Nature Camps

Nature camps offer endless opportunities for children to learn about nature, hike, observe wildlife, create crafts, play games and explore the outdoors.

Tualatin Hills Nature Center (THNC) offers nature-based camp programs for a variety of age groups including Summer, Day Off, Winter and Spring Break camps. For descriptions of upcoming nature camps check out the Tualatin Hills Nature Center Activities Guide or call THNC at 503-629-6350.

Below are general camp descriptions for Summer 2021. Look for more information in Spring 2022 for next year's camps!

Camp Wild Things

Who: Ages 4.5-6

What: A half-day camp in which campers explore the trails, create fun crafts, and get a close look at the animals that call Jenkins Estate home.

When: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-noon or 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Where: Morning and afternoon sessions are offered at Jenkins Estate. Campers will meet at the Jenkins Estate Gatehouse, 8005 SW Grabhorn Rd., Beaverton.

Mini Nature Camps

Who: Ages 6-9

What: Half-day nature camps filled with fun and adventure. Create arts and crafts, play games, make new friends and explore the many beautiful areas, plants and animlas of Cooper Mountain Nature Park.

When: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-noon.

Where: Morning sessions are offered at the Cooper Mountain Nature House, 18892 SW Kemmer Rd., Beaverton.
Register Here for Mini Nature Camps.

Wild Adventures Camp

Who: Ages 6-9
What: Wild Adventure Camps are full-day nature camps filled with discovery, fun and wild adventures. Play nature games, make new creations and explore the trails and habitats of the Cooper Mountain Nature Park with brand new friends.
When: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. throughout the summer.
Where: The drop-off and pick-up location for these camps is the Cooper Mountain Nature Park, 18892 SW Kemmer Rd., Beaverton. Camp activities will be held at Cooper Mountain each day.
Register Here for Wild Adventures Camps.

Nature Explorers Camp

Who: Ages 7-10 (geared to students entering grades 2-5)

What: Campers will hike, check out critters, play games and see awesome natural sites while exploring the Tualatin Hills Nature Park.

When: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Camps run weekly during the entire summer break.

Where: The drop-off and pick-up location for these camps is the Tualatin Hills Nature Center, 15655 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton.

Camp Green

Who: Ages 9-12

What: These full-day camps provide opportunities for tweens to delve into the scientific world in which we live. Campers will do science-based activities and explore how their daily lives are intertwined with their natural surroundings. Campers will explore the hidden pockets of nature at Lowami Hart Woods Natural Area.

When: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. throughout the summer.

Where: The drop-off and pick-up location for these camps is at Lowami Hart Woods Natural Area, 14895 SW Hart Rd., Beaverton. Camp activities will be held at Lowami Hart Woods each day.
Register HERE for Camp Green.

Sports & Nature Camp

Who: Ages 6-10
What: Campers will discover and play a number of sports and explore parks and nearby natural areas. You can expect to combine fun movements and games with exciting nature components. This is a joint camp lead by both Athletic Center and Nature Center staff.
When: Camps are all day, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where: Camp meets at the HMT complex/Main Administration campus, 15707 SW Walker Rd., Beaverton.

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