2026 Summer Registration opens Monday 1/12/2026 at 12pm PST. Browse camp info beforehand below.
What? Summer Camps will be 3, 4 or 5-day, Day Camps. See your desired camp for schedule details. Camps focus on naturalist skills, survival skills, nature connection through projects and play, and outdoor leadership. See each week's info described below.
Where? Parks and public lands in the greater Bend area, Including our Alfalfa Market Road Camp, Tumalo State Park and more! Drop-off locations will vary on some camp weeks! We'll be at the same park or natural area many days of the week, with outing drop-off days one or two of those days. This is primarily because some public lands are better for some of our camp activities than others, and some allow some of our camp activities, while others do not. (ex: Drop-off at Tumalo SP on M-Th, and Drop-off at Alfalfa Mkt Rd location on F). Please review your camp location carefully. For general info on our locations, look here!
When? Drop-off 8:45-9, Pickup 3-3:15.
See your camp's registration link or description below for schedule details!
Who?
Please follow age range suggestions for your camp week. In 2026, within one year older will be allowed with prior approval, understanding the age range and that the camp will be geared mainly towards that age group. In 2026, camps with the age range "9-12" will typically allow returning 8-year-old students with prior approval.
SEE ALL CAMP WEEK THEMES AND OPTIONS DETAILED BELOW!
2026 Summer Camp Options
Browse 2026 basic Summer Camp info here! Registration and other details go up on 1/12/26 Monday at 12pm PST. You can browse 2025 Details about these Camps under the old registration links for 2025 in the section underneath this list. 2026 details will vary slightly!
Archery + Projectiles Camp
June 16-18, T-Th
Ages 9-12
Alfalfa Market Road Camp
Bushcraft + Wildcraft + Projectiles Camp
July 6-10, M-F
Ages 9-12
Tumalo State Park + Alfalfa Market Rd
Bushcraft: Beyond Basics
June 23-26, Tues-Fri
Returning 11-13 year olds
Alfalfa Market Rd + Tumalo State Park
Girls' WIldcrafting Camp
July 13-16, M-Th
Ages 9-12
Tumalo State Park
Naturalist + Survival Camp
June 29-July 1, M-W
Ages 9-12
Alfalfa Market Rd + Tumalo State Park
Bushcraft: Beyond Basics for Ages 13-15
July 14-16, T-Th
Returning or Prior Experienced 13-15 year olds
Tumalo State Park
2025 Sample Registrations Below!
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2026 Registration will appear below on Monday 1/12/26 at 12pm PST.
Contact info@nighthawknaturalistschool.com for partial subsidy info for veterans, tribe members, and those with financial need.
. *Details on location, waivers, and what to bring will be sent to parents via email within the weeks before your camp*
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250 US dollars
Read MoreJune 23-26 (4-day). 9a-3p. Returning students age 11-13 (or experienced students with approval)
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300 US dollars
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250 US dollars
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325 US dollars
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300 US dollars
Read MoreJuly 16-18 (3-day). 9a-3p. Returning 13-15 year old students or experienced students with approval
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250 US dollars
FAQ
What do students bring to camp?
Fill waivers well before camp please!!
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Day Pack
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Full Water Bottle(s)
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Lunch and lots of snacks
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Hand sanitizer (optional)
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Wear weather-appropriate clothing
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Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, etc)
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Wear close-toed shoes
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Bring separate water shoes with a heel strap
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Students may bring a carving knife, let instructor know if they have one (optional)
Smoke and Weather Policies?
Age Exceptions? Teacher: Student Ratio?
Summer camps will host 10 students max per week with a 5:1 Student:Teacher ratio at least at all times.
Please follow the age ranges for your chosen camp. With prior approval, one year older may join with understanding that the camp is at the age group level as listed. In Summer 2026, camps for 9-12's will allow returning 8-year-olds with prior approval. If you register a student out of the age range without prior approval, we may cancel your booking.
How are these camps unique?
Education. Small groups. Ancestral technologies.
We are a small organization who places the utmost importance on an educational experience through hands-on experience, play, and exploration. If students are keen on learning skills and are passionate about learning more about their natural surroundings, this is the camp for them!
Our camps will consist of only one or two small trail groups per week. We believe small groups provide for an enhanced sense of awareness and community and allows us to better tailor camps to the needs and interests of the students and their families.
We are passionate about teaching and learning the ancestral technologies to which we all owe our humanness.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please understand that our programs are small groups and we invest a lot of our resources into outreach to fill them. When you sign up, you and the rest of those who are registered become the specific group of people to which our instructors tailor the program, including group size and specific needs. If you aren't sure you can attend your program, please wait to sign up until you know you are able! Please refrain from registering with the prior intent to switch enrollment to other courses, cancel later, etc.
Before signing up for a program, please know that refunds are not typical.
Are you a wilderness therapy organization?
No. Many people find experiences in nature to be therapeutic or transformative. However, our programs are not designed to address or rectify behavior, any physical or medical ailment, or emotional issues. We do not discriminate against protected classes or individuals. If, given reasonable modifications and accommodations, participants repetitively violate Nighthawk's safety rules, alternative options, including removal from the program, may need to be discussed. Please see this page for our community rules and agreements.
Waitlist Request? Questions?
For waitlist requests, please enter: Student Name and DOB, as well as the camp week DATES you're requesting!
To join the email list, simply fill this form!
We'll be in touch soon to answer any questions you have.