Catlin Gabel Summer Camps
Catlin Gabel School, 8825 SW Barnes Road, Portland, OR 97225
About
Catlin Gabel Summer Camps offers weekly sessions that include arts, sports, LEGO robotics, board game design, creative writing, languages, science experiments, gardening, hiking, jewelry-making, cooking, and cultural experiences. Day Camps for younger campers feature themed, hands-on experiences that blend creative projects, games, and indoor and outdoor exploration, and each week has a unique theme. Specialty Camps focus on specific interests and are available for a wide age range.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Weekly sessions from July 6–August 7, with options for morning and afternoon extended care
• Price: Weekly cost for regular camps is $490; weekly cost for half-day camps is $290; extended care options range from $90–$185
Day Camp age groups include Summer Beehive (ages 4–6), Eagle Adventure (age 6/entering grade 1), Honey Hollow (ages 7–9), and Explorers (ages 9–12). Summer camps run from July 6 through August 7, with morning extended care from 7:30–9 a.m. and afternoon extended care from 3–6 p.m., and extended care is available for both Catlin Gabel and partner camps. Families may register for extended care in the mornings, afternoons, or both, and weekly sign-up for extended care is required and completed separately from camp registration.
Catlin Gabel Summer Camps are led by a Summer Camps Director, Chris Dorough, who is also the Head Varsity Girls Soccer Coach and Assistant Middle School Track & Field Coach. The program’s mission states that Catlin Gabel supports inspired learning leading to responsible action through dedicated teaching, caring relationships, a challenging curriculum, and community service. Catlin Gabel is described as a nationally recognized progressive private day school, is ranked by Niche.com as a top Oregon school, and has received 21 All-Sports Awards from the Oregon Athletic Coaches Association in the 3A classification.
Catlin Gabel’s campus hosts a wide variety of camps led by partner organizations, including Anthony Newman Multi-Sport Camps, Avid4 Adventure, Engineering for Kids, Journey to STEAM Robotics & LEGO Engineering Camps, and Yoga Playgrounds. Catlin Gabel participates in community events such as the PDX Parent Summer Festival, Sunday Parkways (Downtown), and the Portland Independent and Private School Fair. The Summer Camps Director can be contacted by email at [email protected].
Last updated June 28, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Weekly sessions from July 6–August 7, with options for morning and afternoon extended care
• Price: Weekly cost for regular camps is $490; weekly cost for half-day camps is $290; extended care options range from $90–$185
Day Camp age groups include Summer Beehive (ages 4–6), Eagle Adventure (age 6/entering grade 1), Honey Hollow (ages 7–9), and Explorers (ages 9–12). Summer camps run from July 6 through August 7, with morning extended care from 7:30–9 a.m. and afternoon extended care from 3–6 p.m., and extended care is available for both Catlin Gabel and partner camps. Families may register for extended care in the mornings, afternoons, or both, and weekly sign-up for extended care is required and completed separately from camp registration.
Catlin Gabel Summer Camps are led by a Summer Camps Director, Chris Dorough, who is also the Head Varsity Girls Soccer Coach and Assistant Middle School Track & Field Coach. The program’s mission states that Catlin Gabel supports inspired learning leading to responsible action through dedicated teaching, caring relationships, a challenging curriculum, and community service. Catlin Gabel is described as a nationally recognized progressive private day school, is ranked by Niche.com as a top Oregon school, and has received 21 All-Sports Awards from the Oregon Athletic Coaches Association in the 3A classification.
Catlin Gabel’s campus hosts a wide variety of camps led by partner organizations, including Anthony Newman Multi-Sport Camps, Avid4 Adventure, Engineering for Kids, Journey to STEAM Robotics & LEGO Engineering Camps, and Yoga Playgrounds. Catlin Gabel participates in community events such as the PDX Parent Summer Festival, Sunday Parkways (Downtown), and the Portland Independent and Private School Fair. The Summer Camps Director can be contacted by email at [email protected].
Last updated June 28, 2026.
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