Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, our robotics & STEAM-centered (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) camps pack fun into discovery and learning! From building and programming real robots to applying science and tech to ecological wonders in our world, there's something for everyone! This summer, Camp Fire Central Oregon will be offering incredible camps in Sisters, Bend, and Sunriver/Three Rivers!
Sciences + Sparkles is a hands-on STEAM program for K-3 learners that blends simple science experiments with creative art projects. Kids explore, create, and discover through age-appropriate activities that encourage curiosity, imagination, and joyful learning—perfect for little hands and big wonder.
DATES & LOCATIONS
Bend at our SummerKids location—exact location coming soon!
• June 22-26
• July 20-24
Three Rivers School, 56900 Enterprise Dr, Sunriver, OR 97707
• August 24-28
TIME: 9 am - noon
COST: $265. Price includes a $25 non-refundable fee.
Scholarships and financial assistance available. Learn more about financial assistance.
Where engineering meets ecology! Learn about robotics and engineering through an ecology lens with local field trips and hands-on environmental exploration.
Fire Ecology
In this program, we'll get outside and explore the science behind fire ecology. Then using our collective knowledge and creativity, we'll collaborate to overcome challenges and learn about technology designed to help our ecosystems thrive during and after wildfires.
• July 13-17 | Bend at our SummerKids location—exact location coming soon!
• July 27 -31 | Three Rivers School, 56900 Enterprise Dr, Sunriver, OR 97707
Flora & Fauna
During this action-packed week, we'll get out in nature and explore the science behind our local floral and fauna. Then we'll tap what we've learned to troubleshoot and overcome challenges, pursuing a group goal to help our ecosystems thrive!
• Aug 10 -14 | Bend at our SummerKids location—exact location coming soon!
TIME: 9 am - 3:30 pm; Extended Care hours: 3:30 - 5 pm.
COST: $375. Price includes a $25 non-refundable fee. Extended care cost: $70.
Scholarships and financial assistance available. Learn more about financial assistance.
LEGO Robotics is designed for youth with little to no experience in robotics or coding. Using LEGO® Education software, youth will learn the basics of coding while exploring how motors and sensors work together to make their creations move, spin, and react.
Register for these programs through the Sisters Park & Recreation website.
Tech Tinker Team | Grades 1 -3 | Mornings: 9 am - 12 pm
Intro to LEGO® Robotics | Grades 4-6 | Afternoons: 1 pm - 4 pm
DATES & THEMES
• July 6-10 | Amusement Park
Participants will join Camp Fire Central Oregon to design, build, and test LEGO® robots inspired by amusement park rides and attractions. Along the way, participants will build and program robots that complete fun, park-themed challenges, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork as they bring their amusement park ideas to life.
• August 3-7 | Rocket Scientists!
In this camp, youth will build and test LEGO® robots inspired by rockets, space exploration, and launch missions. Participants will program their robots to complete space-themed challenges, building problem-solving skills, creativity, and teamwork as they think like real rocket scientists.
LOCATION: Sisters Park & Recreation, 611 E Cascade Ave, Sisters, OR 97759
COST:For pricing and registration, visit the Sisters Park & Recreation website.
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.
We strive to make all of our programs available to as many youth as possible, regardless of the ability to pay.
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).
Don't wait to register! High-quality youth programs are in high demand and Camp Fire programs are kept small to ensure a great adult:youth ratio and create the best learning experience possible. That means space is limited and many sessions sell out quickly. If the program is sold out, please add yourself to the waitlist.
Read about our registration policies, including making payments, our cancellation policy, and our refund policy.
Young people want to shape the world.
Camp Fire provides the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice, and discover who they are.
In Camp Fire, it begins now.
