SPRING BREAK CAMP
Eugene Metro Futbol Club www.emfc.org 541-343-5100
SUMMER CAMPS
Big Lake Youth Camp www.biglake.org 503-850-3583
Camp Wilani Summer Camps www.wilanicouncil.org 541-342-6338
SPRING BREAK AND SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY CAMPS at a GLANCE
Summer Camps 2024
FAMILY CAMP @ Camp Lutherwood Oregon
Session 1: June 19th – June 21st, 2024
Session 2: July 5th – 7th, 2024
OVERNIGHT CAMP @ Camp Lutherwood Oregon
Resident Camp: July 1st – 5th, 2024
*TEEN ADVENTURE CAMP
Code Ninja Summer Camps www.codeninjas.com/or-eugene/camps 541-933-5386
Eugene Science Center eugenesciencecenter.org 541-682-7888 6 -
Singing Creek Educational Center www.singingcreekcenter.org 541 968-1986
Precollege Graphic Novel Camp https://bit.ly/3usNSjw 503-821-8967 15 - 18 •
Whole Earth Nature School www.WholeEarth.org/summer/ 541-937-KIDS 5 - 17
July 10th – 14th, 2024: Teens 12 – 17 will go on an exciting adventure in the Central Cascades. Rafting the McKenzie River with Horse Creek Outfitters, camping, hiking, beginner rock climbing at Smith Rock State Park, and an all day immersive horse experience with 3.5 hour trail ride with Flyspur Horse Ranch Outfitters!
SUMMER SCIENC ADVENTURES!
*DAY CAMP ON THE MCKENZIE RIVER (Private land on Deerhorn Rd.)
July 15th – 19th, 2024: Youth 6-17 will enjoy five days of outdoor fun including a giant slip and slide, a 7-mile kids-friendly float on the McKenzie River with Helfrich River Outfitters, archery, low ropes challenge course, arts and crafts, hiking, and more!
MINI CAMP @ Camp Lutherwood Oregon July 24th – 26th, 2024
Much more info and easy online registration: wilanicouncil.org
June 24 to Aug 30
eugenesciencec Rising 1st-5th graders
Get Creative with Easter Sweets
BY FAMILY FEATURES
HOLIDAY HAMS AND DEVILED eggs may take center stage at Easter gatherings, but edible crafts offer a reminder of the magic of the season that’s found in moments spent together. Simple recipes that call for a dose of creativity are perfect ways to bring the kids to the kitchen, made even easier when all that work leads to sweet treats. Remember, these delicious crafts don’t have to be perfect – having fun and making memories that last a lifetime are what make Easter truly special.
EASTER SUGAR COOKIES
INGREDIENTS
ICING:
• 1/3 cup meringue powder
• 1/2 cup warm water, plus additional for thinning (optional), divided
• 3 tablespoons vanilla
Break Camp • March 26 - 28
6 to 17 • 11am - 2pm at L.C.C.
Kids play/parents learn about EMFC Saturday March 30 • 9am - 11:30am
• 1 bag (2 pounds) powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup
• assorted food coloring
COOKIES:
• 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 dash salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
PREPARATION
1. To make icing: Mix meringue powder, 1/2 cup warm water, vanilla, powdered sugar and corn syrup. Separate into bowls and add food coloring; mix with water, as needed, to thin for piping.
2. To make cookies: Heat oven to 350 F.
3. Cream butter and sugar. Mix in egg, vanilla, baking powder and salt. Mix in flour 1 cup at a time to form dough. Roll dough out to 1/4-1/2-inch thickness.
4. Cut into shapes, place on baking sheet and freeze 10 minutes. Bake 8-12 minutes. Cool completely before icing.
5. Place icing in zip-top or piping bags and cut off tips. Put cookies on parchment paper. Trace outline first then fill in middle. Use toothpicks to smooth out.
6. Let dry 6 hours and finish decorating with different icing colors or edible markers.
