Experience Fun, Friends, and Endless Adventure
with RAD Summer Camps!

50+ destinations
Free-play based
Trained guides
RAD Camps Family

RAD Camps

R.A.D. Camps offers summer, fall, and winter youth programs in Bend, Oregon for kids ages 7-17. Our programs explore more than 50 unique locations in the forests and mountains of Central Oregon while learning about nature. The adventures focus on fun, free play, camaraderie, and promoting an appreciation for the natural world.

R.A.D. camps is the only free play-based camp in the area!
Our programs promote creativity, social interaction, and physical activity for campers of all ages, giving kids a break from their structured schedules.

How Our Summer Camp Programs Work

Pick Up

We pick up our R.A.D. campers at 8 am at William E. Miller Elementary School.

Off to Explore

We load our gear into the R.A.D. van and we're off to explore one of 50 destinations.

Fun & Adventure

Once at the trailhead, kids put on their backpacks and hit the trail for fun and the adventure of a lifetime!

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Summer Schedule

Registration for our summer programs is now open. Secure your child's spot today.
Below you will find the Day Camp 2023 Summer Schedule.

50+ destinations

​R.A.D. Camps offers over 50 different summer camp destinations in Central Oregon. We operate under a special use permit from the United States Forest Service in the Deschutes and Willamette National Forests! Our amazing adventures give R.A.D. Campers the unique opportunity to explore hidden gems and lesser-known places, while playing freely.

Breathtaking Sceneries

Testimonials

"R.A.D. Camps is the only camp our son wants to go to this summer. Our experience with R.A.D. Camps has been first class. They have taken their passion for the outdoors and combined it with the simple pleasures of hiking, exploring, and learning. We are thrilled with what the R.A.D. Camps adventure has to offer."

Christen & Christian

"This is my 8-year-old son’s first summer at R.A.D. Camps, and it is by far the best summer he has ever had! He’s having so much fun exploring and learning about the outdoors. And it’s awesome to watch his confidence grow as he makes new friends, engages in new adventures, and becomes more connected with nature. Plus, the guides are all so attentive, energetic, and amazing at what they do, and the staff-to-child ratio is so low, that the whole experience is completely unlike any other camp. We’re totally hooked on R.A.D. Camps!"

Kelli Kennedy

"Participation in R.A.D. Camps has been such a positive thing for my family. My two sons are looking forward to their third summer with R.A.D. Camps and will be joined by their younger sister this year! I am continually being amazed by the skills, knowledge and personal growth they have acquired through this experience. As well as building self-confidence, the program has also allowed them to build new friendships and establish a lasting connection to our beautiful state!"

Jennifer Marks

"R.A.D. Camps have been wonderful for our son Sam.  In addition to fun and adventure, R.A.D. Camps have taught Sam to identify plants and animals, to be safe and start him down the road to self-reliance and appreciation of the natural world.  Now our seven-year-old daughter can't wait to start this summer."

Stephanie and Jonathan

"We love R.A.D camps! It has been an amazing experience for our son Alder. He is getting out and enjoying some of the most beautiful places that Central Oregon has to offer. There is nothing better than your kid spending the day hiking, swimming, caving and making new friends, including frogs! R.A.D. Camps have created a wonderful outlet for kids to experience things they might not have ever experienced before. We are thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful program and we look forward to getting "R.A.D." every summer!"

Butsch Family

Our Guides

Our owner Chance Caruso, a Central Oregon native and Wilderness EMT Ski Patroller is passionate about sharing his love for the outdoors with others. As a former camper who grew up attending the camp that is now the company he owns, he is dedicated to maintaining its traditions and creating unforgettable experiences for our clients.

Chance

Hannah began her love of nature playing in the forests and rivers of Northern Idaho. She loves sharing her knowledge of the outdoors with children of all ages. She is a Wilderness First Responder, and RAD Camps' Director.

Hannah

​Eric is one of the founders of RAD Camps and is now a registered nurse. He has long been introducing people to the freedom of the mountains and playing in the woods. He believes it is one of the most rewarding experiences anyone can have.

Eric

Mandy became a RAD Camps guide during the summer of 2020. In Bend she became a river guide and youth recreation leader. She has been a certified Wilderness First Responder for 13 years and has been working with children for over 22 years.

Mandy

Rayna's love of the wilderness began in childhood and her passion is instilling the same appreciation in the next generation. Rayna is a certified Wilderness First Responder.

Ranya

Adam, aka Radam, is a certified Wilderness First Responder and professional Lifeguard. He loves to play in the nature and enjoys showing people how to have fun in the outdoors.

Adam

Joshua, aka Ua grew up exploring the Oregon mountains. He is thrilled to work with kids and inspiring creative thought processes as part of the RAD Camps incredible mission to “leave no child left inside!”

Joshua

Quin grew up always playing in the forest and learning how to use nature to have fun! His favorite things about being outside are the first breath you take in the middle of the forest and hearing all of nature's beautiful sounds.

Quin

R.A.D. campers enjoy the outdoors and leave nature as they found it. Our programs teach kids to appreciate and respect the environment while practicing "Leave No Trace" principles.

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