Tinker Camp is Portland's premier camp for kids aged 8 to 12. Designed for exploratory learning, it provides a half day curriculum that teaches kids how to build things. Taught by tinker and school teacher, Rob VanNood, Tinker Camp stresses collaborative learning. Kids will learn basic and advanced building techniques and principles in a child-driven environment.

• Two week long summer sessions in 2010.
• July 12-16 OR 19-23.
• For children who are 8-12 year old (going into 3rd through going into 7th)
• Sessions are held at the cottage in Columbia Park, 4339 N Lombard, Portland, Oregon 97203.
• The sessions are from 8:30 am until 12:30 pm.
• The cost is $100 per child plus a $25 materials fee.
• Children may come at 8:30 and leave at 1:00 for a $20 fee.
• Children should bring a lunch or snack.
• There is a maximum of 30 spots available for each session (sorry).
• Children (based on ability) may be instructed on the proper use of some power tools.
• Children will be allowed to use other hand tools.
• All children will have great time!