Nature immersion Summer Camps
Summer camp 2026 registration is now open!
Camp info
Please ensure your camper is dressed properly and brings a water bottle every day. Snack is provided by Willow Creek Forest School and campers bring their own nutritious lunch. Drop off and pick up is at the Tryon Creek State Natural area parking lot. Camps are Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 2:30pm and are $350 a week.
Available to all that truly wish to participate, regardless of financial situation. Please contact us for scholarship information. To secure your camper’s place at our camps, please send a check payable to TLC Farm and send to 11640 SW Boones Ferry Rd, Portland, OR, 97219, after you register your child. Refund policy: As a small project, we are unfortunately unable to give refunds for the camp registration fees.
About Our staff
All staff of our Nature Immersion Summer camps are fully vaccinated, have certified state certified background checks and are CPR and First Aid certified. All of our teachers share a love of the outdoors and with working with young people. They integrate enthusiasm and fun with safety, striving to give the campers the best outdoors experience possible.
About the land
Willow Creek Forest School is a program of Tryon Life Community Farm, a 501(c)3 non-profit that runs off the 7 acre land. TLC Farm’s mission is to “bring people together to root into relationships with each other and the land, by sharing tools for community-based sustainability and social change, and tending resilient ecosystems.” Along with Willow Creek Forest School, TLC Farm hosts events, classes, workshops and school groups who come and learn about gardening, natural building and more. The Farm is nestled against Tryon Creek State Park, 700 acres of diverse forest with a creek running through it. It is Oregon’s only state park located within a major metropolitan area and is frequented by Portland area residents.
Our 2026 camp offerings
Week 1: June 22nd-26th
Nature Explorers
Come learn about all of the plants and animals that live in our forest! We will spend our days identifying plants, searching for animal tracks, and collecting items for nature crafts.
Camp runs M-F. 9:30 am – 2:30pm. Available to all that truly wish to participate, regardless of financial situation. Please contact us for scholarship information.
Week 2: July 6th-10th
Birds
Have you ever wondered who is making that tweeting sound? Join us to learn how to identify who is flying above us and what they need to survive. Children will make nests, bird puppets, and hopefully see lots of feathered friends!
Camp runs M-F. 9:30 am – 2:30pm. Available to all that truly wish to participate, regardless of financial situation. Please contact us for scholarship information.
Week 3: July 13th-17th
Bugs
Join us to learn all about those creepy and crawly critters! Dig for worms, search for spiders, and find butterflies as we venture out into the forest together. We will be making all sorts of bug crafts and homes for our new friends.
Camp runs M-F. 9:30 am – 2:30pm. Available to all that truly wish to participate, regardless of financial situation. Please contact us for scholarship information.
Week 4: July 20th-24th
Mythical Creatures
Let your imagination run wild as we spend time learning about the mythical creatures that are said to live in our forests. Children will come on bigfoot searching expeditions, gnome-led hikes, build fairy houses, and more!
Camp runs M-F. 9:30 am – 2:30pm. Available to all that truly wish to participate, regardless of financial situation. Please contact us for scholarship information.
