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2025 Young Explorers & Pathfinders Day Camps $425/week ($12.14/hour)
June 23 – August 15, 8am – 3pm
Our Young Explorers Day Camp is for students age 3* up to Pre-Kindergarten and our Pathfinders Day Camp is for students in Kindergarten through 4th grade, as of the 24-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is never more than 10:1. Register for ALL 8 weeks before March 28, 2025 for $100 off your total
*Students must be toilet-independent before entering camp.
Morning and/or afternoon snacks are included in program registration fees. After Care/Extended Day will be available 3-5:30pm, for a flat rate of $125/week for the Young Explorers and Pathfinders students.
Week 1 — June 23-27: Imagineering Inventors
Young minds will dream, design, and build their own amazing creations while exploring the wonders of science, engineering, and imagination.
Week 2 — June 30-July 3: Passport to Adventure (no camp 7/4)
Pack your imagination as we travel around the world! Explorers will travel and explore different cultures through art, music, games, and more.
Week 3 — July 7-11: Wilderness Wonders
Get ready to discover what makes Oregon such a special place. Each day will bring a new adventure. We will explore places to visit, animals, and more during this incredible week, all about Oregon!
Week 4 — July 14-18: Roar & Explore at the Zoo
Young animal lovers become zoo adventurers! From roaring lions to slithering snakes, campers will explore behind-the-scenes zoo secrets and discover how to care for wildlife.
Week 5 — July 21-25: Gooey Discoveries
Don’t miss out on a week of messy, gooey, and memorable science adventures! Kids will participate in hands-on discoveries and play the role of thoughtful scientists by making careful observations.
Week 6 — July 28-August 1: Jurassic Journey
Time to put on your paleontologist hat and discover what dinosaurs have to offer. Campers will dig deep into the age of the dinosaurs and learn about different types of dinosaurs, discover fossils, and participate in Jurassic-themed crafts.
Week 7 — August 4-8: The Great Art Adventure
Join us for a week of artistic exploration, self-expression, and endless fun! Kids will have the opportunity to be creative, try new techniques, and let their imaginations run wild.
Week 8 — August 11-15: Make A Splash!
Campers will take a dive into water exploration! From different bodies of water to creative experiments and aquatic discoveries, each day is packed with refreshing excitement.
2025 Pioneer Enrichment Classes $425/week.
These courses are geared towards fostering specific skills in middle school aged students. Please check each class for more specific grade information or prerequisites.
Morning and afternoon snacks are included in program registration fees.
July 21-25, 8:30am-3:30pm
Adventure Oregon (Erik Olson, Art Teacher)
Current 4th-8th Graders
We will take daylong field trips via Ashbrook provided transportation, and explore the best the Willamette valley has to offer for adventures. We will visit the Oregon Trail Museum, the Portland Art Museum, and carousels in Salem and Albany. We will hike to waterfalls, and visit some of the main tributaries feeding into the Willamette. (Maximum of 14 spots available.)
August 4-8, 8:30am-3:30pm
Summer Winds Music Camp (Dante Hoge, Music Teacher)
Current 5th-8th graders, at least one year of playing experience expected
Summer Winds is a music camp for winds, brass, and percussion featuring daily ensemble and sectional playing. We will also have instrument specialists to provide individualized instruction for each student. Lastly, we will cover some basic instrument repair/maintenance tips to keep your instrument clean and in great working order. Our week-long rehearsal culminates in a concert on Friday at 2pm in the Ashbrook Theater.
