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.
| 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 |
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
Join us for Pickleball, either a weekly learn and play experience or for weekly match play.
For youth, we have pickleball camp and match play nights.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!