Programs

Monthly Activities

On the first weekend of most months, blind individuals are invited to join us for a Weekender. Enjoy all the benefits of Oral Hull Park including food service, socializing, swimming, hiking, entertainment and an overnight stay in Philbin Hall.

The Oral Hull foundation provides round trip transportation to the Portland area and home cooked freshly prepared meals by Chef Becky Stewart.

Reservations required.

Special Activities

Throughout the year, Oral Hull hosts special activities and programs for the blind and low vision community including our Northwest Regional Retreat over Memorial Day Weekend, our annual Family Fun Day on August 29, 2010 and our Thanksgiving Retreat.

We also host the Oregon Commission for the Blind’s 5 day workshop for seniors new to vision loss in June and September 2010.

Please contact our office at 503-668-6195 for additional information.

Summer Camps

(Camp application and information available online)

Welcome to our 28th annual adult summer camps. If you are new to camp or a returning camper, feisty or shy, artistic or athletic, nature lover or if you want to just enjoy reading a book in our fabulous gardens or relax in our 14-seat spa in the company of others than you do not want to miss our 2010 camp season. Oral Hull summer camps are designed for anyone that enjoys friendship, new adventures, arts and crafts, swimming, hot-tubing, entertainment and great food and fun.

We are pleased to offer adults a choice of participating in four one-week sessions of camp and one session of family camping this year. Adults have the option of participating in our Friends and Alumni Traditional Camp, two adventure camps and our new MAC Camp (modified adventure camp).

Our Adventure Camps provide traditional camp activities with increased opportunities for challenging programs. Last year, campers went skydiving, sailing, rock climbing, horseback riding, white water rafting, bungee jumping, hiking and much more. You can expect similar experiences in 2010. All camps provide a wide variety of programs and choices of activities.

No matter which camp you choose, this will be a summer to remember.

Families with visually impaired members are invited to attend our Family Camp. This is an ideal time for parents and children to connect with other families for camp fires, swimming, s’mores, skits, new games and hiking.

Upcoming Camps

Session 1 Adult Adventure Camp I:
Recommended for outdoor novices and above. Includes a challenging white water raft trip, extended hiking options, rock climbing, etc. July 24-July 30 ($400)

Session II Adult Adventure Camp II:
Recommended for newcomers to outdoor adventures. Includes whitewater rafting with class 3 rapids, hiking, beach trip, etc.
August 1-August 7 ($400)

Session III Friends and Alumni:
Traditional camping at its best offering a variety of activities from archery to crafts and hiking on the Wildwood Trail.
August 9 – 15 ($375)

Session IV MAC Camp (modified adventure camp):
Relaxed exploration of Oregon’s histroic sites and pristine natural wonders including a trip to Palmer snowfield on Mt Hood.
August 17 – August 23 ($375)

Session V Family Camp August 26-29
($125 adults and $75 per child)