Youth Drop-In Center

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2027 Summer Day Camp Program at the Bethel Youth Drop-In Center

Center Program overview: Bethel Youth Drop-In Center celebrates 36 years of providing a safe place for kids in the neighborhood of Bethel Lutheran Church in North Portland. The Center, a partnership between the congregation and neighborhood families, offers an opportunity for children to learn, play, make friends and explore the community. While housed at a church, the program is secular, offers no religious instruction, and welcomes children of all backgrounds.

Program dates: June 28 through August 6, MTWTF, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Ages served: Children entering first through sixth grades in Fall 2027

Registration: Family registration for Summer 2027 opens March 1. Email: ydic@bethelpdx.org with questions.

Cost & content: Thanks to our Drop-In partners, this program of STEM projects, games, reading, crafts, city excursions, and two meals daily is available for only $225 per week for the first child and is discounted for additional children. Families needing assistance may confer with the Director to enroll children on a sliding scale ($225 to $30).

Donations and Camp Fees: To donate to our Summer Day Camp Program or to pay camp fees, please use the QR Code. You may also pay @BethelLutheran-Church code #6064. Please note purpose of your payment.

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Located at Bethel Lutheran Church

 

Address

5658 N Denver Ave
Portland, OR 97217

Contact

Bethel Phone: 503-285-4919
Email: ydic@bethelpdx.org

Summer Day-Camp Schedule

Open your calendars and add these dates related to our 2027 Summer Day Camp!

 Feb 1: Camp staff applications open

 Mar 1: Family applications open

 May 10: Tentative camper attendance schedules due to Bethel

 Jun 8: Last regular class day for Portland Public Schools

 Jun 9-11: Possible snow days for PPS

 Jun 10: Final camper attendance schedules due to Bethel

 Jun 21-25: Staff training week

 Jun 28: Summer Day Camp opens

 Jul 5: Holiday honoring the Fourth of July—camp is closed

 Aug 6: Last day of the 2027 Summer Day Camp

Family Camp Applications

Family applications open March 1, 2027

Camp Staff Recruitment

Staff applications open February 1, 2027.

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