About
SWIFTS Nature Camp is a nature-based summer camp where campers take part in art, science, hiking, games, specimen investigations, art projects, experiments, nature exploration, wildcrafting, and birding. The camp follows a holistic, student-directed approach to learning, and campers can express themselves through art, poetry, skits, and conservation action. Campers can explore green spaces on Portland’s East Side or travel across the metro region and beyond.
• Ages: 6–17 years old
• Schedule: Week-long camps with full-day sessions Monday–Thursday and shorter days on Fridays, with aftercare options
• Price: Aftercare pricing: Monday–Thursday (3–5:30) – $60.00; Friday only (2–5:30) – $25; Monday–Friday – $75. An aftercare fee of $25 will be charged for any child picked up after 3:15 p.m. (Monday–Thursday) and 1:30 p.m. (Fridays).
SWIFTS Nature Camp is part of Bird Alliance of Oregon’s nature-based summer camp offerings for grades 1–12, including tracks such as Forest Friends (Grades 1–2), Super Scientists (Grades 1–2), Creature Creators (Grades 2–3), Nature Explorers (Grades 3–5), Outdoor Naturalists (Grades 6–8), and Science in the Wild (Grades 9–12). The camp runs in three-week SWIFTS Nature Camp tracks that continue in cycles throughout the summer and uses a sliding scale pricing structure with Standard or Pay It Forward Rate guidelines. An East Side Exploration camp is based out of the East Side with pick up at Glenhaven Park for grades 2–5, and aftercare requires pre-registration and has limited space.
Bird Alliance of Oregon’s community has loved and advocated for Oregon’s wildlife and wild places for more than 100 years. The organization works with a vast network of advocates, nature enthusiasts, and partners, and more than 500 volunteers donate more than 43,000 hours of service a year. Bird Alliance of Oregon supports the birding community and provides resources, classes, outings, trips, and volunteer opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds, with a mission to inspire all people to love and protect birds, wildlife, and the natural environment upon which life depends.
Last updated June 28, 2026.
• Ages: 6–17 years old
• Schedule: Week-long camps with full-day sessions Monday–Thursday and shorter days on Fridays, with aftercare options
• Price: Aftercare pricing: Monday–Thursday (3–5:30) – $60.00; Friday only (2–5:30) – $25; Monday–Friday – $75. An aftercare fee of $25 will be charged for any child picked up after 3:15 p.m. (Monday–Thursday) and 1:30 p.m. (Fridays).
SWIFTS Nature Camp is part of Bird Alliance of Oregon’s nature-based summer camp offerings for grades 1–12, including tracks such as Forest Friends (Grades 1–2), Super Scientists (Grades 1–2), Creature Creators (Grades 2–3), Nature Explorers (Grades 3–5), Outdoor Naturalists (Grades 6–8), and Science in the Wild (Grades 9–12). The camp runs in three-week SWIFTS Nature Camp tracks that continue in cycles throughout the summer and uses a sliding scale pricing structure with Standard or Pay It Forward Rate guidelines. An East Side Exploration camp is based out of the East Side with pick up at Glenhaven Park for grades 2–5, and aftercare requires pre-registration and has limited space.
Bird Alliance of Oregon’s community has loved and advocated for Oregon’s wildlife and wild places for more than 100 years. The organization works with a vast network of advocates, nature enthusiasts, and partners, and more than 500 volunteers donate more than 43,000 hours of service a year. Bird Alliance of Oregon supports the birding community and provides resources, classes, outings, trips, and volunteer opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds, with a mission to inspire all people to love and protect birds, wildlife, and the natural environment upon which life depends.
Last updated June 28, 2026.
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