Providence Park hosts OMSI camp June 20 and August 8
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers are partnering with The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) and First Tech Federal Credit Union (First Tech) for a youth summer camp in 2025, the Science of Soccer, it was announced today.
“The Science of Soccer Camp is a unique program that not only provides access to soccer but also encourages young minds to explore the fascinating world of STEAM,” Timbers CEO Heather Davis shared. “With our partners OMSI and First Tech, we aim to create an unforgettable experience that empowers the next generation.”
The Science of Soccer camp, offered by OMSI for its second year, will include a field trip to Providence Park, sponsored by First Tech as part of the First Tech Beyond™ program. At the park, campers will apply their science tests, play soccer, meet and greet with Timber Joey, tour the stadium, and more. This year’s camp will take place on June 20 and August 8 at Providence Park, available to students in grade four and five. For more information about the camp, visit http://www.OMSI.edu/camps.
“We know that hands-on learning and real-world science applications create the most memorable learning experiences,” says Steve Tritz, Senior Director of Statewide and Community Engagement at OMSI. “We are excited for two Portland institutions to give students the most exciting camp experience putting STEAM principles into practice.”
Every year, OMSI welcomes thousands of students from across the region to their science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) summer camps. Campers learn everything from astronomy to robotics at locations around the state including Camp Hancock in Fossil to Camp Gray in Newport to Tamarack Elementary School in Hillsboro.
About OMSI
Founded in 1944, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is one of the nation’s leading science museums and a trusted educational resource for communities throughout Oregon and the region. Through museum exhibitions, public programs, outdoor programs, traveling exhibitions, digital learning, and learning research and design, OMSI nourishes a lifelong love of science, curiosity and learning among its diverse audiences. The upcoming OMSI District – a collaboration of local, Tribal and regional government entities, nonprofits and businesses – will be a one-of-a-kind neighborhood with innovation, culture and science learning at its heart. OMSI is located at 1945 S.E. Water Avenue, Portland, OR, 97214. For general information, call 503.797.4000 or visit omsi.edu. Connect with the museum on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
About First Tech Federal Credit Union
First Tech Federal Credit Union is a nearly $17 billion institution headquartered in San Jose, California. The nation’s premier credit union serves the world’s leading technology-oriented companies and their employees, including HP Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Microsoft, Agilent, Intel, Cisco, Amazon, Nike, Intuit, Google, and more. First Tech is recognized as the industry catalyst for delivering effortless banking experiences to more than 700,000 members through its 31 branch locations, more than 5,600 CO-OP Shared Branch locations, 30,000 CO-OP Network ATMs, and online platforms. First Tech offers a full range of financial services, including traditional banking, online banking, mortgages, financial planning, various consumer loans, and insurance services. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Lender. For more information, visit www.firsttechfed.com.
