Looking for summer activities for your child? Heres a list of resources. Comment if you know of something we missed! heraldandnews/news/local_news/summer-camp-fun/article_896dc330-e5f9-11e3-b1b0-0019bb2963f4.html Resources and People (RAP) Camp Who: Students between the ages of 13 to 18 from both rural and urban areas What: The RAP Camp is designed to educate students about natural resource management by providing them an opportunity to take part in hands-on natural resource sessions, outdoor recreation activities and educational field trips. The camp allows kids to learn more about resources like fire ecology, wildlife, forestry, fisheries, archeology, wetlands and botany and possible careers in those fields. It also engages students in many outdoor activities like hiking, birding, swimming and canoeing. When: June 15 to 21 Where: Camp Esther Applegate located at Lake of the Woods Cost: Registration fee is $225. Financial aid is available. More Info: Applications are due May 31 and can be downloaded online at blm.gov/or/rapcamp. For information about RAP Camp and the application process, contact Cheyne Rossbach at 541-579-0648, [email protected] or Akimi King at 541-885-2515, [email protected]. Klamath Outdoor Science School Who: Ages for programs vary, starting at 8 years old. What: Klamath Outdoor Science School (KOSS) connects kids to the outdoors. There are a variety of programs offered throughout the year. Summer programs include “Artists and Scientists” camps and “Find your Niche in Nature,” which will include GPS training, orienteering and mapping, forestry restoration and trail-building, birding, kayaking and habitat restoration. When: Dates vary. Where: Outdoor school is at 56101 Sun Mountain Road, Fort Klamath. Office is located at 707 Cypress Ave., Klamath Falls. Cost: Programs are $245. Scholarships are available. More Info: Visit the website klamathoutdoorschool.org. Camp Evergreen Who: For children age 8 to 18 who have experienced the death of a friend or family member. What: Week-long residential camp through Klamath Hospice teaches team-building and remembrance activities meant to build trust and self-confidence. Teaches participants to cope with loss in safe, healthy ways. When: Aug. 18-22 Where: Mountain Lakes Bible Camp, 21200 Varney Creek Road, Klamath Falls Cost: Free. More Info: To refer a child to camp, call Klamath Hospice at 541-882-2902 or visit klamathhospice.org/referachild. Mountain Lakes Bible Camp Who: Children entering kindergarten through 12th grade. What: Week-long and four-day camps for several age groups with a blend of outdoor activities such as swimming, hiking and zip lines, religious praise and talks on Christian principles. When: Dates starting June 23 through July 18. Where: Mountain Lakes Bible Camp, 21200 Varney Creek Road, Klamath Falls Cost: Prices start at $99, depending on chosen camp More info: For information about cost and registration, cal 541-885-8161 Scout Camps: Boy Scouts of America Camp Makualla Who: Boy Scouts ages 11 to 18 and Venturers ages 14 to 21. What: One-week high adventure residential camps offering activities like white-water rafting, rock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking and caving. When: Dates through July and August Where: Camp Makualla, near Crescent Lake Cost: $285. More Info: Contact Crater Lake Service Council at 541-664-1444. Camp McLoughlin Who: Cub Scouts ages 7 to 11, and girls age 8-14. What: Four-day, family oriented residential camps. Always occurring over weekends, the camp caters to Cub Scouts and parents offering activities such as archery, rowing, swimming, nature conservation, leather working, rock climbing and more. When: July. Girls camp is Aug. 8-11. Where: Camp McLoughlin, near Lake of the Woods. Cost: $175. More Info: Contact Crater Lake Service Council at 541-664-1444. Girl Scouts of the USA Whispering Winds Camp Who: Girls entering first through 12th grade who are enrolled in Girl Scouts. What: Residential camp with adventure programs ranging in length from overnight to one week. Several programs are available for girls and parents or Girl Scout troops. When: Throughout the summer Where: Whispering Winds Camps located south of Corvallis Cost: $210 and up depending on the program. More Info: Visit girlscoutsosw.org/camp/resident_camps#camps Y of Klamath Falls Summer Camps: For more information about YMCA camps, visit kfallsymca.org/summer-camps/summer-camp-brochure. Call for extended care options. Register at the Y or call 541-884-4149. Little Explorers Camp Who: Age 3 to entering kindergarten What: 10 weeks of fun for the littlest campers. Every week has a theme that will expand thinking and lead to exciting hands-on activities. There will be local field trips in YMCA vans. Dates: Weeks beginning June 23 through Aug. 29. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: The Y of Klamath Falls, 1221 S. Alameda Ave. Cost: Price per week is $80 for Y members/$100 community, with the exception of June 30-July 2, when cost is $68 for members or $80 for community More Info: Campers must be fully potty trained. Super Camp Who: Children entering first through fifth grades What: Campers will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of activities that are designed to be both educational and a lot of fun. Kids will form friendships and learn new skills in every week of camp. Swimming and water activities, clubs for every interest level, team challenges and games, along with celebrating the great outdoors will be highlights of the summer. Local field trips will take place on Tuesdays for all campers. On Thursdays, there is a choice of an optional out-of-town filed trip or local off-site park activity. When: One-week sessions beginning June 16 through Aug. 29. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: The Y at Fairview, 1017 Donald St. Cost: $120 Y members/$150 community, with the exception of June 30-July 2, when cost is $100 for members or $120 for community Epic Camp Who: Students entering sixth through eighth grades What: Every week is filled with plenty of action, including swimming, service projects to help the community, local and out-of-town field trips, and more. When: One-week sessions beginning July 7 through Aug. 18. Where: The Y at Fairview, 1017 Donald St. Cost: Per week is $175 Y members/$190 community. Price includes all activities as well as extended hours.
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