Parent help
Answers to the questions parents ask most.
Practical answers to help your family plan for R.A.D. Camps. Dated answers say which season they describe.
Choosing a program
Which program fits my child?
9 outdoor, adventure and art programs for ages 3–15, from nature preschool to tent-based overnights, based in Bend, Oregon. Pick your camper’s age on the Programs page, then explore the matching programs.
When does Summer 2027 registration open?
Summer 2027 registration details are coming. Join the list and we’ll email you first.
How much does camp cost?
Each program page lists its 2026 price, for reference. Summer 2027 dates, pricing, and registration details are coming soon.
Do you offer scholarships?
Yes. In 2026, scholarships covered 50% to 90% of program fees, based on need, for up to 10 days per program per child. Applications were accepted year-round and reviewed within 10 business days.
Drop-off, pickup and getting there
Where do I drop off and pick up?
At Seven Peaks School, 19660 Mountaineer Way, Bend, OR 97702, for every program. On select R.A.D. Adventure dates you can choose a Sisters or Tumalo pickup instead.
What are the drop-off and pickup times?
Program pages show 2026 reference times where available. Your confirmation email before camp gives your program’s drop-off and pickup times.
Do I drive my child to the places the group visits?
No. You drop off and pick up at the meeting point, and the guides take it from there. In 2026, Adventure and Teens travelled in R.A.D. vans, and Sprouts used R.A.D. vehicles on field-trip days. Overnights remain future plans.
Is there a pickup in Sisters or Tumalo?
On select R.A.D. Adventure dates only. Choose one only when it’s listed for the date you book; otherwise drop off at Seven Peaks School.
Is there before- or after-care?
In 2026, after-care ran at Seven Peaks School until 5:30 PM for most day programs (not Teens), and several programs offered pre-care from 7:45 AM. Summer 2027 options and prices come with the registration details.
During camp
Can my child bring a phone or smartwatch?
Under the 2026 Technology Policy, Nest and Sprouts allow no technology. Adventure, Climb, Bike, Studio & Design Lab have limited timekeeping and standalone-camera exceptions (not phone cameras); phones and smartwatches stay home, and vans are device-free. Device rules for planned Overnights are not confirmed.
What happens on smoky days?
Under the 2026 Smoke Policy, we go by the air quality (AQI) at the camp location at morning pickup, not Bend’s general reading. At AQI 100–150, camp runs as planned. At 150–200, we move to cleaner air when we can, within 100 miles of Bend. At 200 and above, camp is cancelled for the day if there’s no suitable place, and families can choose a date transfer or a trip credit.
What should my child bring?
Each program page lists what to pack for that program.
How do I reach my child or the team during camp?
Call 541-204-0440 or email info@radcamps.com. Campers don’t carry phones. In 2026, if your child needed to reach you during the day, you told a guide at drop-off and the team arranged it.
Cancellations, transfers and refunds
Can I cancel and get a refund?
Under our 2026 general policy, cancelling 3 or more days before the camp date gives an 85% refund; within 3 days there is no refund. These general reference rules do not confirm terms for planned R.A.D. Overnights. Contact the team to confirm cancellation and transfer terms for an Overnight trip.
Can I move my camper to a different date?
Under our 2026 general policy, date transfers may be requested 3 or more days before the camp date, subject to space. These general reference rules do not confirm terms for planned R.A.D. Overnights. Contact the team to confirm cancellation and transfer terms for an Overnight trip.
Can I change a van pickup location?
Under our 2026 policy, yes, with at least 24 hours’ notice and if a seat is available.
How do I ask for a cancellation or transfer?
Email info@radcamps.com or call 541-204-0440 with your camper’s name, program and camp date.
Still have a question?
Call 541-204-0440 or email info@radcamps.com, and the R.A.D. team will get back to you.
