OC Pool Camp
OC Pool Camp, offered by Oregon City Parks and Recreation, provides a fun-filled day camp experience with a focus on aquatic activities at the Oregon City Pool.
▌ Editor's read OC Pool Camp is a day camp program offered by the Oregon City Parks and Recreation department, as detailed on their official website (orcity.org/1039/Community-Camps). The camp is designed for children aged 6-12 and runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended care options available. Activities include daily swimming at the Oregon City Pool, games, crafts, and outdoor play. The website mentions that campers should bring a swimsuit, towel, sack lunch, and water bottle daily. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the provided webpage. The Oregon City Parks and Recreation Facebook page (OregonCityParksandRecreation) is active, but no specific Instagram handle for the camp was found. Google reviews for 'Oregon City Parks and Recreation' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 100 reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and programs, though specific reviews for OC Pool Camp are not readily available.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–11
OC Pool Camp 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 aquatic program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Aquatic
- Ages: 5–11
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Address: 1211 Jackson St, Oregon City, OR 97045
- Cost notes: USD 226 for residents, USD 246 for non-residents
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about OC Pool Camp
- What ages does OC Pool Camp accept?
- OC Pool Camp is open to children ages 5–11. 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 OC Pool Camp cost?
- OC Pool Camp publishes $226/week for the standard session. USD 226 for residents, USD 246 for non-residents Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are OC Pool Camp's hours?
- OC Pool Camp runs 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs OC Pool Camp?
- OC Pool Camp 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 OC Pool Camp provide lunch?
- OC Pool Camp 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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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside OC Pool Camp.
- Rivercrest Park Camp · Rivercrest Park · Ages 6–12 · $211/week