Summer camps now enrolling at The Environmental Center
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Looking for some summer fun for your nature-loving kiddo? Sign up for summer camp at The Environmental Center!
There are two summer day camp options: Eco Hero Adventures for children entering 5th-6th grade, and Forest Explorers for children entering 1st-4th grade. Both camps have options for week-long sessions and are offered on a four-day schedule (Monday-Thursday) from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Learn more about each camp, find answers to Frequently Asked Questions, and find links to register on The Environmental Center’s website here: https://envirocenter.org/programs/youth-education/summer-camps/
Eco Hero Adventures (children entering 5th-6th grade)
What is sustainability and how can I have a positive impact on the environment? Bring your bikes and helmets to find out! Your child can discover the answers to these questions and more while biking, swimming, and exploring our town. Campers will learn about sustainable food, renewable energy, environmental ethics, and how to bike safely around Bend. Located at The Environmental Center on Kansas Ave in Bend. This is a partnership with Commute Options. Bikes and helmets will be provided upon request. Session 1: June 24-27; Session 2: July 8-11.
Forest Explorers (children entering 1st-4th grade)
Nothing says summer like playing in the woods! Encourage your kids to join us for some fun in the beautiful setting of Skyliner Lodge, located ten miles outside of Bend. We will learn about natural history, explore the forest, create forts, and splash in Tumalo creek with new friends.
Session 1: August 5-8; Session 2: August 12-15; Session 3: August 19-22.
About The Environmental Center:
The Environmental Center’s mission is to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. As a regional place for environmental education, engagement, and action, we are leaders in shaping a healthy future for people and the planet. Our programs and advocacy efforts focus on building community connections, educating students, revolutionizing energy, and rethinking waste. Learn more at envirocenter.org.
