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Parent 2018 Summer Camp Preview 4 - EASTERN OREGON PARENT - May 2018 Eastern Oregon Compiled by VIRGINIA JUSTICE and SUZANNE KENNEDY Ah, it’s May. The kids are still in school, the weather is warmer, and the house is quiet. But … June is just around the corner. Before summer drops into your lap, you might do a little planning to head off any mopey tweens once school is out. There is so much to keep your youngsters busy this summer, whether they are budding musicians or wan- nabe rodeo stars. Give our camp guide a good once-over and assure yourself of a few peaceful weeks at home be- fore Labor Day rolls around. SLEEPOVER CAMPS 4-H Tri-County Camp, Gilliam, Mor- row and Wheeler counties. Sleepover camp June 14-17 for youth completing grades 4 to 6. Camp is limited to the first 75 students to sign up. Camp takes place at Cutsforth Park, east of Hep- pner. Campers will sleep in tents with a high school counselor and participate in natural resource activities, outdoor activities, theme-related classes, hikes, a nightly campfire and a last night dance. Scholarships are available. Cost: Early registration $85 (after May 25 is $100). For details call 541-384-2271 or visit oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/pro- grams/camps/other. 4-H Eastern Oregon Tri-County Summer Camp, Union, Wallowa and Baker counties. Sleepover camp runs Tues.-Fri., July 10-13. Age range: entering fifth to eighth grade. Camp is located at the Blue Mountain 4-H Center in Union County. Activities include natural resource classes, cabin activities, skits, campfire and swim- ming at the La Grande public pool. 24-hour 4-H agent supervision and EMTs on duty. Cost: Early registration $75, and $65 for additional children (after May 14 is $85/$75). Details: 541-963- 1010 or contact your local 4-H group. Ascension School Camp, Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon. Christian- based, three- to five-day sleepover camps outside of Cove in Union County. Discovery Camp (pre-school to second grade), June 26- 28, $165; Beginner’s Camp (3rd -5th grade), July 8-13, $420; Junior High Camp (7th-9th grade), July 22-28, $500; Combined Camp (4th-6th grade), July 15-20, $420; Senior High Camp (10th-12th grade), July 1-7, $500; Wallowa Adventures (8th-12th grade), July 29-Aug. 3, $420. Activities include swimming, crafts, outdoor games, and short field trips. Wallowa Adventures is a backpacking trip, no experience necessary. Details: 541-568-4514 or www.coveascension- school.com/youth-camp. Bar M Kids Camp, near Adams, faith-based. July 23-26; cost is $235, including lodging, meals, camp T-shirt. Kids will enjoy hiking the historic stagecoach trail, swimming in the Hot Springs pool, Bible studies, and cabin time devotionals. Bar M is also offer- ing a Father and Son Retreat on August 3-5. Details: 1-509-736-2086 or visit www.barmranch.com. Big Lake Youth Camp, Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Faith-based sleepover camps in Wil- lamette National Forest near Sisters run June 24 through Aug. 12. Open to boys and girls, age 7-17. Weeklong ses- sions can be traditional “REG” (regular) camps for ages 10-17 or “RAD” camps Cost is $150 with $20 re- fundable stall fee; register and pay by May 19 for $20 discount. Campers select their clinic focus for camp. Details and online registration at www.buck- aroosforchrist.com or call 509-869-0135. Parents are welcome to attend as camp volunteers. for teens, 13-17, focusing on a specific activity for a week, from golfing to whitewater rafting. REG sessions are age-specific; check which dates are appropriate for your camper. Family camp is also offered twice in August. The Abba’s Child program, which is free, is specially geared for children mourning a loved one; campers age 10 to 12 meet July 1-8, ages 13-17 meet July 29-Aug. 5. Camp prices vary; most RAD camps run from $515 to $615, depending on activity. REG Camps are $465; scholarships may be available. Details: 503-850-3583 or biglake.org. Buckaroo Rodeo Bible Camp, Buck- aroos for Christ. June 10-14 (check-in starts at 3 p.m. Sunday). Rodeo riders from 12 and up, this may be the camp for you. This non-denominational Christian camp focuses on rodeo skills in the Pendleton Round-Up Pavilion. Instruction in pole bending, roping, barrel racing and bareback riding provided by professionals with a goal of developing future rodeo champions. Camp Elkanah, near La Grande, faith- based. Three- to six-day sleepover camps, grouped by age: Primary (entering grades 1-3), June 15-17, $95; Upper Elementary (entering grades 4-6), June 24-29, $180; Middle School Camp (entering grades 6-8), July 1-6, $185; High School (entering grades 9-12), June 17-22, $190. Camp offers $10 discount for multiple siblings. This Christian-based camp includes speakers, workshops, chapel time, low ropes course, zip line and giant swing, paintball, night games, giant slip ‘n’ slide, water fights, crafts, and indoor games. Details: 541-963-5050 or www. campelkanah.com. Camp Meadowood Springs. Sleepover and day camps designed for children with social learning and communications challenges and their peers/siblings. Camp is located in Weston; days vary. Weeklong Ad- ventures in Communication camp is offered twice (July 8-15 or July 21-28) and focuses on articulation or social thinking to improve communication skills. Activities also include canoeing, fishing, zip lines, crafts, sports, swim- ming, mini golf, and bug catching. Cost: $1,350 for overnight. $35 registration fee. Details: Call 541-276-2752 or visit meadowoodsprings.org.
