NEST and Sprouts both welcome four-year-olds, but their days feel different. Compare schedules, rhythms, readiness, and registration options.

Wondering whether your three-year-old is ready for camp? Use this practical checklist for toileting, drop-off, directions, group play, and day length.

Choose a Bend summer camp on short notice by comparing age, readiness, interests, logistics, and current ACTIVE registration options.

Explore R.A.D. Camps’ 2026 program mix, including flexible R.A.D. NEST dates, creative camps, outdoor specialty programs, and select-date pickup choices.

Free play refers to unstructured, voluntary, and self-directed activities that children and teens engage in without specific goals or adult intervention. Click to learn more.

Enrolling your child in a summer day camp is one of the best ways to keep them entertained while teaching some essential skills. Click to learn more.

If you’re interested in sending your kid or teen off with experienced guides into the outdoors to learn and explore, they’re going to need these essential items. Click to learn more.

Summer day camps offer a blend of fun, education, and personal growth. Click to learn more.

Summer day camps are one of the top things to do with kids and teens, but they aren’t all created equally, and ensuring the safety of your kid or teen is just as important as the opportunity for them to have fun. Click to learn more.

R.A.D. Camps guides understand the importance of outdoor exploration and spending time in nature. Click to learn more.

Engaging with nature offers numerous benefits, not only for their physical health but also for their mental, social, and emotional well-being. Click to learn more.

By sponsoring R.A.D. Camps, you can make a significant impact on the community and help children from all backgrounds experience the great outdoors. Click to learn more.

Studies have shown that time spent in nature reduces stress, improves mood, and enhances concentration. Click to learn more.

When children of varying ages engage with one another, they benefit from a diverse range of experiences and perspectives that can’t be found in same-age groups alone. Click to learn more.

R.A.D. Camps Guide in Training program is designed for teens who want to take on more responsibility, develop leadership skills, and make lasting memories in the great outdoors. Click to learn more.

In a world filled with routine and familiarity, stepping into new environments can be a transformative experience for kids and teens. Click to learn more.

Learning from peers offers teenagers unique advantages that can enhance their academic performance, social skills, and emotional well-being. Click to learn more.

Whether it’s a hike through the woods, a walk in the park, or simply sitting by a river, time spent outdoors offers a wealth of benefits that can improve overall quality of life. Click to learn more.