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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 13–17

Bird Alliance of Oregon Counselor in Training

Bird Alliance of Oregon

A leadership program for teens to assist camp counselors and learn about nature education at the Bird Alliance of

▌ Editor's read The Bird Alliance of Oregon's Counselor in Training (CIT) program is a day program designed for teens aged 14-17, offering hands-on experience in environmental education and leadership. The program emphasizes working with younger campers, developing teaching skills, and learning about local ecology. While the specific CIT program does not have independent Google reviews, the Bird Alliance of Oregon generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising its educational programs and natural setting. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The Bird Alliance of Oregon is a nonprofit organization. The program is not listed as ACA accredited.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–17

Bird Alliance of Oregon Counselor in Training serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in outdoors/nature, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 13–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 5151 NW Cornell Rd, Portland, OR 97210
  • Phone: 503-292-6855
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD. First Year CITs: $195 members/$215 non-members. Second Year CITs: $120 members/$140 non-members. Third Year CITs: Free (paid a $50 stipend per week worked).

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Bird Alliance of Oregon Counselor in Training

What ages does Bird Alliance of Oregon Counselor in Training accept?
Bird Alliance of Oregon Counselor in Training is open to children ages 13–17. 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 Bird Alliance of Oregon Counselor in Training cost?
Bird Alliance of Oregon Counselor in Training doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. First Year CITs: $195 members/$215 non-members. Second Year CITs: $120 members/$140 non-members. Third Year CITs: Free (paid a $50 stipend per week worked). Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Bird Alliance of Oregon Counselor in Training's hours?
Bird Alliance of Oregon Counselor in Training runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Bird Alliance of Oregon Counselor in Training?
Bird Alliance of Oregon Counselor in Training is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Bird Alliance of Oregon Counselor in Training provide lunch?
Bird Alliance of Oregon Counselor in Training 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.
How does Bird Alliance of Oregon Counselor in Training compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Portland?
Bird Alliance of Oregon Counselor in Training is one of 78 outdoors/nature camps in Portland that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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