Summer Camp
Tillamook Forest Discovery Day Camp 2008
An outdoor day camp for students entering 5th or 6th grade
Join us for a week of discovery and fun in the Tillamook State Forest! Campers rendezvous each day at the Oregon Department of Forestry district office and then travel to the Tillamook Forest Center and various locations on the forest.
What Will Campers Do?
Campers will get to try their hand at shelter-building, swimming, hiking, camping, kayaking and games/crafts, while learning how to do each safely and responsibly. They’ll explore the forest, search for wildlife, and participate in hands-on activities designed to introduce them to the forest’s ecology, history, recreation opportunities and current management. The week closes with an overnight campout at Jones Creek Campground on Thursday night where campers will enjoy an evening campfire, prepare a group meal and get a chance to go on a night hike.
How Much Does It Cost?
This camp is sponsored by the Oregon Forest Resources Institute and the Oregon Department of Forestry. The cost for a full week of fun activities is $100.00 and covers all necessary transportation costs, recreation equipment, snacks for each day, and the meals for the overnight campout.
Dates and Meeting Locations
Two sessions will be held this year:
- Tillamook: July 14-18, 2008 (registration deadline is July 4), Campers will meet at the TILLAMOOK ODF office at 5005 Third Street. SESSION CANCELLED
- Forest Grove : July 28-August 1, 2008 (registration deadline is July 18), Campers will meet at the FOREST GROVE ODF office at 801 Gales Creek Road. SESSION IS FULL.
Oregon Department of Forestry staff will meet students at the designated meeting/ drop-off location listed above and provide transportation. Meeting time is 8:00 am and drop-off time is 4:00 pm (except on Thursday evening when campers will spend the night at Jones Creek Campground).
About Our Camp Staff
Our Discovery Camp instructors are experienced educators, foresters and recreation leaders. All instructors are certified for First Aid/CPR and some are certified to administer epinephrine in case of severe allergic reaction (bee stings, etc.).
If you have questions about the camp, please contact us at (503) 815-6800.
How to Register Your Child
To register for the 2008 summer camp, download the form for either the Forest Grove session or Tillamook session and return by fax or mail..
- Tillamook
(July 14-18, Meets in Tillamook) Registration Form
- Forest Grove
(July 28-August 1, Meets in Forest Grove) Registration Form