If you haven’t signed up for April’s after school, full day, and special events, there’s no need to worry! It’s never too late to register. Simply click the link below to register for the days you need!

Now that spring is upon us, the weather is brightening up and we are looking forward to both a lot more fun in the sun and plenty of “April Showers.” We still ask that you equip your explorer(s) with weather-appropriate layers, and that all explorers have their own sunscreen. Optional sun-proof gear, such as hats and sunglasses, are also welcome!

Upcoming Events

Friday, April 3rd and Monday April 6th are both no school days for Portland Public Schools, and POE will open for full days of camp from 8:30am to 5:30pm.

Registered participants will receive emails the day before with information on where to drop off, depending on the weather.

As always, we ask that explorers come equipped with the following required gear:
* A backpack

* Weather-appropriate layers

* Closed toed and heeled water proof shoes

* Sunscreen

* A refillable water bottle

* A hearty lunch

* Plenty of snacks



Follow the images below to register for one or both days.

Friday, April 17th is our next Guardians’ Night Off event, featuring the animated film Osmosis Jones!
The event runs from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at our indoor location at Rose City Park United Methodist Church.
We’ll have a special meal planned along with snacks, drinks, and games.

Stuffies, blankets, pillows, and pajamas are are welcome!

If your explorer(s) have any dietary restrictions and/or allergies, please reach out to us at info@pdxoutdoorexplorers.com and don’t forget to register by clicking on the image below.

Community Engagement

Portland Outdoor Explorers is collaborating with Everybody’s Bodyworks to offer an exclusive discount for the friends and family of POE. Andi Gherard specializes in massage therapy for injury recovery, chronic pain, and relaxation in this hectic world.

They provide gender affirming care and trauma informed massage for all healing bodies.

They offer a fat positive and body neutral space for people to show up however they are. Each treatment is designed specially to meet your needs whatever your goals are.

The treatment space offers gender neutral bathrooms. 

Andi believes in giving immunocompromised people access to care and providing a safe relaxing session for all.

This business was created with the goal of making alterations and tailored pieces more openly available for fat, trans, and people of color.

All bodies are celebrated and deserve to have clothing that fits how we need! Whether you have sensory issues and need accommodation, have ideas on how to elevate your style but can’t find them anywhere, or just want an outfit that will fit into your wardrobe perfectly, Beau is your man. He works hard to keep spreading the message that we as humans are deserving of joy through the art of fashion.

“Because you are loved, regardless.”
Follow the link below to take a look at Beau’s services and tell him POE sent you to coordinate exclusive discounts.

As one of our initiatives to help the environment, Portland Outdoor Explorers is working with BottleDrop Give to reduce, reuse, and recycle bottles and cans. Every donation goes to helping us maintain the gear we use to provide excellent outdoor education to our students. To learn more and donate your BottleDrop funds to POE, click the link below.

Are you a small businesses owner?

If you are a small business owner or manager of a non-profit in NE Portland, we’d love to connect with you! POE is dedicated to cultivating community through mutual aid and collaboration to give each other the boost we all need. Whether it’s being certain you know your rights, know where to find the best/closest food bank, or want to reach a wider client base to teach, sell, trade, and grow, POE wants to hear from you.

Email us at info@pdxoutdoorexplorers with subject line “NE Community” to open a dialogue and see what can happen when we all work together.