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Summer Camps

Tualatin Hills Nature Center • Cooper Mountain Nature Park • Jenkins Estate • Camps - 503-629-6350

Bugs, Slugs and Hungry Caterpillars Pollinator Pals
Welcome to the wacky world of insect exploration, where pint- Together we’ll observe animals like bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
sized explorers embark on a hilariously buggy adventure! Our little and more in action, dissect flowers to see nectar and pollen up close,
entomologists will embark on daily magnifying glass expeditions, bug- build simple pollinator homes, and play interactive games that bring
themed crafts, and other creepy-crawly activities. Get ready for a week the busy world of pollination to life.
of bug-filled fun! 6/22-6/26 M-F 9 am-noon 6-9 yrs CM17242
7/27-7/31 M-F 8:30-11:30 am 4-6 yrs NP17107 Cooper Mountain Nature House ID/AP/OD: $198
Jenkins Estate ID/AP: $192 OD: $240
Flights of Frenzy
Forest Builders Explore the skies above Cooper Mountain and discover the amazing
From nests in the treetops to cozy dens on the forest floor, our little creatures that take flight! Campers will spot and identify flying animals,
builders will discover the ingenious ways animals create their homes. learning how they move and why they fly the way they do. We’ll
Young engineers will venture into the woods to explore and gather make simple bird feeders and experiment with the principles of flight
inspiration for their own creations as they imagine, build and play like through fun hands-on activities. No camp on 7/3.
the forest’s cleverest architects. 6/29-7/2 M/T/W/TH 9 am-noon 6-9 yrs CM17243
8/3-8/7 M-F 8:30-11:30 am 4-6 yrs NP17108A Cooper Mountain Nature House ID/AP/OD: $158
Jenkins Estate ID/AP: $192 OD: $240
8/3-8/7 M-F 1-4 pm 4-6 yrs NP17108B Secret Lives of Animals
Jenkins Estate ID/AP: $192 OD: $240
Discover what animals are doing when we aren’t looking! Campers
Camp Ribbit will track signs of wildlife, observe nocturnal habits with special
activities, and explore hidden dens, nests, and burrows. Fun, hands-on
Dive into the exciting world of ponds, streams, and wetlands to investigations reveal the “secret” daily routines of local creatures.
discover frogs, newts, and other pond creatures. We will jump, splash 7/6-7/10 M-F 9 am-noon 6-9 yrs CM17244
and wiggle our way through the week as we observe how these Cooper Mountain Nature House ID/AP/OD: $198
animals live, move, and grow in their watery homes.
8/10-8/14 M-F 8:30-11:30 am 4-6 yrs NP17109 Wilderness Explorers
Jenkins Estate ID/AP: $192 OD: $240
Every day is filled with adventure as we head into the park and learn what
Fairytale Forest it means to be a wilderness explorer! Learn about tracking, use maps to
find your way and develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
Step into the enchanting realm of the forest, where giggles and 7/13-7/17 M-F 9 am-noon 6-9 yrs CM17245
nature's magic collide in a whirlwind of whimsy! Every day, from sparkly Cooper Mountain Nature House ID/AP/OD: $198
bug hunts to potion-making with glittery leaves, it is a fantastical
adventure. Our little nature sprites will engage in silly fairy dances and
embark on quests to find hidden treasures in the magical woods. Folklore Forest
8/17-8/21 M-F 8:30-11:30 am 4-6 yrs NP17110A Explore the forests and trails of Cooper Mountain through stories and
Jenkins Estate ID/AP: $192 OD: $240 legends of the woods. We’ll discover nature’s wonders by examining
8/17-8/21 M-F 1-4 pm 4-6 yrs NP17110B owl pellets, creating nature art, building fairy houses and searching for
Jenkins Estate ID/AP: $192 OD: $240 a little woodland magic along the way.
7/20-7/24 M-F 9 am-noon 6-9 yrs CM17246
Cooper Mountain Nature House ID/AP/OD: $198
Mini Nature Camp • 6-9 yrs
Cycles That Surround Us
Mini Nature Camps are half-day camps for elementary-age children Discover the natural cycles all around us! Campers will explore the
filled with fun and adventure. Create crafts, play games, make new changing seasons, follow scavenger hunts to observe plants and insects,
friends, and explore the trails and habitats of the park. Campers need track how seeds spread, and build mini ecosystems, all while seeing how
to bring a snack, bottle of water, and small backpack each day. Camp animals and humans fit into the bigger picture of the natural world.
meets at the Cooper Mountain Nature House. 7/27-7/31 M-F 9 am-noon 6-9 yrs CM17247
Cooper Mountain Nature House ID/AP/OD: $198
Sense-sational Scientists
Grab your lab coat and safety goggles as you become a scientist this
week. Create and conduct mind-blowing nature experiments and use
all 5 senses to observe results. Some of them are bound to surprise
you! No camp 6/19.
6/15-6/18 M/T/W/TH 9 am-noon 6-9 yrs CM17241
Cooper Mountain Nature House ID/AP/OD: $158

Fees: ID/AP = User is in district or has paid an out-of-district assessment, OD = Out of district (no assessment paid)
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