Portland Pre-Camp Guide

Portland Pre-Camp Guide

Find specifics about our Portland Day Camp here.

Portland Day Camp​

2025 Drop-Off & Pick-Up Location
Location and Directions

Catlin Gabel School - East Campus, 8245 SW Barnes Rd, Portland, OR 97225* 

*Please note that we use Catlin Gabel School as the meeting spot for all Portland Camps, but we are not affiliated with the school.



Where to Meet Your Instructor
Follow Avid4 Adventure Flags to the main meeting area and meet your instructors at their group sign.
Contact Info
If you have a question before camp, please Contact our Customer Support Team or give us a call at 720-249-2412.

During your week of camp, please reach out to your Camp Director, Ryan Shultis at: (503) 662-6647 - PortlandDayCamp@avid4.com
Camp Directors are available starting June 11th
Camp Hours

Camp Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM*

Extended Day Single Sport Camps:
Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 3:00PM* 
  1. Extended-Day Mountain Biking: 2nd-4th & 5th-7th
*For Extended-Day Camps, please arrive promptly at 8 AM every day.

Full Day Multi Sport Camps:
Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 3:00PM* 

  1. Portland Explorer Camp: K-1st

  2. Portland Adventure Camp: 2nd-7th

*July 4th Notes:
  1. Camps starting June 30th, Camp Runs Monday-Thursday. There is no camp on Friday, July 4th.
*We offer Early Drop-off and Aftercare for an additional cost. Check out the Extended Care information below.

Where are my campers going?
The week's locations will be available during the camp week and will be posted every day at your camper's group. Additionally, you can reference our 'Where is my camper?' binder at our front-of-camp table any day of the week. 

Why not tell me now?
We permit with many land managers throughout the region and while things are finalizing for the camp season, we make small adjustments throughout the summer to account for environmental changes, trail closures, or land manager cancellations. We want to give you information that is accurate for your camper and that's best presented at camp. If you have questions about recreation areas frequently used with this location, please call Customer Support at 720-249-2412.
Multi-Sport Camp Groups & Schedules
Bear
MON
TUES
WED
THUR
FRI
Bike - on site
Kayak
Hike
Sup
Bike

Group 3
MON
TUES
WED
THUR
FRI
Kayak
Hike
SUP
Bike
Climb

Group 4
MON
TUES
WED
THUR
Friday
Hike
SUP
Bike
Climb
Kayak

Group 5
MON
TUES
WED
THUR
FRI
SUP
Bike
Climb
Kayak
Hike

*July 4th Notes:
  1. Camps starting June 30th, please refer to Monday-Thursday activities for your campers group schedule. There is no camp on Friday, July 4th.
Where are my campers going?
The week's locations will be available during the camp week and will be posted every day at your camper's group. Additionally, you can reference our 'Where is my camper?' binder at our front-of-camp table any day of the week. 

Why not tell me now?
We permit with many land managers throughout the region and while things are finalizing for the camp season, we make small adjustments throughout the summer to account for environmental changes, trail closures, or land manager cancellations. We want to give you information that is accurate for your camper and that's best presented at camp. If you have questions about recreation areas frequently used with this location, please call Customer Support at 720-249-2412. 
Group Assignments
You can check your camper's group assignment on your Active Account 10 days prior to camp. 

Camp group assignments will also be emailed to families 10 days before the camp starts and 4 days before the start of camp. We will do our best to accommodate all mutual friend requests.
Please note: If you register within 14 days before the camp start date, we cannot guarantee friend requests.
Thank you for your understanding.  
Packing Lists
  1. Adventure Camp Packing List
  2. Explorer Camp Packing List
  3. Mountain Biking Packing List
Click HERE for packing lists in Spanish (Listas de Elementos en Espanol). 

For Extended Day Mountain Biking Camps Only: We require campers to bring their own bikes for camp. If your camper does not have a bike, we have some available to rent for $50 for the week. You can add this to your camper's registration through your Active Account. 
Camp Forms
Required Forms if your camper will bring an Inhaler or Epi-Pen to camp or will be taking any OTC or Prescription medication while at camp:
  1. Inhaler Form
  2. Epi-Pen Form
  3. Medication Form
All forms can be found HERE. Please sign in to your Active Account to submit your child's forms.
Extended Care Information

Oregon Extended Care

Early Drop and Aftercare programs take place on site.
  1. Early Drop Off: 8:00 - 8:45 AM
  2. Aftercare Program: 3:15 - 6:00 PM (Campers may be picked up at any time during this program)
    1. If your camper is signed up for Aftercare, please pack an extra late afternoon snack for your child. Aftercare will begin with a short snack time around 3:30pm to help campers be well fed and happy through the end of the day.
*Click HERE to learn more about the Extended Care add-on options.
 

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