We believe in fun, active, positive day camp experiences for every kid. Duck Trails staff create a low pressure, high energy, positive environment where kids are encouraged to build friendships and explore their creativity and sense of identity.
Each of our Eugene summer and school year camps feature a variety of unique activities designed to promote teamwork and friendship, and help children grow their self-esteem, confidence, leadership, and social skills.
Updated April 16, 2021:
Duck Trails families,
We are pleased to announce that we are officially back for summer 2021! The camp pages below have been updated with dates and details for this coming summer break and we are thrilled to be able to provide programming for your families again this year.
Due to the necessary compliance with both Oregon Health Authority regulations for day camps and in accordance with federal, state, and local guidance, and university policies specific to COVID-19, we will not offer as many different camp programs this summer. Instead, we narrowed our focus to assist families with elementary-aged campers who do not have the option of staying home unsupervised, while also offering the programs that are most conducive to outdoor activities.
We know that our specialty programs like Cooking Camp, Imagination Factory, Sports Academy, and field trips are offerings your families look forward to as summer approaches, but we wanted to focus our offerings on the camps that would have the greatest impact on our community. In order to help you make an informed decision about registering for camp, please review our 2021 COVID-19 safety protocols before registration opens, to detail the other ways Duck Trails will be altered this summer.
Registration will open on Monday, April 19. We will not be holding an in-person kick-off event at the Student Recreation Center this year to discourage gathering indoors. Online registration is the primary method of signing your camper(s) up for this summer’s options and will be available at 9:00 a.m. on April 19. To register online, families will need to have access to our online registration system. If you requested access in 2019–2020, that account is still valid. If you need access, need to add a family member, or aren't sure if you have an account, contact us via our online form.
We are encouraging those that can avoid campus to please register using the online portal. If registering in person is your only option (ex: UO faculty/staff wanting to pay with payroll deduction), registration will be available at the Student Recreation Center Service Center. Please keep the following in mind before arriving on campus:
- Perform a self-check to ensure you do not have one or more symptoms of COVID-19.
- You can utilize the self-check assessment tool provided by the UO.
- Masks are required at all times at the UO, both outdoors and inside buildings.
- Maintain six feet of distance between you and those from different households.
Thank you for your patience with our planning and approval process. We can't wait to be with you this summer!
Take care and stay safe,
The Duck Trails admin staff
Summer Camps in Eugene
With tons of fun-packed Eugene summer camp programs, Duck Trails can help your child stay active outside of school while they develop skills and self-confidence. Our day camp options include sports camps, kindergarten camps, outdoor skills and adventures, classic summer camp activities, and independence-building programming. From elementary to middle and high schoolers, we provide a great day camp experience for every kid.
Classic Camp: Grades K–5
Ages: 5–11$150–$195
Sports Camp: Grades 2-5
Ages: 7–11$150–$195
Climbing and Outdoor Adventure Camp: Grades 6–8
Ages: 11–14$175–$220
EmpowerU Camp: Grades 6–8
Ages: 11–14$185–$195
School-Year Camps at the University of Oregon
Stay active and engaged during the school year! These camps take place during breaks in the academic year, including no-school days, winter break, and spring break. They are a shortened version of our summer camp programming.
No-School Day Camp
Ages: 5–11$45
Winter Break Camp - CANCELED
Ages: 5–11$45
Spring Break Camp - CANCELED
Ages: 5–11$185–$195