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The City of Portland, Oregon

Portland Parks & Recreation

Healthy Parks, Healthy Portland

Phone: 503-823-7529

1120 SW Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204

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Summer 2020 Schedule

Registration for Summer 2020 begins February 24, 2020 at 12:30PM. 

Browse our summer 2020 camps below and round out your summer! 

This summer we will be offering three basic camp models at each of our three locations - partial day Nature Day Camp - Chickadees (ages 4-6), traditional Nature Day Camp (ages 5-11), and Nature Skills Camps (ages 10-12) . Click HERE to learn more about the three different camp models. 

Reminder: Before you register, make sure you are familiar with your updated policies (especially regarding the $50 withdrawal fee and the air quality policy). 

Friends or siblings who want to attend camp together must sign up for the same activity number. 

Group Name  Camp Type Age Group Click here to see all camps in this age group
Chickadees Partial-day Nature Camps for early childhood 4-6 years See Options
Flickers
Hawks
Juncos
Full-day Nature Camps for lower elementary 5-8 years See Options
Ospreys
Ravens
Full-day Nature Camps for middle elementary 8-11 years See Options
Nature Skills Camps Full-day Nature Skills Camps for upper elementary 10-12 years See Options
After-care Registration Register to extend the camp day from 3:30-5:30pm 5-12 years After-care Options
Nature Day Camp Policies

Would you rather see all the options at once?
Click here for a printable version of the Summer 2020 schedule.


Registration can be done online, over the phone, or in-person. 

  • To register online, click the links below, or go to portlandparks.org and search for the activity number of your desired class - or search for "Nature Day Camp" to see ALL options!
  • To register over the phone, call the Customer Service Center at 503-823-2525 and refer to the activity number.
  • To register in person, visit your local community center (and have the activity number with you to speed up the process).  

Chickadees

Partial-day camps for early childhood (4-6 years)

Each day of Nature Day Camp starts and ends as one group with all ages together. About half the day is structured with nature-themed games, skits, crafts, scavenger hunts, and science investigations. The other half of the day is spent playing, hiking, and exploring in small traveling groups, divided by age. Learn more about the Chickadees camps by clicking HERE.

Camp begins at 9:00am and ends at 1:30pm.
Before-care is FREE and available from 8:00-9:00am (no registration required).
Sorry, after-care is not provided for partial-day camps. 
Costs listed are for Portland Residents. Non-Resident costs are 40% higher than those listed. 
Friends or siblings who want to attend camp together must be signed up for the same activity number.

Activity
Number
Dates Camp
Hours
Location Nature
Theme
Ages Resident
Cost
 1119669 June 22-26 9:00am-1:30pm Mt. Tabor Park Insects and Spiders 4-6 years $190
1119700  June 29-July 2 (no camp on 
July 3)
9:00am-1:30pm Sellwood Park - Oaks Bottom Habitats 4-6 years $152
1119859 July 6-10 9:00am-1:30pm Hoyt Arboretum Pollinators  4-6 years $190 
1119860 July 13-17 9:00am-1:30pm Mt. Tabor Park Plants  4-6 years  $190
1119879 July 20-24 9:00am-1:30pm Sellwood Park - Oaks Bottom Water  4-6 years  $190
1119861 July 27-31 9:00am-1:30pm Mt. Tabor Park Rocks, Sand, and Mud  4-6 years $190 
1119880 August 3-7 9:00am-1:30pm Hoyt Arboretum Trees  4-6 years $190
1119877 August 10-14 9:00am-1:30pm Mt. Tabor Park Birds  4-6 years  $190
1119878 August 17-21 9:00am-1:30pm Mt. Tabor Park Mammals  4-6 years $190

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Flickers, Hawks, and Juncos

Full-day camps for lower elementary grades (5-8 years)

Each day of Nature Day Camp starts and ends as one group with all ages together. About half the day is structured with nature-themed games, skits, crafts, scavenger hunts, and science investigations. The other half of the day is spent playing, hiking, and exploring in small traveling groups, divided by age. Learn more about each theme by clicking HERE.

Camp begins at 9:00am and ends at 3:30pm. 
Before-care is FREE and available from 8:00-9:00am (no registration required). 
After-care is available from 3:30-5:30pm (registration is required - see details HERE.)
Costs listed are for Portland Residents. Non-Resident costs are 40% higher than those listed.
To read more about the weekly nature theme, click HERE
Friends or siblings who want to attend camp together must be signed up for the same activity number.  

Activity
Number
Dates Camp
Hours
Location Nature
Theme
Ages Resident
Cost
1119659 June 22-26 9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park Backbone Not Required 5-6 years (Flickers) $275
1119694 June 22-26 9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park Backbone Not Required 6-7 years (Hawks) $275
1119695 June 22-26 9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park Backbone Not Required 7-8 years (Juncos) $275
1119669 June 29-July 2 (no camp on 
July 3)
9:00am-3:30pm Sellwood Park - Oaks Bottom  Habitats Are Hip 5-6 years (Flickers) $220
1119701 June 29-July 2 (no camp on 
July 3)
9:00am-3:30pm Sellwood Park - Oaks Bottom  Habitats Are Hip 6-7 years (Hawks) $220
1119702 June 29-July 2 (no camp on 
July 3)
9:00am-3:30pm Sellwood Park - Oaks Bottom Habitats Are Hip 7-8 years (Juncos) $220
1119673 July 6-10 9:00am-3:30pm Hoyt Arboretum Buzz and Flutter 5-6 years (Flickers) $275
1119847 July 6-10 9:00am-3:30pm Hoyt Arboretum  Buzz and Flutter 6-7 years (Hawks) $275
1119848 July 6-10 9:00am-3:30pm Hoyt Arboretum  Buzz and Flutter 7-8 years (Juncos) $275
1119661 July 13-17  9:00am-3:30pm  Mt. Tabor Park Enchanted By Plants 5-6 years (Flickers) $275
1119978 July 13-17  9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park Enchanted By Plants 6-7 years (Hawks) $275
1119979 July 13-17 9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park Enchanted By Plants 7-8 years (Juncos) $275
1119670 July 20-24 9:00am-3:30pm Sellwood Park - Oaks Bottom Wonders of Water 5-6 years (Flickers) $275
1119983 July 20-24 9:00am-3:30pm Sellwood Park - Oaks Bottom   Wonders of Water 6-7 years (Hawks) $275
1119984 July 20-24 9:00am-3:30pm Sellwood Park - Oaks Bottom   Wonders of Water 7-8 years (Juncos) $275
1119662 July 27-31  9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park Rock and Roll Lifestyle 5-6 years (Flickers) $275
1119988 July 27-31  9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park Rock and Roll Lifestyle 6-7 years (Hawks) $275
1119989 July 27-31 9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park Rock and Roll Lifestyle 7-8 years (Juncos) $275
1119674 August 3-7  9:00am-3:30pm Hoyt Arboretum  Branching Out 5-6 years (Flickers) $275 
1119993 August 3-7  9:00am-3:30pm Hoyt Arboretum  Branching Out 6-7 years (Hawks) $275 
1119994 August 3-7  9:00am-3:30pm Hoyt Arboretum  Branching Out 7-8 years (Juncos) $275
1119663 August 10-14  9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park We Can Wing It 5-6 years (Flickers) $275
1120003 August 10-14  9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park  We Can Wing It 6-7 years (Hawks) $275
1120004 August 10-14  9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park  We Can Wing It 7-8 years (Juncos) $275
1119664 August 17-21  9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park  Marvelous Mammals 5-6 years (Flickers) $275
1120008 August 17-21  9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park  Marvelous Mammals 6-7 years (Hawks) $275
1120009 August 17-21  9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park  Marvelous Mammals 7-8 years (Juncos) $275

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Ospreys and Ravens

Full-day camps for middle elementary grades (8-11 years)

Each day of Nature Day Camp starts and ends as one group with all ages together. About half the day is structured with nature-themed games, skits, crafts, scavenger hunts, and science investigations. The other half of the day is spent playing, hiking, and exploring in small traveling groups, divided by age. Learn more about each theme by clicking HERE.

Camp begins at 9:00am and ends at 3:30pm. 
Before-care is FREE and available from 8:00-9:00am (no registration required). 
After-care is available from 3:30-5:30pm (registration is required - see details HERE.)
Costs listed are for Portland Residents. Non-Resident costs are 40% higher than those listed. 
To read more about the weekly nature theme, click HERE
Friends or siblings who want to attend camp together must be signed up for the same activity number.  

Activity
Number
Dates Camp
Hours
Location Nature
Theme
Ages Resident
Cost
1119696 June 22-26  9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park  Backbone Not Required 8-9 years (Ospreys) $275
1119697
June 22-26  9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park Backbone Not Required  9-11 years (Ravens) $275
1119703
June 29-July 2 (no camp on 
July 3)
 9:00am-3:30pm Sellwood Park - Oaks Bottom Habitats Are Hip  8-9 years (Ospreys) $220
1119704 June 29-July 2 (no camp on 
July 3)
 9:00am-3:30pm Sellwood Park - Oaks Bottom Habitats Are Hip  9-11 years (Ravens) $220
1119849
July 6-10   9:00am-3:30pm Hoyt Arboretum Buzz and Flutter  8-9 years (Ospreys) $275
1119850 July 6-10  9:00am-3:30pm Hoyt Arboretum  Buzz and Flutter  9-11 years (Ravens) $275
1119980 July 13-17  9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park  Enchanted by Plants  8-9 years (Ospreys) $275
1119981 July 13-17  9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park  Enchanted by Plants  9-11 years (Ravens) $275
1119985 July 20-24  9:00am-3:30pm Sellwood Park - Oaks Bottom Wonders of Water  8-9 years (Ospreys) $275
1119986 July 20-24  9:00am-3:30pm Sellwood Park - Oaks Bottom Wonders of Water  9-11 years (Ravens) $275
1119990 July 27-31   9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park  Rock and Roll Lifestyle  8-9 years (Ospreys) $275
1119991 July 27-31   9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park  Rock and Roll Lifestyle  9-11 years (Ravens) $275
1119995 August 3-7  9:00am-3:30pm Hoyt Arboretum Branching Out  8-9 years (Ospreys) $275
1119996 August 3-7  9:00am-3:30pm Hoyt Arboretum    Branching Out  9-11 years (Ravens) $275
1120005 August 10-14  9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park We Can Wing It  8-9 years (Ospreys) $275
1120006 August 10-14  9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park We Can Wing It  9-11 years (Ravens) $275
1120010 August 17-21   9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park  Marvelous Mammals  8-9 years (Ospreys) $275
1120011 August 17-21   9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park  Marvelous Mammals  9-12 years (Ravens) $275

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Nature Skills Camps

Full-day camps for upper elementary grades (10-12 years)

Nature Skills Camps are perfect for an older camper ready for a change or an older, crafty kid who likes working with their hands! These camps are a mixture of Nature Day Camp games and activities paired with additional nature-based hand crafts the campers can work on during unstructured time. Campers take part in the structured morning and afternoon activities associated with Nature Day Camp, but their unstructured time is more focused on the nature crafts and skills listed below. Campers get the best of both worlds - they still get to play games and be a part of Nature Day Camp, but they also get to learn some cool skills that cater to older youth. Learn more by clicking HERE

Camp begins at 9:00am and ends at 3:30pm. 
Before-care is FREE and available from 8:00-9:00am (no registration required). 
After-care is available from 3:30-5:30pm (registration is required - see details HERE.)
Costs listed are for Portland Residents. Non-Resident costs are 40% higher than those listed. 
To read more about the weekly nature theme, click HERE
Friends or siblings who want to attend camp together must be signed up for the same activity number.  

Activity Number Dates Camp Hours Location Weekly Nature Theme  Nature Skill Resident Cost
 1119698 June 22-26 9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park Backbone Not Required Tool-making $275 + $10 Materials Fee
 1119705 June 29-July 2 (no camp on July 3) 9:00am-3:30pm Sellwood Park/Oaks Bottom Habitats Are Hip Woodburning and Bead-making $220 + $10 Materials Fee
 1119851 July 6-10  9:00am-3:30pm Hoyt Arboretum Buzz and Flutter Nature Art: Painting and Journaling $275 + $10 Materials Fee
 1119982 July 13-17 9:00am-3:30pm Mt Tabor Park Enchanted by Plants Salve, Cordage, and Plant Dyes $275 + $10 Materials Fee
 1119987 July 20-24 9:00am-3:30pm Sellwood Park/Oaks Bottom Wonders of Water Whittling: Boat-making $275 + $10 Materials Fee
 1119992 July 27-31  9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park  Rock and Roll Lifestyle Earth Elements: Rocks and Clay $275 + $10 Materials Fee
 1119997 August 3-7 9:00am-3:30pm Hoyt Arboretum Branching Out Whittling: Bows and Arrows $275 + $10 Materials Fee
 1120007 August 10-14 9:00am-3:30pm Mt. Tabor Park We Can Wing It Birdhouses $275 + $10 Materials Fee

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After-Care Registration (Additional details about before-care and after-care can be found HERE)

Before-care is FREE and available between 8:00-9:00am. No pre-registration is required. Just arrive and drop off your camper! Find more details HERE

After-care is available Monday-Friday from 3:30-5:30pm by registration only. Find more details HERE.
Children registered for after-care MUST also be registered for a concurrent week of full-day Nature Day Camp or Nature Skills Camp. Registration for after-care must be completed before their week of camp begins. Please register early for after-care as spots are limited. 

After-care registration numbers are listed in the chart below. (If you have more than one child who needs after-care, you will need to register each child individually.) 

After-care Registration Numbers for Nature Day Camp 
Dates Camp Location Activity Number Cost 
June 22-26 Week 1: Mt Tabor Park 1119886 $70 for the week
June 29-July 2 (no camp on July 3) Week 2: Sellwood Park/Oaks Bottom 1119891 $56 for the week
July 6-10 Week 3: Hoyt Arboretum 1119893 $70 for the week
July 13-17 Week 4: Mt Tabor Park 1119887 $70 for the week
July 20-24 Week 5: Sellwood Park/Oaks Bottom 1119892 $70 for the week
July 27-31 Week 6: Mt Tabor Park 1119888 $70 for the week
August 3-7 Week 7: Hoyt Arboretum 1119894 $70 for the week
August 10-14 Week 8: Mt Tabor Park 1119889 $70 for the week
August 17-21 Week 9: Mt Tabor Park 1119890 $70 for the week

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 If you have questions about our camps, please call 503-823-3601 or email enviroed@portlandoregon.govSee you in the parks!