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2010 Summer Camp
Download a copy of the 2010 Summer Brochure
- Summer camp 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.
- Campers in all sessions will receieve a session specific packet at least a week prior to each session. Sessions with overnights will also receive a specific packing list. Should you want to download a general overnight packing list before receiving the session packet you can do so here. DOWNLOAD OVERNIGHT PACKING LIST.
- To register, see Registration and Costs
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
Just in time for a bountiful summer, our second summer camp session digs deeper into what we eat. The arch of this week travels from beginning to end, and highlights ways we can close this loop. We will be visiting local organic farms, receiving a behind the scenes tour of the Portland Farmers Market, and learning about trash, recycling, and compost at a waste management facility. However, we will also investigate some tough issues while volunteering at the Oregon Food Bank. Bon appétit!
Session 3: PDXplorers
Dates: July 12 - 16, 2010
No Overnight
Cost: $200
How are people redesigning social spaces? In what ways are the lines between urban and natural being blurred? Our third summer camp session ponders these questions, and more, as we explore our city. See a natural space, producing food, surrounded by pavement when we visit Fargo Forest Garden. Learn more about sustainable design and ecologically-oriented placemaking with City Repair. You never know what you will discover when you go exploring.
Session 4: Science in Nature
Dates: July 19 - 23, 2010
No Overnight
Cost: $200
Our fourth summer camp session examines the ways people are interacting with our environment, and how we can act on the knowledge gleaned from scientific investigation. Learn more about habitat and the work being done to protect it, and lend a hand, as we visit the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge. Why are native plants preferable to invasive plants? Come find out as we partner with Portland Parks and Recreation, and the No Ivy League. We hypothesize that everyone will love this week!
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 session 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 session, 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 session, 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 session, 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 July 22 at 4:23 PM