Saturday Academy

Saturday Academy STEAM Programs in Portland

Long-running Portland nonprofit serving Oregon and SW Washington students with STEAM-focused enrichment. The Sandy Boulevard office anchors operations, with classes and camps held in partnership with universities, labs, and host schools across the region.

Programs from Kindergarten through 12th Grade

Programming spans short workshops to multi-week apprenticeships and is organized so students can level up across years. Programs include:
- Apprenticeships in STEAM Exploration (ASE)
- Summer camps across STEAM topics
- Days Off school-break programs
- Link.ed school residencies
- Single-day and weekend workshops

What's Included

• Curriculum led by working scientists, engineers, and educators
• Cohort-based small-group format
• Indoor classroom and lab settings
• Multi-track options across grade bands
• Need-based scholarships for families

Experience

A program for families who want serious STEAM exposure beyond what schools offer - hands-on apprenticeships for high schoolers, structured camps for elementary, and break-week options families can stack across the year.