Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–12 · $225/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–12

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Summer Camps

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve · $225/week

Nature-focused day camps at Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve, offering outdoor exploration and environmental education.

▌ Editor's read The Jackson Bottom Wetlands: Geo-Explorers camp is offered through the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation department, indicating it is a municipal program (Source: URL). The camp is described as a 'day camp' for children aged 6-10, focusing on outdoor exploration and nature activities. The provided URL is a general summer camps page for Hillsboro Parks & Recreation, and while it lists the camp, it does not offer detailed information about staff qualifications, safety protocols, or staff-to-camper ratios. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific licensing information. The camp's affiliation with a municipal parks department suggests a level of public oversight and established infrastructure, but specific safety measures like background checks are not explicitly stated on the provided page.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Summer Camps fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given outdoors/nature program.

Facts & Credentials

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

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Address: 2600 SW Hillsboro Hwy, Hillsboro, OR 97123
  • Phone: 503-681-6206
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $225 Resident, $270 Non-Resident

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Summer Camps

What ages does Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Summer Camps accept?
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Summer Camps is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Summer Camps cost?
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Summer Camps publishes $225/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Summer Camps's hours?
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Summer Camps 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 Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Summer Camps?
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Summer Camps 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 Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Summer Camps provide lunch?
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Summer Camps 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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