Summer Camps
REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEB 21st @ 10AM
Our week-long summer day camps for 2026 run June 22nd through August 28th.
Camps are 9:00am-3:00pm M-F for ages 5-17.
We have two locations for camps in the Eugene/Springfield area at Mount Pisgah Arboretum and Hendricks Park. Our overnight camps are held at Little Fall Creek Camp outside of Jasper, and at Eel Creek Campground on the coast.
Camp Prices
- Full Day Camps: $465/week
- Day Camp Aftercare: $130/week
- Overnight Camp: $888/week
Instructor to student ratios:
- All camps have a 1:6 ratio plus an additional CIT.
Our prices are a reflection of our values. We value the experience, intention, and care that our instructors bring to the process of educating your amazing children each and every day. We endeavor to support them with the same level of respect and priority and have raised our prices this summer with that in mind. We recognize that the premium price of our programs at $15/hr can be difficult for some families and encourage you to apply for one of our 25% or 50% scholarships to help with that cost.
Aftercare
Aftercare is our program for campers who need extended care before parents can pick them up from camp. Books, crafts, low energy games, and general silliness are staples. Guardians can pick their camper up anytime during aftercare. Aftercare runs from the end of camp until 5:30pm.
For any attendance needs, please call our attendance line at 541-937-5799.
Preparing for Camp
What does my student need to bring with them to be successful at camp? How do you handle knives at camp? What happens when there’s a lot of smoke in the air? What’s your refund policy?
These questions and more addressed in our parent handbook from the button above!
Student Leadership Opportunities
As Whole Earth students mature into young adults, they have a unique opportunity to become mentors for younger students as Counselors in Training (CITs) at our Day Camps or Junior Counselors (JCs) at our Overnight Camps. Visit our student leadership opportunities page to learn more!
Scholarships
Whole Earth Nature School is proud to offer need-based scholarships to families who would like to attend our nature programs. We have generous award thresholds and encourage anyone to apply! The application only takes a few minutes after you register for programs with a small, refundable deposit. Click “Learn More” for additional details.