Sword and Sorcery Adventures
Summer Fun Guaranteed!
On our all-day adventures we create an environment where kids can be kids.
Students ages 4-14 can explore the neighborhood and nearby natural areas with experienced outdoor guides or stay at base camp and participate in games and activities. Our programs are student-led; explorations and activities are determined by what students want to learn, and what they think will be the most fun!
Sliding Costs
Cost: $80/day; $400/week
We offer discounts for siblings!
Email us to ask about scholarship opportunities!
Roll for Adventure!
We’ll put our imaginations to the test as we create characters, roll dice, make our own wands and wizard staffs, participate in foam sword battles, and more!
Students can gain proficiency in different areas by developing outdoor, indoor, and creative skills using our Skill Tree to level up just like their favorite video game characters.
Activities may include:
Wildcrafting
Shelter building
Knot tying
Plant and animal identification
Rock hounding
Live Action Role Playing games (LARPing)
Table-Top Role Playing Games (TTRPGs)
Wood carving
Water and beach games
Field games
Stealth games
Creating natural dyes
Animal calls
Bug hunts
Conservation activities
Plant etchings
AND MORE!!!
Summer Scholarships Available!
P.O.E. is proud to be able to offer competitive rates for our programs, however, we understand that even those rates can be inaccessible for some families. We want all children to have the opportunity to join us and learn for themselves what it means to be a kid. That’s why we offer scholarships for interested families! If you want your child to join us for sun-filled summer days and adventures galore, click the button below and fill out a brief survey to see if you qualify for one of our scholarships today!
Required Daily Gear and Supplies
- Backpack
- Spare clothes (shirt, pants or shorts, underwear, socks)
- Weather-appropriate layers
Comfortable shoes for walking or running (flip flops, crocs, and other easily removed shoes are discouraged for safety reasons) - A hearty lunch
- Snacks
- Extra snacks
- Sunscreen (even when it is cloudy out)
- Students are also welcome to bring a hat and/or sunglasses for extra solar protection
- A refillable water bottle
- Any necessary medications (example: an inhaler, insulin, etc.) and/or assistance devices (example: noise-canceling headphones, fidgets, mobility aids, etc.)
PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CHILD’S NAME IS PRINTED ON THESE ITEMS
Please do NOT bring:
Anything that cannot be wet, dirty, or lost.
Weapons of any kind.
Electronics (unless they are a necessary part of your child’s mental or physical disability assistance/comfort).
Controlled substances (if a child needs medicine, please fill out the necessary forms and ensure the medication is in its recommended case, fit for travel, and has your child’s name on it).
If you are uncertain whether an item falls into this category, or would like further clarification, feel free to reach out!
Pick-Up/Drop Off Times and Locations
Pick-up and drop off for summer programs will be at Rose City Park located at the corner of NE 62nd Ave. and NE Thompson St.
Drop off time: 8:30am – 9:30am
Pick-up time: 5:30pm or earlier
On non-travel days, we will have our canopy and banner up near the public restrooms, for added visibility for guardians and added protection from the sun!
What to include at registration
Portland Outdoor Explorers is an inclusive camp that seeks to make all kids feel safe and comfortable at our camp in order for them to have the most fun possible. For that reason, we ask a few important things during registration that go beyond their name and age. These will include:
- Name
- Age
- Preferred pronouns
- Any allergies (food, topical, etc.)
- Any medications (please only include prescription medication as we cannot allow OTC medications at camp)
- Mental health notes (this can include any diagnosed or suspected neurodivergence, language to use/avoid (example: “walking feet” versus “don’t run”) things that help/hinder if your explorer becomes dysregulated, if they struggle with transitions, etc.)
- Other notes (this is anything else you feel is important for us to know about your explorer, such as whether they are prone to running away, or need assistance with certain things. If you’re not sure, you can always reach out!)
PLEASE BE AWARE:
POE staff are NOT certified or licensed to perform holds of any kind for children who may need intervention due to emotional distress or behavioral issues which may present a danger to themselves or others. This includes but is not limited to running away from camp, a tendency toward violence (hitting, kicking, biting, etc.), or destruction of property (whether it belongs to themselves or others). POE staff are NOT certified or licensed to assist children in the restroom. We can give reminders, flush toilets, and help get paper towels or soap. However, we are unable to assist in any situation that would require a staff member and a child to be together in any state of undress. We are supportive of all needs, however, we are unable and/or unlicensed to meet and/or support some such as those listed above.
If you are uncertain whether POE staff would be unable and/or unlicensed to meet your potential child’s needs, please reach out to us at info@pdxoutdoorexplorers.com to discuss.
It is always our goal to provide a safe and fun environment for our explorers, which may be impossible if your child requires more than we are able to provide.
What to look for:
Counselors can be reached via text or call at (503) 342-8155 with questions, concerns, and coordination.