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ADVENTURE BEGINS HERE

​RAD Camps youth programs in Bend, Oregon: where adventure for your child begins.

Summer 2023 Registration Is Officially OPEN!

Take a look at our new 2023 summer schedule, and head on over to Sawyer to register! For more information on how the registration process works check out our registration guide. Sign up for our mailing list to stay up to date with all summer season announcements and updates. 
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 Recreation. Adventure. Development.
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RAD Camps

Youth Camps in Bend, Oregon

RAD Camps offers summer, fall, and winter youth programs in Bend, Oregon  that give kids ages 7-17 the opportunity to explore over 50 unique locations in the pristine forests and mountains of Central Oregon while learning about their natural surroundings. Our programs emphasize fun, free play, camaraderie, and an appreciation for our natural world.

R.A.D. Camps operates under a special use permit in the Deschutes and Willamette National Forests. 

RAD Camps in Bend, Oregon

How Our Summer Camp Programs Work

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We pick up our RAD campers at 8 am at William E. Miller Elementary School.
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 We load our gear into the RAD van and we're off to explore one of 50 destinations. 
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Once at the trailhead, kids put on their backpacks and hit the trail for fun and the adventure of a lifetime!.

Day Camp Programs for Every Age Group

  • RAD Camps offers summer day camps in Oregon to children from 7-17. Our children's day camp programs for ages 7-12 start at 8 am and end at 4 pm Monday - Friday.​ $89 per Trip.
  • Our Teen camp programs are a bit longer and operate once a week. They run every Wednesday, starting at 8 am and return home by 5 pm. $99 per Trip.
  • Coming soon is RAD Sprouts... a summer day camp for ages 4-6!! Keep an eye out for information coming out this week!

**New Summer Camp Pick-up and Drop-off Location**

William E. Miller Elementary School
​300 NW  Crosby Dr
Bend, Oregon 97703

Our Guided Programs Encourage Exploration

​The children play games together, swim, eat lunch, and become familiar with local flora and fauna. We explore the area and encourage them to use their imagination to have fun in the gorgeous natural surroundings. A main focus of our programs is to teach kids to appreciate and respect the environment while practicing "Leave No Trace" principles.

​After having the time of their lives, campers head back to the R.A.D. van for the ride home!

Our RAD Camps Guides

RAD Camps Guides are experienced outdoors people who cherish the environment and thrive on sharing their knowledge and the love of nature with children of all ages! Every group is led by a Wilderness First Responder (or higher) and is accompanied by both male and female guides. Take a look at our "Guides" page for more stories!
Chance owner of RAD Camps
Chance is the owner of RAD Camps. He grew up in Central Oregon attending RAD Camps. He loved being a RAD Camper so much he bought the company!
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Hannah began her love of nature playing in the forests and rivers of Northern Idaho. She loves sharing her knowledge of the outdoors with children of all ages. She is a Wilderness First Responder, and RAD Camps' Director.
Eric is a registered nurse when he isn't leading RAD Camps groups
Eric is a registered nurse when he isn't leading RAD Camps groups. Introducing people to the freedom of the mountains and playing in the woods is one of the most rewarding experiences he can have,
Rayna is a certified Wilderness First Responder.
Rayna's love of the wilderness began in childhood and her passion is instilling the same appreciation in the next generation. Rayna is a certified Wilderness First Responder.
Jamie is an outdoor education advocate
Quin grew up always playing in the forest and learning how to use nature to have fun! His favorite things about being outside are the first breath you take in the middle of the forest and hearing all of nature's beautiful sounds. 
Joshua exploring the summer camps in Oregon mountains
Joshua, aka Ua grew up exploring the Oregon mountains. He is thrilled to work with kids and inspiring creative thought processes as part of the RAD Camps incredible mission to “leave no child left inside!”
Stacie is an experienced outdoorswoman - summer camps in Oregon
Mandy became a RAD Camps guide during the summer of 2020. In Bend she became a river guide and youth recreation leader. She has been a certified Wilderness First Responder for 13 years and has been working with children for over 22 years.
Adam, aka Radam, is a certified Wilderness First Responder and professional LifeguardPicture
Adam, aka Radam, is a certified Wilderness First Responder and professional Lifeguard. He loves to play in the nature and enjoys showing people how to have fun in the outdoors. ​

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Any Trip Canceled 7 days before will be refunded 90%. If you need to make cancellations or changes, reach out via email!
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