Nothing gets our nature
spirit moving like the
summer season!
Welcome to Summer Camp!
Plants are growing strong and providing us with food and shade. Animals are prowling dusk and dawn. The waters beckon us to jump in head first and find relief from the sun’s heat. Everything in our body seems to be telling us, “Get outside!” Our camps give kids an opportunity to do just that…and so much more! We cover everything from primitive skills to nature art in a multitude of theme-based camps. Leave the homework at the house, these camps are for pure fun, games, and crafts. Thank you for voting us “Best Summer Camp” in the Bend Nest Parenting magazine two years in a row! Children will be having such a great time that they may not even realize how much they are learning, which is just fine for a summer immersion at Wildheart Nature School!
2025 Information
Skyliner Lodge Information
*The HDESD was about to end its lease on Skyliner Lodge, but thanks to Nature Connect, the lodge will remain open. Reservations are being rescheduled in February, and we’re 95% confident all dates will be honored, with final confirmation coming then. Some camps may be held at Tumalo State Park/Powell Plains Adventure Camp or Skyliner Lodge, so please be prepared for drop-offs at either location, though Skyliner is most likely.
Wildheart Van Adventure Camps
Wildheart Van Adventure Camps will meet east of town at Powell Plains. We choose locations with river or lake access and will send parents a list of destinations at the beginning of each week.
Smoke Contingency Plans
In the event of smoke in the area exceeding around 150 on the air quality index, our backup location will be the High Desert Museum. Wildheart Nature School will cover admission on the first day, and any additional days that week will be $8 per child, paid by parents. We’ll monitor air quality using government and handheld readers, and if conditions are unclear, we’ll drive to locations to make the call.
2025 Schedule
June 16th-June 20th, 2025
Monday-Friday (Monday-Thursday at Skyliner Lodge and Friday at Tumalo State Park)
- Ages 8–12 Wilderness Preparedness and Emergency Survival 9am-3:30pm (Skyliner Lodge) and (Tumalo State Park)
- Ages 7-10 Juniper Jedis 9am-3:30pm (Skyliner Lodge) and (Tumalo State Park)
- Ages 6-9 Hobbit & Faerie Finders 9am-3:30pm (Skyliner Lodge) and (Tumalo State Park)
June 23rd-June 27th, 2025
Monday-Friday (Skyliner Lodge)
- Ages 8-12 Girls Empowerment 9am-3:30pm (Skyliner Lodge)
- Ages 6-9 Witches and Wizards 9am-3:30pm (Skyliner Lodge)
- Ages 6-9 Witches and Wizards 9am-3:30pm (Skyliner Lodge)
June 30th-July 3rd, 2025
Monday-Thursday (No Camp Friday, July 4th)
- Ages 11–14 Odyssey Across the Cosmos: Dreamer’s Camp Monday-Wednesday 8:45am-3:45 pm; Thursday 5:00pm-10:30pm (Wildheart Van Adventure Camp: Meet at Powell Plains)
- Ages 7-10 Witches and Wizards 9am-3:30pm (Tumalo State Park)
- Ages 5-8 Dragon Riders 9am-1pm (Juniper Jungle Learning Farm)
- Ages 3 1/2-5 Hobbit & Faerie Finders 9am-1pm (Juniper Jungle Learning Farm)
July 7th–July 11th, 2025
Monday–Friday
- Ages 8-12 Girls Empowerment: Plant Journey 8:45am-3:45pm (Wildheart Van Adventure Camp: Meet at Powell Plains)
- Ages 5-8 Mythic Merfolk 9am-1pm (Tumalo State Park)
- Ages 3 1/2-5 Hobbit & Faerie Finders 9am-1pm (Juniper Jungle Learning Farm)
July 14th-July 18th, 2025
Monday-Friday
- Ages 8–12 Eco Leather Tanners 8:45am-3:45pm (Wildheart Van Adventure Camp: Meet at Powell Plains)
- Ages 5-8 Dragon Riders 9am-1pm (Juniper Jungle Learning Farm)
- Ages 3 1/2-5 Garden Faeries 9am-1pm (Juniper Jungle Learning Farm)
July 21st-July 25th, 2025
Monday-Friday
- Ages 8-12 Witches and Wizards 9:00am-3:30pm (Skyliner Lodge* or Wildheart Van Adventure Camp: Meet at Powell Plains*)
- Ages 7-10 Girls Empowerment: Natural Dye 9am-3:30pm (Skyliner Lodge* or Tumalo State Park*)
- Ages 6-9 Hobbit & Faerie Finders 9am-3:30pm (Skyliner Lodge* or Tumalo State Park*)
July 28th-August 1st, 2025
Monday-Friday
- Ages 8-12 Witches and Wizards 9:00am-3:30pm (Skyliner Lodge* or Wildheart Van Adventure Camp: Meet at Powell Plains*)
- Ages 7-10 Dragon Riders 9am-3:30pm (Skyliner Lodge* or Tumalo State Park*)
- Ages 6-9 Mythic Merfolk 9am-3:30pm (Skyliner Lodge* or Tumalo State Park*)
August 4th-August 8th, 2025
Monday-Friday
- Ages 8–12 Wilderness Preparedness and Emergency Survival 9am-3:30pm (Skyliner Lodge* or Wildheart Van Adventure Camp: Meet at Powell Plains*)
- Ages 7-10 Wilderness Comedy Camp 9am-3:30pm (Skyliner Lodge* or Tumalo State Park*)
- Ages 6-9 Hobbit & Faerie Finders 9am-3:30pm (Skyliner Lodge* or Tumalo State Park*)
August 11th-August 15th, 2025
Monday-Friday
- Ages 8-12 Bushcraft Academy 8:45am-3:45pm (Wildheart Van Adventure Camp: Meet at Powell Plains)
- Ages 5-8 Hobbit & Faerie Finders 9am-1pm (Juniper Jungle Learning Farm)
- Ages 3 1/2-5 Garden Faeries 9am-1pm (Juniper Jungle Learning Farm)
August 18th-August 22nd, 2025
Monday-Friday
- Ages 8-12 Reptile Rangers Adventure Camp 8:45am-3:45pm (Wildheart Van Adventure Camp: Meet at Powell Plains)
- Ages 7-10 Wilderness Comedy Camp 9am-3:30pm (Tumalo State Park)
- Ages 5-8 Unicorn Whisperers 9am-1pm (Tumalo State Park)
Tuition
8:45am–3:45pm 5-Day Camp
$469
9am–3:30pm 5-Day Camp
$422
9am–3:30pm 4-Day Camp
$338
8:45am-3:45pm 4-Day Camp
$357
9am–1:00 pm 5-Day Camp
$282
9am–1:00pm 4-Day Camp
$225 + $11 Material Fee
Additional Material Fees may apply
Payment Plans are available through our registration system. Sibling and Multi-Session Discounts Apply!
