Let’s Get Out Explorers Camp
Explorer Camp is a full-day outdoor day camp for kids ages 6-10 and is based at Great River in Mosier, Oregon. Each week, campers enjoy a fully immersive week in the forest while they play in our Tree Park, create in our Forest Art Studio, and build skills at our archery range.
In addition, each session, children will play nature-based group games while we cultivate a sense of curiosity and wonder in our youngest campers and contribute to our community by participating in a stewardship project. Our days at camp are created with children’s unique sense of wonder in mind.
Each day follows a theme for the week and includes time to explore, drop into creative deep play, move bodies, and quiet time to rest, read stories, and create art.
2026 Explorer Offerings
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel 4 weeks in advance and receive a refund minus a $50 administration fee. Within 4 weeks of the start of camp, we do not offer refunds. Thank you for your understanding.
Session 1 Explorer Camp: Roots
June 22 - 25 9:00 - 3:30 pm Ages 6-10 $370
Join us for a week of growing our roots into the land and connecting deeply with our place here in the Gorge. Through storytelling, games, and hands-on activities, campers will explore the forest that supports life all around us. Children will spend time in our forested classrooms, play and climb in the Tree Park, learn archery and other woodland skills, and create nature-inspired crafts and projects. This week invites curiosity, observation, and a sense of belonging to the land we call home.
Session 2 Explorer Camp: Belong
June 29 - July 2 9:00 - 3:30 pm Ages 6-10 $370
How do we find our place in a group? What helps us feel connected and welcome? This week focuses on building community through cooperative games, team challenges, and shared creative projects. Campers will practice communication, kindness, and collaboration as we strengthen our camp community together. As always, children will explore the surrounding forest, enjoy free time in the Tree Park, and practice archery with friends.
Session 3 Explorer Camp: Craft
July 13 - 16 9:00 - 3:30 pm Ages 6-10 $370
Calling all crafters! This week focuses on creating with our hands and imaginations, using inspiration from the natural world. Campers will work on a variety of woodland crafts and art projects in our forest classrooms and will come home each day with something they’ve made. Older campers will have the opportunity to learn basic knife skills for whittling and carving, while all children are encouraged to experiment, problem-solve, and express themselves creatively. The week also includes forest exploration, free play, archery practice and games in the Tree Park.
Session 4 Explorer Camp: Quest
July 20 - 23 9:00 - 3:30 pm Ages 6-10 $370
What makes an exciting quest? This week, campers will dive into storytelling and imagination as they create, prepare for, and embark on their own forest quest. We’ll explore map-making, ranger skills, and teamwork as campers train for their mission. Along the way, children will play group games, practice archery, and enjoy plenty of free play in the Tree Park. Adventure, creativity, and collaboration guide this week from start to finish.
Session 5 Explorer Camp: Build
July 27 - 30 9:00 - 3:30 pm Ages 6-10 $370
This week is all about building in the forest! Campers will work together to create kid-sized shelters, tiny shelters for imaginary creatures, and animal homes like dens, nests, and burrows. Through imaginative play and hands-on construction, children will explore how humans and animals shape their environments. Our creative guides will encourage campers to dream up new building projects each day as they collect natural materials, explore the surrounding forest, and play cooperative games. Campers will also practice archery and enjoy daily free time in the Tree Park.
*Please choose dates carefully. A $50 cancellation fee applies.
**We will be offering a limited number of seats on our shuttle. Please sign up for our shuttle service separately. Scroll down below to register.
2026 Explorer camp registration is open! Scroll down for transportation registration.
Shuttle Service
We are offering 12 spaces in our shuttle for each session. Pick up and drop off will be next to the Hood River DMV office at the marina. Only available spots will show below and are available for registration.
Join the waitlist
Did you miss the class you wanted? Enter your email to get added to the Explorer waitlist. We often have movement in our registration lists as we get closer to summer.