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Steam Punks: Train & Boat Camp June 16-20, 2008
Steam and Train Week: Cool Giant Machines

@ The Scout Pit Only

Steam and Train: The future is steam! Imagine a world entirely run by steam. Steam robots, Steam Rockets, Steam Jet Packs, and Steam Widgets. This is Steam Punk. A unique form of science fiction, driven by the locomotion of steam.

See how steam helped move, shape, and build our world to be what it is today and how it continues to be a part of our lives.

ITS ALL ABOUT STEAM! Marvel at how Locomotives, Steamboats, and many other pieces of Steam equipment were some of the most outstanding feats of engineering history.

Steam, trains, boats. etc.: Steam engines were used in almost every form of industry and through all parts of our lives for over 200 years. See Railroad Locomotives, Steamboats, Steamships, Donkey Engines (Used for Logging in the forest), Steam Farm Tractors, Steam Crane, Steam rollers, Steam shovels, Steam Turbines, and many other kinds of steam equipment.

This week we will...

Visit the Roundhouse at Brooklyn Railyard in Portland, OR and see three steam locomotives up close. See the massive #4449 Daylight Locomotive, and the enormous#700 SP&S Locomotive, that still run the rails today. You will also see a third locomotive that is being restored to running condition.

Visit the Steamer Portland, the last operating steam powered tug boat in Oregon, docked along the seawall in downtown Portland.

Travel to The Western Antique Powerland Museum in Brooks, OR to see the various kinds of steam engines that kept industries and lives running smoothly. You will see Steam Donkeys, Farm Tractors, Fire Engines, Automobiles, equipment for heating houses and buildings, and as power for many kinds of mills, and many other uses. We will see several kinds of steam equipment powered up and running.

We will travel to Chehalis, WA to see Engine No. 15 on the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad, steamed up to run and take a short ride. This will be a special treat arranged and set up just for our students.

See below for the specifics on the different activities and costs for different ages

Coyote Rangers Ages 6-8 camp includes Base camp @ The Scout Pit Ride Steam Trains in Hood River Ambush miniature steam trains, only 3 feet high Folklore Immersion in Steam Legend and the unique science fiction of "Steam Punk" Hop aboard a steam tugboat! Make Steam Art Join the FUTURE of Steam!! Who Ages 6-8 When 8:30-4:30pm, June 16-20, 2008 Mobile Camp Tuition $295 Location... The Scout Pit, 5040 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland OR Map It Add to cart View Cart Register Online (above) or by mail

Otter Players Ages 8-10 camp includes Base camp @ The Scout Pit Ride Steam Trains in Hood River Ambush miniature steam trains, only 3 feet high Folklore Immersion in Steam Legend and the unique science fiction of "Steam Punk" Hop aboard a steam tugboat! Make Steam Art Join the FUTURE of Steam!! Who Ages 8-10 When 8:30-4:30pm, June 16-20, 2008 Mobile Camp Tuition $295 Location... The Scout Pit, 5040 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland OR Map It Add to cart View Cart Register Online (above) or by mail

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Age Ranges

For 2008 we offer separate camps for students entering these specific ages.

Lil' Possums Ages 4-5 The name says it all! Lil' Possums camps are a half day to give them the experience in the natural world while having a warm and sheltered base camp to go back to. We often bring in safe pet animals like gentle bunnies and the right reptiles to help the develop a close relationship with nature.

Coyote Rangers Ages 6-8 Coyote Ranges are there for adventure. We use storytelling telling, movement arts and nature exploration to foster the natural questions they have about the world.

Otter Players Ages 8-10 Otter Players explore a little more and a little further! They are often out and about the different greenspaces in the city with occasional BERRY picking trips to local farms.

Trekkers Ages 10-13 Otter Players explore a little more and a little further! They are often out and about the different greenspaces in the city with occasional BERRY picking trips to local farms and MORE!

TrackersRITES Ages 13-18 TrackersRITES says it all in the name! We are very excited to offer cutting edge experiences that ALWAYS fundamentally shift how YOUNG ADULTS feel about their vision for life. This "shift" is done with collaborative skills that bring out the inner nature of the person. Our instructors ALWAYS take care to RESPECT the personal and diverse beliefs of the families and young people we work with.

Base, Mobile and Overnight TrackersNW camps are a mix of Base, Mobile and Overnights. For Base Camps students come and remain on site for the day. For Mobile Camps they adventure abroad and return to base camp later that day. For Overnights students pitch camp in the experienced care of TrackersNW Staff.

Staff The skilled staff of TrackersNW includes experienced regional wilderness educators on the leading edge of place-based education. We are committed to safety and fun in unique outdoor education experiences.