PACIFICA SUMMER CAMPS 2026

 Join us at Pacifica for a summer of hands-on learning, creativity, and outdoor adventure in the beautiful Applegate Valley.

 

Our camps offer hands-on experiences in engineering, outdoor exploration, nature-based leadership, sewing, and horsemanship. Each week is designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and foster meaningful friendships in a supportive and engaging environment. This summer we are excited to offer the following camps:

ENGINEERING CAMP
June 8–11
Design, build, and problem-solve! Campers will use creativity and engineering skills to bring ideas to life through fun, hands-on projects.

Wild Explorers Camp
June 29 – July 2
Hit the trails! Campers will hike, explore, and connect with nature through outdoor challenges and discovery.

Nature Quest Camp

July 6-9- Adventure into the Wild through fort building, creek exploration, fishing and kayaking.  Hands on science projects, creative art project, and outdoor discovery.

ORDER OF THE WILD KEEPERS (ENVISION CAMP)
July 20–23
The Order of the Wild Keepers is an immersive, hands-on nature camp for adventurers ages 8 and up. This camp is a living game, and each day unlocks a new level of the wild.

SEWING CAMP
August 3–6 • Ages 8–18
Led by Heidi Carlson & Serene Dussell
Learn sewing skills, spark creativity, and make something you love!
• Beginner to intermediate friendly
• Hand sewing & machine sewing
• Fun projects to wear, use, and keep

HORSE CAMP
August 10–13 and August 24–27 (Two Separate Weeks of Horse Camp)
Come join sisters, Tess and Tara, for a fun and informational horse themed day camp! We will learn about horse health, safety and handling, maintenance, grooming, riding (included but not our main focus) and more! Age appropriate games and exercises are planned for each week. Great for any level of experience. Please wear long pants and close toed shoes.

CREATIVITY CAMP

August 17-20- Unleash your creativity- with loom weaving, natural weaving, ceramic studio and more!

LOCATION:
Pacifica: A Garden in the Siskiyous
14615 Water Gap Rd
Williams, OR 97544

TIMES:
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

 

 

Feel free to contact  Tom Lyke: tom@pacificgarden.org for help with registration.

DISCLAIMER: Due to the nature of our programs, which may involve various physical activities and an increased level of risk, we may face challenges in supporting students. While we are committed to providing a safe and enriching experience for all students, the level of supervision and individualized support required for children with specific behavioral or emotional needs may exceed our current staffing capacity. We encourage families to email us at education@pacificagarden.org to discuss their child’s needs with us in advance so we can assess whether our program is a suitable fit.

Please note that we reserve the right to unenroll a student if their behavioral challenges or supervision needs disrupt the class or exceed what our staff can reasonably provide. In such cases, parents or guardians will be required to withdraw their child from the program.

 

Please list two additional contacts that we can call in case of an emergency. 

If participant is under 18, the parent or guardian completing this form will automatically be the first emergency contact.

Please provide any health information needed to maintain the health and safety of your child during their time at Pacifica. Health information shared will remain confidential. Especially note any health, emotional, or physical problems.

We have started a new system for liability and media release forms, so you will only need to fill it out once for yourself or your dependent. These liability forms will be active for one year.

All participants must sign our release forms before attending any event at Pacifica. 

CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT YOU OR YOUR CHILD'S LIABILITY FORM

If you have already signed this form, check the box below.

Payment and Refund Policy: Full payment at time of registration is required. Up until two weeks prior to the start of the event, you will receive a full refund (minus a $10 service charge) should you need to cancel your registration. However, cancellations made after this two-week time frame are nonrefundable​. Should Pacifica cancel the event, all participants will receive a full refund or credit toward future classes.

DISCLAIMER & PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

By enrolling your child in our programs, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

Our programs may involve physical activities and an increased level of risk. While we strive to create a safe and enriching environment for all students, our staffing and resources may not allow for the level of supervision and individualized support required by some children with specific behavioral or emotional needs.

We encourage all families to contact us in advance at education@pacificagarden.org to discuss their child’s needs so we can determine whether our program is an appropriate fit.

By proceeding with enrollment, you understand and agree that:

• If your child’s behavior is consistently disruptive to the class, or
• If their need for supervision exceeds what our staff can reasonably provide,

We reserve the right to cancel their enrollment, and you will be required to withdraw your child from the program.

These measures are in place to ensure a safe and supportive experience for all students.