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Mailing Address:
Black United Fund of Oregon
c/o ELSO Inc.
2828 NE Alberta St. Portland, OR 97211

Email: info@campelso.org

FAQs

Wayfinders

  • Youth ages K - 8th Grade within the Portland Metro Area.

  • In-person Spring Break and Summer Camp. Find more info on upcoming sessions here.

    • Our group sizes for K - 2nd Grade is up to 10 youth for the week.

    • Our group sizes for groups 3rd - 8th Grade are up to 12 youth for the week.

  • Wayfinders Summer Camp currently offers families up to 2 weeks of camps. This ensures that other youth have an opportunity to attend camp. If spots are available towards the end of registration, you can register for additional weeks.

  • Wayfinders uses a sliding scale based on the families income to determine each camper’s fee. The cost can range from $150 - $390 for a week of camp which includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, ELSO merch (water bottle, bag, t-shirt), and a Wayfinders Nature Journal.

  • Yes! We offer breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Please make sure to check the lunch box option on your registration form! We can accommodate food allergies/restrictions.

    For additional information/questions, please contact the Wayfinders Program Director, Jamie Newsome at jamie@campelso.org

  • Our teaching approach at ELSO are designed to be flexible and welcoming to accommodate all brains and bodies. Our Camp Guides are trained on the following:

    • Trauma Informed Care

    • Implicit Bias

    • Microaggression

    • Stereotypes

    • Group Management

    • Mental Health

    • Disability Training

  • Interested in having our Summer Camp program at your school? If you are interested or you have questions on what the Wayfinders Summer School Program offers, please contact Program Assistant, Walter Topete at walter@campelso.org