Summer Camp

Living History Summer Camp at the Philip Foster Farm is the perfect way to get a bit deeper into the pioneer life experience, whether you come for a 5-day camp, a 1-day camp, or the entire series.

5-day camps

Each camp is one week long, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mon-Fri, for ages 7-12. Camps begin June 28, July 12, and July 26.

Cost is $150.00, plus a $50.00 refundable deposit on the period clothing issued to your child for the week.

A maximum of 25 students each week will work with experienced crafters, learning important pioneer skills and bringing the Philip Foster Farm to life.

Download the registration form here. Enclose a deposit check of $50.00 made out to “JZH” with the completed registration form and mail to: JZH, P.O. Box 1040, Estacada, OR  97023. Full registration fees will be collected at the time of confirmation. Deposit will be refunded upon safe return of issued clothing.

1-day camps

Thursdays, July 8th and 22nd, August 5th and 12th, 2010, 9:00-3:00.

Each day follows a different theme, with activities designed to help children appreciate and identify with the lives of Oregon's pioneers. Cost is $30.00 for each day, additional siblings $15.00 each. Pre-registration is not required for one-day camps. Bring a sack lunch, closed-toed shoes, and a labeled cup or water bottle with this signed release form.

Sponsored by:

Reporting on the West since 1850

2009 Summer Camp pictures :

Parents, email us if you'd like digital copies of your child's pictures sent to you.