Young Dancer Summer Camps

Portland School of Ballet’s Young Dancer Camps are fun, week-long camps where students ages 5-7 can let their creativity run wild. Each camp will include a daily ballet class, story, snack break, craft time and creative movement.

Over the Rainbow Camp

June 23-27 ($196), Monday through Friday from 9:30-11:30am.

Join Portland School of Ballet as we delve into the enchanting realm of storytelling through colors. Dancers will investigate some of the ways color can evoke moods, set scenes, and inspire movement. We’ll explore how the timeless land of Oz uses colors to tell its classic tale. Through crafts, storytelling and imaginative exercises, dancers will discover how using the colors of the rainbow can create a magical world all of their own.

Night at the Museum Camp

July 21-25 ($196), Monday through Friday from 9:30-11:30am.

Join Portland School of Ballet for a week-long playful and imaginative experience where museum exhibits come alive. Dancers will explore the wonders of the world with creative crafts and great moments in history through engaging stories, returning always to dance where every step tells a story and every gesture paints a picture.

August Pre-Ballet (4 Week Group Class)

August 5, 12, 19, 26 ($125), Tuesdays, 9:30am-10:15am
Ages 5-7 must be 5 by first class

Focuses on building the foundation of proper posture and coordination, musicality and movement, and age-appropriate stretching and strengthening. Tuition $125

Mini Camps (Ages 5-7)

One day only! Join us for a fun-filled morning of dance, creativity, and movement! In our mini camps, dancers will explore ballet and creative dance and prepare for a presentation for families at the end of class — please bring a snack for snack break! Tuition $75

Nutcracker Mini Camp - Thursday August 7, 9:30am-12:30pm

Sleeping Beauty Mini Camp - Thursday August 21, 9:30am-12:30pm

View Summer Programming for All Ages https://www.portlandballet.org/summer2025

Camp Attire & What to Bring:

Attire:
- Girls: Solid-color leotard, pink or skin-color tights, canvas ballet shoes
- Boys: solid-color t-shirt, black shorts, canvas ballet shoes
- Hair should be pulled back, and jewelry is not permitted  
- We request that students come with their hair done and full dance attire already on (excluding ballet shoes), wearing outerwear on top
 
What to Bring:
- Ballet shoes
- A large t-shirt to be worn over dance clothes during craft time
- A non-messy snack (such as pretzels, hard cheese, granola bar, etc.) and a water bottle that has a closable top