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Camp OSE

A colorful Logo features an outdoor scene with a tent and campfire with the words Orin Smith Elementary Presents Camp OSE

Slide-Proof Your Summer

Did you know that summer slide is a real thing? Typically, elementary students lose 25-34% of their math gains and 17-24% of literacy gains during the summer months. You can help your incoming 3rd through 5th grader avoid the summer slide and get a jump start on next year by signing them up for Camp Orin Smith Elemetary.

This summer, we are so excited to offer Camp OSE, two two-week sessions of fun, engaging and hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathmatics) learning sessions open to ALL students, entering grades 3, 4, and 5:

  • WHEN: 9 a.m. to Noon Monday-Thursday June 15-25 and Aug. 3-13 (optional FREE Breakfast 8:45-9:15 a.m. and optional FREE lunch Noon-12:30 p.m.)
  • WHERE: Orin Smith Elementary
  • COST: FREE for all incoming 3rd through 5th Graders

Can't come every day? Have a vacation planned?  Totally fine! Register for one or both sessions and just come when you can.

You can register your student for FREE by using THIS LINK or through the QR Code above

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Get to Know Camp OSE

​​​​​A photo of a backpack and the words Camp Essentials

This isn’t some sit-in-a-desk kind of experience. This is summer camp. Campers should arrive every day ready to move around … a lot. In addition to comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing, we ask that every Camper brings a water bottle so they can stay hydrated. All other camp gear is provided each day.

A picture of two young people at summer camp includes the words Camp Activities

The Camp OSE experience revolves around helping Campers maintain and even grow their knowledge from the previous school year through fun, hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) activities. Our campers rotate between activities: one moment they might be building a new invention to solve a common problem and the next reading an inspiring story that sets them off on their own writing journey.

A photo of a campfire with a pot hanging over it features the words The Mess Hall

Did you know our Camp even has a mess hall? Campers can choose to start their day with FREE breakfast served by Chehalis School District food services from 8:45-9:15 a.m. each day of camp. Snacks are also included each day, helping our Campers keep up their energy to learn and grow. There is also an optional FREE lunch served by Chehalis School District food services from noon-12:30 p.m. for any students ages 18 and younger. Meals must be eaten on site. If your Camper plans to stay for lunch, please be aware that adult supervision at Camp OSE ends at Noon.