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2023
​On-Campus Events!


  • ​SATURDAY AND WEDNESDAY DAY CAMPS WILL RUN FROM 10:00 am-3:00 pm
  • LUNCH WILL BE SERVED, AND ACTIVITIES WILL BE FUN!
  • DAY CAMPS ARE LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANTS AND THE COST IS $50 PER SESSION.
  • REGISTER FOR 5 DAY CAMP SESSIONS AND GET THE 5TH DAY CAMP FREE! (SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE.)

Register at: https://upwardboundcamp.campbrainregistration.com/​​


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​Day Camp & Summer Camp Themes Are Here!
Check out the drop-down menu below for names and descript​ions.


Register for 5 DAY Camp Sessions,
Get the 5th DAY Camp FREE!
FEBRUARY
Saturday, Feb. 4th: Day Camp
  • Creation-Seed planting. Come plant the seeds we will transplant into the garden in March.
Wednesday, Feb. 8th: Day Camp
  • Noah's Ark, God's New Promise
Saturday, Feb. 18th: Day Camp
  • Noah's Ark, God's New Promise
Wednesday, Feb. 22nd: Day Camp
  • Ocean Camp
MARCH
Wednesday, March 8th: Day Camp
  • Stormy Camp
Wednesday, March 15th: Day Camp
  • STEM Camp
Saturday, March 18th: Day Camp
  • Farm Camp: Plant the seedlings and so much more.
Wednesday, March 22nd: Day Camp
  • Carpentry Camp
Wednesday, March 29th: Day Camp
  • Carpentry Camp
APRIL
Wednesday, April 5th: Day Camp
  • Resurrection Preparation for Easter
Sunday, April 9th: Easter Day Camp
  • Easter Camp
Wednesday, April 12th: Day Camp
  • The Story of Jonah, we are the fishers of men.
Wednesday, April 19th: Day Camp
  • Treasure Hunting/Pirate Camp
Saturday, April 22nd: Day Camp
  • Treasure Hunting/Pirate Camp
Wednesday, April 26th: Day Camp
  • Mind, Body and Soul. Learn how to take care of ourselves: mind, body and soul.
MAY
Wednesday, May 3rd: Day Camp
  • Music and Dance Camp
Saturday, May 6th: Day Camp
  • Music and Dance Camp
​Wednesday, May 10th: Day Camp
  • Archaeology Camp
Wednesday, May 17th: Day Camp
  • Archaeology Camp
Saturday, May 20th: Day Camp
  • Star Wars. Special guests from Star Wars Oregon 501st Legion and Rebel Legion from Cloud City Garrison and Kashyyyk Base.  
Wednesday, May 24th: Day Camp
  • Bug Camp. Discover all creatures great and small at camp.
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JUNE
Mon-Thurs., June 5th-8th: Session 1 (small group)
  • Animal Shenanigans-Learn about the camp animals! What are they? What do they like to eat? How old are they?
Mon-Thurs., June 12th-15th: Session 2 (small group)
  • Dance, Dance, Dance-If you like to dance this is the session for you!
Mon-Fri., June 26th-30th: Session 3
  • God in the Garden-What are we growing in the camp garden? How do we take care of our garden plants? What kind of flowers do we have in the meadow?
JULY
Mon-Fri., July 3rd-7th: Session 4
  • Celebrate America-Let's have a parade! And some fireworks! America Trivia! Singing all those Patriotic Songs!
Mon-Thurs., July 10th-13th: Session 5
  • Arts & Crafts-Drawing, painting (paper and rocks!), nature crafts, fiber arts and hat decorating!
Tues-Fri., July 18th-21st: Session 6
  • Christmas Camp-Christmas Crafts, Christmas Music, Christmas Traditions, summer style!
Mon-Fri., July 24th-28th: Session 7
  • Music in the Meadow-Let's play some drums and ring some bells! Let's sing and dance and have a wonderful time this week!
AUGUST
Mon-Fri., July 31st-Aug. 4th: Session 8
  • Team Sports-Baseball, Basketball, Disc Golf, Volleyball and of course, BOWLING!
Mon-Fri., Aug. 7th-11th: Session 9
  • Theatre Games-Skits and comedy contests, improvisation, and costume parades. Ain't we got fun?
Mon-Thurs., Aug. 14th-17th: Session 10
  • All Outdoors-Have you ever cooked over an open fire? Have you ever slept under the stars? Have you ever walked a path and discovered treasures all around you? Have you ever flown a kite? Water Games! This will be a week of exploration and experience!
Mon-Thurs., Aug. 28th-31st: Session 11 (small group)
  • ​Race Week-RC Cars, Obstacle Courses, Three Legged and Running Races. You will be tired after this week!​
SEPTEMBER
Mon-Thurs., Sept. 4th-7th: Session 12 (small group)
  • Bingo & Bowling-Two of our favorite camp activities, but that's not all we will be doing this week! How about a little Uno? A Domino Game? Puzzle building contests! A jam-packed week of games and other tabletop activities!
Mon-Thurs., Sept. 11th-14th: Session 13 (small group)
  • Cooking-Who doesn't like decorating, baking and eating cookies? Have you ever made your own salad? Grilled a hamburger? Come hungry and leave satisfied!
Mon-Thurs., Sept. 18th-21st: Session 14 (small group)
  • Arts & Crafts-It's so much fun we decided to have another arts and crafts session this summer! What will you make!
OCTOBER
  • Tuesday, Oct. 3rd: Day Camp, TBD
  • Saturday, Oct. 7th: Day Camp, TBD
  • Wednesday, Oct. 11th: Day Camp, TBD
  • Saturday, Oct. 14th: Harvest Day Camp
  • Wednesday, Oct. 18th: Day Camp, TBD
  • Saturday, Oct. 21st: Day Camp, TBD
  • Wednesday, Oct. 25th: Day Camp, TBD
NOVEMBER
  • Wednesday, Nov. 1st: Day Camp, TBD
  • Saturday, Nov. 4th: Day Camp, TBD
  • Wednesday, Nov. 8th: Day Camp, TBD
  • Saturday, Nov. 11th: Camper Awards Pie Potluck
  • Wednesday, Nov. 15th: Day Camp, TBD
  • Saturday, Nov. 18th: Give Thanks Day Camp
  • Wednesday, Nov. 22nd: Day Camp, TBD
  • Wednesday, Nov. 29th: Day Camp, TBD
DECEMBER
  • Saturday, Dec. 2nd: Day Camp, TBD
  • Wednesday, Dec. 6th: Day Camp, TBD
  • Wednesday, Dec. 13th: Day Camp, TBD
  • Saturday, Dec. 16th: Day Camp, TBD
  • Wednesday, Dec. 20th: Day Camp, TBD
  • Saturday, Dec. 23rd: Christmas Day Camp
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40151 Gates School Rd., Gates, OR 97346
PHONE: 503-897-2447   |   FAX: 844-448-7665
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