Saturday Academy

Bring Biomedical Engineering into your school!

We’re excited to announce our new Link.ed School Residency Pathway: Biomedical Engineering. In collaboration with content experts, we’ve crafted a curriculum where students in grades 4-8 will identify, research, experiment, and create solutions to complex real-world problems.

Over the course of 10 sessions, students will build collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills through the lens of a Biomedical Engineer.

Share this post with your PTA or school administrator — we’ll take care of the rest!

Learn more about Link.ed School Residency (In-School): bit.ly/Linked-Biomed

Thanks to The Record Pub and everyone who came out last night 🙌 Trivia + wonderful people + support for Saturday Academy = a pretty great Tuesday.

We love when our Saturday Academy community shows up in unexpected places.

This weekend, one of our team members got to go on a tour with Slabtown Tours after winning a gift certificate in a seed spinner raffle! Thank you, Tanya, co-founder of Slabtown Tours, for the generous donation.

On the tour, Rey found out that Tanya is a longtime friend of Saturday Academy. She used to lead weekly walking tours for our summer camp students and her kids are SA alum!

If you're looking for a fun, local experience, be sure to check out Slabtown Tours !

Summer is about to get a whole lot more fun. We've got hands-on camps in entrepreneurship, machine learning, engineering, AND MORE — designed for students in grades 6–8.

Entrepreneurial Creators
Week 1: Commerce Lab | June 29 – July 2
Week 2: Social Impact Lab | July 6–10
Take one week or both — your choice! In Commerce Lab, students design their own products and explore graphic design, branding, public speaking, and budgeting. In Social Impact Lab, they learn how to build a business around something they actually care about.

Machine Learning Lab | July 13–17
Students learn how AI systems actually work, with a focus on pattern recognition, data analysis, and accessible programming concepts.

Engineering Creators | August 17–21
From state-of-the-art research labs to design challenges, students explore real-world problems through hands-on engineering and imagine a more inclusive future for STEAM.

These are just a few of the camps we offer for grades 6–8 this summer — explore here: bit.ly/26-SA-Summer
Cost assistance is available.

Support Saturday Academy by playing trivia on May 20 at The Record Pub!

We’ll receive a portion of the night’s proceeds—it's a great opportunity to support our fundraising efforts while enjoying a fun evening at a community-minded local business.

Plus, you’ll get to hangout with the Saturday Academy team while playing trivia!

Minors are allowed and there are food options nearby.

When: Wed. May 20 @ 7pm
Where: The Record Pub - 6034 SE Milwaukie Ave. Portland, OR

See you there!

This summer, Saturday Academy and Trinity Academy are partnering to bring you engaging, hands-on summer camps on the Trinity Academy campus!

These camps will take place during the first two week of August and are designed for students in grades K-8. Each week offers a fun, creative environment where curiosity and learning come to life.

We’re grateful to be partnering this summer. For more information about camp offerings and how to register, visit here -> bit.ly/26-SA-Summer

Saturday Academy is seeking to expand its Robotics and Machine Learning educator roster! 🤖

Share your passion and introduce students in grades 3–8 to the world of coding, technology, and systems. For best consideration apply by May 11.

Learn more: bit.ly/SA-Summer-Robotics

⏳ Last chance to sign up for some of our most popular summer camps!

If you've been eyeing a camp for your explorer, maker, or creator, now is the time. Once they're gone, they're gone.

🔗 Follow this link to see camps with 6 or less spots left -> bit.ly/Last-Chance-Camps

Check out these summer camps for grades K-8 that center math!

⏳ Time Traveling Explorers: Grades K-2
Where we’re going…we don’t need roads. Explore unique moments in history and imagine a world unknown!

🤖 Robotics Makers: Grades 3-5
Using LEGO Robotics, campers examine and apply the fundamentals of physics!

⚙️ Machine Learning Lab: Grades 6-8
Focusing on pattern recognition, data analysis, and kid-friendly tools — campers will learn fundamental programming concepts and be ready to approach the booming AI world in a more informed way.

All these camps and more are available here -> bit.ly/26-SA-Summer

In celebration of ‘Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week’, we are highlighting our Adventures in Art residency at Edwards Elementary School in Newberg, OR!

Can you believe these are just a small sample of what our Edwards students have created this semester and last? And it's not all visual media — they've been working on poems and other art forms too!

This residency wouldn't be possible without the diverse work of our students and the amazing Site Coordinators, Principals, and Vice Principals who enable our Link.ed After School Residency Program to thrive.🙌