Offered as a single sport camp, and inside multi-sport camps. Athletes work on their basic skills and participate in fun skill-building activities. For general program information, visit www.cityofsalem.net/Activities
Spend the week engaging in enrichment workshops!
Explore a perspective of nature rarely seen and learn about the unique ecology, plants, and animals of old-growth forests. Participants will get equipment fitted and have time to practice on smaller trees before moving on to climbing to the top of the canopy.
Of importance: This activity takes place in Silver Falls State Park. All adventures begin at Howard Creek Trailhead parking lot. Use Google Maps to find the meeting location (Apple maps is currently unreliable.) An Oregon State Park pass is needed and must be purchased ahead of time to participate.
Explore a perspective of nature rarely seen and learn about the unique ecology, plants, and animals of old-growth forests. Participants will get equipment fitted and have time to practice on smaller trees before moving on to climbing to the top of the canopy.
Of importance: This activity takes place in Silver Falls State Park. All adventures begin at Howard Creek Trailhead parking lot. Use Google Maps to find the meeting location (Apple maps is currently unreliable.) An Oregon State Park pass is needed and must be purchased ahead of time to participate.
Explore a perspective of nature rarely seen and learn about the unique ecology, plants, and animals of old-growth forests. Participants will get equipment fitted and have time to practice on smaller trees before taking a small hike to go climb taller trees.
Of importance: This activity takes place in Silver Falls State Park. All adventures begin at Howard Creek Trailhead parking lot. Use Google Maps to find the meeting location (Apple maps is currently unreliable.) An Oregon State Park pass is needed and must be purchased ahead of time to participate.
Explore a perspective of nature rarely seen and learn about the unique ecology, plants, and animals of old-growth forests. Participants will get equipment fitted and have time to practice on smaller trees before moving on to climbing to the top of the canopy.
Of importance: This activity takes place in Silver Falls State Park. All adventures begin at Howard Creek Trailhead parking lot. Use Google Maps to find the meeting location (Apple maps is currently unreliable.) An Oregon State Park pass is needed and must be purchased ahead of time to participate.
Sponsored by Play-Well Teknologies, students explore real-world concepts in the areas of physics, engineering, and architecture using thousands of LEGO® materials in an encouraging environment.
Athletes work on basic sports skills and participate in fun skill-building activities. For general program information, visit www.cityofsalem.net/Activities
Get outside and learn more about our natural environment in one of our many nature camp offerings. For general program information, visit www.cityofsalem.net/Activities
Powered by Payne Stewart Golf Experiences, the beginning program focuses on fun and repetition with a games-based approach that can be played on any surface. Specialized equipment is used to ensure early success for young players. Key skills like putting and chipping are taught through engaging activities.
| Select | Program Name | Ages | Dates | Times | Days | Location | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyhawks - Beginning Golf (#2330) | 6-12 yrs | Jul 07, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025 | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Mon-Fri | Sumpter Elementary | $169.00 |
Offered as a single sport camp, inside multi-sport camps, and as a once a week program, athletes work on their basic skills and participate in fun skill-building activities. For general program information, visit www.cityofsalem.net/Activities
Participate in one or all of the STRIDE run/walk events, taking place in some of Salem’s most loved parks, and held once a month on a Saturday morning, June-October.
Strollers and dogs on a leash are welcome. Bibs are available on event day.
Courses in Bush’s Pasture and Wallace Marine Park utilize soft and hard trails. Courses in Minto-Brown Island Park take place on hard trails.
Participants learn the same basic skills as the Introduction class and experience the sunset over the Willamette Valley. For this climb, participants are required to use a head lamp for hiking up to 1.5 hours, climbing, and rappelling. Start times an vary based on the sunset times.
Of importance: This activity takes place in Silver Falls State Park. All adventures begin at Howard Creek Trailhead parking lot. Use Google Maps to find the meeting location (Apple maps is currently unreliable.) An Oregon State Park pass is needed and must be purchased ahead of time to participate.
Participants learn the same basic skills as the Introduction class and experience the sunset over the Willamette Valley. For this climb, participants are required to use a head lamp for hiking up to 1.5 hours, climbing, and rappelling. Start times an vary based on the sunset times.
Of importance: This activity takes place in Silver Falls State Park. All adventures begin at Howard Creek Trailhead parking lot. Use Google Maps to find the meeting location (Apple maps is currently unreliable.) An Oregon State Park pass is needed and must be purchased ahead of time to participate.
Participants learn the same basic skills as the Introduction class and experience the sunset over the Willamette Valley. For this climb, participants are required to use a head lamp for hiking up to 1.5 hours, climbing, and rappelling. Start times an vary based on the sunset times.
Of importance: This activity takes place in Silver Falls State Park. All adventures begin at Howard Creek Trailhead parking lot. Use Google Maps to find the meeting location (Apple maps is currently unreliable.) An Oregon State Park pass is needed and must be purchased ahead of time to participate.
Includes about 1.5 hours of climbing, rappelling training and practice followed by a 45-minute hike into the ancient forest. Participants spend 1-2 hours climbing before setting up camping equipment, with the guides' help. (Sleeping height can be customized.) Once settled in and cozy, enjoy the views before falling asleep. The next morning around 7 a.m., everyone wakes up and starts the process of packing, rappelling down, and hiking back to the original meeting location. Dinner and breakfast, prepared by the guides, is included in the experience.
Of importance: This activity takes place in Silver Falls State Park. All adventures begin at Howard Creek Trailhead parking lot. Use Google Maps to find the meeting location (Apple maps is currently unreliable.) An Oregon State Park pass is needed and must be purchased ahead of time to participate.
Experience one of the most extraordinary camps where participants learn to safely climb majestic old-growth trees towering 100 to 300 feet high. The day* camp offers an unparalleled experience, allowing youth to connect with nature, fosters personal growth, develops critical problem-solving skills, and creates unforgettable memories. If you are looking for a 5-star camp that will leave your teen talking for years to come, this is it!