Portland Summer Camps Near You

If you are considering enrolling your child in summer camp, it’s never too early to begin learning about the different types of programs, costs, scheduling options, and registration processes. Bright Horizons in Portland offers quality, summer programming at a number of convenient locations. 

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Learn About Our Summer Programs

Experienced teachers, a curriculum based on each child’s interests, engaging projects and activities, and virtual field trips and events will make summer fun and educational at the same time.

Summer Explorations Highlights:

  • Age-appropriate, engaging themes
  • Flexible weekly schedules with full- and part-time options 
  • A safe environment where kids can still be kids

What Questions Should I Ask a Portland Summer Camp Provider?

Does Bright Horizons offer summer care in my area?

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Yes, we offer summer camp through our Steve and Kate's camp locations as well as our Summer Explorations program.

What is the best age for summer camp?

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It depends! Consider what you want your child to gain from their summer camp experience, your family’s needs, and more.

What qualities should I look for in a summer camp?

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Quality summer programs provide age-appropriate, engaging themes. Flexible weekly schedules with full- and part-time options and a safe environment where kids can still be kids.

What is the background check process for summer camp staff at Bright Horizons centers?

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We follow all state and local regulations that require background checks for employees of a licensed or accredited camp, or daycares when applicable.

Portland Summer Camp Programs Provided by Bright Horizons

Designed by experts; facilitated by educators; created with working parents in mind. For more than 30 years, Bright Horizons® has helped children discover their individual talents and strengths and become confident learners for life. Because early education isn't what we do, it's who we are.

  • Portland Summer Day Camps

    Each day at camp, children will be engaged in different experiences that touch on all areas of development. They’ll play and learn in engaging environments — different areas of their classroom, enrichment zones, the playground, and more. And they’ll have access to interesting materials that contribute to their learning and development. 

  • Portland Preschool Summer Camp

    A high-quality summer camp curriculum includes math, science, literacy, art, outdoor exploration, movement, support for social-emotional skills, and more. Children who attend summer camps benefit from curriculum and related activities that help them build new skills.  

Bright Horizons is a United States–based child-care provider and is the largest provider of employer-sponsored child care. Employees looking to become a child care teacher are offered the opportunity to earn an early education degree for free as part of their corporate benefits. Search by zip to find a child care center near you. Bright Horizons Global Headquarters are in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.

Start at Bright Horizons this Summer

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