No School Day Adventure

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. […]

Come see what’s blooming in Hendricks Park this spring! Explore the rhododendron garden, go on a wildflower wander, dissect a flower, do a bee dance, and create rainbow Earth Art! $60 members/$70 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups of 12 kids. Outdoors in Hendricks Park. Scholarships available. If you are applying for aid, enter the […]

Play mini-gnome hide and seek and look for the tallest, widest, and weirdest trees in the park! Explore off the beaten path, play camouflage games, and discover what's wild about spring in the park’s forests and meadows. $60 members/$70 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups of 12 kids. Outdoors in Alton Baker Park. Scholarships available. […]

Scoot like a slug, sneak like a spider, soar like a moth, and scuttle like a centipede! During this session, we will learn about the hidden critters that live all around us—creeping and crawling about unseen in the dark of the night. $70 members/$80 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups of 12 kids. Outdoors in […]

Investigate the woods-wide-web of life in Alton Baker! Discover how trees “talk” as well as how forests get ready for winter. Find funky fungi, build forest forts, and create cool cone crafts. Tell tall tree tales and celebrate trees that stay evergreen year-round. $65 members/$75 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups of 12 kids. Outdoors […]

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! $65 members/$75 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups […]

Spots, stripes and masks, oh my! How do colors and markings help animals survive in the wild? Answer these questions and more as we play camouflage games, explore nature nearby, and create colorful critters to take home. $65 members/$75 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups of 12 kids. Outdoors in Alton Baker Park. Scholarships available. […]

Celebrate the wonders of water in our world, from the tiniest drops in our cells to the vastness of the ocean! Play mountain melt, go puddle jumping, create raindrop art, and hike along the Willamette River. $65 members/$75 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups of 12 kids. Outdoors in Alton Baker Park. Scholarships available. If […]

Explore the winter wonderland of the Pacific Northwest! Construct shelters, warm up with tea picked from the garden, and discover why it’s not easy being green in winter. Learn how animals hide in plain sight and survive in the when it’s cold outside. $65 members/$75 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups of 12 kids. Outdoors […]

Wander Hendricks Park in search of secret hideaways for the magical among us! Make fairies and gnomes and build tiny homes from forest finds. Listen to stories, read maps, and create your own magic wand! $70 members/$80 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups of 12 kids. Outdoors in Hendricks Park. Scholarships available. If you are […]

Discover who's tweeting in Alton Baker Park. Practice beak techniques, check out our talon collection, experiment with feathers and flight, and make a cool bird mask. Go on a bird watching walk in the park. $65 members/$75 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups of 12 kids. Outdoors in Alton Baker Park. Scholarships available. If you […]

Become an earth scientist as you investigate what the planet is made of, how it moves, and why it matters. Learn about your favorite rock and make your own volcano as we discover the wonders of Oregon and Willamette Valley geology. $65 members/$75 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups of 12 kids. Outdoors in Alton […]

What stories can stones tell us about the creatures that thrived where we live now, millions of years ago? And how can we learn about more recent life – the last 10,000 years – in the Willamette Valley? Travel back in distant time at as well as learn about more recent living history as we […]

Come see what’s blooming in Hendricks Park this spring! Play mini-gnome hide and seek and look for the tallest, widest, and weirdest trees in the forest. Explore the rhododendron garden, learn how to dissect a flower, do a bee dance, and create rainbow Earth Art! $70 members/$80 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups of 12 […]

Sneak through the tall trees 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 create a track tale to […]

Make masks from recycled and natural materials, act like animals from nature nearby, and create your own cool theater in the thicket. Showcase your skills on the Star Stage! $65 members/$75 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 the […]