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Basketball

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

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Skyhawks - Basketball (#2333) 6-12 yrs Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 25, 2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Mon-Fri River Road Park $169.00
Skyhawks - Basketball (#2334) 6-12 yrs Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 25, 2025 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Mon-Fri River Road Park $230.00

Cheerleading

Learn the essential skills to lead the crowd and support the home team! Learn cheers, proper hand and body movements, and jumping techniques. No stunting, just fun while learning important life skills such as teambuilding and leadership. Concludes with a choreographed performance.
Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Skyhawks - Cheerleading (#2331) 6-12 yrs Jul 07, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Mon-Fri Sumpter Elementary $169.00
Skyhawks - Cheerleading (#2338) 6-12 yrs Aug 04, 2025 - Aug 08, 2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Mon-Fri Orchard Heights Park $169.00

Fun4All Workshops

Spend the week engaging in enrichment workshops! 

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Amazing Animals (#2604) 6-9 yrs Jun 30, 2025 - Jul 03, 2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Mon-Thu Pringle Hall $145.00
Art Outside (#2605) 6-12 yrs Jun 30, 2025 - Jul 03, 2025 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM Mon-Thu Pringle Hall $145.00
Slime (#2606) 6-12 yrs Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Mon-Fri Pringle Hall $170.00
Wild About Water (#2607) 6-12 yrs Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM Mon-Fri Pringle Hall $170.00
Performing Arts (#2608) 6-12 yrs Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 25, 2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Mon-Fri Pringle Hall $170.00
Leadership Week (#2609) 10-12 yrs Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 25, 2025 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM Mon-Fri Pringle Hall $170.00
Lifetime Sports (#2610) 6-12 yrs Aug 04, 2025 - Aug 08, 2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Mon-Fri Pringle Hall $170.00
Art Outside (#2611) 6-12 yrs Aug 04, 2025 - Aug 08, 2025 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM Mon-Fri Pringle Hall $145.00

Intro to Tree Climbing - Fridays

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.

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Intro to Tree Climbing - Fridays (#2386) 8 and above Jul 11, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Fri Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Fridays (#2387) 8 and above Jul 18, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Fri Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Fridays (#2388) 8 and above Jul 25, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Fri Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Fridays (#2389) 8 and above Aug 01, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Fri Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Fridays (#2390) 8 and above Aug 08, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Fri Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Fridays (#2391) 8 and above Aug 15, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Fri Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Fridays (#2392) 8 and above Aug 22, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Fri Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Fridays (#2393) 8 and above Aug 29, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Fri Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00

Intro to Tree Climbing - Saturdays

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.

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Intro to Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2425) 8 and above Jul 05, 2025 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Sat Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2426) 8 and above Jul 05, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Sat Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2427) 8 and above Jul 12, 2025 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Sat Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2428) 8 and above Jul 12, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Sat Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2429) 8 and above Jul 19, 2025 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Sat Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2430) 8 and above Jul 19, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Sat Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2431) 8 and above Jul 26, 2025 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Sat Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2432) 8 and above Jul 26, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Sat Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2433) 8 and above Aug 02, 2025 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Sat Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2434) 8 and above Aug 02, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Sat Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2435) 8 and above Aug 09, 2025 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Sat Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2436) 8 and above Aug 09, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Sat Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2437) 8 and above Aug 16, 2025 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Sat Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2438) 8 and above Aug 16, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Sat Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2439) 8 and above Aug 23, 2025 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Sat Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2440) 8 and above Aug 23, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Sat Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2441) 8 and above Aug 30, 2025 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Sat Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2442) 8 and above Aug 30, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Sat Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00

Intro to Tree Climbing - Sundays

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.

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Intro to Tree Climbing - Sundays (#2483) 8 and above Jul 06, 2025 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Sun Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Sundays (#2484) 8 and above Jul 06, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Sun Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Sundays (#2485) 8 and above Jul 13, 2025 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Sun Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Sundays (#2486) 8 and above Jul 13, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Sun Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Sundays (#2487) 8 and above Jul 20, 2025 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Sun Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Sundays (#2488) 8 and above Jul 20, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Sun Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Sundays (#2489) 8 and above Jul 27, 2025 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Sun Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Sundays (#2490) 8 and above Jul 27, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Sun Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Sundays (#2491) 8 and above Aug 03, 2025 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Sun Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Sundays (#2492) 8 and above Aug 03, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Sun Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Sundays (#2493) 8 and above Aug 10, 2025 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Sun Highland Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Sundays (#2494) 8 and above Aug 10, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Sun Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Sundays (#2495) 8 and above Aug 17, 2025 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Sun Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Sundays (#2496) 8 and above Aug 17, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Sun Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Sundays (#2497) 8 and above Aug 24, 2025 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Sun Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Sundays (#2498) 8 and above Aug 24, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Sun Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00

Intro to Tree Climbing - Thursdays

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.

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Intro to Tree Climbing - Thursdays (#2357) 8 and above Jul 03, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Thu Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Thursdays (#2358) 8 and above Jul 10, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Thu Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Thursdays (#2359) 8 and above Jul 17, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Thu Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Thursdays (#2360) 8 and above Jul 24, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Thu Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Thursdays (#2361) 8 and above Aug 07, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Thu Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Thursdays (#2362) 8 and above Aug 14, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Thu Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Thursdays (#2363) 8 and above Aug 21, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Thu Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00
Intro to Tree Climbing - Thursdays (#2364) 8 and above Aug 28, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Thu Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $149.00

LEGO® Camps

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.

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Adventures in STEM (#2616) 5-9 yrs Aug 11, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Mon-Fri Pringle Hall $175.00

Multi-Sport

Athletes work on basic sports skills and participate in fun skill-building activities. For general program information, visit www.cityofsalem.net/Activities

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Skyhawks - Multi-Sport (#2328) 6-12 yrs Jun 30, 2025 - Jul 03, 2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Mon-Thu Orchard Heights Park $150.00
Skyhawks - Multi-Sport (#2329) 6-12 yrs Jun 30, 2025 - Jul 03, 2025 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Mon-Thu Orchard Heights Park $185.00
Skyhawks - Mini-Hawk (#2332) 4-6 yrs Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Mon-Fri Orchard Heights Park $169.00
Skyhawks - Multi-Sport (#2336) 6-12 yrs Jul 28, 2025 - Aug 01, 2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Mon-Fri River Road Park $169.00
Skyhawks - Multi-Sport (#2337) 6-12 yrs Jul 28, 2025 - Aug 01, 2025 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Mon-Fri River Road Park $230.00
City of Salem - Multi - Sport Camp (#2681) 8-10 yrs Aug 04, 2025 - Aug 07, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM Mon-Thu Sunnyslope Park $54.00
Skyhawks - Mini-Hawk (#2341) 4-6 yrs Aug 11, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Mon-Fri Sunnyslope Park $169.00
Skyhawks - Multi-Sport (#2342) 6-12 yrs Aug 18, 2025 - Aug 22, 2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Mon-Fri Sunnyslope Park $169.00
Skyhawks - Multi-Sport (#2343) 6-12 yrs Aug 18, 2025 - Aug 22, 2025 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Mon-Fri Sunnyslope Park $230.00

Nature Camps

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

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Fish, Forage, Fire! (#2317) 8-13 yrs Jun 30, 2025 - Jul 04, 2025 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Mon-Fri Minto-Brown Island Park $406.00
Junior Ranger Camp (#2618) 9-12 yrs Jul 09, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM Wed-Fri Minto-Brown Island Park $45.00
Fish, Forage, Fire! (#2318) 8-13 yrs Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Mon-Fri Minto-Brown Island Park $406.00
Junior Ranger Camp (#2619) 9-12 yrs Jul 23, 2025 - Jul 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM Wed-Fri Minto-Brown Island Park $45.00
Intro to Wilderness Survival (#2319) 6-9 yrs Jul 28, 2025 - Aug 01, 2025 09:00 AM - 02:30 PM Mon-Fri Minto-Brown Island Park $322.00
Junior Ranger Camp (#2620) 9-12 yrs Aug 13, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM Wed-Fri Minto-Brown Island Park $45.00

Pickleball - 18 & Over

Join us for Pickleball, either a weekly learn and play experience or for weekly match play.

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Pickleball Beginning and Intermediate (#2685) 18 and above Jul 14, 2025 - Aug 04, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:15 PM Mon Woodmansee Park $40.00
Pickleball Beginning and Intermediate (#2686) 18 and above Jul 15, 2025 - Aug 05, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:15 PM Tues Orchard Heights Park $40.00
Pickleball Intermediate and Advanced (#2687) 18 and above Jul 17, 2025 - Aug 07, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:15 PM Thu Woodmansee Park $40.00

Pickleball - Under 18

For youth, we have pickleball camp and match play nights.

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Pickleball Camp (#2682) 9-12 yrs Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 17, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM Mon-Thu River Road Park $54.00
Pickleball Camp (#2690) 9-12 yrs Jul 17, 2025 - Aug 07, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM Thu River Road Park $54.00
Pickleball Camp (#2683) 9-12 yrs Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 24, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM Mon-Thu Woodmansee Park $54.00
Pickleball Camp (#2684) 9-12 yrs Jul 28, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM Mon-Thu Orchard Heights Park $54.00

Skyhawks Golf

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

Soccer

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

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Skyhawks - Soccer (#2339) 6-12 yrs Aug 04, 2025 - Aug 08, 2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Mon-Fri Orchard Heights Park $169.00
Skyhawks - Soccer (#2340) 6-12 yrs Aug 04, 2025 - Aug 08, 2025 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Mon-Fri Orchard Heights Park $230.00

STRIDE Run/Walks

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.

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
10k STRIDE Series (#2306) 0-99 yrs Jul 19, 2025 - Oct 04, 2025 08:45 AM - 10:30 AM Sat Various $45.00
10k Stride (#2308) 0-99 yrs Jul 19, 2025 08:45 AM - 10:30 AM Sat Minto-Brown Island Park $15.00
5k Stride (#2309) 0-99 yrs Jul 19, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM Sat Minto-Brown Island Park $10.00
5k Stride (#2310) 0-99 yrs Aug 16, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM Sat Bush's Pasture Park $10.00
10k Stride (#2311) 0-99 yrs Sep 06, 2025 08:45 AM - 10:30 AM Sat Riverfront, Wallace Marine, and Minto-Brown Parks $15.00
5k Stride (#2312) 0-99 yrs Sep 06, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM Sat Riverfront, Wallace Marine, and Minto-Brown Parks $10.00
10k Stride (#2313) 0-99 yrs Oct 04, 2025 08:45 AM - 10:30 AM Sat Minto-Brown Island Park $15.00
5k Stride (#2314) 0-99 yrs Oct 04, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM Sat Minto-Brown Island Park $10.00

Summer Parks Program - Englewood Park

Sign up for a summer full of outdoor play! Send your participants out into the park to play in a supervised setting. Each week is packed with Recreation Staff leading activities, games, and crafts.

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Day Camp - Englewood Spirit Week (#2653) 5-12 yrs Jun 30, 2025 - Jul 03, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Mon-Thu Englewood Park $45.00
Day Camp - Englewood Wild Animals Week (#2654) 5-12 yrs Jul 07, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Mon-Thu Englewood Park $45.00
Day Camp - Englewood Fantasy Week (#2655) 5-12 yrs Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 17, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Mon-Thu Englewood Park $45.00
Day Camp - Englewood Science Week (#2656) 5-12 yrs Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 24, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Mon-Thu Englewood Park $45.00
Day Camp - Englewood International Week (#2657) 5-12 yrs Jul 28, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Mon-Thu Englewood Park $45.00
Day Camp - Englewood Olympics Week (#2658) 5-12 yrs Aug 04, 2025 - Aug 07, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Mon-Thu Englewood Park $45.00
Day Camp - Englewood Carnival Week (#2659) 5-12 yrs Aug 11, 2025 - Aug 14, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Mon-Thu Englewood Park $45.00

Summer Parks Program - Hoodview Park

Sign up for a summer full of outdoor play! Each week is packed with Recreation Staff leading activities, games, and crafts. Most importantly, participants will enjoy afternoons playing outside in a supervised and positive environment.

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Day Camp - Hoodview Science Week (#2670) 5-12 yrs Jul 28, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Mon-Thu Hoodview Park $45.00
Day Camp - Hoodview Olympics Week (#2671) 5-12 yrs Aug 04, 2025 - Aug 07, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Mon-Thu Hoodview Park $45.00
Day Camp - Hoodview Carnival Week (#2672) 5-12 yrs Aug 11, 2025 - Aug 14, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Mon-Thu Hoodview Park $45.00

Summer Parks Program - Sumpter Park

Sign up for a summer full of outdoor play! Each week boasts a theme for activities, games, and crafts. Most importantly, participants will enjoy afternoons playing outside in a supervised, positive environment.

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Day Camp - Sumpter Spirit Week (#2660) 5-12 yrs Jun 30, 2025 - Jul 03, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Mon-Thu Sumpter Park $45.00
Day Camp - Sumpter Wild Animals Week (#2661) 5-12 yrs Jul 07, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Mon-Thu Sumpter Park $45.00
Day Camp - Sumpter Fantasy Week (#2662) 5-12 yrs Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 17, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Mon-Thu Sumpter Park $45.00
Day Camp - Sumpter Science Week (#2663) 5-12 yrs Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 24, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Mon-Thu Sumpter Park $45.00
Day Camp - Sumpter International Week (#2664) 5-12 yrs Jul 28, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Mon-Thu Sumpter Park $45.00
Day Camp - Sumpter Olympics Week (#2665) 5-12 yrs Aug 04, 2025 - Aug 07, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Mon-Thu Sumpter Park $45.00
Day Camp - Sumpter Carnival Week (#2666) 5-12 yrs Aug 11, 2025 - Aug 14, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Mon-Thu Sumpter Park $45.00

Summer Parks Program - Weathers Park

Sign up for a summer full of outdoor play! Each week is packed with Recreation Staff leading activities, games, and crafts. Most importantly, participants will enjoy afternoons playing outside in a supervised and positive environment.

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Day Camp - Weathers Spirit Week (#2667) 5-12 yrs Jul 07, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Mon-Thu Weathers Park $45.00
Day Camp - Weathers Fantasy Week (#2668) 5-12 yrs Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 17, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Mon-Thu Weathers Park $45.00
Day Camp - Weathers Science Week (#2669) 5-12 yrs Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 24, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Mon-Thu Weathers Park $45.00

Sunset Tree Climbing Experience - Fridays

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.

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Sunset Tree Climbing - Fridays (#2555) 8 and above Jul 11, 2025 06:30 PM - 11:30 PM Fri Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $175.00
Sunset Tree Climbing - Fridays (#2556) 8 and above Jul 18, 2025 06:30 PM - 11:30 PM Fri Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $175.00
Sunset Tree Climbing - Fridays (#2557) 8 and above Jul 25, 2025 06:30 PM - 11:30 PM Fri Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $175.00
Sunset Tree Climbing - Fridays (#2558) 8 and above Aug 01, 2025 05:30 PM - 11:30 PM Fri Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $175.00
Sunset Tree Climbing - Fridays (#2559) 8 and above Aug 08, 2025 05:30 PM - 10:30 PM Fri Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $175.00
Sunset Tree Climbing - Fridays (#2560) 8 and above Aug 15, 2025 05:30 PM - 10:30 PM Fri Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $175.00
Sunset Tree Climbing - Fridays (#2561) 8 and above Aug 22, 2025 05:30 PM - 10:30 PM Fri Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $175.00
Sunset Tree Climbing - Fridays (#2562) 8 and above Aug 29, 2025 05:30 PM - 10:30 PM Fri Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $175.00

Sunset Tree Climbing Experience - Saturdays

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.

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Sunset Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2582) 8 and above Jul 05, 2025 06:30 PM - 11:30 PM Sat Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $175.00
Sunset Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2583) 8 and above Jul 12, 2025 06:30 PM - 11:30 PM Sat Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $175.00
Sunset Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2584) 8 and above Jul 19, 2025 06:30 PM - 11:30 PM Sat Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $175.00
Sunset Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2585) 8 and above Jul 26, 2025 06:30 PM - 11:30 PM Sat Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $175.00
Sunset Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2586) 8 and above Aug 02, 2025 05:30 PM - 10:30 PM Sat Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $175.00
Sunset Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2587) 8 and above Aug 09, 2025 05:30 PM - 10:30 PM Sat Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $175.00
Sunset Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2588) 8 and above Aug 16, 2025 05:30 PM - 10:30 PM Sat Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $175.00
Sunset Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2589) 8 and above Aug 23, 2025 05:30 PM - 10:30 PM Sat Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $175.00
Sunset Tree Climbing - Saturdays (#2590) 8 and above Aug 30, 2025 05:30 PM - 10:30 PM Sat Highland Park $175.00

Sunset Tree Climbing Experience - Thursdays

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.

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Sunset Tree Climbing - Thursdays (#2527) 8 and above Jul 03, 2025 06:30 PM - 11:30 PM Thu Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $175.00
Sunset Tree Climbing - Thursdays (#2528) 8 and above Jul 10, 2025 06:30 PM - 11:30 PM Thu Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $175.00
Sunset Tree Climbing - Thursdays (#2529) 8 and above Jul 17, 2025 06:30 PM - 11:30 PM Thu Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $175.00
Sunset Tree Climbing - Thursdays (#2530) 8 and above Jul 24, 2025 06:30 PM - 11:30 PM Thu Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $175.00
Sunset Tree Climbing - Thursdays (#2531) 8 and above Aug 07, 2025 05:30 PM - 10:30 PM Thu Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $175.00
Sunset Tree Climbing - Thursdays (#2532) 8 and above Aug 14, 2025 05:30 PM - 11:30 PM Thu Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $175.00
Sunset Tree Climbing - Thursdays (#2533) 8 and above Aug 21, 2025 05:30 PM - 10:30 PM Thu Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $175.00
Sunset Tree Climbing - Thursdays (#2534) 8 and above Aug 28, 2025 05:30 PM - 11:30 PM Thu Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $175.00

Tennis Camp - Green

Be a part of the Net Generation! Our outdoor summer tennis camps utilize age-appropriate tennis courts and tennis balls to increase the level of success for your player. Each level works on tennis strokes, player coordination, and match play.

City tennis classes are divided into age-appropriate levels by ball type. Green Dot classes work on playing full court, developing basic skills using the standard a 78-foot court, tennis balls, and racquet. 

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Tennis Camp - Green (#2627) 11-13 yrs Jun 30, 2025 - Jul 03, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Mon-Thu Bush's Pasture Park $54.00
Tennis Camp - Green (#2631) 11-13 yrs Jul 07, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Mon-Thu Orchard Heights Park $54.00
Tennis Camp - Green (#2635) 11-13 yrs Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Mon-Thu Bush's Pasture Park $54.00
Tennis Camp - Green (#2639) 11-13 yrs Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Mon-Thu Orchard Heights Park $54.00
Tennis Camp - Green (#2643) 11-13 yrs Jul 28, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Mon-Thu Bush's Pasture Park $54.00
Tennis Camp - Green (#2647) 11-13 yrs Aug 04, 2025 - Aug 07, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Mon-Thu Orchard Heights Park $54.00
Tennis Camp - Green (#2651) 11-13 yrs Aug 11, 2025 - Aug 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Mon-Thu Bush's Pasture Park $54.00

Tennis Camp - Orange

Be a part of the Net Generation! Our outdoor summer tennis camps utilize age-appropriate tennis courts and tennis balls to increase the level of success for your player. Each level works on tennis strokes, player coordination, and match play. City tennis classes are divided into age-appropriate levels by ball type. Orange is suitable for both beginning as well as intermediate level players looking to practice skills on a mid-size 60-foot court with a racquet no longer than 25-inches.

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Tennis Camp - Orange (#2626) 8-10 yrs Jun 30, 2025 - Jul 03, 2025 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM Mon-Thu Bush's Pasture Park $54.00
Tennis Camp - Orange (#2630) 8-10 yrs Jul 07, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM Mon-Thu Orchard Heights Park $54.00
Tennis Camp - Orange (#2634) 8-10 yrs Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 17, 2025 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM Mon-Thu Bush's Pasture Park $54.00
Tennis Camp - Orange (#2638) 8-10 yrs Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 24, 2025 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM Mon-Thu Orchard Heights Park $54.00
Tennis Camp - Orange (#2642) 8-10 yrs Jul 28, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM Mon-Thu Bush's Pasture Park $54.00
Tennis Camp - Orange (#2646) 8-10 yrs Aug 04, 2025 - Aug 07, 2025 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM Mon-Thu Orchard Heights Park $54.00
Tennis Camp - Orange (#2650) 8-10 yrs Aug 11, 2025 - Aug 14, 2025 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM Mon-Thu Bush's Pasture Park $54.00

Tennis Camp - Red

Be a part of the Net Generation! Our outdoor summer tennis camps utilize age-appropriate tennis courts and tennis balls to increase the level of success for your player. Each level works on tennis strokes, player coordination, and match play. City tennis classes are divided into age-appropriate levels by ball type. Red is ideal for beginning tennis players, utilizing a 36-foot court with a 23-inch racquet.

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Tennis Camp - Red (#2625) 5-7 yrs Jun 30, 2025 - Jul 03, 2025 08:30 AM - 09:45 AM Mon-Thu Bush's Pasture Park $46.00
Tennis Camp - Red (#2629) 5-7 yrs Jul 07, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025 08:30 AM - 09:45 AM Mon-Thu Orchard Heights Park $46.00
Tennis Camp - Red (#2633) 5-7 yrs Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 17, 2025 08:30 AM - 09:45 AM Mon-Thu Bush's Pasture Park $46.00
Tennis Camp - Red (#2637) 5-7 yrs Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 24, 2025 08:30 AM - 09:45 AM Mon-Thu Orchard Heights Park $46.00
Tennis Camp - Red (#2641) 5-7 yrs Jul 28, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025 08:30 AM - 09:45 AM Mon-Thu Bush's Pasture Park $46.00
Tennis Camp - Red (#2645) 5-7 yrs Aug 04, 2025 - Aug 07, 2025 08:30 AM - 09:45 AM Mon-Thu Orchard Heights Park $46.00
Tennis Camp - Red (#2649) 5-7 yrs Aug 11, 2025 - Aug 14, 2025 08:30 AM - 09:45 AM Mon-Thu Bush's Pasture Park $46.00

Tennis Camp - Yellow

Be a part of the Net Generation! Our outdoor summer tennis camps utilize age-appropriate tennis courts and tennis balls to increase the level of success for your player. Each level works on tennis strokes, player coordination, and match play. City tennis classes are divided in age-appropriate levels by ball type. Yellow players practice skills using the standard a 78-foot court, tennis balls, and racquet.

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Tennis Camp - Yellow (#2628) 14-17 yrs Jun 30, 2025 - Jul 03, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Mon-Thu Bush's Pasture Park $54.00
Tennis Camp - Yellow (#2632) 14-17 yrs Jul 07, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Mon-Thu Orchard Heights Park $54.00
Tennis Camp - Yellow (#2636) 14-17 yrs Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Mon-Thu Bush's Pasture Park $54.00
Tennis Camp - Yellow (#2640) 14-17 yrs Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Mon-Thu Orchard Heights Park $54.00
Tennis Camp - Yellow (#2644) 14-17 yrs Jul 28, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Mon-Thu Bush's Pasture Park $54.00
Tennis Camp - Yellow (#2648) 14-17 yrs Aug 04, 2025 - Aug 07, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Mon-Thu Orchard Heights Park $54.00
Tennis Camp - Yellow (#2652) 14-17 yrs Aug 11, 2025 - Aug 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Mon-Thu Bush's Pasture Park $54.00

Tennis Match Play - Singles

Come out and play! Participants will be matched up with a new opponent each week. Best of 3 sets, winning by at least 2 games, no Ad scoring. Match play is great for players wanting to develop their game and play tennis. 

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Tennis Match Play (#2688) 11-13 yrs Jul 25, 2025 - Aug 08, 2025 08:00 AM - 09:15 AM Fri Bush's Pasture Park $30.00
Tennis Match Play (#2689) 14-17 yrs Jul 25, 2025 - Aug 08, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:45 AM Fri Bush's Pasture Park $30.00

Track and Field

The summer recreational All Comer Track & Field Meets offer participants an opportunity to complete in a fun, recreational atmosphere! For general program information or to download the event flyer containing information on the field and running events, age divisions, and more, go to www.cityofsalem.net/Activities

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
City of Salem All Comer - 3 Events or Less (#2673) 2-12 yrs Jul 09, 2025 05:45 PM - 08:30 PM Wed South Salem High $5.00
City of Salem All Comer - Unlimited Event Pass (#2674) 2-12 yrs Jul 09, 2025 05:45 PM - 08:30 PM Wed South Salem High $10.00
City of Salem All Comer - 3 Events or Less (#2675) 2-12 yrs Jul 16, 2025 05:45 PM - 08:30 PM Wed South Salem High $5.00
City of Salem All Comer - Unlimited Event Pass (#2676) 2-12 yrs Jul 16, 2025 05:45 PM - 08:30 PM Wed South Salem High $10.00
City of Salem All Comer - 3 Events or Less (#2677) 2-12 yrs Jul 23, 2025 05:45 PM - 08:30 PM Wed South Salem High $5.00
City of Salem All Comer - Unlimited Event Pass (#2678) 2-12 yrs Jul 23, 2025 05:45 PM - 08:30 PM Wed South Salem High $10.00
City of Salem All Comer - 3 Events or Less (#2679) 2-12 yrs Jul 30, 2025 05:45 PM - 08:30 PM Wed South Salem High $5.00
City of Salem All Comer - Unlimited Event Pass (#2680) 2-12 yrs Jul 30, 2025 05:45 PM - 08:30 PM Wed South Salem High $10.00

Tree Camping

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.

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Tree Camping (#2324) 7 and above Jul 26, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Sat-Sun Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $380.00
Tree Camping (#2325) 7 and above Aug 30, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025 03:00 PM - 09:00 AM Sat-Sun Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $380.00

Tree Climbing Camps

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!

Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Tree Climbing Youth Camp (#2599) 13-17 yrs Jul 08, 2025 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Tue Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $249.00
Tree Climbing Youth Camp (#2600) 13-17 yrs Jul 28, 2025 - Jul 30, 2025 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Mon-Wed Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $399.00
Tree Climbing Youth Camp (#2601) 13-17 yrs Aug 04, 2025 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Mon Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $249.00
Tree Climbing Youth Camp (#2602) 13-17 yrs Aug 11, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Mon-Fri Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $599.00
Tree Climbing Youth Camp (#2603) 7-13 yrs Aug 18, 2025 - Aug 22, 2025 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Mon-Fri Howard Creek Trail Silver Falls State Park $600.00

Volleyball

All aspects of volleyball are taught through drills and exercises that focus on passing, setting, hitting, and serving. This co-ed program is designed for the beginning and intermediate player. Staff will assist campers in developing fundamental skills through game-speed drills and daily scrimmages aimed at developing the whole player.
Select Program Name Ages Dates Times Days Location Fee
Skyhawks - Volleyball (#2335) 8-14 yrs Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 25, 2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Mon-Fri River Road Park $169.00