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Explore and Engage: Oregon City’s Premier Community Camps

Explore and Engage: Oregon City’s Premier Community Camps

by | Sep 25, 2024

Oregon City is a community and fun intertwine through our vibrant range of summer camps, designed for the youth of our community. These camps offer a fantastic opportunity for children to explore their interests, build social skills, and enjoy the great outdoors or the fun indoors. Each camp has its unique flavor, catering to different age groups, interests, and providing various activities. Whether your child is a budding artist or an outdoor enthusiast, Oregon City’s community camps have something special to offer.

Starting with the Pioneer Center Camps, available for children aged 4-7, these camps focus on enhancing social skills, fine motor skills, and creativity through a variety of group games, tabletop games, and crafts. Scheduled from Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, each week presents a different theme, ensuring a fresh and exciting experience for the campers every time. The camps emphasize safety and fun, with all counselors being First Aid and CPR certified. The cost varies for residents and non-residents, making these camps accessible to everyone in the community.

For those who love the water, the Youth Camps at OC Pool offer a splash of fun for kids aged 6-12. These full-day camps run from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Thursday, providing a mix of crafts, games, and a generous dose of swimming. Counselors ensure that children not only engage in fun activities but also learn important safety skills. Every participant needs to come prepared with lunches, water, running shoes, and, of course, swimming gear for the water-filled days. The fees for these camps are structured to accommodate both residents and non-residents, providing an inclusive environment for all children to enjoy.

The Youth Camps at Rivercrest Park bring the adventure outdoors. They are designed for ages 6-12 and run from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. These camps leverage the beautiful natural setting of Rivercrest Park to offer hands-on activities such as crafts and games that stimulate both the body and the mind. Friday sessions take the fun to the Oregon City Swimming Pool, offering a refreshing end to a week filled with activities. As with the other camps, safety is a top priority, with certified counselors overseeing the activities, and the cost varies for residents and non-residents.

Registering your child for any of these community camps is straightforward and can be done by contacting the respective facilities. It’s important to include any inclusion companion requests in your registration email, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to participate fully. The detailed weekly schedules and more information about each camp can be accessed online, providing parents and guardians with all the necessary details to plan their child’s summer activities.

Understanding the need for flexibility, the camps offer a clear cancellation policy. A full refund or credit is available if cancellation occurs seven days before the camp starts, with other provisions for cancellations made closer to the start date. Scholarships are also available, ensuring that all children can enjoy these wonderful summer experiences. For further details on canceling, potential refunds, or fee structures, contact information is readily available for those who need assistance.

Oregon City’s community camps are more than just a way to keep children occupied during the summer; they are a gateway to learning, exploration, and the joy of making new friends. These community-centric camps highlight the diverse, inclusive, and family-friendly nature of Oregon City, making it an ideal place for families to grow and thrive. So dive into the summer with these enriching programs and watch your child discover new passions or, perhaps, rediscover the joy of summer all over again.

Source: orcity.org
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