Still room available in summer youth camps

Several spots are open in the Nature Adventure Camp, at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, held July 11-15, as well as Nature Survival Camp, held July 18-22.

Both camps are led by experienced educators, including bilingual, Spanish-speaking counselors and recreational leaders. The camps offer fun day activities, and feature exciting overnight opportunities, perfect for campers looking to experience a first-time campout.

Nature Adventure Camp, held July 11-15, offers a week’s worth of adventures at the park and nearby, as well as an overnight in Fort Clatsop. Nature Adventure Camp is open to students entering fourth grade through sixth grade. The cost is $140.

Nature Survival Camp, held July 18-22, takes campers on the water and to the woods, deep into the park and other sites, as they explore and practice skills to survive and thrive in nature, including a two-night camping trip in the dunes. This camp is open to students entering seventh, eighth and ninth grades. The cost is $150 and tents are provided.

Hours for Nature Adventure Camp are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. For the Thursday overnight, drop off is at 9 a.m. Thursday and pickup is 11 a.m. Friday.

Hours for Nature Survival Camp are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, with a 9 a.m. drop-off on Wednesday and 11 a.m. pick up on Friday for the two-day camping trip at the beach.

For more information call Cathy at (503) 861-4422, or go to http://www.nps.gov/lewi, or follow Lewis and Clark National Historical Park on Facebook. Limited scholarships are still available.