Summer Learning Activity Guide 2024

Here’s your one-stop guide for summer learning activities (toddlers to young adults) throughout Douglas County. For details and registration information, please visit the URL connected to each activity.  * Check back regulary for the latest updates. 

Academic

RECRUIT HIPPO
Date: All Summer 
Registration Deadline: NONE 
Ages: 16-24 
Cost: FREE 
Contact: info@recruithippo.com 
Yoncalla High School Summer Credit Recovery 

ROSEBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAMS  

Dates: Various Dates 

Registration Deadline: NONE 

Ages: Pre-K – 5th grade; 6th grade – 12th grade 

Cost: FREE 

Contact: Aurora Ropp @ aropp@cityofroseburg.org 

FRIENDS OF MYRTLE CREEK LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM   

Dates: July 12 – July 3, 11:00 am 

Registration Deadline: NONE 

Ages: Toddler – 18 

Cost: FREE 

Contact: friendsofmyrtlecreeklibrary@gmail.com 

SUMMER DAYS at UCC  

Dates: Various Date 

Registration Deadline: June 28, 2024 

Ages: Incoming 9th graders – 12th graders 

Cost: FREE 

Contact: HSConnections@umpqua.edu  

UCC YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS

Dates: June 24 – August 1, Monday – Thursday (excludes July 1 – 4) 

Registration Deadline: First day of chosen camp 

Ages: 1st grade – 6th grade 

Cost: Fees to attend 

Contact: Kendal Spelgatti @ kendal.spelgatti@umpqua.edu

 

UCC LEGO® SPIKE PRIME ROBOTICS   

Dates: Session 1: 7/8 – 7/11 Session 2: 7/15 – 7/18 Session 3: 7/22 – 7/25 

Ages: 4th – 7th grade 

Cost: Fees to attend 

Contact: Kendal Spelgatti @ kendal.spelgatti@umpqua.edu  

Day Camps

PARTNER SPORTS CAMP 

Dates: July 8 – 18 (Monday – Thursday) 

Registration: Opens May 15; Deadline June 15 

Ages: Open to students experiencing disabilities ages 8 -21 

Volunteers (Partners) ages 12 – 21 are also needed.

Cost: FREE 

Contact: partnersportscamp@douglasesd.k12.or.us 

WILDLIFE SAFARI SUMMER CAMPS 

Dates: June – August 

Registration Deadline: None 

Ages: 3 – 14 

Cost: Fees to attend 

Contact: education@wildlifesafari.net  

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS SUMMER ART CAMPS  

Dates: June – August 

Registration Deadline: None 

Ages: 3 – 18 

Cost: Fees to attend but scholarships are available 

Contact: Jayden Dukes @ Jayden@uvarts.com 

 

University of Oregon Summer SAIL Program  

Dates: July 14 – August 2 (Monday – Friday) 

Registration Deadline: Open until filled 

Ages: Incoming 9th grade – incoming 12th grade 

Cost: Free 

Contact: sailstaff@uoregon.edu  

YMCA CAMP CONNECTIONS  

Dates: June 17 – August 2

Ages: 8 – 12

Cost: FREE

Contact: Micki Pargeter @ mpargeter@ymcaofdouglascounty.org

SUMMER CAMPS at MAPLE CORNER MONTESSORI  

Dates: June 17 – August 9, Monday – Friday 

Registration Deadline: Open until filled 

Ages: 3 years – 5th grade 

Cost: Fees to attend 

Contact: info@maplecornermontessori.com 

Outdoor

ELKTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER 

Dates: Varies 

Ages: All Ages 

Cost: FREE 

Contact: Deb Gritton @ deborah@elktonbutterflies.com 

Teen Spot

Winston Teen Center 

Date: Weekdays, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm 

Registration Deadline: NONE 

Ages: 11 – 18 

Cost: FREE 

Contact: healthywinston@gmail.com 

WILDLIFE SAFARI JUNIOR ZOOKEEPERS PROGRAM

DATES: June – August 

Registration Deadline: One week before starting month 

Ages: 11-17 

Cost: $275/month for members; $295/month for non-members 

Contact: education@wildlifesafari.net  

UCC TEENS ON TOUR  

Dates: Weekly on Tuesday June 18 – July 16 (excludes July 2) 

Registration Deadline: Prior to date of each event 

Ages: 7th grade and up 

Cost: Fees to attend 

Contact: Kendal Spelgatti @ kendal.spelgatti@umpqua.edu 

YMCA SUMMER SPORTS & REC CAMPS  

Dates: June 17 – August 22

Ages: 7 – 12

Cost: Fees to attend

Contact: Jen Edgar @ jedgar@ymcaofdouglascounty.org

*Disclaimer: The organizers of the programs showcased above have requested to be included in this list of activities. The programs listed are not affiliated with Douglas ESD (with the exception of Partners Sports Camp). Douglas ESD is not responsible for these programs or the registration process.   

If you have questions, please contact: info@douglasesd.k12.or.us