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One Day Events

PPS Inservice or Holiday
Mon, Jan 26th 2026
We open our doors for families who need support for PPS closures. The chosen theme will be announced at a later time.

For tinkers 3rd grade to 7th Grade
Time & Date: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Mon, Jan 26th 2026
Cost: 50.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N Baltimore ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Blake Swensen
Spaces Available: 9
Registration closes in 5 days

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Middle School Makers
Mon, Jan 26th 2026
A coed, after-school maker lab just for 6th–9th graders. Learn deeper skills, dig into project sprints, and sharpen social skills.

For tinkers For tinkers in grades 6–9
Time & Date: 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Mon, Jan 26th 2026
Cost: 30.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N. Baltimore Ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Tinker Camp
Spaces Available: 20
Registration closes in 5 days

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Middle School Makers
Mon, Feb 2nd 2026
A coed, after-school maker lab just for 6th–9th graders. Learn deeper skills, dig into project sprints, and sharpen social skills.

For tinkers For tinkers in grades 6–9
Time & Date: 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Mon, Feb 2nd 2026
Cost: 30.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N. Baltimore Ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Tinker Camp
Spaces Available: 20
Registration closes in 12 days

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You’re an explorer and anthropologist and discover a miniature world that everyone else thought was only imaginary. Create a model of your teeny, tiny world so everyone can see with Tinker Camp, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting STEAM education in your community. Use cool materials and tools to design and build a small scale version of whatever you discovered. Tiny rooms in a teeny house? A pint-sized playground? A miniature amusement park? Or maybe it’s a dinky donuts shop! All you need to do is bring your BIG tiny-sized ideas! Recommended for kids 8 and up!

For tinkers of all ages
Time & Date: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Sat, Feb 7th 2026
Cost: FREE
Location: Capital Hill Library
Hosted by: Blake Swensen
Spaces Available: 20
Registration closes in 17 days

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Middle School Makers
Mon, Feb 9th 2026
A coed, after-school maker lab just for 6th–9th graders. Learn deeper skills, dig into project sprints, and sharpen social skills.

For tinkers For tinkers in grades 6–9
Time & Date: 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Mon, Feb 9th 2026
Cost: 30.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N. Baltimore Ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Tinker Camp
Spaces Available: 20
Registration closes in 19 days

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Open Tinkering for kids. Middle School kids welcomed and encouraged to attend.

For tinkers 3rd grade to 7th Grade
Time & Date: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Wed, Feb 11th 2026
Cost: 30.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N Baltimore ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Blake Swensen
Spaces Available: 18
Registration closes in 21 days

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PPS Inservice or Holiday
Mon, Feb 16th 2026
We open our doors for families who need support for PPS closures. The chosen theme will be announced at a later time.

For tinkers 3rd grade to 7th Grade
Time & Date: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Mon, Feb 16th 2026
Cost: 50.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N Baltimore ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Blake Swensen
Spaces Available: 20
Registration closes in 26 days

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Middle School Makers
Mon, Feb 23rd 2026
A coed, after-school maker lab just for 6th–9th graders. Learn deeper skills, dig into project sprints, and sharpen social skills.

For tinkers For tinkers in grades 6–9
Time & Date: 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Mon, Feb 23rd 2026
Cost: 30.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N. Baltimore Ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Tinker Camp
Spaces Available: 20
Registration closes in 33 days

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Middle School Makers
Mon, Mar 2nd 2026
A coed, after-school maker lab just for 6th–9th graders. Learn deeper skills, dig into project sprints, and sharpen social skills.

For tinkers For tinkers in grades 6–9
Time & Date: 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Mon, Mar 2nd 2026
Cost: 30.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N. Baltimore Ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Tinker Camp
Spaces Available: 20
Registration closes in 40 days

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Middle School Makers
Mon, Mar 9th 2026
A coed, after-school maker lab just for 6th–9th graders. Learn deeper skills, dig into project sprints, and sharpen social skills.

For tinkers For tinkers in grades 6–9
Time & Date: 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Mon, Mar 9th 2026
Cost: 30.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N. Baltimore Ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Tinker Camp
Spaces Available: 20
Registration closes in 47 days

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Open Tinkering for kids. Middle School kids welcomed and encouraged to attend.

For tinkers 3rd grade to 7th Grade
Time & Date: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Wed, Mar 11th 2026
Cost: 30.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N Baltimore ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Blake Swensen
Spaces Available: 20
Registration closes in 49 days

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Middle School Makers
Mon, Mar 16th 2026
A coed, after-school maker lab just for 6th–9th graders. Learn deeper skills, dig into project sprints, and sharpen social skills.

For tinkers For tinkers in grades 6–9
Time & Date: 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Mon, Mar 16th 2026
Cost: 30.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N. Baltimore Ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Tinker Camp
Spaces Available: 20
Registration closes in 54 days

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Pretend that an evil landlord is about to close the doors on your beloved library. You and your friends are the only hope for keeping the doors open with the help of Tinker Camp, a nonprofit dedicated to STEAM education in your community. You decide that the best way to save the building is to create an arcade of games and invite the neighbors to come and play to raise the rent! Design and create your one-of-a-kind arcade game using cardboard, reclaimed materials, ping pong balls, glittery glitter, marbles and a pile of cool materials the size of your arm. The fun doesn’t stop there; invite others to play your game while you test out theirs. You’ve just turned the library into an arcade! Recommended to kids 8 years and older with a parent or guardian.

For tinkers of all ages
Time & Date: 1pm to 4pm, Wed, Mar 25th 2026
Cost: FREE
Location: North Portland Library
Hosted by: Denise Slattery
Spaces Available: 20
Registration closes in 63 days

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Middle School Makers
Mon, Mar 30th 2026
A coed, after-school maker lab just for 6th–9th graders. Learn deeper skills, dig into project sprints, and sharpen social skills.

For tinkers For tinkers in grades 6–9
Time & Date: 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Mon, Mar 30th 2026
Cost: 30.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N. Baltimore Ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Tinker Camp
Spaces Available: 20
Registration closes in 68 days

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PPS Inservice or Holiday
Fri, Apr 3rd 2026
We open our doors for families who need support for PPS closures. The chosen theme will be announced at a later time.

For tinkers 3rd grade to 7th Grade
Time & Date: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Fri, Apr 3rd 2026
Cost: 50.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N Baltimore ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Blake Swensen
Spaces Available: 20
Registration closes in 72 days

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PPS Inservice or Holiday
Mon, Apr 6th 2026
We open our doors for families who need support for PPS closures. The chosen theme will be announced at a later time.

For tinkers 3rd grade to 7th Grade
Time & Date: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Mon, Apr 6th 2026
Cost: 50.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N Baltimore ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Blake Swensen
Spaces Available: 19
Registration closes in 75 days

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Middle School Makers
Mon, Apr 6th 2026
A coed, after-school maker lab just for 6th–9th graders. Learn deeper skills, dig into project sprints, and sharpen social skills.

For tinkers For tinkers in grades 6–9
Time & Date: 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Mon, Apr 6th 2026
Cost: 30.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N. Baltimore Ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Tinker Camp
Spaces Available: 20
Registration closes in 75 days

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You’re an explorer and anthropologist and discover a miniature world that everyone else thought was only imaginary. Create a model of your teeny, tiny world so everyone can see with Tinker Camp, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting STEAM education in your community. Use cool materials and tools to design and build a small scale version of whatever you discovered. Tiny rooms in a teeny house? A pint-sized playground? A miniature amusement park? Or maybe it’s a dinky donuts shop! All you need to do is bring your BIG tiny-sized ideas! Recommended for kids 8 and up!

For tinkers of all ages
Time & Date: 2pm to 5pm, Sat, Apr 11th 2026
Cost: FREE
Location: Holgate Library
Hosted by: Denise Slattery
Spaces Available: 20
Registration closes in 80 days

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Middle School Makers
Mon, Apr 13th 2026
A coed, after-school maker lab just for 6th–9th graders. Learn deeper skills, dig into project sprints, and sharpen social skills.

For tinkers For tinkers in grades 6–9
Time & Date: 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Mon, Apr 13th 2026
Cost: 30.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N. Baltimore Ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Tinker Camp
Spaces Available: 20
Registration closes in 82 days

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Middle School Makers
Mon, Apr 20th 2026
A coed, after-school maker lab just for 6th–9th graders. Learn deeper skills, dig into project sprints, and sharpen social skills.

For tinkers For tinkers in grades 6–9
Time & Date: 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Mon, Apr 20th 2026
Cost: 30.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N. Baltimore Ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Tinker Camp
Spaces Available: 20
Registration closes in 89 days

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Open Tinkering for kids. Middle School kids welcomed and encouraged to attend.

For tinkers 3rd grade to 7th Grade
Time & Date: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Wed, Apr 22nd 2026
Cost: 30.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N Baltimore ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Blake Swensen
Spaces Available: 20
Registration closes in 91 days

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Middle School Makers
Mon, Apr 27th 2026
A coed, after-school maker lab just for 6th–9th graders. Learn deeper skills, dig into project sprints, and sharpen social skills.

For tinkers For tinkers in grades 6–9
Time & Date: 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Mon, Apr 27th 2026
Cost: 30.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N. Baltimore Ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Tinker Camp
Spaces Available: 20
Registration closes in 96 days

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Open Tinkering for kids. Middle School kids welcomed and encouraged to attend.

For tinkers 3rd grade to 7th Grade
Time & Date: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Sun, May 3rd 2026
Cost: 30.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N Baltimore ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Blake Swensen
Spaces Available: 20
Registration closes in 102 days

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Middle School Makers
Mon, May 4th 2026
A coed, after-school maker lab just for 6th–9th graders. Learn deeper skills, dig into project sprints, and sharpen social skills.

For tinkers For tinkers in grades 6–9
Time & Date: 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Mon, May 4th 2026
Cost: 30.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N. Baltimore Ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Tinker Camp
Spaces Available: 20
Registration closes in 103 days

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Middle School Makers
Mon, May 11th 2026
A coed, after-school maker lab just for 6th–9th graders. Learn deeper skills, dig into project sprints, and sharpen social skills.

For tinkers For tinkers in grades 6–9
Time & Date: 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Mon, May 11th 2026
Cost: 30.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N. Baltimore Ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Tinker Camp
Spaces Available: 20
Registration closes in 110 days

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Middle School Makers
Mon, May 18th 2026
A coed, after-school maker lab just for 6th–9th graders. Learn deeper skills, dig into project sprints, and sharpen social skills.

For tinkers For tinkers in grades 6–9
Time & Date: 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Mon, May 18th 2026
Cost: 30.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N. Baltimore Ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Tinker Camp
Spaces Available: 20
Registration closes in 117 days

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PPS Inservice or Holiday
Mon, May 25th 2026
We open our doors for families who need support for PPS closures. The chosen theme will be announced at a later time.

For tinkers 3rd grade to 7th Grade
Time & Date: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Mon, May 25th 2026
Cost: 50.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N Baltimore ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Blake Swensen
Spaces Available: 19
Registration closes in 124 days

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Middle School Makers
Mon, Jun 1st 2026
A coed, after-school maker lab just for 6th–9th graders. Learn deeper skills, dig into project sprints, and sharpen social skills.

For tinkers For tinkers in grades 6–9
Time & Date: 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Mon, Jun 1st 2026
Cost: 30.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N. Baltimore Ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Tinker Camp
Spaces Available: 20
Registration closes in 131 days

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Middle School Makers
Mon, Jun 8th 2026
A coed, after-school maker lab just for 6th–9th graders. Learn deeper skills, dig into project sprints, and sharpen social skills.

For tinkers For tinkers in grades 6–9
Time & Date: 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Mon, Jun 8th 2026
Cost: 30.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N. Baltimore Ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Tinker Camp
Spaces Available: 20
Registration closes in 138 days

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Multi-Day Camps

Carnival
Mon, Mar 23rd 2026
Everyone loves a carnival, with its unusual characters, entertainment and challenging games. At Tinker Camp we will put on a carnival that you design, build and run. Want to give a shot at creating the next generation game? What to write, star and direct your own show? Have you ever dreamed of making an automaton? Then join us for a week of carnival fun! On the last afternoon of camp the doors will open and all are welcome to enjoy your creations! Come one, Come all!

For tinkers 3rd grade to 7th Grade
Time & Date: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Mon, Mar 23rd 2026 through Fri, Mar 27th 2026
Cost: 350.00
Location: Tinker Camp, 6635 N Baltimore ave, Suite 212
Hosted by: Blake Swensen
Spaces Available: 20
Registration closes in 61 days

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