Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)

OMSI Camps from Portland's Flagship Science Museum

Camp programs run by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, anchored at the museum's main campus on SE Water Avenue. The format ranges from in-museum day camps to overnight expeditions at OMSI's Camp Hancock and Camp Gray field sites.

Programs from Kindergarten through 8th Grade

Programming is split by grade band, with day camps building on museum exhibits and outdoor camps moving kids into Oregon's coast and high desert. Programs include:
- Day camps at the museum (grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8)
- Day camps at Oregon Zoo and Tamarack Elementary in Hillsboro
- Camp Gray overnight camps on the Oregon coast (Newport)
- Camp Hancock overnight camps in the John Day Fossil Beds
- Backpacking and rafting expeditions for older campers
- Memorial and Labor Day family weekends at Camp Hancock

What's Included

• Access to museum exhibits and lab spaces during day camps
• Field trips and outdoor science activities
• Overnight camp lodging and meals at field sites
• Trained museum educators and field staff
• Multi-day expedition logistics handled

Experience

An option for Portland-area families who want science-rich summer programming with a real institution behind it. Day camps work for younger kids and busy weeks; overnight camps and expeditions suit older kids ready for outdoor science immersion.