The Wilderness Is Calling
Classes, Workshops, Summer Camps – Adventures for 2022
2022 Programming
We are excited to announce that our partnerships with the City of Troutdale and Play East have blossomed into a robust menu of programming full of day camps, weekend workshops and weekly classes. The addition of camp opportunities for ages 4-7 was a much requested program by our community and we are happy to be able to fill that need this summer. With the addition of this early childhood programming, Shooting Star Adventures is proud to say that we now offer camps for Preschool through High School and beyond.
At this time, Camp Two Roads is the only program open for registration. Most other classes and workshops will go live on January 5th. Please watch for more information about these great programs, including how to register to be added to our website and social media in the coming weeks. For now – take a moment to see what outdoor adventure speaks to your family and be sure to save the date. It’s almost time to #getoutside.
- Classes and Workshops
- Weekend Events
- Day Camps
- Overnight Resident Camps
Classes and Workshops
Camping 101
Ever wanted to camp as a family, but are not sure where to start, what to bring or what to do once you get there? Let our instructors help guide you and your child through the steps and skills needed to have a memorable camping adventure. This class series is broken up into 3 sessions, each covering the basics any novice would need to feel confident at a campsite. Join us for one or all three and put your skills to use at our Family Camping Weekend over Memorial Day Weekend at Milo McIver State Park (camping trip is optional at an additional cost). Activities will be geared towards adults and children ages 8 and up. Classes are held at the Sam Cox building at Glenn Otto Community Park in partnership with the City of Troutdale. Registration begins January 5th.
Session 1 – Shelters and Campsites Thursdays 6-7:30 2/17-3/10 $70
Learn how to make yourself comfortable in the wilderness. Know what to bring and how to set it all up. We will cover packing tips and tricks, campsite layout and gear storage, basic wilderness first aid, knot tying skills, and different shelters (tents, tarps and staying dry) that will help you get a good night’s rest at the end of a great day in the wild.
Session 2 – Fire Building and Outdoor Cooking Thursdays 6-7:30 3/31-4/21 $70
Create different fire-starters, build several types of campfires, and learn how to safely learn to cook outdoors in foil packets, over the coals, and in Dutch Ovens. During this session we will create delicious camp snacks and also learn how to properly wash camp dishes. Participants will receive a copy of some of the best tried and true camp recipes.
Session 3 – Wilderness Entertainment Thursdays 6-7:30 4/28-5/19 $70
Once your site is set up and the meal is over – Now what? This session covers how to appreciate your surroundings and enjoy your time in the wild with fun, electronic free activities the whole family can enjoy. Learn native plant and animal ID, hiking activities, round the campfire games and more.
Weekend Events
Girls Weekend
Dates: May 13-15 Camp Yamhill
Campers (ages 8-18) bring a female adult – mom, auntie, nana for a fun-filled weekend at camp. Any female adult is welcome to attend – along with a girl camper of course. Now you can share in our awesome camp fun – including sleeping in your very own cabin together. Preview the site we use for Camp Two Roads, learn new skills or just enjoy being out in nature for this girls weekend.
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here will be activities to share with your girl and activities that our counselors will lead for girls only so you can enjoy camp sans children, go for a hike, craft, read a book or even just take a nap. (Ages 7 and under generally stay with their adults.) We cannot wait to share an amazing weekend with your camper and YOU. Get to know C2R and find out if summer camp is a good fit for you and your camper.
Family Campout
Dates: May 27-29 Milo McIver State Park
Come camp with us and enjoy a weekend filled with unplugged family-friendly entertainment! Whether you are a seasoned camper or new to the wilderness – We will introduce you to the great experiences you can share with your family and inspire you to continue to explore the great outdoors! No experience camping? No problem, with our camping instructors, you’ll be a camping expert in no time, ready to tackle your next trip as a solo family. We will assist with tents, cooking outside demos and more – plus you will get to try some fun activities you can do while camping!
Day Camps
Our summer day camp series will run from June 20 through August 5th with 6 weeks of programming. Our camps serve children aged 4-12, depending on the specific camp, and all are co-ed. Camps will operate out of the Sam Cox building at Glenn Otto Community Park in Troutdale, Or. and the brand new Wood Village City Hall adjacent to the Donald L Robertson Park in Wood Village, Or. See below for specific dates, times and themes.
Preschool (ages 4-7)
Mini Stars – Half-Day Camp
Dates:
- June 20-24 (9am – 1:30pm) Glenn Otto Park, Troutdale, Or.
- July 18-22 and August 1-5 (9am – 1:30pm) Donald L Robertson Park, Wood Village, Or.
This camp is designed for our youngest adventurers. Songs, crafts and games all geared for little hands and minds will open up the wonders of nature and the outdoors. Curiosity, teamwork and creativity abound in this outdoor focused camp for ages 4-7. For more info including prices, weekly themes and how to register check out our day camp page launching at the end of December.
School Aged (ages 8-12)
Taste of Summer Preview Camp
Dates:
- March 21-25 (9am – 3:00pm) Donald L Robertson Park, Wood Village, Or
Join us over spring break and get a chance to test out all of our different summer programs. Each day will include activities from our popular summer programs, Wilderness Skills Camp, Jr Naturalist Camp as well as the brand new Nature Art and Engineering Camp.
Jr. Naturalist
Dates:
- July 6-8 (9am – 3:00pm) Glenn Otto Park, Troutdale, Or.
Each day Junior Naturalist Campers will spend their time outside, having a great time observing nature up close using tools like binoculars, magnifying lenses and microscopes. Science concepts are introduced in a fun environment, with crafts, games and hands-on activities. We’ll teach leave no trace, wilderness navigation techniques, and native plant and animal identification while emphasizing teamwork, communication and decision making skills. New for 2022 – extended camp hours, change in venue with more hiking trails and better restroom access.
Wilderness Skills
Dates:
- July 11-15 (9am – 3:00pm) Glenn Otto Park, Troutdale, Or.
Your child will learn real-life wilderness skills to use the next time your family goes camping. They’ll build and light a fire with and without matches, learn to tend a fire safely and create delicious campfire snacks. Campers will build shelters and create fun and practical wilderness tools. In this fun interactive day camp, we’ll teach knife safety, wilderness navigation techniques, native plant identification and basic wilderness first aid while emphasizing teamwork, communication and decision making skills. New for 2022 – extended camp hours, change in venue to more forested location and hiking trails.
Nature Art and Engineering
Dates:
- July 26-28 (9am – 3:00pm) Donald L Robertson Park, Wood Village, Or
Do your kids love painting, creating art, building contraptions and exploring nature? Let us provide an outlet for their exploration and we will even clean up the mess! With some basic skills and a little imagination, campers will create nature inspired different art and craft projects. They will engineer sticks, logs and other natural objects into useful and fantastical contraptions. What can be built with wood, rope and a little imagination? At this camp, just about anything!
2022 Day Camp Schedule – Registration for these programs can be found through the following links:
- March 21-25 Spring Break – Taste of Summer
- June 20-25 – Mini Stars
- July 6-9 – Jr. Naturalist
- July 11-15 – Wilderness Skills
- July 18-22 – Mini Stars
- July 26 – 28 Nature Art and Engineering
- August 1-5 – Mini Stars
Overnight Resident Camps
Camp Two Roads (Girls Camp)
Dates: August 21-26 Camp Yamhill, Yamhill Or.
Female campers develop confidence with outdoor skills such as knots/lashing, compasses and fire building. Also, they learn how to cook in the outdoors, study nature and build positive communication skills through teamwork challenges.
We turn off the technology for a full week and exercise interpersonal skills. Camp Two Roads is fun, safe and an important opportunity for young women to get to know themselves and the world around them.
Recreation activities include, high ropes and ziplines, swimming and water sport, archery, arts and crafts, hiking and more. Each evening brings a full campfire program and late night activities include a night hike, and an outdoor movie under the stars with popcorn or an all-camp dance.
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