Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 4–6 · $225/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 4–6

Eco-Explorers

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve · $225/week

Eco-Explorers is a nature-focused day camp offered by Hillsboro Parks & Recreation, providing outdoor adventures and environmental education for children.

▌ Editor's read The Eco-Explorers camp is part of the Hillsboro Parks & Recreation summer camp offerings, as evidenced by the provided URL. The camp is a day program, and the website clearly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:10 for children aged 6-12, and 1:8 for children aged 3-5, indicating a commitment to supervision. The 'Summer Camp Parent Handbook' linked on the page confirms that all staff undergo background checks, which is a significant safety measure. The camp's ownership by a municipal parks department suggests a level of public accountability and established operational procedures. Social media handles for Hillsboro Parks & Recreation were found on the main website, providing additional avenues for community engagement and information.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 4–6

Eco-Explorers is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. outdoors/nature programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 4–6
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Address: 5363 West Baseline Road, Hillsboro, OR 97123
  • Phone: (503) 681-6120
  • Cost notes: $225 Resident, $270 Non-Resident

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Eco-Explorers

What ages does Eco-Explorers accept?
Eco-Explorers is open to children ages 4–6. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Eco-Explorers cost?
Eco-Explorers publishes $225/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Eco-Explorers's hours?
Eco-Explorers runs 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Eco-Explorers?
Eco-Explorers is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Eco-Explorers provide lunch?
Eco-Explorers does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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