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Summer Camps

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

Sky Hunters Family Nature Day Camp • 6-10 yrs
Delve into the fascinating world of birds of prey, learning how
hawks, owls, falcons, and eagles live, hunt, and survive in Oregon’s Join us for a fun week of outdoor adventures at Family Nature Camp!
ecosystems. Through guided field observations, interactive games, This camp is designed for parents, guardians, and kids to connect
and hands-on activities, campers will study feathers, flight, and through fun, hands-on activities and nature exploration. Work
habitats while discovering the vital roles raptors play in nature. together on creative nature-inspired crafts, discover local wildlife, and
Field Trips: Chehalam Ridge Nature Park, Sauvie Island enjoy games and challenges as you explore the great outdoors. Each
7/27-7/31 M-F 8 am-5 pm 10-13 yrs NP17507 participant should bring lunch, drinking water, a small snack, and a
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $372 OD: $465 backpack daily. Camp meets at the Tualatin Hills Nature Center.
Registration fee is per child, adult participation required, up to 2
children per adult.
Darkness by Day 7/29-7/31 W/TH/F 9 am-1 pm 6-10 yrs NP17701
Join us as we explore the secret world of nocturnal creatures in the Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $150 OD: $187.50
safety of daylight. Uncover the stories and legends of creatures that
roam the night from coyotes and bats to mysterious and local folklore.
We will learn how nocturnal animals survive, hunt, and hide, while Grandparents Camp • 6-10 yrs
sharpening observation skills and connecting with the wild world
around us. Calling all abuelas, babushkas, pop pops and mimis! Join us for an
Field trips: Wildwood Recreation Site, Silver Falls State Park exciting week of intergenerational bonding and nature adventures at
8/3-8/7 M-F 8 am-5 pm 10-13 yrs NP17508 Grandparents Camp! Co-hosted in partnership with Elsie Stuhr Center,
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $372 OD: $465 this camp is designed to create lasting memories and strengthen the
special connection between grandparents and their grandchildren.
Forest Threads Throughout the week, the young and young-at-heart will have the
Discover the natural fibers and dyes hidden throughout Oregon’s opportunity to collaborate on nature-inspired crafts, learn about
local flora and fauna, and participate in team-building games that
forests, fields, and wetlands as we explore the science behind color strengthen familial bonds. Each participant should bring lunch,
in nature. Campers will gather inspiration from local ecosystems while drinking water, a small snack, and a backpack daily. Camp meets at
experimenting with plant-based dyes, fiber materials, and hands-on Elsie Stuhr Center. Cancellations made at least 14 days before start
art techniques. Along the way, we will learn how people use natural date will be refunded. Registration fee is per child, adult participation
resources to create textiles, tools, and everyday items. required, up to 2 children per adult.
Field Trips: Champoeg State Park, Tillamook Forest 6/24-6/26 W/TH/F 9 am-1 pm 6-10 yrs ES17601
8/10-8/14 M-F 8 am-5 pm 10-13 yrs NP17509 Elsie Stuhr Center ID/AP: $136 OD: $170
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $372 OD: $465 7/15-7/17 W/TH/F 9 am-1 pm 6-10 yrs ES17602
Elsie Stuhr Center ID/AP: $136 OD: $170
Guardians of the Wild 8/5-8/7 W/TH/F 9 am-1 pm 6-10 yrs ES17603
Step into the role of a forest ranger and discover the science behind Elsie Stuhr Center ID/AP: $136 OD: $170
our local ecosystems. Throughout the week we will study wildlife,
learn navigation and observation skills and explore the challenges
facing forests today. Through hands-on investigations, we'll uncover
ways to protect and preserve the natural world around us. Field Trips:
Stub Stewart State Park, Park Ranger Field Day
8/17-8/21 M-F 8 am-5 pm 10-13 yrs NP17510
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $372 OD: $465

Art in Nature Camp • 11-13 yrs

Unleash your creativity while exploring the wonders of the outdoors!
This camp invites young artists to discover the beauty of nature
through imaginative, hands-on art projects inspired by the plants,
animals, and landscapes around them. Campers need to bring a snack,
a bottle of water, and a small backpack each day. Camp meets at the
Tualatin Hills Nature Center.

Sculpting With Nature
As campers build temporary art installations throughout the park,
they’ll also explore the landscape and learn to identify the natural
materials they use and discover the connection between art and the
environment.
8/10-8/14 M-F 9 am-12 pm 11-13 yrs NP17233
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $215 OD: $268.75

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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