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.