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 28, 2012 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 2012.

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

Summer Camps

(Camp application and information available online)

Summer Camps (Camp application and information available on line)
Oral Hull summer camps are designed for anyone that enjoys friendship, field trips, arts and crafts, swimming, hot-tubbing, games entertainment and great food and fun. Adults have a choice between our Friends and Alumni Traditional Camp, our Explore Oregon Camp for participants new to Oregon and our Adventure Camp that provides traditional camp activities with increased opportunities for adventure programs that may include: white water rafting, challenge course, hiking, sky diving and much more. Families with visually impaired children, age 17 and younger, 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- exact dates to be announced soon.($450)

Session II Adult Adventure Camp II:
Recommended for newcomers to outdoor adventures. Includes whitewater rafting with class 3 rapids, hiking, beach trip, etc.
July – exact dates to be announced soon$450)

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 – exact dates to be announced soon ($395)

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 – exact dates to be announced soon ($395)

Session V Family Camp August – exact dates to be announced soon($125 adults and $75 per child)