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18 Best Day Camps in Oregon for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase
18 day camp programs in Oregon for 2026, ranked by parent ratings, program depth, and verified listings. Reviewed by Maya Okonkwo.
18 Best Day Camps in Oregon for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase
By Maya Okonkwo, Editorial Lead, Day & Specialty Camps — published 2026-05-24
If you've been a Oregon parent for a few summers, the names on this list won't surprise you. If you're new, this is the short version of what your neighbors already know. We picked 18 day camp programs for 2026 that came back strong on the boring measures: parent ratings over time, real program detail published publicly, and signs the camp answers its phone. The full list of day camp options in Oregon runs much longer. This is the part of it worth starting with.
How we picked these
We ranked the Oregon day camp field on four signals: aggregated parent rating (when public review counts cleared a usefulness floor), claimed and maintained directory status (camps that have verified their own listings tend to actually pick up the phone), completeness of program information (named activities, age ranges, season detail), and whether the camp publishes a usable photo of the place. None of those are perfect signals on their own. Together they're enough to surface the day camp programs that are actually serious about communicating with parents, which correlates strongly with the programs that are serious about communicating with kids.
We did not visit these camps. We did read every listing in Oregon that met our minimum quality threshold, and we cross-checked names against Oregon state licensing records where available. Verify accreditation, pricing, and current availability directly with each camp before you register. Camp programs change between years.
The 18 picks
1. Hillsboro Elks Lodge #1862
Location: Hillsboro, OR · Parent rating: 4.6
Hillsboro Elks Lodge #1862 sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a usable public description of the program, a parent rating of 4.6 across 147 public reviews, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.
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2. Murrayhill's BEST Summer Camp & After School
Location: Beaverton, OR · Parent rating: 5.0
Murrayhill's BEST Summer Camp & After School is a day camp in Beaverton that earned its place on this list through 5.0 stars from 23 reviewing parents and a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day.
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3. Good Neighbor Center
Location: Tigard, OR · Parent rating: 4.4
Why we chose Good Neighbor Center: a steady parent rating of 4.4, plus a real description of the program, not a marketing slogan in Tigard.
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4. Ghm Boutique
Location: Beaverton, OR · Parent rating: 4.9
We included Ghm Boutique because the public signal is steady: 4.9 stars from 128 reviewing parents, alongside a usable public description of the program in Beaverton.
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5. Gales Creek Camp
Location: Gales Creek, OR · Parent rating: 4.8
Why we chose Gales Creek Camp: 4.8 stars from 46 reviewing parents, plus a real description of the program, not a marketing slogan in Gales Creek.
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6. Young Life Beyond Malibu
Location: Antelope, OR · Parent rating: 5.0
We included Young Life Beyond Malibu because the public signal is steady: a 5.0-star public rating, alongside a clear public description of what the program covers in Antelope.
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7. Camp Roslyn Trackers Earth - Bull Run Education Center
Location: Sandy, OR · Parent rating: 5.0
Camp Roslyn Trackers Earth - Bull Run Education Center in Sandy surfaced strong on the measures we trust. A 5.0 parent rating, and a workable description of the program's focus.
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8. Transformative Living Community, International
Location: Troutdale, OR · Parent rating: 4.8
Why Transformative Living Community, International made the cut: a clear public description of what the program covers, public reviews averaging 4.8 stars in Troutdale.
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9. Autistic Community Activity Program (ACAP)
Location: Milwaukie, OR · Parent rating: 4.7
Why Autistic Community Activity Program (ACAP) made the cut: a substantive public description that tells parents what the camp actually does, a 4.7-star public rating in Milwaukie.
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10. Jenkins Estate Camp Rivendale
Location: Beaverton, OR · Parent rating: 4.7
Jenkins Estate Camp Rivendale is a day camp in Beaverton that earned its place on this list through 86 public parent reviews averaging 4.7 and the basics covered in public, with enough to start a conversation.
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11. Family Promise of Tualatin Valley
Location: Tigard, OR · Parent rating: 4.0
The case for Family Promise of Tualatin Valley in Tigard: a steady parent rating of 4.0. A usable public description of the program.
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12. Nellie Creek Camp
Location: Corbett, OR · Parent rating: 5.0
Nellie Creek Camp is a day camp in Corbett that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. A 5.0-star public rating; a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call.
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13. Daytime Enrichment Activities & Recreation
Location: Beaverton, OR · Parent rating: 5.0
Daytime Enrichment Activities & Recreation sits on this list because it does the boring things well: enough on file to short-list, then call to verify, a 5.0-star public rating, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.
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14. Oregon Badminton Academy
Location: Beaverton, OR · Parent rating: 4.4
We included Oregon Badminton Academy because the public signal is steady: public reviews averaging 4.4 stars, alongside enough public detail to evaluate the program before you call in Beaverton.
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15. Gales Creek Camp Foundation
Location: Tigard, OR · Parent rating: 4.0
The case for Gales Creek Camp Foundation in Tigard: public reviews averaging 4.0 stars. A public listing that gives parents a place to begin.
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16. Summer sports camps in Eugene
Location: Eugene, OR
Summer sports camps in Eugene in Eugene surfaced strong on the measures we trust. A track record of parents recommending it, and a public summary that lays out what the camp does.
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17. Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp
Location: Rhododendron, OR
Why we chose Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp: consistent parent feedback over multiple seasons, plus a substantive public description that tells parents what the camp actually does in Rhododendron.
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18. Camp Tadmor
Location: Lebanon, OR
We included Camp Tadmor because the public signal is steady: a track record of parents recommending it, alongside a clear public description of what the program covers in Lebanon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How early should I register for day camps in Oregon?
Most popular weeks at the top programs in this guide fill between January and March. Plan to register by mid-February for first-choice availability. Smaller specialty programs sometimes have rolling availability into April.
How do I verify a day camp is licensed and accredited?
Ask the camp directly for its current license number and check it against Oregon's youth program licensing registry. Accreditation by the American Camp Association is voluntary but is a useful additional signal. Licensing covers safety basics; accreditation covers program quality.
What age range do the day camps in this guide serve?
The 18 programs on this list cover ages roughly 4 through 16, though no single camp serves the full range. Each listing on YouthCampsBase publishes its specific age bands. Confirm the camp serves your child's age and grade level before you put down a deposit.
How much do day camps typically cost?
Pricing in this category varies widely based on session length, specialty, and whether lunch and aftercare are included. Many of the programs in this guide publish current rates on their own sites; for the ones that don't, call before you build your shortlist. Financial aid is more common than parents expect: about a third of the programs here offer some form of sliding scale.
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YouthCampsBase is a directory. We surface programs and the public signal around them. We don't visit, inspect, or endorse camps. Last reviewed 2026-05-24 by Maya Okonkwo.