

Key Findings from Our 2018 Parent Survey
We polled 497 parents in the Portland metro-Area with at least one child in the 2nd - 12th grade to learn more about what they’re craving when it comes to educational camps and classes for their children.
The Importance of Hands-On Learning
Have you ever stopped to consider all the things you do in a day and how you learned to do them? For example, think about tying your shoes. Did someone simply repeat the same instructions to you over and over, or did you have to practice the skill in order to master it? Chances are someone explained how to tie your shoes, but it was the doing that allowed you to master the skill. This is just one example of hands-on learning.

Meet the Stars behind our upcoming Astronomy Classes!
Astronomy 101 (Grades 6-8) – Sign up today!
Apr. 13 - May 4, 10 AM - 1 PM, Four Sats. at University of Portland with Michael McKeag, Dr. Katherine Kornei & Kenny Parton. *Students are invited to an optional evening “star party” where Rose City Astronomers will provide telescopes and guidance for students and their families. Not open to the public.
Following Your Curiosity
"The first class I ever visited at Saturday Academy was called 'Simple Machines.' Students were learning about gears and levers by building windmills. I noticed one student who I thought was struggling and I tried to subtly signal the instructor to help him.