Lane AABSS + B2Y
Summer Day Camp 2023
Monday, July 24th - Friday, July 28th, from 8:30am to 1pm
The purpose of this event is to create an educational and environmental opportunity for African American and Black youth to engage with nature through a variety of activities and mindfulness practices.
Details: A total of 5 camp days are included. Open for all incoming 6th grade to 8th grade students. Camp registration is FREE through the Lane AABSS, and can be found here.
Guardians will drop off and pick up their students at Lane ESD each day.
Lane ESD is located at 1200 State Hwy 99 N, Eugene, OR 97402.
It’s FREE for students to attend, as all attendance costs are covered by the Lane AABSS program. All youth must register through the Lane AABSS link above or through the button at the bottom of this page. Registration is NOT available through Back2Youth for this city sponsored event.
What to expect? An overall boost in well-being, new friendships, smiles and adventures of all kinds with Mother Nature.
What to bring? An open mind, your curiosity and (light layered) clothing appropriate for that day’s scheduled activity. It will be warm students are encouraged to wear light layers clothing and jackets. Students are highly encouraged to wear closed toes shoes and athletic style clothing for comfort and safety (please reach out to laneaabss@lesd,k12.or.us if you need support with these items).
What’s provided? Backpack, a Hydro Flask water bottle + a journal.
Lane AABSS will provide breakfast grab and go items, snacks and lunch. Water will also be provided and accessible throughout.
**If any student has any symptoms of illness, including but not limited to Covid-19 prior to the date of event or any visible signs of illness on the day of the event they will not be permitted to attend the event even if you RSVP**
If you have questions or concerns, please send an email to laneaabss@lesd.k12.or.us.
Schedule: Please arrive 15 minutes early for preparation before departure.
Mon. July 24, 8:30am to 1pm: First day of camp gather at 8:30am for a meet & greet, camp introduction and orientation. Then we’ll head to Alton Baker Park for a day of fishing and activities
Tues. July 25, 8:30am to 1pm: Day 2 We’ll spend the day with SHIFT on a local bike cruise and also explore Downtown Eugene.
Weds. July 26, 8:30am to 1pm: Day 3 We will adventure up to ‘our local hiking legend’ Spencer’s Butte. Let’s take in the vistas at the top and also take a moment of gratitude to note how far we’ve come along our journeys.
Thurs. July 27, 8:30am to 1pm: Day 4
We’re going to head to the Cascades Raptor Center to meet their Birds of Prey Ambassadors and learn all about what makes them unique and integral to the animal kingdoms.Fri. July 28, 8:30am to 1pm: Day 5
On our final camp day, we’re off to explore with a guided tour and group activities at Mt. Pisgah and the Arboretum.
Cascades Raptor Center
Great Horned Owl - one of the many wonderful bird ambassadors you could meet this Spring.
Alton Baker Park © EugeneImages.com