educational course

A great camp for making new friends and having fun while discovering nature.  Expand your knowlege of science, learn about plants and animals, hike two to five miles daily, play  games and see awesome natural sites at locations around our region. Bring a lunch, water bottle and two snacks. Dress for the weather. Suitable for ages 7 - 11 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.   An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

Down by the banks... we'll head to the Tadpole Ponds to explore the water's edge looking for frogs, tadpoles and eggs.  Bring your rubber boots for a ranger-approved adventure in addition to some fun frog activities.

A great camp for making new friends and having fun while discovering nature.  Expand your knowlege of science, learn about plants and animals, hike two to five miles daily, play  games and see awesome natural sites at locations around our region. Bring a lunch, water bottle and two snacks. Dress for the weather. Suitable for ages 7 - 11 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.   An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

Only a few animals can be at the top to the food chain, and we are going to learn about the remarkable ways these predators hunt, survive and thrive in nature. We'll spend time in the forest and study animal specimens.

Build your child's sense of wonder about nature and invite them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Games, songs, new friends, crafts, and adventure make this a good camp for young children.  Dress for the weather. Suitable for ages 4 - 6 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350. An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

How in the world do all the animals in the park talk with each other?  From frogs calling, coyotes howling and birds singing, each animal has their own way of talking.  We will use our ears to try to listen to the sounds coming from the park!

Join us for one or both of these spring break afternoons exploring nature.  Spring showers won't stop us from spending the entire afternoon outside as we follow the trails in search of the wild side of the park. Come dressed for the weather and bring along a snack and water bottle.  Suitable for ages 6 -9 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.   An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

Go on a scaventer hunt in the forest.  Sharpen your observation skills as you use your eyes and ears to find nature's treasures.  Learn fascinating facts about forest life as we discuss what we find.

This is a great camp for making friends and having fun while discovering nature.  Expand your knowledge of science, learn about plants and animals, hike two to five miles daily, play games and see awesome natural sites at locations around our region.  Campers need to dress for the weather and bring a lunch, two snacks, a bottle of water and a backpack each day. Suitable for ages 7 -11 years.  Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350. An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons. $186 for one week of full-day camp.

Join forces with other campers this week as we take on the wild world. Explore the Nature Park and other natural areas to learn methods of foraging and tracking for wild food and other survival techniques.  What plants are safe to eat? Are you brave enough to eat a bug? Can you camouflage your fort? Could you find your way out of the forest? Field trips include the Tillamook Forest and Oxbow Regional Park.