Nature Park Interpretive Center
| 15655 SW Millikan Way Beaverton, OR 97006 phone 503/629-6350 fax 503/629-6351 |
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Nature Camps
We offer a variety of day camps throughout the year such as:
School Vacation and
Day-off Camps
We offer full-day camps for kids during most Beaverton School District holidays, in-service days, and spring break. During a typical day, kids may hike, study wildlife, create crafts, play games, or go on a field trip. The programs are fun and educational.
Summer Camps
These are day camp programs in which children learn about nature, hike, observe critters, complete crafts, play games, explore the outdoors. We offer camp programs for a variety of age groups.
Camp Wild Things
Who: Ages 4-6
When: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. throughout the summer. Camps run weekly from the fourth week of June through the third week of August.
What: A half-day camp in which campers explore the trails, create fun crafts, and get a close look at the animals that call the Tualatin Hills and Cooper Mountain Nature Parks home.
Nature Explorers Camp
Who: Ages 7-11 (geared to students entering grades 2-6)
When: Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Camps run weekly during the entire summer break.
What: Campers will hike, check out critters, play games and see awesome natural sites on trips ranging from Mount Hood to the Oregon Coast. Three days will be spent at the Tualatin Hills Nature Park. Swimming on Fridays rounds out the fun!
Mini Nature Camps
Who: Mixed age groups depending on the week (6 through 10 years)
When: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. Camps run during various weeks throughout the summer.
What: Mini-camps offer half-days filled with fun and adventure. Create arts and crafts, play games, make new friends, and explore the many beautiful areas of the Tualatin Hills Nature Park, Kaiser Woods Park, Greenway Park or Cooper Mountain Nature Park.
Camp Green
Who: Ages 9-12
When: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
What: Full-day camps where kids are immersed in nature throughout the park and surrounding neighborhood. Campers will discover how their daily lives are connected to the environment and their natural surroundings. Campers will explore hidden pockets of nature at Greenway Park, Kaiser Woods Park or Cooper Mountain Nature Park.
Eco Adventurers Camp
Who: Ages 11-14
When: July 13-16 and Aug. 17-20 (overnight)
What: These trips are geared for youth who have a desire to experience outdoor adventures while learning about nature and the earth sciences. Campers will learn essential backpacking and wilderness techniques while spending four days and three nights in an exciting location.
