Summer 5-DAY Camp
Early July 8th - 12th, 2024
from 8:30am to 4:00pm.

*EARLY JULY’S, WEEK LONG SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 5PM ON FRIDAY, JULY 1ST, BUT DO NOT WAIT TO REGISTER AS SPOTS ARE LIMITED.

Details: A total of 5 camp weekdays, packed full of a variety of fun, educational & uplifting activities are included. Open to Lane County youth, ages 11-18 years old.

Cost? The cost of this year’s 5-day, July 8th-12th camp is $200/per child enrolled.
*Please know we don’t wish to make finances a barrier to enrollment. We do offer some scholarships for families in need of additional support. If you’re greatly interested in your child’s participation with us, but finances are a real barrier to access, please CONTACT US FIRST so our team can work with you to evaluate what we can do to support and confirm your enrollment.
What to expect? An overall boost in well being, increased resilience and mindfulness, a reduction in expressed feelings of stress, depression and/or anxiety, new friendships, smiles. laughter 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 & a Prep for Summer Camp Checklist with confirmed camper registration, closer to the event.

Early July Summer Camp Schedule

• Monday July 8, 8:30am to 4pm:
  Day 1
  First day of camp, meet for orientation, meet & greet, and camp introduction. Then we’ll jump in, making a big splash with a Willamette River rafting trip, led by the River House Outdoor Program.

• Tuesday July 9, 8:30am to 4pm:
  Day 2
  We’ll start off our morning with a few rounds of playful disk golf. Then dive into a group snorkeling adventure at the McKenzie River, led by the River House Outdoor Program.

• Wednesday July 10, 8:30am to 4pm:
  Day 3
  A trip to the beach and 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 a dip in the ocean. Maybe we’ll even spot one of our local whale residents!

• Thursday July 11, 8:30am to 4pm:
  Day 4
  We’ll head up the McKenzie River for a rain forest adventure including the Blue Pool Hike and a tour of Salahie Falls.

• Friday July 12, 8:30am to 4pm:
  Day 5
  We’re going to make the most of our awesome water holes in the region, with a day of kayaking with the River House at Dexter Reservoir (Dexter Lake).
  
  *Please note, our camp schedule is subject to change depending on weather, the availability of collaborators and other factors that may be outside of our control. We will keep the schedule in tact, but some activities or locations may shift prior to the date listed. Of course, we will keep those enrolled and their families informed of any changes as promptly and with as much advanced notice as conditions allow. Thank you! - The B2Y Team

Navigating the rapids with the River House

Decorated Statue of Amanda, Amanda’s Trail.

Blue Pool on the McKenzie River Trail System

Kayaking day with the River House