Preschool Summer Programs:
Caterpillar Camp
Caterpillar Camp Description:
Digging in the dirt, exploring the natural world, and making art with reusable materials - we have something for everyone! Caterpillar Camp will be all outdoors, with occasional trips inside Avery House to say hello to the indoor animals. We will meet near the Avery Park Dinosaur Bones Monday-Thursday, and nearby parks for Field Trip Fridays. Let's explore!
Note: Campers must be three years old and completely potty trained by the time camp starts.
Camp schedule: Drop-off is between 9:15 - 9:30 am and camp activities run 9:30 am - 1:30 pm all week. No aftercare is offered for this camp.
Cost: $195/week
You will be asked to select which weeks your preschooler will be able to attend. We will use the following topics as a starting point for each week and see where the children’s ideas and imaginations take us:
Session 3: July 8 -12 “Let’s Go an Adventure” ($195)
We’ll keep the adventures going for those returning campers and welcome our new campers. Some campers might have some favorite adventure spots they wish to revisit. The adventure continues at the Starker Arts Park on Friday- Campers can be dropped off at the playground next to the Peffer amphitheater.
Session 4: July 15 - 19 “We’re Going on a Nature Hunt” ($195)
There are so many things to look for around the park (insects, spiders, birds, slugs, plants…). We wonder what our little campers will want to search for after reading the book "We’re Going on a Bear Hunt." On Friday, we will meet at the playground at MLK park and explore the trails. Bikes and Scooters are welcome- please bring a helmet!
Session 5: July 22-26 “Hug a Tree- What We Love About Nature” ($195)
There are so many things to love in the natural world. We'll start the week by reading "The Big Bear Hug" and then we’d like to find out what our campers' favorites are. What’s not to love about Willamette Park - we'll meet near the shelter on Friday for river wading, trail hiking, fort building and bike riding- don't forget a helmet!
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Session 6: July 29 - Aug 2 “Trailblazing” ($195)
There are several little trails we can take - some are shortcuts to our favorite playground, and some are longer and take us to the river. We’ll explore them all. We’ll do things a little differently this week for our Friday Field Trip. We’ll go downtown - starting at the Central Park playground, walking to the library, then end our day at the fountains for some water fun. Campers can be picked up at the Riverfront Memorial Park (fountain).
Session 7: August 5 - 9 “Searching High, Looking Low” ($195)
Children are invited to explore with new eyes using binoculars to look up high/far away or down low/close up using magnifying glasses to see the little things. We'll spend Friday at Willamette Park. Campers can be dropped off near the shelter. Bikes and scooters are welcome. Don't forget a helmet!
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Key Camp Information
Camp schedule: Drop-off is between 9:15 - 9:30 am and camp activities run 9:30 am - 1:30 pm all week. No aftercare is offered for this camp.
Cost: $195/week
Program Requirements
Participants will be asked to keep their backpacks with them at all times. We suggest bringing the following items, all labeled with their name (please make sure your student can carry their backpacks):
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1-2 filled water bottles
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Sturdy, closed-toe shoes- This applies during all activities, including water activities.
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Crocs, sandals, and flip-flops are not considered safe for camp as they fall off easily.
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Water shoes can make wading much more pleasant for campers.
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Morning Snack
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A packed lunch
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Weather-appropriate clothes- Students must be prepared to be outside for all of the session.
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Sunscreen must be applied at or before drop-off and kept with your student during the day. You can give staff permission to reapply sunscreen as needed during the day.
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A small towel, change of clothes, and bag for wet clothes- we may get wet and just in case!
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