Tryon Forest Adventures

Tryon Forest Adventures is a spring and summer camp for children ages 5-12. It includes 5 full camp days, with 7 hours each day and two half-hour drop-off and pick-up windows.

Programs

• Tryon Forest Adventures — 5-12 · Summer: registration begins at 8:30am, session starts at 9:00am; drop off 8:30-9:00am; pick-up 4:00-4:30pm · $425–$475 per week · Spring & Summer 5-Full Camp Days, 7 hours each day including 2 half-hour pick up and drop off windows. $475 non-members or $425 current Friends of Tryon Creek Members ($50 Family Level or higher).

At a glance

• Ages: 5–12 years old
• Price range: $425–$475 per week
• Facility hours: Nature Center: 9am-4pm; Park: 7 am-Sunset

About the provider

Friends of Tryon Creek has been in the community since 1970. It works in partnership with Oregon State Parks to inspire every community to identify, cultivate, or reclaim their relationship with nature in Tryon Creek State Natural Area. It is a community-supported nonprofit connecting youth to nature, and it has been a Top 5 PDX Parent Reader Favorite since 2020.

Programs cultivate a community of respect and inclusivity. Unacceptable behavior includes physical violence or threats, emotional abuse, bullying, and/or purposefully leaving adult supervision; participants engaging in this behavior will be asked to leave and will not receive a refund. Parents/guardians are required to sign Emergency Contact Information Form, Liability and Medical Consent Waiver, and Medical Authorization Form. The youngest camp participant age is 5 because younger age groups cannot be safely accommodated.

What families say

“Learning about the flora and fauna as well as anything science-y” — Campers & Families say we love

“The variety of activities, kind staff, ability to be outside all day” — Campers & Families say we love

“Crafts and spending time with new friends. She was proud of the 4 mile hike she did!” — Campers & Families say we love

Last updated October 14, 2026.