Mitchell Point Summer Camp provides a place where kids 7-14 years of age experience the outdoors through movement, team building, scientific inquiry, hands on learning, and exploration. This year we have 4 weeks available for 10-14 year olds and 4 weeks available for 7-10 year olds.

There are individual and group challenges that will require problem solving and a positive attitude to succeed. All camp activities are cooperative and engaging. Participants will experience science and applied math throughout the week during instructional activities. They will build tree forts with hand and electric tools. They will also have an opportunity to create a meal in our fully equipped kitchen. Your child’s safety and wellbeing is important to us. All counselors are highly skilled outdoor educators, CPR and first aid certified.

Group Activities May Include:

Mitchell Point peak hike, three springs hike, gorge view hike, tree fort design, reverse engineering project, water science lab, trail building, mountain biking, survival skills training, orientation scavenger hunt, cooking class, drawing, painting, sculpting, planting, picking and eating in the garden, a renewable energy investigation and more.

Individual Activities May Include:

Ropes course with zip lines, swimming and water play, garden time, tree fort design, survival skills, drawing, painting, sculpting, microscope play, relax & socialize, and more.

The total price is $525 for the week per camper. This payment must be received with the registration to hold your spot. Cancellations made more than 4 weeks before the camp week start date will receive a full refund less $100 (processing fee). Past this date all payments will be withheld. You are registered after you complete the Registration Form and have paid the full amount. Registered campers may switch to other available weeks at any time and at no charge. Spots are limited each week so sign up soon!

After a week is full, additional registrations paid with fully refundable tuition will be accepted and waitlisted. Should a spot become available your full amount will become non-refundable, holding your spot. Some of the camp activities will change from week to week if children want to participate for multiple weeks. See below for camp size and ratio information.

Please let us know if you require financial assistance to participate. We reserve a few spots each week for those that need this support.

Mitchell Point Summer Camp is dedicated to keeping a maximum ratio of 8-10 campers (dependent upon age) to every 1 counselor during each and every day of camp. The maximum number of campers during any given week will be capped at 30 children. We have 3 dedicated middle school teachers as counselors this year as well as additional support staff.

Dov Rohan is a math and electives teacher at Hood River New School and an outdoor educator in Hood River over the summer.  He is the director and co-owner of Mitchell Point Summer Camp. During the previous three school years, he hosted Wildwood Academy middle school students (2 years) and Hood River New School students (1 year) on his property every Monday. Students gained hands on experience working with tools and learning through project-based and team building challenges. These activities helped to foster a supportive community and a positive student body. Mitchell Point Summer Camp is designed as a week long adventure of learning by continuing with the same style of teaching; blending education with fun and play!

Meet Our Staff

Food + Water

1. Snack
2. Lunch
3. Water bottle

Clothing + Other

1. Backpack
2. Hiking shoes (no flip flops / sandals)
3. Close-toed shoes during tool use (may also be your hiking shoes)
4. Change of socks
5. Change of clothes (if swimming in clothes)
6. Wind breaker
7. Rain jacket
8. Swimwear
9. Hat + Sunscreen
10. Sunglasses
11. Towel
12. Bike helmet and Bike (if mountain biking as an option)

Sansa, a 60 pound hypo-allergenic golden doodle, will be on the property during camp. Newts and Koi fish live in the ponds as do many other insects. During hikes we may encounter wild animals such as black bear, deer, turkey, squirrel, fox, coyote, and cougar. Neighborhood animals such as alpaca, cats and dogs are also possible encounters. We will respect all living things during camp.

This year each camper will receive one camp t-shirt on the first day of camp. When filling out the registration form please size up. If your child is 13 or 14 they may want to order from the adult size menu. We will also be selling additional summer camp t-shirts for friends and family for $20. Sizes are youth: small, medium, large, and x-large. Adult sizes available as well for $25. T-shirts will be passed out the first day of camp. Purchases can be made during registration or separately.

This year we are selling our summer camp hats for $20…one size fits all. Purchases can be made during registration or separately.

If you would like to sponsor a child anonymously please get in touch and we can link your donation to a financial assistance camper in need.