Menu
Willamalane Park and Recreation District Logo
Two summer campers hold painted rocks

Camp

Sign up for Camp

Willamalane offers a variety of camps designed for ages 3-13, featuring action-packed activities such as sports, wilderness exploration, and field trips to swimming pools. With extended hours available and scheduled payments, our camps are perfect for busy families. Scholarships are available.

REGISTRATION

If you are signing up for summer camp, complete your 2025 Camp Prerequisites in advance. See all tips.

Willamalane summer campers stand in front of OMSI on field trip

Pick the Right Camp

Which Willamalane camp is right for your kid? See what’s new and learn what to expect from Willamalane’s summer camps with this quick guide, sorting camps by age and interests. 

START PLANNING

Willamalane Care Camps

Willamalane care camps provide full-day fun for kids ages 5–13 and half-day happenings for preschoolers. 

Multiple camper discount: If registering two or more kids in the same care camp, receive 20% off each additional registration.

Explorers Camp

AGES 5–7 (MUST BE ENTERING GRADES 1-2). Kiddos will learn what summer camp is all about in this full-day camp! Campers will try a bit of everything, from fun arts and crafts to active games and field trips to Splash. Each week has a special theme. Groups A and B are identical camps but the locations are different. 

  • Group A Location: Douglas Gardens Elementary School
  • Group B Location: Maple Elementary School (adjusted)
Activity Name Ages Dates Time Weekdays Location Registration
Active names
Explorers at Douglas Gardens: Week 1 Fun in the Sun Explorers at Douglas Gardens: Week 2 Happy Campers Explorers at Douglas Gardens: Week 3 Moon Walkers Explorers at Douglas Gardens: Week 4 Storybook Adventures Explorers at Douglas Gardens: Week 5 Color Me Crazy Explorers at Douglas Gardens: Week 6 Master Builders Explorers at Douglas Gardens: Week 7 Seriously Silly Science Explorers at Douglas Gardens: Week 8 Super-duper Heroes Explorers at Douglas Gardens: Week 9 Where Wild Things Are Explorers at Douglas Gardens: Week 10 Later Tater
Activity Name Ages Dates Time Weekdays Location Registration
Active names
Explorers at Maple: Week 1 Fun in the Sun Explorers at Maple: Week 2 Happy Campers Explorers at Maple: Week 3 Moon Walkers Explorers at Maple: Week 4 Storybook Adventures Explorers at Maple: Week 5 Color Me Crazy Explorers at Maple: Week 6 Master Builders Explorers at Maple: Week 7 Seriously Silly Science Explorers at Maple: Week 8 Super-duper Heroes Explorers at Maple: Week 9 Where the Wild Things Are Explorers at Maple: Week 10 Later Tater

Discovery Camp

AGES 7-10 (MUST BE ENTERING GRADES 3–5). Calling all kids who love to investigate, experiment, and learn about the world around them. This STEM-focused full-day camp features games, activities, experiments, and projects based on a weekly theme. This year, it will be held at Centennial Elementary School 

Activity Name Ages Dates Time Weekdays Location Registration
Active names
Discovery: Week 1 Boom, Pop, Splat! Discovery: Week 2 Storybook Contraptions Discovery: Week 3 Rainforest Adventure Discovery: Week 4 NASA Discoveries Discovery: Week 5 Science of Sports Discovery: Week 6 Creatures of the Night Discovery: Week 7 Camp Dig: Unearthing the Past! Discovery: Week 8 Space Explorers Discovery: Week 9 Eco Heroes Discovery: Week 10 Later Tater

Camp Kaboom

AGES 7-10 (MUST BE ENTERING GRADES 3–5). Campers will have a blast at this full-day camp featuring active games, crafts, and projects following a weekly theme. Campers will use their imaginations, make friends, and discover new talents and interests. This year, it will be held at Ridgeview Elementary School.

Activity Name Ages Dates Time Weekdays Location Registration
Active names
Kaboom: Week 1 Minecraft Madness Kaboom: Week 2 Color Explosion Kaboom: Week 3 Dog Man and Cat Kid Adventures Kaboom: Week 4 Medieval Quest Kaboom: Week 5 Swifty Summer Kaboom: Week 6 Magical Mythical Creatures Kaboom: Week 7 Wizards and Wands Kaboom: Week 8 Treasure Island Adventure Kaboom: Week 9 Cardboard Creations Kaboom: Week 10 Later Tater

Camp Quest 

AGES 9-11 (MUST BE ENTERING GRADES 5–6). This is a new camp for older elementary kids! Fun activities, games, field trips, hiking, and active adventures will challenge campers this summer. It will be held at Bob Keefer Center.

Activity Name Ages Dates Time Weekdays Location Registration
Active names
Quest: Week 1 Fun in the Sun Quest: Week 2 You Art What You Eat Quest: Week 3 Dream Team Quest: Week 4 Land Before Time Quest: Week 5 Imagination Station Quest: Week 6 Get in the Game Quest: Week 7 LEGO Engineers Quest: Week 8 Survivor - Camp Edition Quest: Week 9 Hue Got This Quest: Week 10 Later Tater

Camp Venture

AGES 11-13 (MUST HAVE COMPLETED 5TH GRADE). At this all-day camp just for middle schoolers, campers will swim, hike, and explore the Willamette Valley! Each week is unique and includes a weekly theme and adventures offsite.

Activity Name Ages Dates Time Weekdays Location Registration
Active names
Venture: Week 1 Ocean Commotion Venture: Week 2 Defying Gravity Venture: Week 3 Raging Waters Venture: Week 8 Big City Fun Venture: Week 4 Go Karts, Golf and More! Venture: Week 7 Enchanted Adventures Venture: Week 9 Out and About Venture: Week 6 Climbing to New Heights Venture: Week 10 Wings and Waves Venture: Week 5 All About Animals

Multi-sports Camp

AGES 7–11. Multisports camp now includes before and after care, making it a full-day camp and more accessible to families looking for longer care hours. In this camp, kids will have fun learning the fundamentals of all sorts of sports. In any week, kids may try the climbing wall, take excursions to Camp Putt or Splash, try up-and-coming sports like disc golf and pickleball, or play the classics like football, basketball, soccer, and more! 

Activity Name Ages Dates Time Weekdays Location Registration
Active names
Multi-Sports: Week 1 Multi-Sports: Week 2 Multi-Sports: Week 3 Multi-Sports: Week 4 Multi-Sports: Week 6 Multi-Sports: Week 7 Multi-Sports: Week 8 Multi-Sports: Week 5

Camp Fun-Shine 

AGES 3-5. Get your preschooler or incoming kinder ready for a summer of discovery and learning with weekly half-day camps! Each week, children can explore a new theme and learn through engaging, age-appropriate arts and crafts, active play, and problem-solving activities. 

SIGN UP HERE

For full-day care for kids ages 3-5, see the preschool page. 

More Willamalane Camps

Creative Camps

These partial-day camps are held at Dorris Ranch throughout July and August. They are perfect for 8 to 12-year-olds interested in trying new art projects and outdoor activities.

Activity Name Ages Dates Time Weekdays Location Registration
Active names
Creative Camp: Little House Creative Camp: Fiber Arts Fun Creative Camp: Young Picassos Creative Camp: Superhero Science Creative Camp: Dorris Ranch Detectives Creative Camp: Fiber Arts Fun Creative Camp: Superhero Science Creative Camp: Young Picassos

LEGO® Camps 

Presented by Play-Well TEKnologies

With thousands of LEGO® parts and new themes each week, campers will develop their STEM skills in a fun and engaging environment. Knowledgeable instructors will help participants use their creativity to design unique masterpieces and explore endless possibilities.

Activity Name Ages Dates Time Weekdays Location Registration
Active names
LEGO Camp: Minecraft Engineering LEGO Camp: Minecraft Master Engineering LEGO Camp: Pokemon Engineering LEGO Camp: Pokemon Master Engineering LEGO Camp: STEM Discovery LEGO Camp: STEM Innovations LEGO Camp: Wildlife Wonders LEGO Camp: Engineering Design Challenge

Outdoor Camps

Presented by Coyle Outside

These partial-day outdoor camps are perfect for children learning more about various skills, including wilderness survival, mountain biking, and foraging. 

Activity Name Ages Dates Time Weekdays Location Registration
Active names
Outdoor Camp: Intro to Wilderness Survival Outdoor Camp: Intermediate Wilderness Survival Outdoor Camp: Intro to Wilderness Survival Outdoor Camp: Intermediate Wilderness Survival Outdoor Camp: Jr. Mountain Biking Outdoor Camp: Fish, Forage, Fire Outdoor Camp: Intro to Wilderness Survival Outdoor Camp: Fish, Forage, Fire

Skills Camps

Young athletes can strengthen their fundamentals at Willamalane Skills Camps. Kids will polish their abilities through numerous exercises and games while having fun in a supportive setting. Throughout the camp, they will work with skilled instructors to develop their confidence, self-worth, and love for the sport.

Multiple camper discount: If registering two or more kids in the same care camp, receive 20% off each additional registration.

Activity Name Ages Dates Time Weekdays Location Registration
Active names
Skills Camp: Middle School Volleyball Skills Camp: Elementary Volleyball Skills Camp: Middle School Basketball Skills Camp: Elementary Basketball Skills Camp: Tennis Skills Camp: Middle School Soccer Skills Camp: Elementary Soccer Skills Camp: Esports Skills Camp: Middle School Volleyball Skills Camp: Elementary Volleyball Skills Camp: Tennis Skills Camp: Middle School Basketball Skills Camp: Elementary Basketball Skills Camp: Middle School Volleyball Skills Camp: Elementary Volleyball Skills Camp: Middle School Basketball Skills Camp: Middle School Basketball Skills Camp: Elementary Basketball Skills Camp: Elementary Basketball Skills Camp: Tennis Skills Camp: Elementary Volleyball Skills Camp: Middle School Volleyball Skills Camp: Climbing Ages 5-7 Skills Camp: Climbing Ages 8-13 Skills Camp: Climbing Ages 5-7 Skills Camp: Climbing Ages 8-13 Skills Camp: Climbing Ages 5-7 Skills Camp: Climbing Ages 8-13 Skills Camp: Disc Golf Skills Camp: Disc Golf

Essential Info

SCHEDULED PAYMENTS

You can register and reserve your child’s spot for the entire summer without paying for it upfront. This payment plan only applies to care camps, not other Willamalane camps. Your debit or credit card will be charged two weeks before your child’s camp.

FAMILY INFORMATION

Learn important information about your child’s camp experience! Details on the registration process, program handbooks, code of conduct, photo policy, payment plans, waitlist information, and refund policies are available. See the family information page for more details. 

WAITLIST INFORMATION

Join the waitlist if a camp you want to sign up for is full. When a spot becomes available, we call the waitlist in the order it was received. We will call the number on the account, so make sure it’s up-to-date! If we don’t reach you, we will leave you a message with details of the program and a deadline to return the call before we offer the spot to the next person on the list.

How quickly you need to return the call depends on how far out the activity is. Please note that some last-minute cancellations may be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

BRING SUNSCREEN

All participants are required to bring sunscreen.