Summer Campout Weekend 2026
This weekend long campout event is dedicated to re-connection with the natural world. It was also created as an educational and environmental opportunity for youth to learn about camping and outdoor safety skills including; how to start a fire from scratch, how to access and produce clean drinking water and other intro how-tos are taught/demonstrated. This is also an opportunity to engage with the natural world, as well as, discover a variety of mindfulness practices and life skills for greater overall wellness and joy with life. A weekend of camping fun that will imprint for a lifetime.
Combined High School & Middle School Camp -Summer 2026
Join us in Late July for 5 whole days of outdoor play in the summer sun! Enjoy an epic beach day, a guided white water rafting trip, an adventure with horses and much more. Plus gain self confidence, resilience + mindfulness, on top off all the smiles, laughter, + new friends you’ll meet along the way.
Eugene Ems Baseball Game, Community Fundraiser + Giveaway @ PK Park
Join us this for STAR WARS theme play-filled event with the Eugene Emeralds!
Support Back2Youth, while you enjoy a family-friendly baseball game. Plus, join us for a prize giveaway and raffle event. It’s all happening at PK Park on Saturday, July 11th, 2026 from 5-8pm. Qualified Ems tickets sales benefit Back2Youth. Proceeds from this event directly support local youth to discover + embrace the value of quality nature time. Join us, give back + have a ball . . .
Middle School Only Camp -Summer 2026
Join us in Early July for 5 whole days of outdoor play in the summer sun! *This camp is dedicated to Middle School teens only - see our Late July Summer Camp for High School teen camp registration. Enjoy a guided white water raft trip, a fun-filled ropes challenge course, a Silver Falls hike, and much more. Plus build self confidence, resilience + mindfulness, on top off all the smiles, laughter, + new friends you meet along the way.
Eugene Ems Baseball Game, Community Fundraiser + Giveaway @ PK Park
Join us this Spring for a play-filled evening with the Eugene Emeralds!
Support Back2Youth, while you enjoy a family-friendly baseball game. Plus, join us for a prize giveaway and raffle event. It’s all happening at PK Park on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 from 5-8pm. Qualified Ems tickets sales benefit Back2Youth. Proceeds from this event directly support local youth to discover + embrace the value of quality nature time. Join us, give back + have a ball . . .
Spring Break Day Camp 2026
You’re invited to join us for 3 FULL days of Spring Break play with Mother Nature!
Enjoy waterfall filled trails, take a dip in the ocean, connect with the Willamette river through a guided bike tour + meet large birds of prey IRL.
Plus experience increased self confidence, resilience + mindfulness, to top off an unforgettable Spring Break - full of the smiles, laughter, connection + new friends!
Winter Camp 2025
Three whole days of winter-filled, outdoor fun, play, laughter, new friends, mindfulness tools and so much more. Join us! to discover the all the delights our Oregon Winter Wonderland has to offer.
Family Empowerment Camp - September 2025
Join us for our first ever Family Empowerment Camp! Our 3-part camp will be held on September 7, 14 and 21th. Sundays from 2:30-4:30pm, at the Wellsprings Friends School in Eugene, OR.
This camp is a dedicated space for parents, guardians and caregivers - to learn about mindfulness tools, to prioritize self care, restoration and empowerment.
September Campout Weekend 2025
The purpose of this event is to create an educational and environmental opportunity for youth to learn about camping and outdoor safety skills including; how to start a fire from scratch, how to access and produce clean drinking water and other intro how-tos are taught/demonstrated. This is also an opportunity to engage with the natural world, as well as, discover a variety of mindfulness practices and life skills for greater wellness and joy with life.
Family Empowerment Camp - August 2025
Join us for our first ever Family Empowerment Camp! Our 3-part camp will be held on August 10, 17 and 24th. Sundays from 2:30-4:30pm, at the Wellsprings Friends School in Eugene, OR.
This camp is a dedicated space for parents, guardians and caregivers - to learn about mindfulness tools, to prioritize self care, restoration and empowerment.
Late July Day Camp -Summer 2025
Join us in Late July for 5 whole days of outdoor play in the summer sun!
Enjoy an epic beach day, a guided white water rafting trip, a fun-filled ropes challenge course, a city bike tour, connect with horses and much more. Plus build self confidence, resilience + mindfulness, on top off all the smiles, laughter, + new friends you’ll meet along the way.
Early July Day Camp -Summer 2025
Join us in Early July for 5 whole days of outdoor play in the summer sun! Enjoy a guided white water raft trip, a fun-filled ropes challenge course, a Silver Falls hike, freestyle dance and much more.
Plus build self confidence, resilience + mindfulness, on top off all the smiles, laughter, + new friends you meet along the way.
June Day Camp - Summer 2025
Join us this June for 5 whole days of outdoor play in the summer sunshine!
Enjoy paddle boarding, a fun-filled ropes challenge course, a Blue Pool hike and much more.
Plus build self confidence, resilience + mindfulness, on top off all the smiles, laughter, + new friends you meet along the way.
Spring Break Day Camp 2025
Join us for 3 days of outdoor Spring Break play!
Enjoy waterfall filled trails, take a dip in the ocean, SHIFT into gear + meet large birds of prey IRL.
Plus experience increased self confidence, resilience + mindfulness, on top off all the smiles, laughter, + new friends you meet along the way.
Winter Camp 2024
Join us for 3 whole days of winter-filled, outdoor fun, play, laughter, new friends, mindfulness tools and so much more. Join us! to discover the all the delights our Oregon Winter Wonderland has to offer.
Summer Camp Late July 22nd-26th, 2024
Join us for 5 days of outdoor play, increased resilience and mindfulness, laughter, new friends and much more in the early July summer sunshine.
Summer Camp Early July 8th-12th, 2024
Join us for 5 days of outdoor play, increased resilience and mindfulness, laughter, new friends and much more in the late July summer sunshine.
Super Summer 9-Day Camp June 2024
Join us for 9 WHOLE DAYS of outdoor play, increased resilience and mindfulness, laughter, new friends and much more in the summer sunshine.
Spring Break Day Camp 2024
Join us for 3 days of outdoor play, increased resilience and mindfulness, laughter, new friends and much more.
Suddenly Sleepy - 5k ‘Sleepwalk’ @ Alton Baker Park
Join us to engage in healthy body movement outdoors and play, while fundraising at Alton Baker Park in Eugene, OR on Sunday, March 10th, 2024 from 9am-2pm. All proceeds directly benefit local non-profit SuddenlySleepy.org
Hoodoo’s Wintervention Giveaway + Community Fundraiser Event @ PublicHouse
Join us to celebrate Wintervention! with a play-filled giveaway and fundraiser at PublicHouse in Downtown Springfield on Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 from 6-8pm. All proceeds directly benefit 3 awesome Oregon non-profits, including Back2Youth!
Winter Camp 2023
Join us for 3 days of snow-filled play, laughter, new friends, mindfulness tools and much more.
Warren Miller’s ALL TIME Film Tour 2023 Community Fundraiser @ McDonald Theatre
Join us to celebrate the kickoff of snow season! with a powder-filled fundraiser at McDonald Theatre on Friday, November 17th, 2023. All proceeds directly benefit 3 awesome Oregon non-profits, including Back2Youth!
YOUTH CAMP HIGHLIGHTS
Past Events have included:
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A hidden gem right here in our backyard. We will spend a good amount of time doing our day camps here throughout the summer. It offers hiking trails, river access for swimming, an arboretum, and lots of space for meditation, yoga and ecological exploration.
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Fishing isn't just one of America's favorite pastimes, but it also offers the opportunity to get out and explore the beauties of Oregon. We will spend some time teaching the basic fundamentals of fishing in hopes that teaching you how to fish will help feed yourself for a lifetime.Mini description here…
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We will journey up the beautiful Mckenzie River and hike into Blue Pool, which is where the river actually comes out of the ground and forms what is called a tamolitch pool. The hike is 4.2 miles round-trip, offering amazing scenery and wildlife all along the way..
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Teaching the basics of campsite set up and organization. Learning how to start a fire from scratch, cleaning your drinking water from the local creek and other intro how-tos are taught/demonstrated.
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We will head to the coast to spend the day checking out the aquatic life at the aquarium. Then we’ll head over to the beach for some fun activities and games in the sand and sea.
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One of the most highly anticipated camp days. We will head to Portland and spend the day jetting along the Willamette River, and stop for lunch at a local boat restaurant. The boat will go by huge tanker ships that are docked, swing by some of the local eagle’s nests, and maybe even do a 360° turn, making the water splash up into the boat for added fun.

