Visiting this Summer?

Our landlines are reserved for business use and emergencies.

If you need to contact us to communicate dietary or behavioral support, you urgently need to reach your camper, or if you have any questions concerning the staff, the facilities, or the program, contact the camp directly.  Campers are not permitted to have cell phones during any  program.  

• Camp Gray office: (541) 819-0030
• Camp Hancock office: (541) 489-3233

One of the many benefits of sleep-away camp is the independence campers gain from being away from home and developing self-reliance in a safe, welcoming environment. To support your campers in this growth, we discourage parents/guardians from calling their campers at camp and ask that you do not encourage them to call you. Camps who are homesick seldom feel better after calling home – speaking with family usually makes homesickness worse. 

Typically our program staff assign cabins based on gender identity and age.  If your camper is attending with a friend or family member and they want to be in the same cabin, there’s a place to enter that info on the registration form.  You can also reach out to us and we’ll do our best to make it happen!

We recognize that sleeping and hygiene areas can present obstacles for those who do not identify within the gender binary, and we are committed to respectfully minimizing those obstacles.  Since each individual is different, please reach out if you have any specific questions or concerns.

Please do not send cell phones, tablets, or other devices.  

An important part of the camp experience is for each camper to gain independence, develop greater resilience, and enjoy the unique opportunities offered by OMSI Outdoors without technological distractions.  Digital cameras are OK, however we urge you not to send anything that you cannot be replaced.  

We do not allow students to use personal electronic devices during the OMSI-led activities and programs.  Please reach out to discuss potential accommodations, as we understand that electronic devices may be part of a behavioral management plan or family emergency procedure.   

We respect everyone’s right to self-identify, and we may invite you to share, however, it is never required. It is up to each individual what they want to disclose about themselves. We’re committed to creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of how they identify.

Prevention is key! Please label everything your child brings, as labeling will result in fewer lost items.  OMSI is not responsible for lost articles. Any items left behind will be held at OMSI for two weeks. Call OMSI at 503-797-4000 to arrange for their return. Any unclaimed items will be donated.

We can accommodate mild to severe tree nut, peanut, egg, soy, wheat, and other food allergies.

Our kitchen is not allergen free, but promise to clean and sanitize all surfaces and kitchen equipment to avoid cross-contamination.  We’re open to inquiries and problem-solving in advance. Please contact us to discuss your food concerns, and we will be happy to help ease any worries.

Absolutely! Working from information provided at the time of registration, we build menus to meet all food needs.

Typically, we create variations on the main meal cooking gluten-free pasta or vegetarian sausage to provide a similar meal for our vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free participants. We’re open to inquiries and problem-solving in advance. Please contact us to discuss your food concerns, and we will be happy to help ease any worries.