Tualatin Riverkeepers Summer Camps focus on fostering a sense of awareness and love for the natural world. Campers are encouraged to explore their natural instincts to learn and discover the natural world.
The Tualatin River is known for its Crawfish! Campers will get to discover these amazing decapods!
How to Register for Camp?
Step 1:
Select a camp session
Step 2:
Fill out Form (click here) and submit
Step 3:
Make Payment through PayPal
Summer Camp Locations
Nature Day Camp sessions take place at two different locations. Click on links below to learn more about these fabulous locations.
Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
Who was walking here?...what were they doing?...how many were there?
Campers use observation skills to locate and identify animal tracks.
Campers will have the opportunity to observe and explore nature, ask questions, and seek the answers themselves.
Outdoor Adventure 1:
June 20-24
ages 4-6
$135
9 am -12 pm
Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, Sherwood
Campers will explore a variety of habitats at the Refuge and discover who lives there and why they are important. We will meet western pond turtles, northern red-legged frog tadpoles, and long-toed salamander nymphs. We will search for evidence left behind by beavers, river otters and deer. Each habitat holds secrets and stories that we will uncover and explore!
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Outdoor Adventure 2:
June 27-July 1
ages 7-10
$195
9 am - 3:30 pm (before and after care available)
Summer Creek Natural Area, Tigard
We will discover what is living in Summer and Fanno Creek! We will make our own maps and find treasures that are hiding. While exploring we will build shelters and forts out of natural materials and try our hand at fishing on the Tualatin River.
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Outdoor Adventure 3:
July 11-15
ages 7-10
$195
9 am- 3:30 pm ( before and after care available)
Summer Creek Natural Area, Tigard
We will listen to what the birds are saying to us and interpret nature through painting with a local artist. We will canoe on the Tualatin River, build a bird box, and feel right at home in the natural world.
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Outdoor Adventure 4:
July 25-29
ages 11-13
$195
9 am -3:30 pm (before and after care available)
Summer Creek Natural Area, Tigard
We will explore the Tualatin River by kayaking and fishing on it! We will explore ways to use the invasive Himalayan blackberry and discover other edible and useful plants.
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Outdoor Adventure 5:
August 1-5
ages 4-6
$135
Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
Campers will explore a new insect every day of camp! We will carefully observe each insect and habitat and ask questions - every question will be answered! Campers will become expert entomologists!
Additional Camp Information
Registration Instructions
Please fill out registration form with child and adult contact information. You may select multiple camp sessions. If you need other payment options please contact lori@tualatinriverkeepers.org503.620.7507
Before and After Care
Before and after care is for camp sessions 2-4 only. It is NOT provided for 4-6 yr old camps. Before care hours are 8 am- 9 am, after care hours are 3:30 pm- 5 pm. The cost is $50/week, $10/day, and $5 for before/after care separately. Please indicate the days you require this service on the registration form.
Refund Policy
An 85% refund is available if you cancel one month prior to the camp start date. A 50% refund is available if you cancel 2 weeks prior to camp start date.
Staff
All camp staff are enthusiastic and dedicated to enhancing your child's camp experience. All are CPR/First AID certified and have passed a background check.
Canoe and Kayak Trips
Camp sessions with a canoe (July 11- 15) or Kayak (July 25-29) trips are led by trained, experienced trip leaders. Life Jackets will be worn at all times, and safety will be a priority.
For more information contact Lori Kruse at lori@tualatinriverkeepers.orgor 503.620.7507 .
