Program Details

• Brand new preschool sports option!
• Campers should wear closed toed shoes, weather appropriate clothing, and have sunscreen applied before they arrive. Please bring water bottle, lunch and backpack to carry personal items.
• In case of inclement weather, Sports Craze will be cancelled for the day and you will be notified between 7-7:30am.
• View SWCC Camp Guide for dates and camp offerings.

• Staff-to-camper ratio is 3:20.
• Campers must be potty trained.
• Each day, please bring a bag or backpack, labeled with your child's name, that includes: a full extra set of clothing, water bottle, snack & lunch.  
• Please apply sunscreen at home before coming to camp; we try to play outside as much as possible, weather permitting.  Be sure to talk to your camp director about specifics on days of water play and if extra sunscreen may be needed.   
• This camp does cooking activities, please call 503-823-2840 at least 5 days before camp begins if your child has food allergies so adaptations can be made.
• View SWCC Camp Guide for dates and camp themes.

• Staff-to-camper ratio is 2:14 (may expand to 3:20 if waitlist grows & staff are available)
• Campers must be potty trained.
• Each day, please bring a bag or backpack, labeled with your child's name, that includes: a full extra set of clothing, water bottle, and 2 sets of snacks.
• Please apply sunscreen at home before coming to camp each day.  We try to play outside as much as possible, weather permitting.  Be sure to talk to your camp director about specifics of possible water play days and if extra sunscreen will be needed.    
• This camp does cooking activities, please call 503-823-2840 at least 5 days before camp begins if your child has food allergies so adaptations can be made.
• View SWCC Camp Guide for dates and camp themes.

• Staff-to-camper ratio is 2:12.
• IMPORTANT! This camp does NOT meet at the Southwest Community Center. It is held entirely off-site at the Gabriel Park Community Garden located off SW 41st & Canby Street.  Drop-off & Pick-up are at the community garden.
• Campers should wear closed toed shoes, weather appropriate clothing, and have sunscreen applied before they arrive. Camp will run in light rain.  Please dress in layers for cool mornings, with warming temps as the day goes on!
• Each day, please bring a backpack that your child can carry, labeled with his/her name, that includes: a full extra set of clothes, water bottle, snack, lunch, and a wide-brimmed hat is a great idea! Please send your child in comfy clothes that you don't mind getting wet/dirty/messy.   
• INCLEMENT WEATHER for Summer Sprouts: If NOAA forecasts heavy rain or excessive heat, Summer Sprouts will be cancelled for the day, you will be notified between 7-7:30am, and your account will be credited for the day.  We rarely cancel; we have a cool forest canopy for those rare hotter days & in the event of light rain!   IF there is space in an indoor camp that is age appropriate for your child, there is a possibility of joining that camp for the day.  Please call 503-823-2840 to check availability.  We apologioze in advance if we are unable to accomodate extra children indoors and must cancel.  Credits are not given for light rain days when camp is held.
• View SWCC Camp Guide for dates and camp themes.

• Staff-to-camper ratio is 3:24.
• Campers should wear closed toed shoes, weather appropriate clothing, and have sunscreen applied before they arrive.
• Each day, please bring a backpack or bag, labeled with your child's name, that includes: a water bottle, snack, lunch, and extra clothes (messes happen!).
• In addition to the Multi-purpose room, camp uses the outdoor terrace at the Vermont St building entrance and Hitchen Field across the SWCC Parking Lot for games & activities.
• Camp generally participates in Slip-n-Slide up on the hill on Fridays at the end of camp, weather permitting.  Please be sure to check in with your camp director for specifics!
• This camp does cooking activities, please call 503-823-2840 at least 5 days before camp begins if your child has food allergies so adaptations can be made.
• View SWCC Camp Guide for dates and camp themes.

• Staff-to-camper ratio is 3:24.
• Campers should wear closed toed shoes, weather appropriate clothing, and have sunscreen applied before they arrive. Please bring water bottle, 2 sets of snacks and backpack labeled with child's name to carry personal items.
• Camp is held outdoors; we will move camp indoors if heavy rain or excessive heat is forecast.  Please be sure to talk to your camp director for specifics!
• This camp does cooking activities, please call 503-823-2840 at least 5 days before camp begins if your child has food allergies so adaptations can be made.
• View SWCC Camp Guide for dates and camp themes.