Bend Summer Camps Guide (2026)

From nature camps to ninja training, here is your one-stop guide to Bend's best summer day camps for preschoolers, school aged kids, and tweens.

Planning out your kid’s summer can involve a lot of open browser tabs, a lot of dates, and a lot of decision fatigue. With dozens of incredible options across Central Oregon, from outdoor adventure programs to art camps, the sheer variety is amazing... and overwhelming.

This guide breaks down all the day camp options in Bend for 2026, organized by age group and themes, with registration dates, activities, and all the details you actually need.

I hope this guide saves you some time and stress, and helps you plan a summer that your kids will love!

–Megan