Summer Camp

Video of 2010 camp

Living History Summer Camp at the Philip Foster Farm is the perfect way to get a bit deeper into the pioneer life experience. All camps are limited to 25 campers, so register early. Check out our 2012 weeklong, one-day, and overnight camps:

2012 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 25, and July 16. Fun for boys and girls. Half-price registration for additional siblings.

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.

Overnight Camps

Girls' Camp for ages 12-14 - July 11-13, 2012

9:00-3:00 on Wednesday, then 9:00 Thursday overnight to 3:00 Friday. Cost is $150.00 plus the $50.00 costume deposit. Additional siblings $75.00 each. Includes Thursday dinner, Friday breakfast and lunch. Download Registration form here. Bring a sack lunch, closed-toed shoes, and a labeled cup or water bottle.

Father/Son Camp (all ages) August 3-4, 2012

Arrive between 3:00 and 5:00 Friday, August 3rd and camp overnight. Camp ends 3:00 Saturday afternoon. Build some memories that are sure to last! We provide pioneer craft experts (blacksmithing, woodworking, camp cooking and more), costumes, and three meals. Cost is $150.00 for a father/son team. Additional sons $50.00. Download registration form here.

1-day camps

Tuesdays, July 24th through August 14th 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. Full pioneer costume will be issued to campers signing up for all 4 days. Download Registration form here. Bring a sack lunch, closed-toed shoes, and a labeled cup or water bottle.

2009 Summer Camp pictures :

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