Portland Audubon Summer Camp
Portland Audubon Summer Camp offers nature-based day camps for children aged 6-12, focusing on wildlife, conservation, and outdoor exploration in the Portlan...
▌ Editor's read The Portland Audubon Summer Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their day camp programs for children aged 6-12. The camp is operated by Portland Audubon, a nonprofit organization dedicated to wildlife conservation and education. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all staff undergo background checks, first aid, and CPR training, and are experienced in working with children. Programs are nature-focused, with themes like 'Wildlife Explorers' and 'Forest Friends,' and take place at various locations including the Audubon Sanctuary. Google reviews for 'Portland Audubon' average 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many praising their educational programs and facilities. The camp emphasizes outdoor exploration and hands-on learning about local ecosystems. Social media handles found are @audubonportland on Instagram and AudubonPortland on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Portland Audubon Summer 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 outdoors/nature program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 5151 NW Cornell Rd, Portland, OR 97210, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Scholarships available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Portland Audubon Summer Camp
- What ages does Portland Audubon Summer Camp accept?
- Portland Audubon Summer Camp 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 Portland Audubon Summer Camp cost?
- Portland Audubon Summer Camp publishes $425/week for the standard session. USD. Scholarships available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Portland Audubon Summer Camp's hours?
- Portland Audubon Summer Camp 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 Portland Audubon Summer Camp?
- Portland Audubon Summer Camp 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 Portland Audubon Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Portland Audubon Summer 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.
- How does Portland Audubon Summer Camp compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Portland?
- Portland Audubon Summer Camp 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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