Sneak through the tall trees and stalk through the grasses in search of mammal tracks and traces. Unlock the mysteries of local critters as we investigate real pelts, skulls, and antlers. Learn new ways to identify animals and tell stories about them using the clues they leave behind. Make your own set of antlers and […]

Do you have what it takes to survive outside? Construct shelters, warm up around a cozy fire, hide in plain sight, and navigate your way around the park using maps and compasses. $60 members/$70 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups of 12 kids. Outdoors in Alton Baker Park. Scholarships available. If you are applying for […]

  Journey to the days before wagon trains as we hike to the Kalapuya Talking Stones and build forest-inspired shelters. Learn words, play games, and hear stories from Kalapuya culture. Make a campfire in our fire pit (weather permitting) and roast snacks to enjoy with fresh-harvested herb tea! $60 members/$70 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), […]

Hike new trails, discover hidden habitats, and find trees of mystery using maps, clues, and wayfinding skills. Put together puzzles, hide prizes for new friends, and discover if you have what it takes to find your way to tricky treasures on this day long adventure in nature! $60 members/$70 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups […]

Wander the park in search of secret hideaways for tiny people and critters! Learn about our park’s winged creatures, both big and small. Make fairies and gnomes and create tiny homes from forest finds. Go on a fairy finders scavenger hunt. $60 members/$70 non-members. Scholarships available. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups of 12 kids. Outdoors […]

Adventure there and back again as we soar across countries and swim between hemispheres. Play migration games, hear incredible stories of strength and skill, design a kite that really flies, do a feeder watch, and observe awesome ospreys! $60 members/$70 non-members. Scholarships available. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups of 12 kids. Outdoors in Alton Baker […]

Hike in the park and discover the noises of nature nearby, from birds and bugs to water and wind. Use your super-senses to become a forest floor investigator. Play tunes in our Sound Garden, make melodies from recycled materials, and sing silly songs on our Star Stage! $60 members/$70 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups […]

Ponder the power of water with us as we play Mountain Melt, experiment with our stream table, weave a river’s web of life, make mud pies, and build like beavers. $60 members/$70 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups of 12 kids. Outdoors in Alton Baker Park. Scholarships available. If you are applying for aid, enter […]

Dig deep and discover the amazing life of soil. Marvel at the connections between geology, the creation of compost, and the building of garden beds! Unearth microbe mysteries and create soil concoctions--from sculptures to slime--while we learn about the world beneath our feet. $60 members/$70 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups of 12 kids. Outdoors […]

Celebrate the end of winter with us as we discover what’s sprouting in our garden this spring! Play photosynthesis games, dig in the dirt, plant seeds, and harvest herbs and other green growing goodies for a six-plant-parts tea party! $60 members/$70 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups of 12 kids. Outdoors in Alton Baker Park. […]