Eugene Rec Summer Camps 2023

Summer2023

YouthCamps

Acampforeverychild

EugeneRecsummercampsofferyouththeopportunityto explorewhattheylove,learnnewskillsandforgelasting friendshipsinasafe,supportiveenvironment.Withan astonishingbreadthofactivities,wetrulyhaveacampfor everychild!

HowdoIsignup?

RegisteronlineorthroughanyEugeneReccommunity centerorpool.Somecampsmayacceptadeposittoreserve yourchild’splace.Contactthecenterfordetails.

Whatifmychildneedsaccommodations?

Allcampsareopentoallchildrenregardlessofability.We takeateamapproachtoincludechildrenwhorequireextra support,withcampersafetyasournumberonepriority.For moreinformationorto�illoutaninclusionrequestform pleasevisitGetRec.org/recinclusion.Pleasegiveustwo weeksnotice.

WhatelsedoIneedtoknow?

WemusthaveacurrentSummerCampHealthFormon�ile forallcampers.FormsareavailableatGetRec.org/camp. Readthedescriptionofyourselectedcampcarefullyand planaccordingly–youmayneedtopackalunchor sunscreenforyourchild.Completeinformationpackets, includingdetailedschedules,willbeemailedoutafter registration.

Healthprecautions

Allcampsfollowstateguidelinesandcommunityhealthbest practices.Comprehensiveinformationaboutprogram guidelinesandprotocolswillbeincludedintheinformation packetemailedbeforethe�irstdayofcamp.

Findingtherightcampforyourchild

Matchingyourchild’spersonalityandinterestsisanimportant partofchoosingtherightcamp.Considerthecamp’sstaffto-childratio,levelofactivityandthetotalnumberofkidsto determinewhichcampenvironmentbestsuitsyourchild’s personalityandtemperament.Formoreinformationabout eachcamp,callthefacilityandspeakwithourstaff.

Youth Camps

CampCenters

AdaptiveRecreation

2580HilyardSt.,Eugene97405

Formoreinformationcall541-682-5311

QuestAdventures Ages12-21

Foryouthwhoexperiencedisabilities.Joinusforsummer outingsandtrips.OnMondayafternoons,wewillexplore localrecreationalopportunitiesaroundEugene.OnFridays wewillspendalldayonacoastorhikingadventure.Spend timesocializingwithpeersandhavingfunsummer experiences.

Formoreinformation,seepage10.

AmazonCommunityCenter

2700HilyardSt.,Eugene97405

Formoreinformationcall541-682-5373

AmazonArtsPreschoolCamps Ages3-5

Eachweekofcampwillhaveadifferenttheme.Experienced staffprovidesasafeandstimulatingenvironment.Campers shouldbepottytrained.Bringasnack,awaterbottleand sunscreen.

Campsrun9a-12p,M-F

AmazonArtsElementaryCamps Ages6-8&9-11

Imagine,playandcreate.Amazoncampsofferawidevariety ofthemesandtopicstoexperience.Artinstructors, educatorsandRecstaffprovideasafeandfunatmosphere. Campersshouldbringasnack,awaterbottleandsunscreen.

Campsrun8:30a-12:30p,M-F

AmazonArtsTeenCamps Ages12-15

Teensplayandcreate.AmazonCenter’steenafternoon campsofferawidevarietyofthemesandtopicsto experience.Artinstructors,educatorsandRecstaffprovide asafeandfunatmosphere.Campersshouldbringasnack,a waterbottleandsunscreen.

Campsrun1-4p,M-F

PetersenBarnCommunityCenter

870BerntzenRoad,Eugene97402 Formoreinformationcall541-682-5521

SummerPlayAdventures Ages3-5

Haveasummerofadventure.Playgames,createworksof art,exploreandsing.Eachweekwewillexploreaunique theme.Dailysnacksareprovided.

Campsrun9a-12p,M-F

AdventureSeekers Ages8-11

ComejoinusatBethelCommunityParkforfunallsummer long.Whileatthepark,youthwillengageinactivegames, artsandcraftsandfunactivitiesplannedbyourRecstaff. Journeywithuseachweektoawesome�ieldtrip destinations,includingtheCascadesRaptorCenterandthe EugeneScienceCenter.WewillalsomakeatriptoEcho HollowPooltocooloffattheendofeachweek.

AtBethelCommunityPark,5700BabeRuthLane Campsrun8:30a-3p,M-F

SportsCamps Ages10-14

Thesecampsareperfectforallsportsloversandyouthwho enjoybeingactive.Activitiesincludedailyconditioning sessionstoincreasecardiovascularstrengthalongwith improvingouragility,balance,quicknessandrangeof motion.Throughouttheweekcamperswillexploreavariety ofsports.Dailyclinicsincludesoccer,watersports, basketball,�lagfootballandothersports.Therewillbean emphasisonthefundamentals.Thecampcurriculum supportsyouthatallskilllevels.

Campsrun9a-2p,M-F

SpecialtyCamps Ages10-14

OurSpecialtyCampsofferuniqueopportunitiestoexplorea particulargenreorskillinasafeandsupportiveenvironment. Campratiosaretwostaffmembersforevery12youth. Campersshouldbringlunch,awaterbottleandsunscreen.

AtPetersenBarn&EchoHollowPool

Campsrun9a-4p,M-F

RiverHouseOutdoorCenter

301N.AdamsSt.,Eugene97402

Formoreinformationcall541-682-5329

Lifeisbetteroutdoors.Campsofferarangeofactivities includingbiking,kayaking,rafting,rockclimbing,sailing, skateboardingandstand-uppaddleboarding.Camps provide:

•Passionateandskilledoutdoorleaderswhoarecommitted tohaving“bestdaysever.”

•Programsforalmostanyageandabilitylevelfrom beginnertoadvanced.

•Lowcampertostaffratiosmaximizesafetyandensurethe bestpossiblelearningenvironment.

Camptimesvary

SheldonCommunityCenter

2445WillakenzieRoad,Eugene97401

Formoreinformationcall541-682-5312

Campersshouldbringalunch,awaterbottle,sunscreenanda bagorbackpacktocarryeverything.

SheldonPreschoolCamps Ages3years9months-5years

Experiencedpreschoolteacherswillguidechildrenthrough funandengagingexplorationsinandaroundSheldon CommunityCenter.Eachweekwillincludeart,outdoorplay, natureexplorationandwaterplay.Preschoolcampsarefor youthwhohavebeeninacaresettingpreviouslyandare pottytrained.

Campsrun9a-2p,M-F

Nolatecheckinsafter9aorearlycheckoutsbefore2p

Extendedcareavailable8-9a&2-5:30p

Extendedcarerequiresregistrationandfee. Toregistercallatleastoneweekbeforecampstarts.

SheldonClassicCamp Ages6-8

Youthwillexplore,discoverandplayinadaycampsetting. Inadditiontoclassiccampactivities,activityspecialistswill leadgroupsinenrichingoutdoor,creativeandarts-based activities.

Campsrun9a-4p,M-F

Flexiblecheckintime9-9:30a

Extendedcareavailable8:30-9a&4-5:30p

Extendedcarerequiresregistrationandfee. Toregistercallatleastoneweekbeforecampstarts.

Youth Camps

SheldonThemedCamp Ages8-10

Eachweekyouthwillexperienceanewspecializedtheme. Activityspecialistswillleadgroupsinspecializedthemed enrichingactivities.

Campsrun9a-4p,M-F

Flexiblecheckintime9-9:30a

Extendedcareavailable8:30-9a&4-5:30p Extendedcarerequiresregistrationandfee. Toregistercallatleastoneweekbeforecampstarts.

SheldonExplorersCamp Ages10-13

Youthwillbemovingandexploringeverydayinthis outdoors-basedcamp.StarteachdayatAltonBakerPark. Thesedayswillbeactiveandfull.

Campsrun9a-4p,M-Th

Nolatecheckinsafter9aorearlycheckoutsbefore4p

WayneMorseFamilyFarm&Park

595CrestDrive,Eugene97405

Formoreinformationcall541-682-5373

MorseFarmOutdoorCamps Ages6-11

Ourcampsofferoutdoorplayalldaylong.Recstaffprovides asafeplaceforparticipantson27acresofwoodsand meadows.Activitiesincludeartsandcrafts,groupgames, sportsandboardgames.Twofulldayseachweekarespent on�ieldtrips,eithertoabeautifulandfunout-of-town locationoratAmazonPoolandalocalpark.Thescheduleis subjecttochangedependingonthecamptheme,�ieldtrip andweather.Bringalunch,awaterbottle,sunscreen, swimsuitandatowel.

Campsrun9a-4p,M-F

Preschool Camps

Preschool

*Preschoolcampsat Sheldonareforages 3years9monthsto 5years.

CampsatSheldon haveextendedcare options. Seepage27.

● 1 AnimalsAroundtheWorld Ages3-5

Animalsfromthesavannastotherainforests,outback,arctic andNorthAmericawillallgetadaytoshinethisweek. We’regoingonabearhunt,makingbinocularsforourtrip throughthesafariandexploringavarietyofanimals throughsongs,booksandartprojects.

● 2 Bugs Ages3-5&3years9months-5

Learnallabouttheamazinginsectsthatshareourworld. Jointhedragon�lyracesandmakewingslikeabutter�ly. Learnhowspidersmaketheirwebsbybuildingyourown human-sizedweb.

● 3 JoyfulMusic&Movement Ages3years9months-5 Shake,moveandgrooveinthepreschoolcampexploring musicthroughsonganddance.Buildinstruments,tacklean obstaclecourseandmore.

● 4 Dragons&Castles Ages3-5

Letyourimaginationcreateamagicalworldoffairies, dragonsandheroes.Buildcastlesandmakedragonsto�ly throughthesky.

Preschool Camps

● 5 CrazyScience Ages3-5

Wewillhavesomefunandexcitingscienceprojectswaiting foryouthisweek.We’llcreatearainbowcloud,makea nakedeggandmore.

● 6 GardenExploration Ages3-5&3years9months-5

Comeonagardenexplorationasweplantourown vegetables,makefairygardensandinvestigatecreepy crawlers.

● 7 MessyArt Ages3-5&3years9months-5

Getreadytoblastintoaworldofcolorandmessyart.We willexploredifferentmedia,makeoobleckandcreatelotsof funartprojects.

● 8 WeAreAllArtists Ages3-5

Interactivesensoryartplay.Createtapemasterpieces,wacky tie-dyeshirtsandcrazyspongeart.We’llbeunlockingour innerartistsbyusingourcreativeminds.

● 9 Bakers&Chefs Ages3years9months-5

Bereadytomixupsomeyummyfood.Wewillbestirringup andcreatingsomefunedibletreats.Youngchefsandbakers willsharpentheircookingskillsandlearnaboutnutrition.

● 10 OceanTides Ages3-5&3years9months-5

Findstar�ishandshellsinthehomemadetidepool.Visit whalesanddolphinsthatliveinthesea.Makeahermitcrab housewithinspirationfromEricCarle’s“AHouseforHermit Crab.”

●● 11 DinosaurDig Ages3-5

Joinusforaprehistoricadventure.Hatchdinosaureggs, makefossilprintsandplayintheslimyswamp.Dancetothe dinomarchandcreateyourowndinosaurmask.

● 12 Potions&Slime Ages3-5

Makesecretpotionsandslimygak.Paintwithsaltandice. Youcanevenmixoilandwaterwithcolorandwatchwhat happens.

●● 13 Science Ages3years9months-5

Enjoyaweekofsummersciencecampwithlotsofhands-on scienceactivitiesandplay.

● 14 MessyCamp Ages3-5

Thisisde�initelythemessiestcampever.Paintwith spaghetti,icecubesandcream.Besuretowearoldclothes thatcangetstainedandmessy.

● 15 UndertheSea Ages3-5

Comeexplorelifeundertheseawithoceancrittercraftsand games.Decorateseashells,createabeachinabottleand makeanoceanlandscape.It’sgoingtobeasplashofatime.

●● 16 DinosaurWorld Ages3years9months-5

Visitthetimeofthedinosaursandbeadinosaurexplorer. Theroomwillbecomeajunglewhereyouhuntforfossils. Watchthevolcanoexplodeandhatchyourowndinosaur egg.

●● 17 BlastOff Ages3-5

3,2,1,astronautsprepareforliftoff.Weareexploringout-ofthis-worldcrafts,gamesandsongs.Takearideona spaceship,paintaplanetandmakeanalienheadband.

●● 18 SuperHeroAdventure Ages3-5

Callingallsuperheroes.Joinusforcampifyou’rereadyto �indyoursuperpowers,buildyoursupercostumesand completeobstaclecoursesandchallengestosavetheday.

● 19 ForestwithFriends Ages3-5

ThemostamazingforestisrighthereintheWillamette Valley.Fromthesmallestmousetothegreatelksofthe forest,learnabouttheanimalswholivehere.

● 20 Let’sGoCamping Ages3-5

Lookingforcampscoutstohelpussetupcamp.Let’sbuilda fort,go�ishing,paintrocksandmakes’mores.Wecan’twait tocampwithyou.

● 21 Woodworking Ages3years9months-5

Beabuilderallweekwithfunandsafeconstruction projects.Learnhowtosafelyuseassortedtools.

Elementary Camps

CampsatSheldonfor ages6-8and8-10have flexiblecheckintimes, andextendedcare options. Seepage27.

1 BethelCommunity Park,5700BabeRuth Lane(AvalonSt.at LegacySt.)

2 CalYoungSkatepark, 2555GilhamRoad, andWashington JeffersonSkatepark, 150JeffersonSt.

Elementary Camps

6-89a-4p

8-118:30a-3p

9-119a-12p

6-89a-4p

6-119a-4p

7-179a-1p ● 38 Skateboard CY&WJ 2 $230#23855

8-109a-4p ● 55 ArtisticExpressions Sheldon$202#23381

8-1010a-4:15p ● 33 AdventureBikeCamp

8-118:30a-3p ●● 45 Seekers:CascadesRaptorCntr BethelPark1 $163#24286

9-118:30a-12:30p ● 53 CampEverything Amazon$150#23436

Aug21-25M-F6-88:30a-12:30p

Aug28-Sep1M-F6-89a-12p

6-89a-4p

● 22 UrbanAdventure Ages8-10

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Thiscampwillfocusonlocaladventuresusinghumanpoweredtransportation.Theweekisdesignedtoprovide youthwithdedicatedtimeoutside,awayfromdevicesand engagedineducationalandphysicalactivities.Theweekwill includeropescoursestylelearning,hiking,biking,forestand creekexploration,stand-uppaddleboardingandkayakingas weatherallows. Registrationislimitedtoonesessionper participant.

● 23 Seekers:OregonAir&SpaceMuseum Ages8-11

ThisweektheAdventureSeekerswillheadtotheOregonAir andSpaceMuseum,makecraftsandplaygamesatBethel

BethelPark1 $163#24288

CommunityPark.WewillendtheweekswimmingatEcho HollowPool.

● 24 DinosaurWorld Ages6-8

Callingallpaleontologists.Joinusaswedigintotheancient mysteriesofdinosaursandunearthnewdiscoveries.Search forrarefossilizeddinosaureggs.Learnaboutplantsand animalsthatyouknowexistedduringtheMesozoicEra.

● 25 SheldonClassicCamp Ages6-8

Youthwillexplore,discoverandplayinadaycampsetting. Inadditiontoclassiccampactivities,activityspecialistswill leadenrichingoutdoor,creativeandarts-basedactivities.

Elementary Camps

● 26 WaterWeek Ages6-11

Startyoursummeroffrightandmakeasplashduringour waterweek.MakecraftsandplaygamesatWayneMorse Farm,visitalocalparkandswimatAmazonPool.

● 27 RookiesCamp Ages8-10

Youthwillexercise(warmupandstretch),developskillsand playinasportscampsetting.Inadditiontoclassicsports campactivitiessuchasbasketball,ultimate,tennis, badmintonandsoccer,activityspecialistswillleadgroupsin enrichingoutdoor,creativeandathletic-basedactivitiesto developcoordination,teamworkandgoodsportsmanship.

● 28 3Bs:Birds,Boats&Bikes Ages8-13

Appreciateourlocalbirdpopulationthroughbikingand boating.Biketoseewetlandandmeadowbirds,visitthe CascadesRaptorCenterandkayakalongtheshoresofFern RidgeReservoirtoviewspectacularwaterbirds.

● 29 Clay&Sculpture Ages9-11

Invent,discoverandcreatewithclay.Beginningand intermediatestudentsareintroducedtovariousceramics techniques.Therewillbeplentyoftimeandclayforpractice andoneortwoprojects.Projectsmaybe�iredinakilnand requirepickupaftercampiscompleted.

● 30 MadScience Ages6-8

Whydon’toilandwatermix?Doslimeandgloophave anythingincommon?Useordinaryhouseholditemsto conducthands-onexperiments.

● 31 CottageGroveLake Ages6-11

Joinusforaweekoffuninthesun.Swim,�loatand�lykites atCottageGroveLake.MakecraftsandplaygamesatWayne MorseFarm,visitalocalparkandswimatAmazonPool.

● 32 SheldonSurvivor Ages8-10

Camperswillengageingroupchallengesandfriendly competitionstoearnsuppliesandvaluableequipment throughouttheweek.Camperswilllearnhowtoidentify nativewildlife,survivalbasics,basic�irstaidandnavigate teamchallenges.Theweekculminateswitha�ishingdaytrip onFriday.Overcomingadversityandchallenges,teamwork andperseverancewillbelearnedascampersgrowintheir overallresiliencyskills.

● 33 AdventureBikeCamp Ages8-10

Explorethenaturalworld,cruisetheRuthBascom RiverbankPath,designabikeobstaclecourseandridetrails. Becomeasafercyclistbylearningbasicbikehandling, maintenanceskills,therulesoftheroadandbikeetiquette. Seehowmuchfunexploringbybikecanbe.Throughoutthe weektherewillalsobefunwateractivitiestokeepcool whichmayincludewading,swimming,kayakingandrafting. Speci�icdetailswillbegivenaswegetclosertocampdates. Registrationislimitedtoonesessionperparticipant.

●●●● 34 Seekers:EugeneScienceCenter Ages8-11

TheAdventureSeekerswillheadtotheEugeneScience Center,makecraftandplaygamesatBethelCommunity Park.WewillendtheweekswimmingatEchoHollowPool.

Parker

Learnin g Gardens Come

* Mom and Me Garden Club (ages 0-4)

* Children’s Garden Club (ages 5-11)

* Youth Discovery Project (ages 13-17)

Elementary Camps

● 35 ZombieTakeover Ages9-11

Huddledinanabandonedwarehouse,survivorsmustwork togethertobuildanewlifeaftermuchofsocietyhas crumbled.Becauseofthepopularityofzombie�ilms,we thoughtweknewhowtosurvive,butwewerewrong.We weren’tpreparedforthechangethatwouldaffecteverything.

●● 36 JediAcademy Ages6-8

WelcometotheJediTrainingAcademy.It’stimetodevelop yourskillsandlearnthewaysoftheForce.Asapartofyour training,youwillreceivePadawanrobes,utilitybeltsand yourownlightsaber.JediMasterswillteachyouhowto protectthegalaxyfrominjustice.

● 37 DorenaLake Ages6-11

Enjoyaday�illedwithfunactivities.Swim,�loatand�lykites atBakerBayPark,locatedonDorenaLake.Makecraftsand playgamesatWayneMorseFarm,visitalocalparkand swimatAmazonPool.

● 38 Skateboard Ages7-17

Learnthefundamentalsofskateboardingandparkriding. Increaseyourskillsandcon�idencestartingatCalYoung SkateparkandworkuptotheWashingtonJefferson Skatepark.Helmetsarerequiredandfullpadsare recommended.Helmets,padsandboardsareavailablefor loan.TheweekofJuly31throughAug.4willbespeci�ically designedforthosewhoidentifyasfemale.

● 39 SheldonSTEM-azing Ages8-10

Youthwillcreate,discoverandplayinaSTEM-basedday campsetting.Camperswillbebuilding,designingand creatingeachdaywiththeweekculminatingina�ieldtripto oneofourlocalsciencecenters.

● 40 Seekers:RaftingtheMcKenzie Ages8-11

ThisweektheAdventureSeekerswillrafttheMcKenzie River,makecraftsandplaygamesatBethelCommunity Park.WewillendtheweekswimmingatEchoHollowPool.

●● 41 DungeonCrawlers Ages9-11

Thetorchsputtersout,plungingthepartyintodarkness. Panicked,theMagic-Userconjuresasphereoflighttopush backagainstthegloom.Handsmovenervouslytosword hiltsastheThiefsnapsuprightandsignalsforsilence.Snarls offeralbeastssurroundyou.Butdon’tworry,you’vegot maybethreearrowsleft,acurdledpotionofsomekindand halfofapoorlydrawnmap.Pieceofcake.Soundsfun,right? Thenwhatareyouwaitingfor?Grabasword,lightatorch andjoinacrewoffoolhardyplunderersonapen-and-paper role-playingadventure.Formaximumretrocrunch,the gamewillberunusingtheaward-winningRPG“Old-School EssentialsAdvancedFantasy.”Noexperience,rulebooksor dicenecessary.

● 42 TheMessfits Ages6-8

PlayingwiththeoriginalMess�its,youwillgetmessy.Play witheverydayingredientstomakethem�izz,splatterand pop.You’llmakeslimeandgakaswellasexplodingchalk andapaintballoontosstowrapuptheweek.Besureto wearclothesthatcangetstainedanddirty.

● 43 FallCreek Ages6-11

WinberryStateRecreationSiteandFallCreekRecreation AreaoffersomeofthebestsummerswimminginOregon. MakecraftsandplaygamesatWayneMorseFarm,visita localparkandswimatAmazonPool.

● 44 LifelongLeaders Ages8-10

Youthwilllearn,discoverandplayinalifeskillsand leadership-focuseddaycampsetting.Inaddition,campers willlearnthebasicsoffoodprepandfoodhandlingand engageinactivitiestopromotelifelonglearninganda growthmindset.Activityspecialistswillleadgroupsin enrichingoutdoor,creativeproblemsolvingandemotional intelligence-basedactivities.

● 45 Seekers:CascadesRaptorCenter Ages8-11

ThisweektheAdventureSeekerswillheadtotheCascades RaptorCenter,makecraftsandplaygamesatBethel CommunityPark.WewillendtheweekswimmingatEcho HollowPool.

● 46 AdventuresinAcrylic Ages9-11

Joinusinthisclasswherewewillworkonaseriesof projectswithacrylicpaint.Wewillpaintsubjectssuchas stylizedanimals,outdoorandcityscenesandapaintingof yourowndesign.Forthe�irstprojects,wewillworkfroman examplepainting,gettingfamiliarwiththeprocess,andas weprogressyoucanworkmoreindependently.You’lllearn paintingtechniqueslikecolormixing,colortemperature, paintinginlayersandcomposingwithshapes.Acrylicpaint canproducevibrantresultsandit’saversatilemedium suitedforavarietyofsubjects.

● 47 AnimalPlanet Ages6-8

Learnaboutthedifferentanimalsthatshareourplanet. FromtheArcticCircletoAfrica,discoverwhatanimals survivebestontheiceorinthedesert.

● 48 RaftingontheRiver Ages6-11

Timetocooloff.Learnaboutwatersafetyandplaywater games.RiverHouseOutdoorCenterstaffwillbeourguides ontheMcKenzieandWillametterivers.Makecraftsandplay gamesatWayneMorseFamilyFarm,visitalocalparkand swimatAmazonPool.

● 49 Sheldon’sGotTalent Ages8-10

Camperswillbelearningandexploringthebasicsofimprov andtheperformingarts.Bereadytoshineyourlightand talentwithfriendsthroughfunimprovgamesandsmall grouppracticeperformances.Attheendoftheweekcampers willhavetheoptiontoperformsome“WhoseLineIsIt Anyway”styleimprovgameswiththehelpofouraudience.

● 50 TheMagicalKingdom Ages6-8

Onceuponatimeinamagicalkingdom,therelivedabrave andmostcreativechild–you.Beoneofthelostboysandgirls asyouexplorefairytaleswithcourage,daringandingenuity.

● 51 Sheldon’sSpeedCamp Ages8-10

Bringyourscooter,bike,skateboard,rollerblades,unicycle oranythingself-propelledforthisweekoflearningand practicing.Skilledactivityspecialistswillleadgroupsinsafe outdoorridesandoccasionalartprojects.

● 52 Seekers:MountPisgahArboretum Ages8-11

TheAdventureSeekerswillheadtoMountPisgahArboretum, makecraftsandplaygamesatBethelCommunityPark.We willendtheweekswimmingatEchoHollowPool.

● 53 CampEverything Ages9-11

Thishalf-daycampishereforthedabblers,theexplorers, theexcitementseekersandthosewhojustwanttotryalittle bitofeverything.Activitiesincludesports,boardgames,art projects,yogaandmore.

● 54 SecretAgents Ages6-8

Callingallsecretagentstocomeinoutofthecold.Using highlyclassi�ieddocuments,youandyourteammateswill worktocrackthecase.

● 55 ArtisticExpressions Ages8-10

Expressyourself.Ifyouloveartisticendeavorsorare interestedindiscoveringanewfoundinterestinvisualarts thenthisisthecampforyou.Participantswillworkwith staffmemberswhoaretrainedinvariousartactivities.

● 56 Superheroes Ages6-8

TheMarvelcomicscometolifeasyoucreateyouralternate

Elementary Camps

personaasasuperhero.Createyourowncostumeandstory ofhowyougotyoursuperpowers.Youcanbeanything.

● 57 TimeTravelers Ages8-10

Areyouinterestedinexploringothercultures?Doyou lovelearningaboutyourcommunity,theworldand exploringdiverseculturesacrosstheglobe?Thiscamp providesparticipantstheopportunitytolearnaboutother culturesandourownEugeneculture.Throughalensof culturalhumility,wewillexplorethedifferentcomponents thatmakeupacultureandexplorehowwecanin�luence, interactandengagewithourowncultureanddifferent culturesthroughoutourlives.Thiscampwillfeatureatripto varioushistoricalsitesaroundEugeneandprovide opportunitiestolearnaboutavarietyofdifferentcultures.

● 58 Seekers:ParkerLearningGardens Ages8-11

ThisweektheAdventureSeekerswillheadtotheParker LearningGardens,makecraftsandplaygamesatBethel CommunityPark.WewillendtheweekswimmingatEcho HollowPool.

● 59 Art&Illustration Ages9-11

Inthiscampweworkonaseriesofdrawingandillustration projectsfocusedonacharacter,environmentsandstorytelling.Eachlessoncoversaconceptthatwillhelpyou developyourartstyleanduniquevoice.You’lllearnabout proportionsandposinga�igure,expressivemarksand pattern-making,toneandvalueandcomposition.Foreach project,wewilllookatanexampleillustrationforinspiration andtostudyhowtheimagewasmade.Wewillalsotry differentmediumsincludingink,pencil,watercolor,markers andcoloredpencils.Thecampactivitieswillbringtogether traditionalart,stylizedillustrationandcomic-styleart.

● 60 DanceCamp Ages6-8&9-13

Step,tap,turn.Inthiscamp,wewillexplorethe fundamentalsofballet,jazz,tapandmoderndance.Youth willdevelop�inemotorskills,uselateralthinkingandbe inspired.Onthe�inalday,studentswillhavetheopportunity toshowcasetheircreativeworksinaninformal performance.Thiscampistheperfectintroductiontoa varietyofdancestyles.Noviceandexperienceddancers welcome.

● 61 ContentCreations Ages8-10

Callingallstreamers,YouTubersandcontentcreators.If youareinterestedindiscoveringanewfoundinterest incontentcreationorhavinganopportunitytopracticeand enhanceyourskillset,thisisthecampforyou.Thiscamp providesparticipantstheopportunitytolearnthebasicsof contentcreationandunlocktheircreativitythroughvarious mediumsandstyles.Participantswillworkwithstaffwho aretrainedincontentcreationbasics.Staffwillteachand supportparticipantsinhowtoprepare,developanddeliver contenttoanaudiencewhilehavingasummercampsetting.

Tween&Teen Camps Tween&Teen

Aug28-Sep1M-F9-131-4p ●● 94

10-149a-2p

● 62

Sailing,Beginning

Ages11-17

LearntosailatFernRidgeReservoirthissummer.Our�leet oftwo-person12-footRSFevasareidealforpickingupthis uniqueoutdoorskill.Transportationisprovidedtoandfrom theRiverHouseeachday.Comepreparedforwindandwet.

● 63 KayakWhitewater,

Sit-on-Tops&Inflatable

Ages11-17

Awelcomingclassforbeginnerstaughtusingsit-on-topand in�latablekayaks.Starton�latwater,movetotheWillamette RiverandthentheMcKenzieRiver.Learnthebasicsof kayakingandriversafetyskills.Equipmentprovided.

improvingouragility,balance,quicknessandrangeof motion.Throughouttheweekcamperswillexploreavariety ofsports.Dailyclinicsincludesoccer,watersports,basketball and�lagfootball.Therewillbeanemphasisonthefundamentals. Thecampcurriculumsupportsyouthatallskilllevels.

● 66 SpencerButteChallengeCourse Ages11-17

RiverHouseJunior InstructorDevelopment Ages13-17

● 64

Thiscampisthe�irststeptobecomeajuniorinstructorat theRiverHouseOutdoorCenter.Eachdayofcampwillfocus onadifferenthardskillsuchaschallengecoursefacilitation, paddlesports,biking,hikingandclimbing.Participantswill learnabouteachactivitywhiledevelopingthesoftskills neededtoteachandsupporttheirstudentsandpeers.The emphasisisonfamiliarizingparticipantswiththeRiverHouse andtheactivitiesitoffers,andbuildinganunderstandingof teachingtheory,socialdiversity,inclusion,con�lictresolution andteamwork.Formoreinformationortoapplyforthe2023 summerseasonvisitGetRec.org/recvolunteers. Thereisa requiredmeeting6-7p.m.June1atRiverHouseOutdoorCenter.

● 65 SportsCamp Ages10-14

Thiscampisperfectforallsportsloversandyouthwho enjoybeingactive.Activitiesincludedailyconditioning sessionstoincreasecardiovascularstrengthalongwith

Thesethree-and�ive-daycampsfocusonthegrowthof youthbyexploringconceptsofexperientialeducation.Each daywillbeheldonthecourseplayinggames,working throughchallengesandinitiativesonthehighandlow courseelements.Participantswilllearnconceptsof experientialeducation,facilitation,teamworkand communication.The�ive-dayformatwillalsoincludeaday ofadventureeducationthroughanactivitysuchaspaddle sports,biking,snorkelingorrockclimbing.

● 67 SnorkelCamp Ages11-17

RiversnorkelingisafantasticwaytoexploreOregon’s world-famousriversandlakes.Ourvarioussnorkeling opportunitiesteachthebasicsofsnorkelingandexplore need-to-knowskillsrequiredtosnorkelinavarietyof environments.Allequipmentisprovided.

● 68 Stand-UpPaddleboardSurfing Ages11-17

Sur�ingastand-uppaddleboardisanincrediblewaytohave fun,buildenduranceandbalanceandsolidifytechniques thattransfertoallotherareasofstand-uppaddleboarding. TheRiverHouseoffersavarietyofoptionsthatutilizeboth riverandoceanwaves.Weuseaprovencurriculumtoget youupandsur�ingaSUP. Thereisarequiredpre-tripmeeting 5:30-8:30p.m.July5atRiverHouseOutdoorCenter.

Tween&Teen Camps

● 74 LeatherworkingCamp Ages10-14

Learnhowtousethevarioustoolsandmaterialsof leatherworking.Acquireskillsincludingstitching,punching, cuttingandassemblingleathergoods.Everythingyouwork oninthiscampisyourstokeep.

● 75 KayakWhitewater,Beginning Ages11-17

Thisbeginningwhitewatercampuseshard-shellorsitinsidekayaks.Starton�latwater,movetotheWillamette RiverandworkuptotheMcKenzieRiver.ClassI-IIrapids.

● 76 Rises&Falls Ages10-13

Isthereanythingmorerefreshingthanlisteningtothe rushingofawaterfall?Thisweek,wecheckoutsomeofthe area’sbestfallingwaterandtheareasthatsurroundthem.

● 69 Seek&Find Ages10-13

Findyourwaywithusthisweekasweusemaps,GPSand othermethodstonavigatetheworld.Dayswillbespent hiking,lookingforgeocachesandexploringthegreat outdoorstogether.

●●● 70 MinecraftArchitecture Ages10-14

Comeandlearnthearthistoryofarchitecturethrough Minecraft.Learnaboutarchitecturefromdifferentareaslike ancientRomeandGreeceandfromdifferenttimeperiods frommedievalandGothictomodernandcontemporary. Camperswillworktowarda�inalprojectusingallthe techniquestheyhavelearnedthroughouttheweekand createabuildingfromanyoftheperiodswediscuss.

● 71 UrbanAdventure Ages11-13

Thiscampwillfocusonlocaladventuresusinghumanpoweredtransportation.Theweekisdesignedtoprovide youthwithdedicatedtimeoutside,awayfromdevicesand engagedineducationalandphysicalactivities.Theweekwill includeropescourse-stylelearning,hiking,biking,forestand creekexploration,stand-uppaddleboardingandkayaking. Registrationislimitedtoonesessionperparticipant.

● 72 Lakes&Ponds Ages10-13

Itmightbehardtoadmitinthemiddleofwinter,butOregon isincrediblyfortunatetohaveallthiswater.Thisweek,we spendsomedogdaysofsummercheckingoutlocalbodies ofwater.

● 73 Skateboard Ages7-17

Learnthefundamentalsofskateboardingandparkriding. Increaseyourskillsandcon�idencestartingatCalYoung SkateparkandworkuptotheWashingtonJefferson Skatepark.Helmetsarerequiredandfullpadsare recommended.Helmets,padsandboardsareavailablefor loan.TheweekofJuly31throughAug.4willbespeci�ically designedforthosewhoidentifyasfemale.

● 77 ArtfromNature Ages10-14

Wewillexploreandhikeintobeautifullocalnaturalareas andcreatestunningworksofart.Wewillhoneourartistic techniques,frompaintstomarkerstopencils,whilealso takingthetimetoobservewhat’saroundusandputwhat weseefromnatureonthepage.Everydaywillbeanew artisticadventure.

● 78 CultureJam Ages14-18

Exploreyourcreativitywithanamazingteamofimaginative leaders.Unleashyourpowertomakeadifference.Food included.RegisterwiththeOregonCountryFairbycalling 541-343-4298oremailingculturejam@oregoncountryfair.org. Scholarshipsavailable.

● 79 Earth&Fire Ages10-13

Oregon’slandscapehasbeenformedbymanyfactors.It’s hardtotakeawalkoradriveanywhereandnotbe remindedthatwearesurroundedbyvolcanichistoryand activity.Comewithustolearnandexplorehoweruptions anderosionhaveshapedwherewelive.

● 80 GraphicDesign Ages10-14

Learnhowtothinklikeadesigner.WewilluseProcreateon theiPadtoexploreperspective,digitaldrawing,colortheory andcollaboration.Onthelastdayofcamp,therewillbean artshowforyourfriendsandfamily.

● 81 Art&Illustration Ages12-15

Inthiscampweworkonaseriesofdrawingandillustration projectsfocusedonacharacter,environmentsandstorytelling.Eachlessoncoversaconceptthatwillhelpyou developyourartstyleanduniquevoice.You’lllearnabout proportionsandposinga�igure,expressivemarksand pattern-making,toneandvalueandcomposition.Foreach project,wewilllookatanexampleillustrationforinspiration andtostudyhowtheimagewasmade.Wewillalsotry differentmediumsincludingink,pencil,watercolor,markers andcoloredpencils.Classactivitieswillbringtogether traditionalart,stylizedillustrationandcomic-styleart.

● 82 Trees&Bees Ages10-13

Treesgiveustheairwebreatheandbeeshelpprovidethe foodweeat.Thisweek,wetakesometimetolookatsome giants,andeatsomeofthebee’ssweetestgifts.

● 83 AWalkintheWoods Ages10-14

Getoutdoorstoexploreandre�lectonthebeautyofOregon. We’llhike,swim,sketch,watercolorandgoona�loraand faunatreasurehunt.Thiscampgoesondaily�ieldtripsto naturalareas.

● 84 MountainBiking Ages11-17

Learnbikehandlingskills,trailetiquette,maintenanceand trailbuildingthroughaservice-learningproject.Bringa well-maintainedtrailbike.Bikesareavailabletoborrowfor thedurationofcampthankstoagenerousdonationfrom theJuliaFudgefamily.

● 85 AdventuresinAcrylic Ages12-15

Wewillworkonaseriesofprojectswithacrylicpaint.We willpaintstylizedanimals,outdoorandcityscenesanda paintingofyourowndesign.At�irstwewillworkfroman examplepainting,gettingfamiliarwiththeprocessandas weprogressyoucanworkmoreindependently.You’lllearn paintingtechniqueslikecolormixing,colortemperature, paintinginlayersandcomposingwithshapes.Acrylicpaint canproducevibrantresults,andit’saversatilemedium suitedforavarietyofsubjects.You’reinvitedtojoinusfora weekofcreativefunwithacrylicpainting.

●● 86 Walk&Ride Ages10-13

Propellingyourselfaroundthisplanetisawesomeandfun. Joinusforhuman-poweredadventuresbyfootandbywheel.

●● 87 ActionCamp Ages10-14

Diveintotheworldofmoviestuntsandbattlescenesinthis classwhereyouwilllearnbreakfalling,�lashymartialarts kicksanddramaticstrikes.Attheendoftheweekwewill performalivechoreographedperformancescene.

●● 88 KayakWhitewater,Advanced Ages11-17

Developkayakingskillsandswiftwaterrescueknowledgeso thatyoucanbeavaluablememberofakayakteam.Thecamp willtraveltoClassIIandIIIrivers,includingtheMcKenzie, NorthSantiamandothers.Therewillbeadayofplayboating. Thereisanelementofswiftwaterrescueswimmingand ropetechniquestoroundoutthiscamp. Prerequisite:Being comfortablepaddlingwhitewaterinClassIIrapids.

●● 89 MonsterDrawing Ages12-15

Lightningstrikes,acauldronofgoobubblesandpopsand somethingstirsinthedark.Fromwingedbeaststomachines ofcopperandsteel,journeywithusandcreatetheultimate monster.Atthefrightlabwewilldrawfromavarietyof references,workingfromimagination,foundobjects,photos andourownmodels.Alllevelsofexperiencearewelcome.

●● 90 Rivers&Tides Ages10-13

Thetiniestoftricklescanturnintothebiggestofriversand thesmallestofstreamscanleadyoutothewideopenocean. Thewondersofwaterareallaroundus.Takesometimeto celebrateinandaroundwaterinsomeofitsmostawesome forms.

●● 91 FiveSs Ages11-13

Experienceadifferentoutdooradventureeveryday. IncludestheSpencerButteChallengeCourse,swimming, rockclimbingattheSkinnerButteColumns,skateboarding stand-uppaddleboardingandsnorkeling.

●● 92 Clay&Sculpture Ages12-15

Invent,discoverandcreatewithclay.Beginningand intermediatestudentsareintroducedtovariousceramics techniques.Therewillbeplentyoftimeandclayforpractice andoneortwoprojects.Projectsmaybe�iredinakilnand requirepickupaftercampiscompleted.

●● 93 Kayak&RaftDeschutes

WhitewaterAdventure Ages13-17

Multi-dayrivertrip.Learntoputtogetheranextendedriver trip,readwater,packgearandcookoutdoorsforathreenighttripwithtwonightsontheriver.Riverequipment, transportationandfoodprovided.Participantsmustprovide personalcampinggear,awillingnesstolearn,thedesireto haveagoodtimeandtheexpectationofworkingasateam member. Prerequisite:KayakClub,KayakingCampor previousexperiencewithconsentofaninstructor.Thereisa requiredpre-tripmeetingwithparentsat5:30p.m.Aug.15at RiverHouseOutdoorCenter.

●● 94 DanceCamp Ages9-13

Explorethefundamentalsofballet,jazz,tapandmodern. Youthwilldevelop�inemotorskills,uselateralthinkingand beinspired.Onthe�inalday,studentswillshowcasetheir creativeworksinaninformalperformance.Noviceand experienceddancerswelcome.