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OSU Extension Service 4-H Summer Camps
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About this camp
OSU Extension 4-H Summer Camps in Salem, OR, offers an overnight program focused on nature. This program utilizes a "Learning by Doing" approach to engage participants in exploring natural science and outdoor skills. Activities foster practical understanding and direct engagement with the environment. Participants develop key life skills, including decision-making, problem-solving, and resource management, through community living experiences. The program is designed to build leadership qualities and critical thinking. The facility is American Camp Association-accredited, ensuring a structured and safe environment.
What kids love
- Learning by Doing approach
- Make lifelong friends
- Explore natural science, technology, outdoor skills
- Develop decision-making, problem-solving, resource management
- Experience community living
- American Camp Association-accredited facility
Dates to be announced
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Past sessions
Two legacy programs, Four Rivers and Wild West, have combined to host two weeks of Wild Rivers Camp, offering activities like canoeing, archery, and all camp games. This overnight camp is for youth ages 9-13.
Learn more / RegisterThis traditional camp experience focuses on exploring the natural world through leadership, classes, recreation time, songs, and skits around the campfire, for ages 8-12.
Learn more / RegisterThis traditional camp experience focuses on exploring the natural world through leadership, classes, recreation time, songs, and skits around the campfire, for ages 8-12.
Learn more / RegisterThis introductory camp offers a shorter experience of week-long summer camps, including outdoor activities like hiking, canoeing, fishing, archery, swimming, and crafts, for ages 8-12.
Learn more / RegisterCampers aged 12-15 will build outdoor skills such as tent setup, fire building, knot tying, knife skills, and first aid, while cooking over fire, shooting air rifle and archery, and fishing.
Learn more / RegisterTwo legacy programs, Four Rivers and Wild West, have combined to host two weeks of Wild Rivers Camp, offering activities like canoeing, archery, and all camp games. This overnight camp is for youth ages 9-13.
Learn more / RegisterA premier training and learning opportunity for 4-H Camp Counselors, focusing on leadership, designing outdoor experiences, and emergency preparedness.
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