Summer Nature Day Camp
Each session has a different theme, each one focusing on fostering a sense of awarness and love for the natural world.
See our camp Brochure
Sessions are held at three locations in
the Tualatin River watershed- Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, Jackson Bottom Wildlife Preserve, and Cook Park. All sessions are held from 9-3, with before and after care available (see daily camp questions on right).
Session 1
Survivor-June 22-26
$130 for members,$150 for non-members
Tualatin River National Wildlife RefugeLearn what it takes for animals to survive through exploration of animal adaptations. This session will explore the natural world through discovery of animals. The signs they leave in nature, and the plants they eat!
Session 2
It’s Easy Being Green-July 6-10
$130 for members,$150 for non-members
Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
In this camp we will learn ways to care for the environment that everybody can do. We will see first hand where all that trash goes, and creatively re-use materials. This session will foster sustainable behavior and have fun doing it!
Session 3
What’s YOUR Niche?-July 13-17
$130 for members,$150 for non-members
Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
Animals and plants all have very special roles to play in their communities, niches they fill help keep their habitats healthy. In this camp we will learn about the amazing relationships that exist in nature and find out the unique niches that each camper has.
Session 4
Nature Detectives- July 20-24
$130 for members,$150 for non-members
Jackson Bottom Wetland Preserve
Unlock the clues nature has left behind to learn the stories of the forest. Hone in your detective skills by listening to birds and what they are trying to tell us.
Session 5
Go With the Flow-Aug 3-7
$150 for members,$170 for non-members
Cook Park, Tigard
Where does all the rain go? What happens “after the flush”, where does that drain lead? This camp will follow the water cycle and how we are connected to it. We will explore the wetlands and take a paddle trip down the Tualatin River.
Session 6
Walk on the Wild Side-Aug 10-14
$130 for members,$150 for non-members
Cook Park, Tigard
Where are the natural areas, who takes care of them, what animals live there? In this session we will be doing wildlife tracking, nature awareness, and predator/prey activities. Participants will help with a restoration project in Cook Park.
Support Tualatin Riverkeepers
Make your secure online donation to Tualatin Riverkeepers through Network for Good.
Registration Information
Download Registration Form , Medical Form,and the session specific Informed Consent Agreement(found below) fill out and send with payment to:
Tualatin Riverkeepers
12360 SW Main St. Suit 100
Tigard, OR 97223
Informed Consent Agreements
Survior
It's Easy Being Green
What's YOUR Niche?
Nature Detectives
Go with the Flow
Walk on the Wild Side
Registration Questions
When is the registration deadline?
All camp sessions are open until full, ( 20 participants). Please register at least two weeks prior to session start date.
Can I register Online?
No, registration materials can be downloaded from our website, complete the registration and medical forms and send with payment to the Tualatin Riverkeepers office.
How many forms total should I mail in?
There are three forms that need to be filled out for each camper to participate registration form , medical form and the session specific informed consent agreement (found above).
Payment Questions
Can I pay with a credit card?
Yes, fill out credit card information on registration form.
Are there discounts avialable?
Yes, there are two discounts available, only one can apply. Three week discount,if your child attends 3 or more sessions, a $25 discount will apply to the total cost. Family Discount,if there are multiple family members participating in Nature Day Camp there is a $25 discount to the total cost.
Daily Camp Questions
Can I drop my child off earlier or pick him/her later than 9-3?
Yes, before and after care is available starting at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 4:30 p.m. The cost is $8/day,$40/week and $4/day $20/week only morning or afternoon. Just fill out information on registration form.
About our Staff
Tualatin Riverkeepers Education Coordinator will be the main camp counselor, Lori Kruse. She has extensive environmental education and summer camp experience. All staff and volunteers working at Summer Day Camp are federally background checked. Tualatin Riverkeepers is now in the process of making the final selections for the nature day camp staff. The website will be updated with information and backgrounds of those working at the summer camp.
They've got a hard backbone, thin slimey skin, soft squishy eggs, and they'r cold within. What is it?
Contact Lori Kruse at lori@tualatinriverkeepers.orgor 503.620.7507 for more information.