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Camps 2020

Special Announcement:
​Upward Bound Camp and Covid-19

We take very seriously the role we play in limiting the spread of COVID-19. Many of our campers and dancers fall into the two highest risk categories: e.g. being over the age of 60 and/or immune compromised. In reviewing the current recommendations and working with our counseling team, we have determined that we cannot provide the supports necessary to keep our campers and dancers safe from infection at this time and have closed our Spring Break Camp Session. We are following the State of Oregon Guidelines related to limiting groups and gatherings to guide us in making decisions as to when camps and dances may recommence. This is a fluid situation requiring all of us to be flexible in response to changing guidelines and recommendations. Please follow our Website and FB pages for updates.​

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Closing Dates on Camp Session Calendar:
For administrative purposes, registration closes two weeks before the camp start date whether or not there are still openings for that camp. Please contact the Registrar to find out if there are still openings for any upcoming, closed camp registration.

March

Given the current guidelines around COVID-19 we are required to reschedule camp sessions and events.

April

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4/28—5/1
​Sewing and Fiber Arts Camp

Learn to use a sewing machine, crochet hook and knitting needles to make some cool stuff at this camp.

May

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4—7
​May Flowers Camp

Planting, tending and arranging flowers is the focus of this camp. Plan to be outside, rain or sun much of the time this week.

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11—14
​Leadership Camp
(Invitation/Application only)
If you think you might want to be a camp assistant or volunteer this is the time to explore that possibility. Contact Mollie/Miss Pippa to learn more about participating in Leadership Camp!

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22—25
Memorial Day Work Weekend 
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Come and help us get ready for camp! Stay with us in your own tent/RV or in the gender segregated bunk houses and help us get ready for camp! We will provide food, fellowship and worship opportunities. Indoor and outdoor work available!  
Please RSVP by May 18, 2020 to:  Diane.Turnbull@upwardboundcamp.org 


Summer Sessions

June

15—19
​Summer Session 1

This is our opening summer session! No theme just come and have fun at camp!
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22—26
Summer Session 2 
Animal Friends

This week we will be learning about caring for our camp animal friends. What do we feed our goat, sheep and chickens? Throw the ball for the camp dog. What other animals live around camp? We will find out this week.

6/29—7/3
Summer Session 3 
Christmas in July

176 days until Christmas? That’s too long! Let’s pretend it’s Christmas right now! We will play Christmas games, decorate a tree in the forest, white elephant gift exchange and remember the reason for the season, even if it is only July!

July

6—10
​Summer Session 4

Come and do camp things! Hiking, outdoor games, crafts, campfire, singing and much more!
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13—17
Summer Session 5 
All Outdoors

It’s true, this camp will be all outdoors, or as much outdoors as you want to be…we will cook outdoors, eat outdoors, play outdoors, sing outdoors and sleep outdoors in a tent, or sleep indoors in the bunkhouse if you prefer!

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20—23
Summer Session 6 (short session)

Need a little less time to rough it at camp? This is the camp for you. 4 days of camp fun at a slower pace.

28—31
Summer Session 7 (short session)

Need a little less time to rough it at camp? This is the camp for you. 4 days of camp fun at a slower pace.

August

3—7
Summer Session 8

No theme required. Come and do camp things! Hiking, outdoor games, crafts, campfire, singing and much more!
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10—14
Summer Session 9
​Water Works

Every day we will do water themed activities…water fights, water study, water(ing) plants, water crafts and of course, fishing!

17—21
​Summer Session 10

Come and do 5 days of camp things! Hiking, outdoor games, crafts, campfire, singing, worship and much more!

September

8—112
​Men’s Retreat
(Invitation Only)
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14—17
​Autumn Crafts

This week we will be creating all kinds of seasonal crafts, repurposing old things into new things, painting, decoupage and sewing!

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21—24
​Music Camp

This camp is all about music, singing, learning to play an instrument, playing and singing at the same time! Special guests have been invited to help share the joy of music with all of you who come to this camp.

October

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5—8
​Friends Camp

Making and keeping friends in your life is sometimes difficult. This camp will help you explore the joys and challenges of friendship as you join in on camp activities with your camp friends.

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12—15
​Science Camp

Science is so much fun…so let’s do science at camp. This camp is filled with science activities both indoor and outdoor.

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18—21
Harvest Camp—The Cooking Edition

Fall is a great time to cook warm, yummy things. This week we will be doing our usual fall activities alongside a few fall cooking and baking projects.

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10/29—11/1
​Harvest Camp—The Traditional Edition

Carving pumpkins, playing in the leaves, a rousing game of bingo, hiking in the woods and lots of singing and worshipping with friends.

November

11/13-16 Women’s Retreat (Invitation Only)
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24—27
Thanksgiving Camp

This camp is all about giving thanks and enjoying time together as a camp family. We might even catch the Macy’s Parade and a football game!

December

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7—10
Get Ready for Christmas

Making gifts for friends and family is the focus of this camp. We will also celebrate some of the aspects of Advent, making a “Christmas Box” and singing Christmas Carols heralding the birth of the Baby Jesus.

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23—26
Christmas Camp

Christmas Camp is for celebrating the birth of the Baby Jesus with your camp family. Traditionally campers create a Christmas play and enjoy a traditional holiday meal. The community comes together to bring gifts for campers as part of this camp.

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40151 Gates School Rd., Gates, OR 97346
PHONE: 503-897-2447   |   FAX: 844-448-7665
  |   ​EMAIL: camp@UpwardBoundCamp.org
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