Camp Tilikum
Newberg, OR

Tilikum is a Christian Summer Camp and Retreat Center nestled among hazelnut orchards and hillside vineyards of Newberg, Oregon. Since 1971, Tilikum has offered quality programs and camps for our guests. We are located only 45 minutes southwest of Portland and an hour northwest of Salem.

Canyonview Camp
Silverton, OR

Canyonview Christian Camp, Silverton Oregon -- Quality Christian Camping since 1959

Fencing Camps
Salem, OR

Fencing for Kids and Teens

Business Week
Corvallis, OR

Business camp offering a project-based learning environment where students create a business. Working in teams, students discover leadership skills and gain a solid grounding in the basic principles of business.

PJA Summer Discovery
Portland, OR

PJA Summer Discovery inspires kids to explore new and exciting topics that incorporate inquiry-based activities, global themes and project-based work.

Britt Rock Camp
Medford, OR

This one-week day camp is focused on regional students between the ages of 13 and 17 from beginning to advanced musicians.

Camp Cleawox
Florence, OR

Camp Cleawox is located near Florence on the Central Oregon Coast and is surrounded by the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. All girls welcome!

NBC Camps
Auburn, Missoula, Spokane, Anchorage, Billings, Portland, Olds, Red Deer, Redding, Napa, and More, WA

NBC Camps offers residential basketball, volleyball, and soccer camps for kids age 9-18. NBC Camps encourages athletes to achieve excellence on and off the court.

Adventure Treks
Seattle, WA
Other

The leader in teen adventure summer camps! Committed to providing safe, fun, substantive, and community-focused outdoor adventure trips. Highest return rate in the industry!

Camp Namanu
Sandy, OR

Co-ed residential camp serving ages 6 to 17. Offers a variety of classic summer camp activities on 552 beautiful acres of forest at the foot of Mt. Hood.

Northwest Adventures
Eugene, OR

A Week-long Adventure Program For Age groups 12-13 & 14-15.

Clackamas Community College Summer Music Camps
Oregon City, OR

Clackamas Community College offers summer music camps for vocalists and instrumentalists. Spend 5 immersive days at the Studio Voices Summer Music Camp or the Summer Band Camp for a high level wind ensemble experience. Grades 9+.

Summer At Delphi
Sheridan, OR

A perfect blend of academics and summer camp activities. Ages 5-18 Day & Residential. Academics in the morning, exciting speciality camps every afternoon. Thrilling weekend adventures around the Pacific Northwest. Beautiful 720-acre campus.

Windells Snowboard, Skateboard, Freeski and BMX Camp
Welches, OR

World Famous, year round Camp for all ages and abilities on natural snow 365 days a year. Windells is considered to be the "funnest" place on earth and rightfully so.

Camp Blue Spruce
Portland, OR

Camp Blue Spruce hosts overnight summer camps where children with food allergies are independent, confident, and care-free.

Himmelbjerget Danish Camp
Corbett, OR

A camp for students interested in learning more Danish Culture. Not necessary to be of Danish decent.

iD Tech Summer Camps for Kids & Teens
Palo Alto, Berkeley, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, and more, CA
Other

This summer, explore a top campus, make friends as you master new tech skills, and join a community of more than 275,000 alumni. At iD Tech summer camps, students ages 6-18 can learn to code, build websites, design video games, experience virtual reality, mod Minecraft, engineer robots, model and print 3D characters, and more!

Chess Bootcamp with Fide Master Adarsh for all levels!
Portland, OR

Chess Bootcamp - Improve/learn chess in a week! 15 hours of lessons included from a FIDE Master at $150!

In a Child's Path Farm
Boring, OR

Campers start each day by helping with morning chores, such as collecting eggs, cleaning stalls and feeding. After the farm work the children will spend up to 4 hours focusing on the week’s camp theme.

4-H Wagon Train
None, OR

A unique, outdoor, family summer adventure on the Oregon Trail, learning history, building leaders, and creating remarkable outdoor experiences SINCE 1982.





General Notes About Camps in the State of Oregon

With warm, sunny days perfect for outdoor activities, the climate in Oregon is ideal for a wide variety of camps. Whether it’s hiking through mountain trails or enjoying a day of water sports along the coast, the weather supports both active exploration and relaxation. Cooler evenings, especially in higher elevations, offer a comfortable atmosphere for evening activities like campfires and group bonding. The mild summers and diverse weather conditions across the state ensure that camps can thrive in any setting, from the ocean to the mountains.

Oregon's geography is a blend of dramatic landscapes, each offering unique opportunities for summer camps. In urban areas like Portland and Eugene, day camps focus on arts, education, and sports, with easy access to parks, museums, and cultural attractions. These cities provide a great base for campers looking to explore both the urban environment and natural spaces. Just outside the cities, the state's natural beauty stands out. The Cascade Mountains, with their towering peaks and deep valleys, offer spectacular settings for hiking, rock climbing, and wilderness programs. Moving westward, the Oregon Coast provides miles of scenic beaches, cliffs, and coastal forests, perfect for water sports, environmental education, and nature walks. Further south, the Klamath Mountains feature rugged terrain and unique ecosystems, providing campers with opportunities to explore remote areas and learn about conservation. The Willamette Valley, known for its fertile soil and rolling hills, offers campers a chance to engage in agriculture-focused programs, environmental stewardship, and outdoor activities. Whether exploring the mountain ranges, the coast, or the valleys, Oregon’s geography guarantees that campers can connect with nature in ways that suit their interests.

The state’s ecosystems, from the temperate rainforests along the coast to the volcanic mountains, provide rich opportunities for ecological exploration. Campers in nature programs engage with Oregon’s diverse wildlife, learn about conservation, and take part in sustainability initiatives. The diverse environments offer hands-on activities like studying marine life, forest conservation, and wildlife observation. Whether exploring the coast’s tidal pools or hiking through the forests of the Cascade Range, campers gain a deeper understanding of ecological principles and the importance of preserving natural resources.