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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 The Indigenous peoples of the Northwest rely on the land for food, medicine, and various essentials that sustain their way of life. Discover the plants and animals they utilize and try your hand at creating some similar items. Together, we’ll forage for edible plants, craft baskets, and explore ways to care for our local ecosystems. Field Trip: Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

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, 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. 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. Grab your lab coat and safety goggles as you become a scientist this week. Create and conduct mind-blowing nature experiments and use all 5 senses to observe results. Some of them are bound to surprise you!

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: 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. Junior Rangers Help us protect nature and earn your badge as a Junior Ranger. Learn the difference between common animal tracks, plants, and birds along the trails while using maps to help find your way.

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. Grab your lab coat and safety goggles as you become a scientist this week. Create and conduct mind-blowing nature experiments and use all 5 senses to observe results. Some of them are bound to surprise you!

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: Embark on a fun filled outdoor adventure with your little one as we explore hands-on activities, sensory play and nature based crafts. Connect with other families, make new friends and discover the wonders of the natural world through games, storytelling and exploration! Camp meets an the Jenkins Estate Gatehouse, 8005 Sw Grabhorn Rd., Beaverton. Every week we will have a different theme. Grown-up participation is required, but only participants between the ages 6 months and 5 years are required to register. Cancellations made at least 14 days before start date will be refunded.

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. 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. From mountaintops to caves below ground, rocks shape our world. We will explore the rock cycle, build our own volcanoes, and eat our way through a couple of edible geology lessons. No camp on 7/4. Field Trip: Rice Rock Museum and Vernonia Lake

Notes: No camp on 7/4. 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. Explore the world of pollination! Celebrate the creatures that keep our flowers blooming and food growing! Learn about the bees, butterflies, bats, moths, and hummingbirds that make it all happen. No camp on 7/4.

Notes: No camp on 7/4. 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! No camp on 7/3 and 7/4.

Notes: No camp on 7/3 and 7/4. 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.)

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. Little Nature Scientists Get ready for a week of hands-on discovery as our little nature scientists dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Our campers will unleash their innter nature scientists by making a baking soda and vinegar volcano, erupting with laughter and excitement! zWith a week full of engaging experiments, our curious kiddos will surely spark a love for science and nature in the most fun and whimsical way. No camp on 7/4.

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. Explore the world of pollination! Celebrate the creatures that keep our flowers blooming and food growing! Learn about the bees, butterflies, bats, moths, and hummingbirds that make it all happen. No camp 7/4.

Notes: No camp 7/4. 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.