Our Summer 2024 STEM camps are expanding! We have robotics programs for campers who are just starting to explore robotics as well as for those who are interested in gearing up for our award-winning competitive teams that take place every fall! We'll also take Sparky the Van to explore fire ecology around Central Oregon. No matter the option you choose, you'll find these programs build important life skills, instill confidence, and help youth find their sparks.
Little to no experience with LEGO® Robotics? Join us! In this camp, youth learn to build a LEGO® robot that can perform various tasks by using motors and sensors. They design and program code for the robot to perform challenges and go on exciting missions!
DATES AND LOCATIONS:
July 22-26 in Bend:
August 19-23 in Redmond:
COST: $250. Scholarships and financial assistance available. Learn more about financial assistance.
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This camp provides a great chance for younger youth to explore and learn about the world of robotics! Tinker Team members learn how to use the LEGO® Education Spike Essential kit and build fun robotic projects using motors and sensors. They will even learn to code these projects using coding software.
DATES AND LOCATIONS:
July 15-19 in Bend
COST: $150. Scholarships and financial assistance available. Learn more about financial assistance.
Where engineering meets ecology! Join Camp Fire Central Oregon to explore robotics, engineering, and local fire ecology. On field trips and at our Bend/La Pine school location, we'll use our collective knowledge to understand challenges and how we can help our ecosystems thrive during and after wildfires.
DATES AND LOCATIONS:
August 5-9 in Bend
COST: $375. Scholarships and financial assistance available. Learn more about financial assistance.
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.
