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Recreation opportunities including parks and recreation districts, special olympics and Camps available to people in the Mid-Columbia.

Recreation Resources available in the Mid-Columbia

Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation District
319 East 7th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
Mailing Address
PO Box 967, The Dalles

541-296-9533
email: nwcprd@earthlink.net
The NWCPRD operates recreation programs for children, youth and adults. The summer day camp for youth ages 5 -12 is one of their popular programs. NWCPRD includes the Natatorium Pool, Sorosis Park, Kramer Field, Riverfront Park, City Park, Firehouse Park, Howe Park, Thompson Park, and the The Dalles Dam Tour Train. Visit the District's web site for more information.

Hood River Community Education Program
The Hood River Community Education Program offers classes and activities for all ages and many many interests. Contact Community Ed at 386-2055 for more information.

The Community Ed program offers programs in school facilities throughout Hood River and the activities are open to anyone regardless of their residence. Visit their web site for a catalog of their current classes.

Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District
17th Street and May Avenue. Our mailing address is 1601 May
Avenue, Hood River 97031,
(541) 386-1303

Hood River Aquatic Center
1601 May Avenue
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-1303

E-Mail:
Aquatics Center
Parks & Recreation

The Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District includes the Hood River Aquatic Center, Skate Park, Ball Fields, City Small Parks and Trails.

Gorgekids.com
Gorgekids.com is a web site tells you about almost everything going on in the Mid-Columbia for kids and families.Also find information on child care providers, health, organizations providing services to children, and more.

Special Olympics--Wasco & Sherman Counties
Rena Hunley, Coordinator
922 E. 2nd St.
The Dalles, OR 97058

541-298-7362 rena@4realestatebuzzme.com
Contact Rena for information for Volunteers, Athletes, Donations  

Special Olympics--Hood River
Barbara Langer, Coordinator for Hood River County
Phone 541-386-1527

Special Olympics of Oregon
Visit the Special Olympics of Oregon web site for current sports events and activities and volunteer opportunities.


Camps

Camp Discovery
Epilepsy Foundation Northwest
3800 Aurora Avenue North #370
Seattle, WA, 98103-8721

(206) 547-4551

Discovery Camp, located near Seattle,Washington is open to children with epilepsy and their siblings. All children must be between the ages of 7 and 17 (Children over 17 can be considered for the Counselor in Training program). Children of all abilities are encouraged to attend.

Easter Seals of Oregon
5757 SW Macadam Avenue
Portland, OR 97239

503-228-5108

The mission of Easter Seals camping programs is to provide safe, fun camping opportunities for children and adults with disabilities.

Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp
9325 SW Barbur Blvd
Ste 165
Portland, OR 97219

503-452-7416
Camping experiences for children, youth and adults sponsored by the Kiwanis Clubs of Oregon. Register early to reserve a spot.

Upward Bound
P.O. Box C
Stayton, OR 97383
503-897-2447

Summer camps, holiday camps especially available to persons without families, three day respite camps, and respite camp arranged on individual basis. Camperships available. Wheelchair accessible facilities, camp experience is open to individuals with a wide range of personal care and support needs.

Visit their web site for dates of camps scheduled for spring through fall.


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