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July 5, 2021 - July 9, 2021

Stayin’ Alive *FULL*

Have you ever wondered what you would do if you got lost in the woods? Or do you simply want to be more at home in the vast outdoors? Join us as we dive into the art of wilderness survival, learning essential skills that will keep us safe and comfortable in wild places. We will build natural shelters, taste wild edible plants, and learn to interpret animal tracks and signs. We will even learn some of the tricks of fire building! As we sing around the campfire and explore the woods, learn the ways of the wild and the secrets of wilderness living.

Week-long Camp: July 5-July 9, 8:30/8:45 a.m. – 3:15/3:30 p.m.
Price: $385 members/$405 non-members
Grades: 3rd-5th
Drop off Location:
Bird Alliance of Oregon, 5151 NW Cornell Rd. Portland OR, 97210

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*This all outdoor program is limited to a maximum of ten children, and will follow all social distancing and safety protocols dictated by the Oregon Health Administration. Please see below.

Two campers blow air on a bundle of plant matter to start a fire.
Friction Fire, photo by Severin Piper

Youth Education In-Person Programs
Mandatory Guidelines

Stay home if you, a member in your household, or anyone you have been in contact with has any of these symptoms:
Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea

Maintain physical distance of at least (6) six feet between you and people who you do not live with.
Use cloth, paper or disposable face coverings in public. All participants must wear a face covering at all times. If you need to take your mask off temporarily to take a drink of water and/or get some air, please hang back allowing an additional 20 feet of distance from the group, take the break you need and reposition your mask before rejoining the group.
Everyone must drive to the location on their own, or with members of their household.

Standards Bird Alliance of Oregon will follow:
No more than 10 participants, plus the instructor
Choose locations with plenty of room to stay safe:
Wide, open spaces are best
No crowded trails – limit to early morning walks and/or weekdays
Prioritize trails that are one-directional
Prioritize locations with trails at least 6-feet wide
No scopes, no sharing of equipment

Details

Start:
July 5, 2021
End:
July 9, 2021
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Venue

Bird Alliance of Oregon – Heron Hall
5151 NW Cornell Road
Portland, OR United States
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Organizer

Tara Lemezis
Phone:
971-222-6131
Email:
tlemezis@birdallianceoregon.org