Summer Camps in South Deschutes County

Looking for summer camps in South Deschutes County? We've got ya covered with two exciting offerings this summer: Ecology Engineers in La Pine and ExplORegon in La Pine and Three Rivers. Ecology Engineers has more of a robotics focus, while ExplORegon centers on a variety of sciences.

Both of these nature-based camps are offered at a sliding scale for residents of Three Rivers, Sunriver and La Pine. Scroll down to discover more about why these two South County camps are so much fun!

ECOLOGY ENGINEERS - FIRE ECOLOGY | GRADES 4-6

Where engineering meets ecology! Join Camp Central Oregon as we explore robotics and engineering through the lens of ecology in our community. Throughout a week of Ecology Engineers, this camp for rising 4th-6th graders offers opportunities to dive deep into Central Oregon ecology through a combination of robotics challenges and local field trips. Join us for hands-on learning and fun adventures! During this program, we'll get an introduction to robotics and get out and about in nature to explore the science behind fire ecology. Then we'll use our collective knowledge to overcome robotics challenges and learn about technology designed to help our ecosystems thrive during and after wildfires.

DETAILS:

July 28-August 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., La Pine, location TBD

COST: Full Price: $400, with sliding scale options as low as $160! *Sliding scale pricing is offered to residents of South County only.

EXPLOREGON | GRADES 1-6

Explore + Oregon = ExplORegon! ExplOregon is an outdoor education camp where we blend exploration with campy fun! We will be diving into hands-on STEAM adventures where experiential learning meets the joy of the great outdoors. This 5-day camp will foster a community of friendship and curiosity.

DETAILS:

La Pine, July 7-11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Location TBD

Three Rivers, August 11-15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Drop-off and pick-up at the Three Rivers Community Park.

COST: Full Price: $360, with sliding scale options as low as $144! *Sliding scale pricing is offered to residents of South County only.

Low cost options and financial assistance are available for all of our programs!

Camp Fire Central Oregon has a long history of providing financial assistance to families in need. We strive to make all of our programs available to as many youth as possible, regardless of the ability to pay.

We recommend applying for assistance far in advance of the programs you are interested in attending, as funds are limited. Programs are open to all and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical challenges, or sexual orientation.

Financial Assistance

We strive to make all of our programs available to as many youth as possible, regardless of the ability to pay.

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Cancellation and Non-Refundable Fee

Because we schedule staff, invest in supplies, and plan for expenses based upon the number of youth we are expecting, we must adhere to our cancellation policies.

Most of our fee-based programs require a $10-25 non-refundable fee at registration (unless specifically noted in the program description).

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