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Details: Expand your science knowledge, learn about plants and animals, hike 2-5 miles daily, play games, and experience natural areas around our region. Campers will spend four days at the Tualatin Hills Nature Park, with field trips on Wednesdays. Bring lunch, a full-sized water bottle, two snacks, and a backpack daily. Field trips are subject to change. A few themes will be repeated twice over the summer, and camps with the same theme will have the same content. A $30 deposit option is available for this camp. Join Percy, Annabeth, Grover, and the heroes of Mount Olympus on a quest to discover the mysteries of the ocean, the water cycle, and creatures that live in shallow water and the deep sea. Field Trip: Oswald West State Park

Notes: Campers need to bring lunch, drinking water, two snacks and a backpack daily. Camp handbook can be found at http://www.thprd.org/activities/nature/nature-camps. A $30 deposit is included in this camp payment. Deposits are non-refundable, transferable only prior to 5pm, May 30, 2025. All camp balances are due 14 days before the start of each camp by 5 pm. An individual’s space in camp will be forfeited automatically if the balance is not paid by the two-week prior deadline. Cancellations made at least 14 days before the start date will be refunded (minus deposit.)

Details: Wild Adventures Camps are full-day camps for elementary-age children filled with discovery, fun, and wild adventures. Play nature games, make new creations, and explore the trails and habitats of the park with new friends. Some themes will be repeated twice over the summer. Camps with the same theme will have the same content. Bring lunch, drinking water, two snacks, and a backpack daily. Camp meets at the Cooper Mountain Nature Park. Every day is filled with adventure as we head into the park and learn what 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.

Notes: Campers need to bring a lunch, snack, bottle of water, and small backpack each day. Camp meets at the Cooper Mountain Nature Park. If this camp is full, we encourage you to join the waitlist. Camp handbook can be found at http://www.thprd.org/activities/nature/nature-camps. Cancellations made at least 14 days before the start date will be refunded. A $30 deposit is included in this camp payment. Deposits are non-refundable, transferrable only prior to 5pm, May 30, 2025. All camp balances are due 14 days before the start of each camp by 5 pm. An individual’s space in camp will be forfeited automatically if the balance is not paid by the two-week prior deadline.

Details: 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. Get ready for creative adventures! Campers will make their own sketchbooks and head out to the park to capture nature scenes and craft art supplies from natural materials, turning the outdoors into their own art studio!

Notes: Campers need to bring a snack, bottle of water and small backpack each day. If this camp is full, we encourage you to get on the wait list. Camp handbook can be found at http://www.thprd.org/activities/nature/nature-camps. Cancellations made at least 14 days before the start date will be refunded (minus deposit.) Within 14 days, refunds are available only in extraordinary circumstances with approval from the Center Supervisor.

Details: Build your child's sense of wonder about nature and invite them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Games, songs, new friends, crafts, and adventure make this a good camp for young children. Some themes will be repeated twice over the summer. Camps with the same theme will have the same content. Campers need to bring a snack, a bottle of water, and a small backpack each day. Camp meets at the Jenkins Estate Gatehouse, 8005 SW Grabhorn Rd., Beaverton. Dino Tracks & Trails Prepare for an exciting adventure where little explorers become detectives, discovering the amazing world of animals- just like paleontologists track dinosaurs-by the clues they leave behind! Our tiny detectives will learn how to identify animal tracks, signs and habitats, all while making connections to the prehistoric creatures that once roamed the earth.

Notes: Cancellations made at least 14 days before the start date will be refunded (minus deposit). Within 14 days, refunds are available only in extraordinary circumstances with approval from the center supervisor. Camp handbook can be found at http://www.thprd.org/activities/nature/nature-camps. Emergency Contact and Medical Information must be completed before attending this program. Please update each year. Campers need to bring a snack, a bottle of water, and a small backpack each day. Camp meets at the Jenkins Estate Gatehouse, 8005 SW Grabhorn Rd., Beaverton.

Details: Mini Nature Camps are half-day camps for elementary-age children filled with fun and adventure. Create crafts, play games, make new friends, and explore the trails and habitats of the park. Some themes will be repeated twice over the summer. Camps with the same theme will have the same content. Campers need to bring a snack, bottle of water, and small backpack each day. Camp meets at the Cooper Mountain Nature House. Every day is filled with adventure as we head into the park and learn what 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.

Notes: Campers need to bring a snack, bottle of water, and small backpack each day. Camp meets at the Cooper Mountain Nature House. Cancellations made at least 14 days before the start date will be refunded (minus deposit). Camp handbook can be found at http://www.thprd.org/activities/nature/nature-camps. Emergency Contact and Medical Information must be completed before attending this program. Please update each year.

Details: Build your child's sense of wonder about nature and invite them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Games, songs, new friends, crafts, and adventure make this a good camp for young children. Some themes will be repeated twice over the summer. Camps with the same theme will have the same content. Campers need to bring a snack, a bottle of water, and a small backpack each day. Camp meets at the Jenkins Estate Gatehouse, 8005 SW Grabhorn Rd., Beaverton. Dino Tracks & Trails Prepare for an exciting adventure where little explorers become detectives, discovering the amazing world of animals- just like paleontologists track dinosaurs-by the clues they leave behind! Our tiny detectives will learn how to identify animal tracks, signs and habitats, all while making connections to the prehistoric creatures that once roamed the earth.

Notes: Cancellations made at least 14 days before the start date will be refunded (minus deposit). Within 14 days, refunds are available only in extraordinary circumstances with approval from the center supervisor. Camp handbook can be found at http://www.thprd.org/activities/nature/nature-camps. Emergency Contact and Medical Information must be completed before attending this program. Please update each year. Campers need to bring a snack, a bottle of water, and a small backpack each day. Camp meets at the Jenkins Estate Gatehouse, 8005 SW Grabhorn Rd., Beaverton.

Details: Expand your science knowledge, learn about plants and animals, hike 2-5 miles daily, play games, and experience natural areas around our region. Campers will spend four days at the Tualatin Hills Nature Park, with field trips on Wednesdays. Bring lunch, a full-sized water bottle, two snacks, and a backpack daily. Field trips are subject to change. A few themes will be repeated twice over the summer, and camps with the same theme will have the same content. A $30 deposit option is available for this camp. Discover which plants in the Nature Park and on farms have special powers to help protect them against invaders! Watch out for thorns, poisonous plants, toxic berries and the many defenses plants have. We'll go berry picking, visit a working farm, look for food in the forest and play some zombie games this week. Field Trip: Local Area Farm

Notes: Campers need to bring lunch, drinking water, two snacks and a backpack daily. Camp handbook can be found at http://www.thprd.org/activities/nature/nature-camps. A $30 deposit is included in this camp payment. Deposits are non-refundable, transferable only prior to 5pm, May 30, 2025. All camp balances are due 14 days before the start of each camp by 5 pm. An individual’s space in camp will be forfeited automatically if the balance is not paid by the two-week prior deadline. Cancellations made at least 14 days before the start date will be refunded (minus deposit.)

Details: Wild Adventures Camps are full-day camps for elementary-age children filled with discovery, fun, and wild adventures. Play nature games, make new creations, and explore the trails and habitats of the park with new friends. Some themes will be repeated twice over the summer. Camps with the same theme will have the same content. Bring lunch, drinking water, two snacks, and a backpack daily. Camp meets at the Cooper Mountain Nature Park. Everyone needs food at Cooper Mountain. Many animals are prowling around in search of their next meal. Predators and prey constantly have to change and adapt to survive. Explore the food web and discover how animals hunt and avoid being eaten.

Notes: Campers need to bring a lunch, snack, bottle of water, and small backpack each day. Camp meets at the Cooper Mountain Nature Park. If this camp is full, we encourage you to join the waitlist. Camp handbook can be found at http://www.thprd.org/activities/nature/nature-camps. Cancellations made at least 14 days before the start date will be refunded. A $30 deposit is included in this camp payment. Deposits are non-refundable, transferable only prior to 5pm, May 30, 2025. All camp balances are due 14 days before the start of each camp by 5 pm. An individual’s space in camp will be forfeited automatically if the balance is not paid by the two-week prior deadline.

Details: Build your child's sense of wonder about nature and invite them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Games, songs, new friends, crafts, and adventure make this a good camp for young children. Some themes will be repeated twice over the summer. Camps with the same theme will have the same content. Campers need to bring a snack, a bottle of water, and a small backpack each day. Camp meets at the Jenkins Estate Gatehouse, 8005 SW Grabhorn Rd., Beaverton. Backyard Campout Join us in the forest of Jenkins Estate, where the magic of story telling meets the wonders of the great outdoors! This camp invites children to let their imaginations run wild amidst nature's embrace. Each day unfolds as a new chapter of exploration and creativity, where nature becomes the backdrop for their imaginative adventures. We can't wait to share what we'll create together.

Notes: Cancellations made at least 14 days before the start date will be refunded (minus deposit). Within 14 days, refunds are available only in extraordinary circumstances with approval from the center supervisor. Camp handbook can be found at http://www.thprd.org/activities/nature/nature-camps. Emergency Contact and Medical Information must be completed before attending this program. Please update each year. Campers need to bring a snack, a bottle of water, and a small backpack each day. Camp meets at the Jenkins Estate Gatehouse, 8005 SW Grabhorn Rd., Beaverton.

Details: Mini Nature Camps are half-day camps for elementary-age children filled with fun and adventure. Create crafts, play games, make new friends, and explore the trails and habitats of the park. Some themes will be repeated twice over the summer. Camps with the same theme will have the same content. Campers need to bring a snack, bottle of water, and small backpack each day. Camp meets at the Cooper Mountain Nature House. Everyone needs food at Cooper Mountain. Many animals are prowling around in search of their next meal. Predators and prey constantly have to change and adapt to survive. Explore the food web and discover how animals hunt and avoid being eaten.

Notes: Campers need to bring a snack, bottle of water, and small backpack each day. Camp meets at the Cooper Mountain Nature House. Cancellations made at least 14 days before the start date will be refunded (minus deposit). Camp handbook can be found at http://www.thprd.org/activities/nature/nature-camps. Emergency Contact and Medical Information must be completed before attending this program. Please update each year.