International School of Portland Summer Camp

International School of Portland Summer Camp offers Language Immersion Summer Camp in Spanish, Japanese, or Mandarin, with campers placed into groups based on their grade and language exposure. It also offers Enrichment Camps taught in English by specialist teachers. The summer camp day runs Monday through Friday from 8:15 am to 3:15 pm, with a half-day option for Yellow group campers picked up at 12 pm and extended-day care until 5:30 pm.

Programs

• Language Immersion Summer Camp — rising 3rd-8th graders; campers are placed into groups based on their grade and language exposure · Mon-Fri, 8:15 am-3:15 pm; half-day option for Yellow group campers with pickup at 12 pm; extended-day until 5:30 pm · Languages offered include Spanish, Japanese, or Mandarin. Camps are grouped according to age and experience with the target language.
• Enrichment Camps — rising 3rd-8th graders · Weekly camps running throughout the month of July · Taught in English by specialist teachers.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–14 years old
• General schedule: Summer Camp drop off is 8:00 am-8:15 am, camp day is 8:15 am-3:15 pm, pickup is 3:15 pm-3:45 pm, and extended-day is until 5:30 pm. Global Kids School Year Program hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 3:30-5:30 pm and Wednesday 2:30-5:30 pm. Global Kids Alternative Day Program hours are 8:00 am-3:30 pm on no school days.

About the provider

International School of Portland was founded in 1990, and the homepage says the school has offered full language and cultural immersion for over thirty years. Its mission states that it offers language and cultural immersion in a warm, loving environment that encourages curiosity and kindness. The school is an Authorized IB World School since March 2010, the first International Baccalaureate elementary school in the Pacific Northwest, and one of only two schools in the United States— and perhaps the world— offering full immersion in three separate language tracks under one roof.

• Global Kids Extended-day Program — After camp until 5:30 pm every day; Monday-Friday during the session · Advance sign-up required. Campers play outside, are provided snacks, and participate in enrichment activities.
• Global Kids School Year Program — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 3:30-5:30 pm; Wednesday: 2:30-5:30 pm · Extended-day programming open daily on regular school days. Children are placed in mixed-language groups based on grade level.
• Global Kids Alternative Day Program — K-5th grade students · No School Days: 8:00 am-3:30 pm · Two special field trip Alternative Days per year.

What families say

“We feel like we hit the jackpot coming to the International School of Portland.” — Kindergarten Parent

“The teachers are absolutely incredible. I always have peace of mind dropping my child off for the day knowing she’s in such a warm, loving environment that fosters creativity, inclusion, curiosity and kindness.” — parent

“We love the international focus and awareness. We love the class sizes! We also love that everyone, from the teachers to the administrators, are all so warm and approachable.” — parent

Last updated October 11, 2026.