Inspiring Immersive 360 Arts Camp
This year's theme: Peace & Harmony
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Igniting Creativity, Fun & Friendship
World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
July 6-10, 2026
July 13-17, 2026
July 20-24, 2026
For 33 years, Cognizart by MetroArts Inc. 360 Arts Camp has given kids a chance to be immersed in visual arts, music, theater, and dance Monday through Friday. This is 360 Arts Education!
All campers must follow instructions, participate, collaborate with others, read and write, and be respectful self-managers. The overall lesson plans and daily goals for creation for all ages are similar, with age-appropriate challenge-level to keep the artistic spark alive.
In addition, we keep group sizes small to enable the most fun and creative environment! Each group is comprised of no more than 12 campers.
Campers ages 6 1/2 to 8
Lesson plans for younger campers focus on encouraging natural creativity, fearlessness, and gifts. Younger campers are often paired with Counselors who can help to ignite confidence and assist with reading or writing.
Campers ages 9 to 11
Lesson plans for older campers allow for the opportunity to explore and collaborate with peers. Older campers create more complex artistic projects, try new things, and showcase their unique talents and gifts.
Campers age 12
These older campers create even more complex artistic projects tailored to their interests. They are also eligible to serve as "Counselors in Training in Training" if they would like to consider being a Counselor the next year.
Counselors
Counselors in Training, In Training (final year as a camper), and Counselors in Training (13+) participate in fun artistic experiences while helping to guide younger campers. They also earn volunteer hours. The majority of Counselors are previous campers who want to continue to join in the fun! These peer-to-peer engaging positions are life-changing and are highly sought after. There is no cost to participate, although an application is required. Register to be a Counselor now!
What happens at 360 Arts Camp?
Campers arrive between 8:40 a.m. and 9 a.m., participate in fun warm-up exercises, and receive the schedule for the day.
Monday through Thursday, campers create art in two disciplines (visual arts and music, for instance) in the morning and two in the afternoon (theater and dance, for example). To keep things fun and engaging, the order of the disciplines alternates each day.
On Friday, artists from diverse cultural backgrounds perform and workshop with our campers. Previous Friday Artists include Journey Brazil, En Taiko, Natya Leela Academy, Inka Jam, New Beginnings Alex Addy & Michael Akoto, and Mic Crenshaw.
2025's 360 Arts Camp's Performing Artists were:
July 11, Takohachi performers and YAD! Winners Calvin Stuczynski, taiko drummer, and Jin Nakajima, shinobue player.
July 18, Habiba's Stories from Ghana & Nigeria
July 25, Bharatanatyam dancer and YAD! Winner, Shriya Marla
The rest of Friday finds campers working collaboratively to create a cohesive performance utilizing the newfound wisdom from Friday's Artist while incorporating the skills they have learned throughout the week and showcasing each camper's unique talents and skills. Authorized friends and family members are invited to attend the performance at 3:30. It is the culmination of a truly remarkable week!
Access to the Arts
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We believe in the vital importance of arts education! No child should be turned away from arts education due to a family's ability to pay. We offer 20-90% scholarships (parent/guardian will be responsible for the balance) based on camper loads and funds availability. Scholarships are reviewed on a first-come, first-considered basis.
The Venue
World Forestry Center Central Plaza & Cheatham Hall
4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR 97221. It's an immersive and vibrant, distinctly Oregon location nestled in the trees. We may also take field trips to explore the Japanese Garden, Children's Museum, zoo, and surrounding trails.
We selected the World Forestry Center because of its convenient location off Highway 26, across the zoo's parking lot, and a few steps from the Max station. We strongly encourage taking public transportation.
Our Faculty
Each faculty member is an artist and/or educator in visual arts, music, theater, or dance. Many have a strong history with 360 Arts Camp, including a few who started as campers.
Health & Safety
Our motto is "safety first." Therefore, we require that all campers, Counselors, faculty, and staff be fully vaccinated. If a camper develops an illness, they will be safely isolated until a parent can pick them up. However, parents must keep their phones on and respond quickly to pick up their camper within 30 minutes of a detected illness.
Nondiscriminatory Policy
Cognizart by MetroArts Inc. admits students of any race, sexual orientation, color, gender identification, or national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to its students. Accordingly, we do not discriminate by race, color, or national and ethnic origin in administering its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other organization-administered programs.
Thank You, 2025 360 Arts Camp Sponsors!
With the generous support of the following sponsors, we can keep camp costs low - and offer scholarship opportunities - to accommodate as many children as possible.
Our sincerest gratitude to:
Ronni Lacroute
Oregon Community Foundation Joseph E. Weston
2026 Scholarship Form
