kids camp

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!

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.

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.  Campers need to bring a snack and bottle of water daily.  Suitable for ages 4 -6 years.  Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350. An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons. $86 for one week of half-day camp.

Become a nature superhero for a week as you create your own secret identity. Explore your superhero powers as you learn about the power of spider webs, the secrets of flight and the wonders of camouflage.

Learn the basics of the dynamic sport of rock climbing in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. In this class you'll get an overview of basic rock climbing gear and learn how to put on a climbing harness. You'll then get individualized instruction in belaying and climbing on an indoor climbing wall. We'll also discuss the differences between indoor and outdoor climbing. Class size is kept to a minimum to allow for individualized instruction. All climbing gear provided. Responsible adult must accompany the child. This class is for Kids ages 8-12 years old. We will cover the following in this class:

• Overview of types of rock and the difference between indoor and outdoor climbing
• Overview of basic climbing equipment
• Learn how to put on a harness and climb on an indoor rock wall
• Build your confidence in your climbing skills