Course Description: Day in the Outdoors: Think Wild Youth Camp

In partnership with Think Wild, this one-day camp provides a day of learning about the incredible connections between animals, habitats and people. This hands-on camp invites students to explore a local park with up close learning about habitat restoration, native species and the special ecosystem of Central Oregon. From beavers, to birds, to wildlife and more, this camp invites curious minds and a sense of adventure. Ages 10-15.

Course Details: (seats remaining)

Schedule:

Every day, starting on 07/29/26 and ending on 07/29/26

Times:

08:30am-03:30pm PDT

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Price:

Class Price : $129.00

Additional Course Information

This camp meets at COCC Bend, and includes a full-day trip to an area park. Students must bring a sack lunch. Students need to be prepared to be outside all day and wear clothing appropriate for walking and participating in hands-on activities. Transportation to and from COCC Bend is provided by a COCC-approved driver and with a COCC van.

Instructors

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Becca LiPuma

Becca LiPuma
Education Manager

Biography: Becca grew up in Fort Collins, Colorado where she first discovered her passion for wildlife and conservation. She then moved to Phoenix, Arizona where she earned a B.S. in Environmental Science at Grand Canyon University. Becca discovered a love for education while working at the Phoenix Zoo as a Camp Zoo Facilitator. She moved back to Fort Collins in 2021 to start her art and photography business and continued her passion for the natural world as she worked and volunteered with several wildlife rehab centers. In January 2023, she relocated to Bend, OR where she began pursuing conservation photography, and began working for Think Wild in August 2023.In her free time, Becca loves to hike, paddle board, draw, go rock climbing and dance!

Facility Detail

COCC Science Center

MSC 0190

2600 NW College Way

Bend, OR 97703

Cancellation Policy

Students must cancel by contacting our office via phone: (541) 383-7270 or email: ceinfo@cocc.edu. Cancellations received 5 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund. Full refunds are also issued for classes cancelled by COCC. Refunds will be issued back to your card or in the form of a check and mailed within two weeks of the cancellation date if paid by check or cash. Failure to participate in a course or program does not result in a refund. Exceptions to the general refund policy are noted in the course descriptions on our website and in the printed schedule. If you have any questions, please call us at (541) 383-7270.