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OMSI SUMMER CAMPS AND CLASSES

What we're all about...
OMSI offers the most extensive, longest running, and in-depth summer science camps program in the Northwest. OMSI science camps take place in a number of venues including State and National Parks, private camps, as well as back country wilderness areas throughout Oregon, Washington and California. OMSI Science camps are the perfect way to develop skills and enthusiasm while instilling curiosity and respect for the natural world. The residential camps are owned or operated by OMSI and include Camp Kiwanilong, a coastal camp near Warrenton, OR; Hancock Field Station, located in the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument near Fossil, OR; Wolf Creek Educational Center, in the Redwood National and State Park in Northern California; and San Juan Island National Historic Park on San Juan Island, WA.OMSI also offers outstanding summer science classes for youth. With the widest variety of science topics offered compared to other programs in the Northwest, youth in grades K-8 can take part in sequential, in-depth study in one or more of their favorite fields of science. OMSI offers a high-calliber staff, as all instructors are Oregon State certified teachers and/or have extensive experience working with children. In OMSI Science classes, young scientists investigate scientific phenomena using a hands-on approach. They design and create their own inventions and experiments, interpret data, control variables, present conclusions and develop new thinking strategies while they gain lifelong learning skills and attitudes. Day program available. Retreats & conferences accepted.





Our camp address
OMSI SUMMER CAMPS AND CLASSES
1945 SE Water Ave
Portland
OR
97214
Founded:
Type:
Overnight
Age Range:
Campers:
Coed
Lodging:
Camp Kiwanilong, a coastal camp near Warrenton, OR or Hancock Field Station, Fossil OR
Capacity:
Varies
Accreditation
ACA
What we offer...
Activities
Academics, Adventure Programs, Backpacking, Bicycle Trips, Computers, Environmental Ed, Fitness, Hiking, Leadership Training, Marine Science, Nature Study, Nutrition, Outdoor Skills, Photography, Rafting, Travel Camp, Wilderness Camping, Zoology,
Cost & Sessions
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