High School Only
Summer Day Camp
July 20 - 24th, 2026
Monday - Friday
from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

*THIS LATE JULY CAMP IS FOR HIGH SCHOOL CAMPERS ONLY - CLICK HERE TO EXPLORE OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP EVENT OPTION IN EARLY JULY.

Details: A total of 5 camp days are included. Open to all Lane County youth, ages 14-18 years old, ENROLLED IN HIGH SCHOOL as of the Fall 2026 session.

Cost? The cost of this year’s 5-day June camp is $250/per child enrolled.
*A limited-edition Back2Youth t-shirt is also included as an added THANK YOU gift for all registered campers. Please know we don’t wish to make finances a barrier to enrollment. We do offer scholarships for youth who qualify. If you’re greatly interested in your child’s participation with us, but finances are a barrier to access, please contact us FIRST before filling out the form to register. Our team will connect with you to support and confirm your child’s enrollment.

What to expect? An overall boost in well being, leading to increased resilience, empowerment, self confidence and mindfulness, a decrease in anxiety, stress and depression symptoms, + new friendships, smiles, laughter, play and adventures of all kinds with Mother Nature.

What to bring? An open mind, your curiosity and layered, weather appropriate clothing for that day’s scheduled activity. *We’ll provide further details, as well as, information and a Prep for Camp Checklist with confirmed registration, closer to the event.

Late July HIGH SCHOOL ONLY
Camp Schedule

• Monday July 20, 8:30am to 4:30pm:
  Day 1
  First day of camp, meet at 8:30am for orientation, meet & greet, camp introduction, then we’ll head to the beach.
  Starting with a hike along Amanda’s Trail, in the Siuslaw National Forest, near Yahacts. Amanda’s Trail will take us through calm, lush coastal woodlands and then wind into a steep climb to the summit of Cape Perpetua, for some of the best panoramic Pacific Ocean views around. We’ll also enjoy a seaside lunch, play time on the sand and maybe even spot a resident whale..

• Tuesday July 21, 8:30am to 4:30pm:
  Day 2
  For our second camp day, we’ll explore and hike along the waterfall filled trails of the largest state park in Oregon. Silver Falls State Park, located abut 25 miles outside of Salem, boasts more than 9,000 acres of protected wilderness, as well as, some of the most spectacular waterfalls around, including the 177-foot South Falls and the 178-foot Double Falls.

• Wednesday July 22, 8:30am to 4:30pm: Day 3
  We’ll enjoy an adventurous day, making the most of our local water holes, with a day of paddle boarding with the River House Outdoor Program at Amazon slough.

• Thursday July 23, 8:30am to 4:30pm:
  Day 4
  We’ll kick off our day of adventure by rock climbing with the guidance and support of the River House Outdoor Program at the Skinner’s Butte Rock Columns, learning the importance of teamwork and building mindfulness and resilience skills. For the afternoon, we’ll shift gears to explore the Willamette River Path and Owen Rose Garden by bike, with the guidance of the River House team.

• Friday July 24, 8:30am to 4:30pm:
  Day 5
  For our last day of camp, we’ll make our final big splash with an all day McKenzie River white water rafting trip from Finn Rock to Helfrich., led by the River House Outdoor Program.
  
  *Please note, our camp schedule is subject to change depending on weather conditions, the availability of collaborators, group dynamics, and other factors outside of our control. Back2Youth staff may also adjust or modify activities based on the needs, safety, and overall experience of the group.

  While we do our best to keep the schedule as planned, some activities or locations may shift prior to the listed dates. We are committed to communicating any changes with enrolled participants and their families as promptly and with as much advance notice as possible.

  Thank you for your understanding, flexibility, and trust.

  
  The Back2youth Team

Challenges Accepted + Won!
at The Columns in Downtown Eugene.

Rafting the Willamette brings big smiles + happy summer memories for years to come.

Decorated Statue of Amanda
Amanda’s Trail.