasing the Sun

Alpine Slides West Union Gardens

OMSI Park Lanes Bowling 8/7 – 8/11 #53660

Tropical Paradise Rockaway Beach North Clackamas Aquatic Park

SSDC Camp Facts: Summer fun for kids entering 1st – 6th grade Location: To Be Announced Remember: 1. Check your child in with staff every day.

2. Bring a snack and a sack lunch daily.

3. Dress casually, for inside & outside activities.

4. Wear closed-toed shoes – no flip-flops!

5. Bring a water bottle and backpack daily.

6. Cancellation deadline is the Thursday before the program begins. No refunds will be issued after this date.

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Full Hours: 9 am – 4 pm $170 Resident $200 Non-Resident

Extended Hours: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm $210 Resident $240 Non-Resident

Reduced fees for weeks one and two: $102 Resident $126 Resident $132 Non-Resident $156 Non-Resident

Note: Field Trip admission fees and transportation costs included in camp fees. Field trips and camp schedule subject to change. No online registration.

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Students entering 6th – 9th grade Monday – Thursday, 8 am – 5:30 pm.

Location to be announced. $225 Resident/ $255 Non-Resident All prices are per week

Bring a lunch, water bottle and snacks and wear closed-toed shoes. Parents MUST sign their camper in each Monday to fill out weekly waivers. Field trips are subject to change. Cancellation deadline for refund is the Thursday before camp begins. No refund after that date.

Big Al’s Revolution Parkour/Spiderman Movie Glowing Greens/PDX Scavenger Hunt Ice Block @ Mt. Tabor

One With Nature #53662 7/17-7/20 Salem Ropes Course 3-Day, 2-Night Camp Trip @ Silver Falls Aquatic Expeditions #53663 7/24-7/27 Bullwinkle’s Family Fun Center Stand Up Paddle Board @ Vancouver Lake Kayak @ Cook Park White Water Raft

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Ready, Player One! #53664 7/31-8/3 Foot Golf @ Meriwether Golf Course Lasertag @ Ultra Zone Airsoft @ Oregon Airsoft Paintball @ Splat Action Soaring Through Summer #53665 8/7-8/10 Top Golf Willamette Jet Boats Wings & Waves Tree to Tree Adventure Park

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For youth entering grades six through high school.

CAMP AMP is a place where students are empowered and given the freedom to be creative, develop skills and confidence and can play as loud as they want!

Learn from the best! CAMP AMP is taught by professionals and seasoned educators providing opportunities for students to develop valuable skills, techniques, discipline and self-confidence all while making new friends with kids who have the same interests. The atmosphere is fun, positive and educational.

Sign up for one major: • • • •

Bass Concert Production Drum Set (Limited to 24) Horns (High Schoolers only, Limited to 10) • Guitar • Vocals - Singing with the Band

CAMP AMP teaches bass, concert production, drum set, guitar, horns and vocals. Students are divided into Rock bands where they learn songs to prepare for an end-of-camp live performance on Friday evening, July 21. Music is fun, relevant and innovative while accessible to all skill levels. All students will rehearse in their bands, learn the craft of songwriting, create their own band logo and screen print it onto their own t-shirt. Concert Production will teach lighting, sound engineering and stage design. Camp Amp students must attend both weeks.

CAMP AMP students sign up for one major. Electives are blended into camp (songwriting, logo creation, t-shirt screen printing).

Students need to bring their own instruments. If a student plays electric guitar or bass, he/she must bring an instrument cable to plug into an amplifier (provided). If student plays a string instrument, please bring picks, a tuner and an extra set of strings.

Drum students, please bring your own drumsticks.

All course offerings are dependent upon enrollment. If a student registers for both Camp Amp and Hillsboro Arts Summer (HAS), he/she must bring a lunch. Faculty bios and class descriptions are located on website at Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/CampAmp. Instrument and voice students must fill out a survey before camp begins. Survey will be emailed to student at the time of registration.

Fee After Fee July 5 Time #53614 Camp Amp 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm $200 $250 #53612 HAS & Camp Amp 9:00 am - 3:30 pm $300 $350

*Note: No refunds after camp starts.*

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Camp Dates: July 10 - 21, 2017 Monday - Friday Century High School 2000 SE Century Blvd Hillsboro, OR 97123

Camp Amp Performance: Friday, July 21, 2017 7 pm, Century High School HAS Performance: Thursday, July 20, 2017 7 pm, Century High School

Hillsboro Parks & Recreation 4400 NW 229th Ave | Hillsboro, OR 97124 503-681-6120 | Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/ParksRec

HILLSBORO ARTS SUMMER PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS CAMP July 10 - 21

For youth entering grades six through high school.

HILLSBORO ARTS SUMMER (HAS) offers classes in performing and visual arts for youth entering grades six through high school. This two-week camp is held at Century High School beginning Monday, July 10 through Friday, July 21.

HAS provides students an opportunity to study with renowned musicians and educators, providing opportunities for students to develop valuable skills, techniques, discipline and self-confidence all while making new friends with kids who have the same interests. HAS provides a fun and supportive environment.

HAS includes art, film/TV production, guitar, instrumental music, Jazz studies and musical theater as majors. There is also a variety of electives from which to choose (see list). Students perform a final theater, musical and art production on Thursday evening, July 20 (open to the public). Students sign up for one major and two electives.

Students need to bring their own instruments.

All course offerings are dependent upon enrollment. If a student registers for both HAS and Camp Amp, he/she must bring a lunch. Faculty bios and class descriptions are located on website at Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/HAS. *No refunds are offered after camp starts.* If student plays electric guitar or bass, he/she must bring an instrument cable to plug into an amplifier (provided), picks, an extra set of strings and a tuner.

Major (Choose 1): Art Film/TV Production Guitar Instrumental Music Jazz Studies Musical Theater (FAME) NEW!

10:35 AM Elective (Choose 1): Audio Audacity Book Arts NEW! Electronic Dance Music NEW! (Limited to 6) Intro to Drum Set Jazz Improvisation Mariachi Band Shadow Theater Ukulele Vocals - Performance

July 10 - 21 Monday - Friday Century High School, 2000 SE Century Blvd Final Concert Performance Thursday, July 20, 7 PM

11:20 AM Elective (Choose 1): African Hand Drums Animation Bass No-Script Theater NEW! Beginning Guitar NEW! Guitar Jazz Improvisation Fiber Arts NEW! Switch Band Vocals - Technique

#53611 HAS $200 ($250 after July 5) #53612 HAS & Camp Amp $300 ($350 after July 5) HAS 9 am - Noon, HAS & Camp Amp 9 am - 3:30 pm

Hillsboro Parks & Recreation | 4400 NW 229th Ave Hillsboro, OR 97124 | 503-681-6120 | Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/ParksRec

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Aquatic Camps at SHARC Splash & Dash Action Camp

In and out-of-water games and sports in addition to arts and crafts get your body moving and your creative juices flowing this summer. Pre-requisites: Ability to swim front crawl 25 meters without difficulty, tread water for one minute, and display comfort swimming in deep water.

8 – 12 years 53643 Mon – Fri 53644 Mon – Fri 53645 Mon – Fri 53649 Mon – Fri $85 Resident, $130 Non-Resident *Pro-rated fee due to July 4th holiday

7/3 – 7/7* 7/17 – 7/21 7/31 – 8/4 8/21 – 8/25

9 am – 12:30 pm 9 am – 12:30 pm 9 am – 12:30 pm 9 am – 12:30 pm

SHARC2O

Join us for a full morning of fun as we play a variety of water games each day. Activities include water volleyball, inner-tube relays, sharks & minnows, and much more! Pre-requisites: Ability to swim front crawl 25 meters without difficulty, tread water for one minute, and display comfort swimming in deep water.

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8 – 12 years 53639 Mon – Fri 53640 Mon – Fri 53641 Mon – Fri 53642 Mon – Fri $75 Resident, $115 Non-Resident

6/19 – 6/23 7/10 – 7/14 7/24 – 7/28 8/7 – 8/11

9 am – 12:30 pm 9 am – 12:30 pm 9 am – 12:30 pm 9 am – 12:30 pm

Register:

Optional for each camp:

Online at Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/ParksRec

By Phone: 503-681-5397 or 503-681-6127

Lunch (bring a sack lunch: 12:30 – 1 pm Recreation Swim: 1 – 4 pm (free for campers)

Walk in to register at: SHARC 953 SE Maple Street or

Junior Lifeguarding

Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Administration 4400 NW 229th Avenue

Learn American Red Cross techniques in basic water safety, surveillance, first aid and CPR. Once completed, participants 14 years and older are eligible to volunteer as a Junior Guard at SHARC. Pre-requisites: Ability to swim front crawl for 25 meters; breaststroke for 25 meters; and back crawl or elementary backstroke for 25 meters.

In addition, must be able to float on back for 30 seconds and submerge to a depth of 10 feet underwater. 100% attendance required for certification.

11 – 14 years 53646 Mon – Fri 6/26 – 6/30 53647 Mon – Fri 8/28 – 9/1 $100 Resident, $150 Non-Resident

9 am – 1 pm 9 am – 1 pm

Sync Into Summer

Combine the worlds of swimming, gymnastics, dance, and music and what do you get?

The sport of synchronized swimming! This introductory course teaches the foundations of the sport and prepares participants for a performance on the last day of camp. Recommended equipment: nose clip and swim cap for those with long hair. Pre-requisites: Ability to swim front crawl 50 meters without difficulty, tread water for two minutes, and display comfort in deep water.

8 – 14 years 53650

Swim Team Prep

Mon – Fri 8/14 – 8/18 9 am – 12:30 pm $85 Resident, $130 Non-Resident

Back with an all-new format, Swim Team Prep is for swimmers who have spent some time in swim lessons and are ready to venture into the world of competitive swimming. Hour-long training sessions give swimmers a taste of how fun and rewarding it is to be part of a swim team. Recommended equipment: goggles, one piece swim suit for girls/swim jammer for boys, and a swim cap for those with long hair.

Pre-requisites: Ability to swim front crawl 50 meters without difficulty, back crawl for 25 meters, tread water for two minutes, and display comfort in deep water.

8 – 14 years 53648 Mon – Thu $93 Resident, $139 Non-Resident

7/17 – 8/10

11:45 am – 12:45 pm

Requirements for each camp: Bring a snack, sunscreen, and a water bottle each day and a sack lunch if you are staying for the Recreation Swim. Be prepared to spend time outside in the sun in the water and on grass. All camps take place at SHARC and are taught by SHARC Staff. Please note, most camps end at 12:30 and supervision from SHARC staff ends at that time. After eating lunch, campers may cool off during the Recreation Swim for no additional charge.

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Youth Tech Inc. These interactive computer camps focus on providing enrichment opportunities to students in the world of computers. With a caring environment at the core of camp values, Youth Tech strives to create a positive learning community that encourages creativity, fun and academic excellence. If you are enrolled in camps that span the lunch hour, bring a sack lunch. For more information about Youth Tech Inc. visit www.youthtechinc.com.

10 – 17 years Hillsboro Main Library, Multipurpose Room

Animation

Come learn the basics of animation and digital design.

Students who enjoy going to various sites to see fun interactive animations will love this course. This class will utilize award winning animation software to develop fun, interactive animations that they can share with the world.

53667 Mon – Thu 6/26 – 6/29 $165 Resident, $195 Non-Resident

9 am – 12 pm

Video Game Design

Take a fun, interactive look at the world of video game design and development. Learn the basics of video game design and produce several different interactive video games to share.

53668 Mon – Thu 6/26 – 6/29 1 – 4 pm 53669 Mon – Tues 8/7 – 8/8 9 am – 4 pm $175 Resident, $205 Non-Resident

iVideo Game Design

Want to create video games? This introductory course combines video game design and animation to create interactive characters that fly around the screen. Amaze your friends and family with your fun interactive games.

53670 Mon – Thu 7/17 – 7/20 10 am – 12 pm $120 Resident, $150 Non-Resident

Movie Makers

This hands-on, interactive course will instruct students on the world of digital video design and production.

Students will film, direct and edit their own digital video creations. Students enrolled in this course amaze their peers with green screen and special effects work.

The Gaming Academy

The gaming academy is an all day course for students who love games. During this course students will be immersed into the world of 2D and 3D game design.

The gaming academy is a combination of our Video Game Design, Advanced Game Design and 3D Game Design courses. The course offers students a variety of hands on experience designing and building their very own games.

53672 Mon – Thu 8/7 – 8-10 $155 Resident, $185 Non-Resident

3D Game Design – NEW SOFTWARE

Video Game Design is suggested prior to taking this course. This awesome course allows students to create and immerse themselves in a 3D world. Learn to design professional 3D games that look and feel just like the ones you play at home.

53673 Wed – Thu 8/9 – 8/10 $170 Resident, $200 Non-Resident

53671 Mon – Thu 7/17 – 7/20 $155 Resident, $185 Non-Resident

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9 am – 4 pm

9 am – 4 pm

Mad Science Camps

Get excited about science and how it affects the world around you! Mad Science provides free lunchtime supervision from 12 – 1 if you are enrolled in a morning and afternoon program. Bring your own lunch and a snack for each session.

Camps for kids from 5 – 8 years

Imagination Academy

Jr Science Explorers

All aboard the imagination train! Take a journey around the world of science. Explore the world of inventors and make your own invention, cast fossils in the domain of the dinosaurs, explore the vastness of space and create a comet, watch the pull of gravity with parachutes and feel the heaviness of the air pressure all around us!

Decipher the world all around us in this exciting camp designed just for young Mad Scientists! Develop Earth awareness, explore this world as a Jr. Naturalist, head to space as a Jr. Astronaut, discover why the big toe is important and how to find your center of gravity when investigating the science of sports!

53699

53700

Mon – Fri

8/14 – 8/18 9 am – Noon

Mon – Fri

8/14 – 8/18

1 – 4 pm

Camps for kids from 7 – 12 years

Rocket Lab

Spy Academy

Three, two, one, blast off! Learn the importance of teamwork, launching rockets, and the physics of rocket flight during this action-packed week.

Look out 007—the Mad Science Spy Academy is in session! Step into the shoes of a spy in action from decoding messages to metal detectors and night vision. Check out spy equipment, create your own edible message and communicate stealthily like real spies.

53702 Mon – Fri 8/28 – 9/1 1 – 4 pm

53701 Mon – Fri 8/28 – 9/1 9 am – Noon

Scene of the Crime

Creative Contraptions!

The Inventors Camp

Blood spatter & brain matter, oh my! Enter the crime scene and see if your team can solve the crime by observing, interrogating, and analyzing the evidence that you collect! Use science to collect, analyze and understand what evidence tells us about a crime scene.

53697 Mon – Fri

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Mad Science Staff

Junior inventors embark on a journey of discovery from the best inventors of all time!

Undertake a series of challenges to overcome using basic materials, simple machines, tips from famous inventors and the most important thing of all… your mind. Construct amazing inventions such as catapults, flying contraptions, and your own working light saber!

53698 1 – 4 pm

Mon – Fri

7/31 – 8/4

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Lego® Camps Create, Play, and Learn. Build a town with houses, buildings, pyramids, bridges, tunnels, towers, and more. Build motorized vehicles, then race them, crash them and repair them. Explore the many possibilities of Lego® building systems while learning useful construction techniques.

5 – 7 years Tyson Recreation Center Play Well Staff $145 Resident, $215 Non-Resident

Intro to STEM Using LEGO®

Tap into your imagination with tens of thousands of LEGO®!

Build engineer-designed projects then use special pieces to create your own unique design! New and returning students can explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system with the guidance of an experienced PlayWell instructor.

5 – 7 years 53683 53687 53693

Mon – Fri 6/19 – 6/23 9 am – Noon (Boats, Snowmobiles, Catapults, Merry-Go-Rounds) Mon – Fri 7/10 – 7/14 9 am – Noon (Motorcycles, Castles, Airplanes, Monorails) Mon – Fri 8/7 – 8/11 9 am – Noon (Trains, Helicopters, Tree houses, Beam Bridges)

Minecraft Engineering using LEGO®

Bring Minecraft to life using tens of thousands of LEGO®!

Build engineer-designed projects such as a motorized Creeper, a portal to the Nether, and a moving Minecart!

Create your favorite Minecraft objects with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor. Whether you are new to Minecraft and LEGO® or a seasoned veteran, you’ll be hooked on the endless creative possibilities.

53685 53691

Mon – Fri Mon – Fri

6/26 – 6/30 7/24 – 7/28

9 am – Noon 9 am – Noon

Jedi Engineering using LEGO®

Young Jedi explore worlds far away and engineering principles right in front of them. Defeat the Empire by designing and refining LEGO® X-Wings, R2-units, and settlements on far-flung edges of the galaxy. Imagination and engineering combine to create motorized and architectural projects such as energy catapults, shield generators, and defense turrets.

Minecraft Engineering using LEGO®

Bring Minecraft to life using tens of thousands of LEGO®!

Build engineer-designed projects such as a motorized Creeper, a portal to the Nether, and a moving Minecart!

Create your favorite Minecraft objects with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor. Whether you are new to Minecraft and LEGO® or a seasoned veteran, you’ll be hooked on the endless creative possibilities.

53685 53691

Mon – Fri Mon – Fri

6/26 – 6/30 7/24 – 7/28

9 am – Noon 9 am – Noon

53689

7/17 – 7/21

9 am – Noon

Super Hero Engineering using LEGO®

Save the world with LEGO® super heroes! Build the hideouts and vehicles of your favorite caped crusaders and learn what makes them not only super heroes but super hero engineers! Young heroes design, build, and save a city where ingenuity and imagination can solve any conflict.

53695

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Mon – Fri

Mon – Fri

8/21 – 8/25

9 am – Noon

Lego® Camps Create, Play, and Learn. Build a town with houses, buildings, pyramids, bridges, tunnels, towers, and more. Build motorized vehicles, then race them, crash them and repair them. Explore the many possibilities of Lego® building systems while learning useful construction techniques.

7 – 12 years Tyson Recreation Center Play Well Staff $145 Resident, $215 Non-Resident

STEM FUNdamentals using LEGO®

Power on your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO®! Apply real world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineerdesigned projects such as snowmobiles, towers, catapults, and battletracks!

53684 53688 53694

Mon – Fri Mon – Fri Mon – Fri

6/19 – 6/23 7/10 – 7/14 8/7 – 8/11

1 – 4 pm 1 – 4 pm 1 – 4 pm

Jedi Master Engineering using LEGO®

The Force Awakens in this advanced engineering course as young Jedi discover key engineering concepts such as gear trains, worm drives, pneumatics, and eccentric motion. Build LEGO® X-Wings, AT-AT walkers, Pod Racers, Star Destroyers, Cloud Cities, Settlements, Fortresses, and other complex machines and structures from a galaxy far away.

53690

Minecraft Master Engineering using LEGO®

Bring Minecraft to life using LEGO ! Build a motorized walking Creeper, a terrifying Ghast, and a motorized Minecart! This project-based camp combines the basic format of our core engineering-themed programs based on the world of Minecraft. Students explore real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture while building their favorite Minecraft objects. ®

53686 53692

Mon – Fri Mon – Fri

6/26 – 6/30 7/24 – 7/28

1 – 4 pm 1 – 4 pm

Mon – Fri

7/17 – 7/21

1 – 4 pm

Super Hero Master Training using LEGO®

LEGO® Super Heroes need your help to defeat the destructive forces of evil arch-villains as they threaten LEGOpolis! Explore the tools and techniques of your favorite caped crusaders and learn what makes them not only Super Heroes but super engineers. An engineering curriculum designed by Play-Well challenges heroes to design, build, and save a city where ingenuity and imagination can solve any conflict.

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Mon – Fri

8/21 – 8/25

1 – 4 pm

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Have a Creative Summer at the Walters!

REGISTER NOW FOR CAMPS AND CLASSES

Clay  Painting  Drawing  Theatre Writing  Music  and Much More Camps for kids ages 5 - 13 take place all summer at the Walters Cultural Arts Center (527 East Main St) Early registration open now. Full registration open 4/25

To register, call 503-615-3485 or go to Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/WaltersClasses 16

Summer

SOCCER CAMP The Portland Timbers have teamed up with Hillsboro Parks & Recreation to offer these challenging and fun half-day and full-day soccer camps for players of all skill levels between the ages of 5 – 13 years. Elevate your game with new skills taught at this camp. Become a more well rounded player and teammate, and learn the best way to launch an attack or defend against one. Every camper recieves a Timbers t-shirt. Camp is grouped into age and skill levels to provide the best possible experience. Bring a sack lunch to the full-day camps.

Registration is not offered through Hillsboro Parks & Recreation.

Register online at Timbers.com/youth/full-camps-schedule.

5 – 13 years 53rd Avenue Sports Fields Staff July Camps Half-Day Mon-Fri 7/17 – 7/21 Full-Day Mon-Fri 7/17 – 7/21 August Camps Half-Day Mon-Fri 8/14 – 8/18 Full-Day Mon-Fri 8/14 – 8/18 Half-day Camps: $150, Full-day Camps: $200

9 am – Noon 9 am – 3 pm 9 am – Noon 9 am – 3 pm

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Coming in May Look in the Summer Activities Guide for even more

Summer Camps Sports Camps

Featuring Tennis, Golf lessons, Cheer, Baseball, Fencing, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Flag Football and Track

Summer Fun Days

Children participate in many fun activities including games, crafts, water activities, and special events related to the weekly theme.

On some days, we will be at a separate location associated with the theme (parents are responsible for drop off and pick up at the various Hillsboro locations). For outdoor water weeks, please provide sunscreen, a swimsuit on underneath clothes, water shoes, a change of clothes, and a towel.

A daily snack provided (inform us of any food allergies). Athletic shoes are required.

Participants must be potty-trained and selfsufficient in the bathroom.

3 – 5 years Tyson Rec Center Renee Cohen & Marcy Parker 53703 Mon – Fri 6/19 – 6/23 53704 Mon – Fri 6/26 – 6/30 53705 Mon – Fri 7/10 – 7/14 53706 Mon – Fri 7/17 – 7/21 53707 Mon – Fri 7/24 – 7/28 53708 Mon – Fri 7/31 – 8/4 53709 Mon – Fri 8/7 – 8/11 53710 Mon – Fri 8/14 – 8/18 53711 Mon – Fri 8/21 – 8/25 53712 Mon – Fri 8/28 – 9/1 $75 Resident, $112 Non-Resident

8:30 am – Noon 8:30 am – Noon 8:30 am – Noon 8:30 am – Noon 8:30 am – Noon 8:30 am – Noon 8:30 am – Noon 8:30 am – Noon 8:30 am – Noon 8:30 am – Noon

53713 Mon – Fri 6/19 – 9/1 $600 Resident, $900 Non-Resident (All 10 sessions)

Making Friends Entertainment & Creative Arts Camping Nature (7/19 at Orenco Woods Nature Park) Let’s Get Cooking (7/26 at Senior Center/Shute Park) Police, Fire, & Safety Sports Mania Animals Water Fun (8/23 at 53rd Ave Park) Outdoor Madness (8/30 at Outdoors In & Civic Center fountain) All 10 sessions

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Winter registration begins March 21, 20176. Whether you are a new or returning customer, please contact us to request your login information. You may contact us by phone at 503-6816120 or come into any of our facilities during business hours to obtain your account ID and PIN. If you have ever registered for a program with the Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department, you already have an account with us, but you need this information to register. Accepted payment methods are Visa, MasterCard or Discover.

Ways to Register!

Online

Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/ ParksRec follow Activities Guide links 24/7 access

Phone In

503-681-5397 Credit/debit cards accepted

Walk In

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Walk In Registration Locations

1) SHARC (Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center)

3) Glenn & Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center

953 SE Maple Street Mon – Fri, 5:30 am – 9:30 pm Sat, 7 am – 5:30 pm Sun, 8 am – 5:30 pm

527 E Main Street Mon – Thu, 9 am – 9 pm Fri, 9 am – 5 pm

2) Hillsboro Community Senior Center

4) Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Office

750 SE 8th Avenue Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm

4400 NW 229th Avenue Mon – Fri, 8 am – 5 pm

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Cash, checks or credit cards accepted

Fees/Cancellation/Refund Policy

All fees are collected during registration. Cash, check and Visa, MasterCard or Discover are accepted. Prices are subject to change without notice. Resident is defined as any individual living within the city limits of Hillsboro. All classes have a minimum enrollment and may be cancelled as early as 10 days before the class starts if the minimum enrollment is not met. Full refunds or credits are given when a class cancels or is postponed. When a recreation class refund is requested by the participant, the refund is prorated from the date of the request; a service charge of $5 applies. No refunds or credits are given after a swim lesson has begun. Please allow up to 4 weeks to receive a refund.

Participant Waiver

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Wait Lists

Registration in classes is first-come, first served. If a class is filled before we receive your registration, your name may be added to a wait list. If openings become available, those on the wait list are notified by phone in order of position on the list. Those who respond within the specified time are added to the class roster. If we do not receive your registration within the specified time, your place in the class is forfeited and the next person on the wait list is notified.

The City of Hillsboro provides parks and recreation services to registered participants. As part of the payment for these services, the participant assumes all risks of personal injury, death and property damage resulting from the provision of these by the City of Hillsboro and its agents.

Participant releases Hillsboro and its agents from any liability to the participant for personal injury, death or property damage arising out of the provision of these services to the participant by the City and its agents. The City does not provide insurance coverage to the participant for this activity.

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s Wed, Ju ne 28 – Fri, Aug ust 18 (no Ou tpost 7/ 4)

kids ages 1 – 18 receive free lunch!

Fun activities too!

• Come play with a variety of recreational equipment!

• Become an Outpost Ninja Warrior!

• The Food Hero program provided

by OSU Extension Service.

• Nutritious lunch funded by the USDA Summer Food Program.

• Parent supervision and participation highly encouraged.

Community Pard’ners (who help make this possible!)

Intel Involved Kaiser Permanente Hillsboro Fire Deparment Hillsboro Library & Libros Outreach Hillsboro Public Works Department

Hillsboro School District Nutrition Services Hillsboro Water Department OSU Extension Service Hillsboro Churches & Community Groups

Details: What: A FREE summer drop in activity and lunch program

Where & When: Shute Park 750 SE 8th Avenue 10:30 am – 1:30 pm Lunch 12 – 12:30 pm Shadywood Park 535 NE 24th Ave 10:30 am – 1 pm Lunch 11:30 am – 12 pm

Cost for youth: FREE! (lunch open to youth 1–18 years)

More info: Visit Hillsboro-Oregon. gov/ParksRec, or call 503-681-6120