Oregon Outdoor Education Center

08/16/2025

Half & Half! Our resident piebald doe and this year's new addition up close!

08/12/2025

Week one Wildlife Stewards Camp, July 22-26th

Horse Riding, Archery, Canoeing, Fishing, Swings, Swimming, theater, and so much more!

08/12/2025

An amazing 2 weeks of Wildlife Stewards Camp has come to an end & everyone had an absolute BLAST! We are so grateful for the amazing campers & counselors that made this possible and for all of our adult volunteers who go above and beyond to create a special & safe environment where everyone can have a good time.

These photos are from week 2, August 5-9th! We will have a link soon to access more photos of your kiddos 👍🏻📸

07/16/2025

THANK YOU HEA!

Great article...

Hennebery Eddy revitalized the Oregon Outdoor Education Center (OOEC) amphitheater through inclusive design and a hands-on day of community service

07/15/2025

What an AMAZING day at the OOEC! we had the privilege to host 6 teens from Cyprus through the CFP program. Everyone involved were blown away by these young adults! Our FIRST ever international group! Already scheduled for next year!!!
https://friendships4peace.org/

07/14/2025

Got a lot of work done on the amphitheater over the weekend! Thank you Robbie Peck and Gary Foster for all you do to help with the success of OOEC!
New accessibility ramp is complete and ready for Summer camps!!!

04/14/2025

Are you looking to be a counselor? We have the perfect training opportunity for you!

It is our goal to work towards a centralized training to better all of our Summer Camp programs, and that starts with YOU. This Outdoor Leadership Training is our premier training + learning opportunity for 4-H Camp Counselors to have fun, get outside and become confident in being a leader.

You will be apart of creating fun outdoor experiences for campers, learn to prepared for emergencies & how to handle difficult situations, and gain knowledge and experience working with younger kids who need someone to look up to and guide them!

Are you interested? For more info or to register now, visit the 4-H outreach website! Registration closes on 4/17 & the training will take place on May 2-4, 2025.

03/09/2025

With great pleasure, we are happy to announce that a generous donation from the Epping Family Foundation has fulfilled our down payment obligations & secured the Outdoor School Center and Summer 4-H Camp through 2027!!

Thank you to all who have contributed in any way to make this possible. With your help, shares, donations, word of mouth, and support we are able to continue to provide a safe & memorable place where we can come together and enjoy the outdoors.

02/25/2025

Go sign up now for any of these summer camps, all being held right here at OOEC! 🎣🛶🏊‍♂️

We have multiple camp options available for all ages ranging from ages 8-14! Swipe through the slides to see more info on each camp, and checkout the link below for even more info

SIGN UP NOW AT beav.es/4hcamp 📍

02/23/2025

Go Register for Wildlife Stewards Camp, this year we have two different weekends you can choose from: July 22-26 and Aug 5-9 🌳⛺️🌿

This is the perfect opportunity to sign your kids up for a chance to explore the outdoors, make new friends, take on new challenges, and experience new team bonding skills.

Designed for the next generation of leaders, explorers, designers and innovators, our Wildlife Stewards camp helps build skills for life. Camper activities include: wildlife classes, swimming, arts & crafts, canoeing, archery, adventure swings, theater, sports/games, hiking, campfire programs and so much more 🏊‍♂️🐎🎨🛶

Sign up at: extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/summer-camps (last slide shows what it will look like when you pull it up!)

02/23/2025

Here at the Oregon Outdoor Education Center, we are dedicated to providing year-round outdoor education, venue space/housing & leadership development opportunities for all.

From immersive educational programs and diverse facilities, to flexible rental options and 325-acres of land, we provide everything you need for a memorable experience surrounded by nature.

What can we provide for you? Here are some examples:

📍Wildlife Stewards Camp that has been growing for over 20+ years— our personal favorite!

📍Year Round Outdoor School Opportunities (we partner with organizations like Northwest Outdoor Science School & YMCA)

📍Teen Leadership & Mentorship Programs (hands on experiences & community involvement)

📍Day Use & Overnight Stay facilities (Cottages, Cabins, full homes, facility hall w/ stage, lodges, classrooms, camps w/ barn, full info on website)

We accommodate any size groups ranging from 20 to 200+, with full kitchens, bathrooms, showers, hiking trails, swim areas, food services and more. Our space is used for any kind of retreats, work events, weddings, equestrian camps, or any team-building events. Need a quick stop for a business meeting, training session, or a social gathering? We can accommodate you as well. Our facilities offer a peaceful and productive environment for those of smaller parties who may only need a conference room or a quick pit stop.

Need more info? Checkout the link in our bio to access our website for full access to what we have to offer & ways to contact us.