Outdoor Adventure Summer Camp 2008

 

 

 

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Mount Pisgah Arboretum Summer Camp-where your children enjoy summer days in nature! Mount Pisgah Arboretum, between the slopes of Mount Pisgah and the Coast Fork of the Willamette River, is a living museum with diverse ecological habitats-from riparian meadows and savannas to open plateaus and forested hillsides. Campers will hike, play games, build a wilderness shelter, create things from nature, explore meadows, creeks, and ponds, and indulge in an afternoon Ice Cream Social. And we won't forget those traditional activities that make summer camp SUMMER CAMP-camp songs, stories, and talent shows!

 

Click here to see the Outdoor Adventure Camp brochure which has session and schedule information (pdf format - LARGE file).

 

Session Topics & Schedule 2008

Each camp session runs Monday–Friday, 9am to 4pm. Extended care is available from 8-9am and 4-5pm. 

 

All camps include:

    Nature Crafts

    Hiking

    A scrumptious ice cream social

    Wading in the river

    Thursday night campout

    Recreation



Session 1  June 23 – 27

All Creatures Great and Small

Fascinated by animals? This camp is for you! From tiny bugs like the springtail, to black-tailed deer, the creatures on Mount Pisgah are all around us. Where are the turtles found? Who dives for fish in the river? What does the slug eat for dinner? We’ll explore all the wildife, make animal track casts, build bird houses, have a slug race and more!

 

Session 2  July 7 – 11

Survivor: Mount Pisgah 1

The most popular session at Mount Pisgah returns for a third year! Here’s your chance to work together with fellow campers to be your best and learn to survive in the wild. Daily challenges will include wilderness skills, physical feats, and friendly competitions. It takes teamwork to be a tribe on Mt. Pisgah . No one is voted off this mountain!

 

Session 3  July 14 – 18

DaVinci Kids

Like Leonardo, explore the mysteries and magic of the world around us. Build a mini hot air balloon, predict the weather with handmade guages, sketch Mount Pisgah’s tiny critters as seen under the microscope, and stretch your creativity to the limit with challenges like egg drops and toothpick bridges. examine the wonders of nature through science and art!

 

Session 4  July 21 – 25

Survivor: Mount Pisgah 2

A second session of our most popular camp! Join our tribe of campers as you challenge both mind and body to overcome obstacles in the woods. Hike to the other side of the mountain, wander the watershed, and find hidden treasure with map and compass. Explore how the real survivors on Mount Pisgah - the plants and animals - compete in the big Web of Life!

 

Session 5  July 28 – August 1

Blast from the Past!

Get a taste of what life used to be like - explore the Indian way of living close to the earth, and see how the early pioneers met their challenges. Start a fire with two sticks, make your own soap, fashion a walking stick, stitch a leather pouch, and pick blueberries to make your own fruit leather. We’ll even make a camp sundial! This is a great camp for kids who love adventure and history!

 

 

 

Registration

Fill out the registration form or contact the Arboretum office. A completed form and a $25 deposit is needed to reserve a place for your camper. Full payment is due three weeks prior to the camp session. Call Fran Rosenthal, Camp Director, at (541) 747-1504 with any questions.


Fees

Camp Session: M-F, 9am-4pm
$170 members (includes annual parking pass)
$200 non-members (must purchase daily $2 parking pass)

Thursday Night Campout: $20


Scholarships Available

Thanks to a fund set up by Lane County, through a grant from the Secure Rural Schools Act, scholarships are available for those in need. One session per family. Fill out and submit the application form or call the Arboretum office.

 

Withdrawal

You may withdraw your child up to 2 weeks before camp starts for a full refund. Within two weeks of the session, you will be charged a $50 withdrawal fee. No fee charged for switching sessions. Please contact us ASAP if you must withdraw your child- so kids on the waiting list can sign up. 


Age and Group Size

Each week-long camp session accommodates up to 28 campers, 7-11 years old. Based on enrollment, the group may be divided between "youngers" (7-8) and "olders" (9-11). Group size is limited to 14 with a maximum camper/staff ratio of 7:1.  

 

Camp Staff

Mount Pisgah Arboretum's camp staff is carefully screened to ensure a high-quality experience for your child. Our leaders have experience working with children and are sensitive to their needs. Pre-camp staff training assures that camp will be a fun and safe place. All lead staff must pass a criminal background check and be certified in First Aid and CPR. Support staff includes activity specialists, adult volunteers, and teenaged assistants.


Teen Volunteers Needed

Teens 14-18 may apply to be camp assistants. Experience working with children preferred. Training provided. Earn community service hours. Must be available for a minimum of two sessions. Call to request an application.


Skilled Adults Needed

Have an outdoor skill, nature craft, or fun project you'd enjoy sharing with campers? We love to have community members enhance our campers' experience! Call 747-1504.


Session Topics and Schedule

Camp sessions are available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday for full-week registration. Extended care is available from 8-9 a.m. or 4-5 p.m. for an additional fee.


Thursday Night Campout

This is your child's chance to camp at Mount Pisgah! Join us for a BBQ, camp songs, a campfire with toasted marshmallows, and a night hike (where we might hear an owl and see bats). Then we'll crawl into our tents and fall sleep listening to the Coast Fork of the Willamette River.