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 2011.
• July 11-15 OR 18-22.
• For children who are 8-12 year old (going into 3rd through going into 7th)
• The sessions are from 8:30 am until 12:30 pm.
• The cost is $125 per child plus a $25 materials fee.
• Children may come at 8:00 and leave at 1:00 for a $25 fee.
• We offer scholarships.
• Children should bring a lunch or snack.
• There is a maximum of 20 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!