Base Camp

Base Camp Nurturing the whole child through intentional outdoor exploration and play.

Rooted in nature, our program draws upon the Central Oregon landscape to cultivate confidence, curiosity, and resilience. Our big adventures encourage campers to use all of their senses to observe, explore, question, and discover as they develop resiliency, gain independence and learn through play. Playing and learning in a variety of environments; parks, forests, museums, libraries, farms and mor

e, Central Oregon offers Base Campers never ending explorations to inspire lifelong learning and adventure! As a parent/guardian of a Base Camper you’ll enjoy seeing your child grow and develop social emotional, problem solving, communication, and relationship building skills. With a focus on deep connections in a small group setting, Base Camp gets toddlers and preschoolers out of the traditional classroom setting to build curiosity, love for learning, and an appreciation for adventure.

🚲 ⬇️ Ages 2-4! ⬇️ 🚲 You may not be aware, so we’ll get you up to speed 🚲, balance bikes “accelerate proprioception—the b...
06/04/2026

🚲 ⬇️ Ages 2-4! ⬇️ 🚲

You may not be aware, so we’ll get you up to speed 🚲, balance bikes “accelerate proprioception—the body's awareness of its position in space—by forcing children to actively control their posture, manage their weight distribution, and coordinate steering without relying on pedals. This active, whole-body engagement builds vital neural pathways for motor control.” (NIH link in comments)

Guess when and where motor control becomes really important? 🏫 That’s right, school readiness. Being prepared for learning is rooted in proprioception; gripping, sitting, focusing and regulating emotions.

How lucky are the kids who get to learn through play!?

Mixed ages for the win! 🏆
06/03/2026

Mixed ages for the win! 🏆

06/03/2026

Awwwww! We have wagging little tadpole tails! 🐸

Hammock naps are back, y’all! Sleeping optional, chrysalis wrapping allowed.
06/02/2026

Hammock naps are back, y’all! Sleeping optional, chrysalis wrapping allowed.

🐸 🐸 🐸 We’re expecting! 🐸 🐸 🐸
06/02/2026

🐸 🐸 🐸 We’re expecting! 🐸 🐸 🐸

What are you doing this summer? We’re looking for one or two assistants to join our group of littles on their outdoor le...
05/27/2026

What are you doing this summer? We’re looking for one or two assistants to join our group of littles on their outdoor learning adventures! Please email resume to [email protected]
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If this doesn’t bring the biggest smile to your face!
05/24/2026

If this doesn’t bring the biggest smile to your face!

There’s room for everyone!
05/19/2026

There’s room for everyone!

Raise your hand if you’re excited for the new library!!
05/15/2026

Raise your hand if you’re excited for the new library!!

Word on the street is Base Camp is growing! We’re working to slowly add more spaces and grow our adventurous group! If y...
05/12/2026

Word on the street is Base Camp is growing!
We’re working to slowly add more spaces and grow our adventurous group! If you have previously emailed or messaged us you do not have to fill out this form, you’re already in line!

If you’ve just found us and you’ve got an adventure hungry kid who would love this program now is the time to fill out this form and get on our wait list.

Fill out this form to be added to the waitlist for Base Camp Adventure Preschool. Completing this form does not guarantee your child a space. When a space matching your child’s age and care needs (full time/part time) opens notification will be sent to you via email and/or text. You will have 24 h...

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Bend, OR
97701

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Monday 6:45am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 6:45am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 6:45am - 5:30pm
Thursday 6:45am - 5:30pm
Friday 6:45am - 5:30pm

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