Sessions in Prineville

Adult Basic Skills (ABS) GED Preparation Classes
Improve your skills in reading, writing, speaking, and math for college credit classes, the GED Exam, and work.

June 23, 2026 to August 27, 2026, PRI 120
Mapmaking With Watercolor Youth Camp
Create your own adventure map of Central Oregon! Using beginner-friendly watercolor techniques, students will learn how to layer color and design map elements while learning to highlight trails, mountains, rivers and favorite outdoor spots. Campers will explore creativity, practice observation skills and build confidence using watercolor and sketching tools. Each student will take home their original and framed illustrated map at the end of camp. Ages 10-15.
July 20-21, 2026, PRI 127
Despite the heat, summer is a wonderful time to bake. With an abundance of beautiful fruits in season, nothing pairs better than sugar, dough and spice. In this hands-on class, you'll practice essential baking techniques while creating light, seasonal desserts perfect for warm-weather gatherings. From zesty key lime pie to cloud-like angel food cake and rustic, bubbling cobblers, these desserts are guaranteed to shine at your next BBQ or pool party.
Saturday, July 25, 2026, PRI 127
Bread Bonanza Youth Camp
Bread is a staple food around the world and can be made in so many delicious ways. Bread's most vital ingredient - yeast - is used every day as students learn to make different braided breads every day like challah bread, cardamom bread, and sweet rolls. Dive into the wonderful world of bread with this hands-on camp taught by Brian Kerr, Director of the Cascade Culinary Institute at COCC. Recipe book to take home included. The kitchen is not gluten or peanut free. Please indicate known allergies in the checkout process when prompted. Ages 10-15.
July 27-29, 2026, PRI 127
Italian Dinners Youth Camp
Mangia, mangia! The Italian Dinners youth camps takes the mystery out of homemade pasta and puts the f-u-n into making your own pizza from scratch. In addition to having fun, this camp aims to empower students in the kitchen with the confidence to be able to make their own meals from start to finish. At the end of camp, students will be saying, "put your feet up, I'm cooking tonight!" Taught by Brian Kerr, Director of the cascade Culinary Institute at COCC. Recipe book to take home included. The kitchen is not gluten or peanut free. Please indicate known allergies in the checkout process when prompted. Ages 10-15.
July 27-29, 2026, PRI 127
Theater Arts Youth Camp
There's no business like show business! Imagine a week filled with learning about theater, writing a script and participating in a performance at the end of the week. There is no theater experience necessary to join the fun and be a part of a group that makes their own story come alive on stage. Parents/caregivers are invited to join the last 30 minutes of the final day of camp to see the play in action. Ages 10-15.
July 27-31, 2026, PRI 119
Sewing: Fashion Exploration Youth Camp
Join a fashion workshop this summer for 4 days of fashion exploration! Students will learn how to use a sewing machine and serger, learn about personal style, fashion silhouettes, illustration, textiles and pattern drafting with draping on a mannequin. Students can experiment with many different techniques and tools, or focus on creating their own original design. Each student will work in their own sketchbook that they will take home at the end of camp to continue developing as a portfolio. This fashion workshop provides all the equipment and supplies, and respects each unique student's learning preferences. Ages 10-15.
August 10-13, 2026, PRI 119
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.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, PRI 120
Shapes of Oregon: Creative Collages Youth Camp
Explore Oregon through color, texture and imagination! In this creative collage camp, students will use pre-cut papers, patterns and layered shapes to design their own bold landscape inspired by Central Oregon's mountains, forest and skies. Campers will learn how to combine colors, build depth and arrange shapes to create a scene that feels vibrant and full of life. With hands-on guidance and room for personal style, every student will assemble a framed collage to take home. Ages 10-15.
August 17-18, 2026, PRI 127
Adventure Writing Youth Camp
Embark on an unforgettable journey with new friends in our youth adventure writing camp! Experience the thrill of bringing your imagination to life through dynamic writing exercises and interactive activities designed to ignite your creativity. Join us as we explore the many realms, from fantasy to sci-fi to our own internal worlds. From crafting your own unique tales and epic quests, to bringing your own unique characters to life, this camp is a playground for exploration and discovery, and connecting with others who love writing just as much as you do. Ages 10-15.
August 18-20, 2026, PRI 119
Experience the creativity and beauty of star photography with professional photographer Brent Bunch! Learn how to do star photography and light painting with a flashlight, how to set up a digital camera in full manual mode to achieve the best star shots, and how to edit star shots in your computer. This class will take place at Prineville Reservoir State Park, which is an International Dark Sky park.
Saturday, October 10, 2026, Prineville Reservoir Campground Day Use Boat Dock and Fishing Pier