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2010 Summer Camp
- Summer sessions will begin and end at Northwest Service Academy - Lower Columbia Center. Located at 55 SE Main St. Portland, OR 97214
- Days are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Before and aftercare is available from 8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per morning or afternoon; $10 for both. Please indicate on your registration form if you will be signing up for before and after care. Aftercare is not available on Friday afternoons.
- PEEPs Summer Sessions are for middle school youth.
- PEEPs will provide a snack, water, and transportation throughout the week.
- PEEPs campers must bring a lunch, appropriate clothing for being outdoors, sun protection, and close-toe shoes.
- Space is limited to 20 campers per session.
- Summer sessions will have a Camper to Counselor ratio of 7:1 to provide a fun and high-quality educational camp.
- To register, see Registration and Costs
- See Additional Programs for information on our Junior Camp Counselor Program
Session 1: Animal Antics NEW!
Dates: June 21 - 25, 2010
No Overnight
Cost: $200
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Session 2: You Are What You Eat
Dates: June 28 - July 2, 2010
No Overnight
Cost: $200
Why do some people eat three meals a day while others go hungry? Where does the food that we eat come from? What is the difference between organic and non-organic food? In this summer camp PEEPs will ask these questions and find out what we can do to help those that are hungry. We will be getting our hands dirty at some local farms and community projects to help provide food for all, and see how what we eat affects our bodies and the environment.
Session 3: PDXplorers
Dates: July 12 - 16, 2010
No Overnight
Cost: $200
Often we think that we have to leave the city to be in nature, but Portland has more to offer than just roses. In this summer camp, PEEPs will discover the joys and wonders of nature right in our own city. We will explore local parks by foot and the Willamette River by boat. Along the way, we will learn about Portland history, visit cultural sites, and do our part to help Portland be a more beautiful and better place to live for everyone.
Session 4: Science in Nature
Dates: July 19 - 23, 2010
No Overnight
Cost: $200
With the climate and natural environment rapidly changing, scientists are working harder than ever to learn how to protect our planet, and they need our help. In this summer camp, PEEPs will team up with local biologists and naturalists to turn science into action. We will be doing some hands on research in ponds and forests, and putting our brains to work as we investigate the health of our environment, and see what we can do to protect it.
Session 5: Beach Combers NEW!
Dates: July 26 - 30, 2010
Includes 2 Night Overnight: July 28 - 30, 2010
Cost: $250
Escape the city for a coastal excursion- that's right PEEPs is headed to the beach! In this summer camp we will make our way to the Oregon Coast, learning all about marine ecosystems and how our actions here in Portland can affect the health of oceans around the world. We'll get up close and personal with tide pool critters, colored shells, and sand galore! So grab your sunglasses and rain jacket 'cause you never know what to expect along the Oregon Coast! (Photo courtsey of Anne Armstrong)
Session 6: Forest Voyage NEW!
Dates: August 2 - 6, 2010
Includes 2 Night Overnight: August 4 - 6, 2010
Cost: $250
Which forest do you live in? Oregon is home to many types of forests- from old growth to shore pine to temperate rain forest along the coast. During this summer camp, we will spend much of our time hiking in forest habitats in and around Portland, practicing Leave-No-Trace skills and exploring some of the social, economic and environmental issues forests face. Learn to appreciate and sustain our majestic trees and the plants and animals that depend on them!
Session 7: Summer Splash
Dates: August 9 - 13, 2010
Includes 2 Night Overnight: August 11 - 13, 2010
Cost: $250
Water is a vital resource for all life on Earth. Come discover the incredible journey of water from the heights of the clouds down to the deep blue ocean. In this summer camp, PEEPs will explore local watersheds by foot and by boat, from the Cascade Mountains to the Oregon coast. We will be following the cycle of water, learning why it's important, and what we can do to keep our water systems healthy.
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Session 8: Green Portland
Dates: August 16 - 20, 2010
No Overnight
Cost: $200
What does it mean to be "green"? What can I do to save the environment? Protecting our planet can be fun, exciting, and easy. In this summer camp, find out what it means to care for the environment and what we can do to decrease our footprint on this planet. From alternative energy to habitat restoration, PEEPs will explore and participate in fascinating projects that are happening around Portland to protect the Earth.
Updated March 3 at 12:01 PM