OMSI Hancock Field Station
4.7
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39472 Highway 218, Fossil, OR 97830-9618
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(503) 797-4661
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About OMSI Hancock Field Station
About OMSI Hancock Field Station
Explore fossils, science, and adventure outdoors
Philosophy: Hancock Field Station is a dream for curious kids who love science and the outdoors. Campers get to explore real fossil beds, study geology and astronomy, and enjoy hands-on learning in a beautiful high desert setting. The camp’s supportive staff and immersive activities foster confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love of discovery. It’s a unique blend of fun, adventure, and education you won’t find anywhere else.
Philosophy: Hancock Field Station is a dream for curious kids who love science and the outdoors. Campers get to explore real fossil beds, study geology and astronomy, and enjoy hands-on learning in a beautiful high desert setting. The camp’s supportive staff and immersive activities foster confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love of discovery. It’s a unique blend of fun, adventure, and education you won’t find anywhere else.
Philosophy: Hancock Field Station is a dream for curious kids who love science and the outdoors. Campers get to explore real fossil beds, study geology and astronomy, and enjoy hands-on learning in a beautiful high desert setting. The camp’s supportive staff and immersive activities foster confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love of discovery. It’s a unique blend of fun, adventure, and education you won’t find anywhere else.
Ages:
7
-
18
years old
Pricing:
$142
/day
$995
/week
Camp sessions & schedule
Camp sessions & schedule
Hancock Field Station is a dream for curious kids who love science and the outdoors. Campers get to explore real fossil beds, study geology and astronomy, and enjoy hands-on learning in a beautiful high desert setting. The camp’s supportive staff and immersive activities foster confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love of discovery. It’s a unique blend of fun, adventure, and education you won’t find anywhere else.
Hancock Field Station is a dream for curious kids who love science and the outdoors. Campers get to explore real fossil beds, study geology and astronomy, and enjoy hands-on learning in a beautiful high desert setting. The camp’s supportive staff and immersive activities foster confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love of discovery. It’s a unique blend of fun, adventure, and education you won’t find anywhere else.
Hancock Field Station is a dream for curious kids who love science and the outdoors. Campers get to explore real fossil beds, study geology and astronomy, and enjoy hands-on learning in a beautiful high desert setting. The camp’s supportive staff and immersive activities foster confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love of discovery. It’s a unique blend of fun, adventure, and education you won’t find anywhere else.
Boys & girls aged 7-18•Mon–Sun from 8AM–6PM•25/day & 100/week
Summer camp sessions run Sunday to Saturday
Weekly rate: $995 (includes all meals, lodging, and activities)
No daily rates offered; daily price is calculated from the weekly rate.
Financial assistance is available.
Registration opens February 11, 2025.
No sibling or early-bird discounts listed.
Some specialty programs may have different rates-check the website for details.
Extended hours not available due to overnight format.
No on-day holiday, winter, or spring camps offered at this location.
Summer camp sessions run Sunday to Saturday
Weekly rate: $995 (includes all meals, lodging, and activities)
No daily rates offered; daily price is calculated from the weekly rate.
Financial assistance is available.
Registration opens February 11, 2025.
No sibling or early-bird discounts listed.
Some specialty programs may have different rates-check the website for details.
Extended hours not available due to overnight format.
No on-day holiday, winter, or spring camps offered at this location.
Summer camp sessions run Sunday to Saturday
Weekly rate: $995 (includes all meals, lodging, and activities)
No daily rates offered; daily price is calculated from the weekly rate.
Financial assistance is available.
Registration opens February 11, 2025.
No sibling or early-bird discounts listed.
Some specialty programs may have different rates-check the website for details.
Extended hours not available due to overnight format.
No on-day holiday, winter, or spring camps offered at this location.
Activities & amenities
Activities & amenities
Campers enjoy a wide range of activities. Daily themes often include:
Paleontology
Geology
Fossil-Hunting
Astronomy
Hiking
Nature-Study
Ecology
Wildlife-Observation
Orienteering
Rock-Identification
Archaeology
Stargazing
Team-Building
Outdoor-Games
Campfire
Arts-and-Crafts
Music
Reading
Basketball
Volleyball
Tetherball
Map-and-Compass
Environmental-Science
Plant-Identification
Desert-Exploration
Water-Studies
Group-Games
Leadership-Skills
Community-Building
Outdoor-Cooking
Photography
Hancock Field Station is a dream for curious kids who love science and the outdoors. Campers get to explore real fossil beds, study geology and astronomy, and enjoy hands-on learning in a beautiful high desert setting. The camp’s supportive staff and immersive activities foster confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love of discovery. It’s a unique blend of fun, adventure, and education you won’t find anywhere else.
Hancock Field Station is a dream for curious kids who love science and the outdoors. Campers get to explore real fossil beds, study geology and astronomy, and enjoy hands-on learning in a beautiful high desert setting. The camp’s supportive staff and immersive activities foster confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love of discovery. It’s a unique blend of fun, adventure, and education you won’t find anywhere else.
Hancock Field Station is a dream for curious kids who love science and the outdoors. Campers get to explore real fossil beds, study geology and astronomy, and enjoy hands-on learning in a beautiful high desert setting. The camp’s supportive staff and immersive activities foster confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love of discovery. It’s a unique blend of fun, adventure, and education you won’t find anywhere else.
Birthdays:
No, birthday party hosting is not offered
What people are saying
4.7
My child loved the activities and caring staff!
Location
39472 Highway 218, Fossil, OR 97830-9618
Additional info
Additional info
Campers stay in rustic cabins and experience a close-knit, screen-free environment. OMSI’s trained staff ensure safety and fun. Transportation from Portland is available for an added fee. The camp is not fully ADA certified, and accessibility is limited due to the remote terrain, though improvements are ongoing.
Campers stay in rustic cabins and experience a close-knit, screen-free environment. OMSI’s trained staff ensure safety and fun. Transportation from Portland is available for an added fee. The camp is not fully ADA certified, and accessibility is limited due to the remote terrain, though improvements are ongoing.
Campers stay in rustic cabins and experience a close-knit, screen-free environment. OMSI’s trained staff ensure safety and fun. Transportation from Portland is available for an added fee. The camp is not fully ADA certified, and accessibility is limited due to the remote terrain, though improvements are ongoing.
Health & safety
Health & safety
Affiliations: OMSI, Empowering Access, Oregon State University Extension, not ACA accredited
Special needs
Special needs
Hancock Field Station is a dream for curious kids who love science and the outdoors. Campers get to explore real fossil beds, study geology and astronomy, and enjoy hands-on learning in a beautiful high desert setting. The camp’s supportive staff and immersive activities foster confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love of discovery. It’s a unique blend of fun, adventure, and education you won’t find anywhere else.
Hancock Field Station is a dream for curious kids who love science and the outdoors. Campers get to explore real fossil beds, study geology and astronomy, and enjoy hands-on learning in a beautiful high desert setting. The camp’s supportive staff and immersive activities foster confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love of discovery. It’s a unique blend of fun, adventure, and education you won’t find anywhere else.
Hancock Field Station is a dream for curious kids who love science and the outdoors. Campers get to explore real fossil beds, study geology and astronomy, and enjoy hands-on learning in a beautiful high desert setting. The camp’s supportive staff and immersive activities foster confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love of discovery. It’s a unique blend of fun, adventure, and education you won’t find anywhere else.
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