Survive and thrive in nature

Adventure awaits this summer for young people to explore the area’s trails, water and animals at camps through Lewis and Clark National Historical Park.

The two weeklong camps feature overnight opportunities.

Nature Adventure Camp, held July 8-12, offers a week’s worth of adventures at the park and nearby, as well as an overnight in Fort Clatsop. This camp is open to students entering 4th grade through 6th grade. The cost is $140.

Nature Survival Camp, held July 15-19, 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 at the beach. This camp is open to students entering 7th, 8th & 9th grades. The cost is $150.

Hours for Nature Adventure Camp are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Wed. For the Thurs. overnight, drop off is at 9 a.m. and pickup is 11 a.m. Fri.

Hours for Nature Survival Camp are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.and Tue., with a 9 a.m. drop-off on Wed. and 11 a.m. pick up on Fri. for the two-day camping trip at the beach. Enrollment for both camps is limited and scholarships are available.

For questions call (503) 861-4422, or go to http://www.nps.gov/lewi, or follow Lewis and Clark National Historical Park on Facebook and Instagram.