Which Willamalane Camp is Right for Your Kid?
Summer camp season for 2025 has arrived. Get out your spreadsheets, highlighters, and 12 different calendars. Now, let’s try to make this whole planning thing easier.
Every family needs something different, from schedules to activities. That’s why Willamalane offers so many options for our community. Some camps are sorted by age and some by grade because camps aren’t one-size-fits-all. But it doesn’t have to be complicated.
This summer camp guide should help determine what will work best for your kid this summer. The descriptions below give you an inside look into what’s new and what to expect from Willamalane summer camps. For full-day care for kids ages 3-5, see the preschool page.
EARLY ELEMENTARY (ENTERING GRADES 1-2)
All-in-One Camps
Perfect for kids who love a little bit of everything!
- Explorer’s Camp: Kiddos will learn what summer camp is all about in this full-day camp! Campers will try a bit of everything, from fun arts and crafts to active games and field trips to Splash. Each week has a special theme. When signing up, you’ll notice a group A and B. The camps are identical, but the locations are different.
Action and Adventure Camps
Perfect for kids who love to move, play sports, and explore the outdoors.
- Multi-sports Camp: Multi-sports camp now includes before and after care, making it a full-day camp and more accessible to families looking for longer care hours. In this camp, kids will have fun learning the fundamentals of all sorts of sports. In any week, kids might try the climbing wall, take field trips to Camp Putt or Splash, try up-and-coming sports like disc golf and pickleball, or play the classics like football, basketball, soccer, and more!
- Skills Camps: Skills camps are shorter camps focused on strengthening young athletes’ abilities through drills and games focused on specific skill development. Five- and six-year-olds can choose between tennis or climbing. Kids seven and older can choose tennis, climbing, volleyball, basketball, soccer, and disc golf.
- Outdoor Camp: While most outdoor camps are tailored to older kids, this one is built specifically for younger kids! Kids ages six to nine can learn to build shelter, tie knots, and set traps at The Intro to Wilderness Survival camp (held three times over the summer).
Hands-On Fun
For young builders, artists, and makers who love expressing themselves!
- LEGO® Camp: Knowledgeable instructors guide kids through weekly themes and challenges in this three-hour camp. Kids develop their STEM skills and use their creativity while having fun! Kids ages five to seven join morning sessions. Kids ages seven to 11 join afternoon sessions. Seven-year-olds are welcome to join either session, depending on which age group they feel most comfortable in.
MID-ELEMENTARY (ENTERING GRADES 3-4)
Action and Adventure Camps
Perfect for kids who love to move, play sports, and explore the outdoors.
- Discovery Camp: Calling all kids who love to investigate, experiment, and learn about the world around them. This STEM-focused full-day camp features games, activities, experiments, and projects based on a weekly theme.
- Multisports Camp: Multisports camp now includes before and after care, making it a full-day camp and more accessible to families looking for longer care hours. In this camp, kids will have fun learning the fundamentals of all sorts of sports. In any week, kids may try the climbing wall, take excursions to Camp Putt or Splash, try up-and-coming sports like disc golf and pickleball, or play the classics like football, basketball, soccer, and more!
- Outdoor Camp: These partial-day outdoor camps are perfect for children learning more about various skills, including wilderness survival, mountain biking, and foraging.
- Skills Camps: Skills camps are shorter camps focused on strengthening young athletes’ abilities through drills and games focused on specific skill development. There are skills camps throughout the summer just for elementary school basketball, soccer, and volleyball.Kids can also join tennis, disc golf, and climbing camps, which are open to many ages and held throughout the summer.
Hands-On Fun
For young builders, artists, and makers who love expressing themselves!
- Camp Kaboom: Campers will have a blast at this full-day camp featuring active games, crafts, and projects following a weekly theme. Campers will use their imaginations, make friends, and discover new talents and interests.
- Creative Camps: These partial-day camps are held at Dorris Ranch throughout July and August. They are perfect for 8 to 12-year-olds interested in trying new art projects and outdoor activities.
- LEGO® Camp: Knowledgeable instructors guide kids through weekly themes and challenges in this three-hour camp. Kids develop their STEM skills and use their creativity while having fun!
INBETWEENERS (ENTERING GRADES 5-6)
All-in-One Camps
Perfect for kids who love a little bit of everything!
- NEW! Camp Quest: This is a new full-day camp for older elementary kids entering fifth grade or those who just completed fifth grade and aren’t quite ready for the middle school camp, Camp Venture. Fun activities, games, field trips, hiking, and active adventures will challenge campers this summer.
Action and Adventure Camps
Perfect for kids who love to move, play sports, and explore the outdoors.
- Multisports Camp: Multisports camp now includes before and after care, making it a full-day camp and more accessible to families looking for longer care hours. In this camp, kids will have fun learning the fundamentals of all sorts of sports. In any week, kids may try the climbing wall, take excursions to Camp Putt or Splash, try up-and-coming sports like disc golf and pickleball, or play the classics like football, basketball, soccer, and more!
- Outdoor Camps: These partial-day outdoor camps are perfect for children learning more about various skills, including wilderness survival, mountain biking, and foraging.
- Skills Camps: There are skills camps throughout the summer just for middle school or elementary school basketball, soccer, and volleyball! Kids 11-14 can join an esports skills camp. Kids can also join tennis, disc golf, and climbing camps, which are open to many ages and held throughout the summer.
Hands-On Fun
For young builders, artists, and makers who love expressing themselves!
- LEGO® Camps: Knowledgeable instructors guide kids through weekly themes and challenges in this three-hour camp. Kids develop their STEM skills and use their creativity while having fun! Kids ages 7-11 join afternoon sessions.
- Creative Camps: These partial-day camps are held at Dorris Ranch throughout July and August. They are perfect for 8 to 12-year-olds interested in trying new art projects and outdoor activities.
MIDDLE SCHOOL (Entering Grades 6-8)
All-in-One Camps
Perfect for teens and tweens who love a little bit of everything!
- Camp Venture: At this all-day camp just for middle schoolers, campers will swim, hike, and explore all over the Willamette Valley! Each week is unique and includes a weekly theme and adventures offsite.
Action and Adventure Camps
Perfect for teens and tweens who love to move, play sports, and explore the outdoors.
- Outdoor Camps: These partial-day outdoor camps are perfect for children learning more about various skills, including wilderness survival and foraging.
- Skills Camps: Skills camps are shorter camps focused on strengthening young athletes’ abilities through drills and games focused on specific skill development. There are skills camps throughout the summer just for middle school basketball, soccer, volleyball, and even esports! Middle schoolers can also join tennis, disc golf, and climbing camps, which are open to many ages and held throughout the summer.
Hands-On Fun
For young builders, artists, and makers who love expressing themselves!
- Creative Camps: These partial-day camps are held at Dorris Ranch throughout July and August. They are perfect for 8-12-year-olds interested in trying new art projects and outdoor activities.
HIGH SCHOOL
Sports Camps
- Skills Camps: Tennis and disc golf skills camps welcome high schoolers! These sports are adaptable to many ages, and older kids can join and focus on skill development through drills and games in these partial-day camps.
OLDER ADULTS (AGES 50+)
Who says summer camp just has to be for kids?
Willamalane is offering a new Wellness Camp called Thrive and Revive, designed for those 50 and older. You can experience the fun and camaraderie of summer camp with a mix of fitness classes, wellness workshops, creative arts, games, and social activities, all in a welcoming and inspiring environment. Reconnect with your sense of adventure and try something new! Exercise Specialist Cindy O’Brien leads this half-day camp, which includes a complimentary breakfast and refreshments.
Ready to Sign Up?
If you’ve tried to sign up for summer camps, swim lessons, or other childcare in the Eugene-Springfield area, you know it can be competitive!
Here’s what we recommend:
- Create or update your account. Log in to manage your family members' information and update your saved payment cards.
- Complete your Camp Prerequisites.
- Add your top picks to your wishlist in ActiveNet, Willamalane’s registration software.
- Be ready to sign up at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.