Base Camp

Base Camp Base Camp Early Childhood Services, llc is an outdoor and nature inspired program focusing on social emotional development in the early years.

Our big adventures encourage campers to use all of their senses to observe, explore, question, and discover as they develop resiliency, gain independence and learn through play. Playing and learning in a variety of environments; parks, forests, museums, libraries, farms and more, Central Oregon offers Base Campers never ending explorations to inspire lifelong learning and adventure! As a parent/gu

ardian of a Base Camper you’ll enjoy seeing your child grow and develop social emotional, problem solving, communication, and relationship building skills. With a focus on deep connections in a small group setting, Base Camp gets toddlers and preschoolers out of the traditional classroom setting to build curiosity, love for learning, and an appreciation for adventure.

Wow!! Put the marine science center in Newport on your summer to-do list and check out this whale skeleton making its wa...
04/26/2026

Wow!! Put the marine science center in Newport on your summer to-do list and check out this whale skeleton making its way back to Oregon for display.

04/15/2026

In a recent piece from Michigan State University a powerful shift in how we think about teaching is highlighted—one that centers relationships, community, and the natural world as essential parts of the learning experience, not just additions to it.

It was especially meaningful to see Brooke Larm featured in the article. Her work through Michigan Early Childhood Outdoors (MiECO) reflects so much of what feels urgent and possible right now in education—building learning environments that are rooted in place, responsive to community, and deeply human.

Read the full article: bit.ly/TeacherByNature

04/13/2026

*sound on*

building independence, confidence, and motor skills through autonomy and “yes!” spaces

Hey, Bend!  is looking to grow and serve more adventurous outdoor families late next fall!As an outdoor adventure focuse...
04/09/2026

Hey, Bend!
is looking to grow and serve more adventurous outdoor families late next fall!
As an outdoor adventure focused and nature inspired program the right fit for this group requires a few specific things. People and places, that Is!

*The first most important item is a residential RENTAL property on the east side of Bend. The bigger the lot the better (1+ acres would be ideal but not necessary) The timeline for these big changes is next fall and beyond.

*Long term lease. For continuity and consistency for the children and families of Base Camp we need a place we can call home for several years (3-5).

*Flexibility with the property. We must have our back yard flock 🐔 as well as our garden boxes. It would be really terrific to have some flexibility in changing the landscape to rotate different activities and build different environments for the kids.

If you are, or know someone who is, planning a move or have a property coming available in the fall that might be a good fit AND you like the idea of a small group of respectful children being great stewards of your place please reach out!
In addition to offering a higher monthly rent Base Camp is happy to partner with the right property owner and take on more of the property maintenance and upkeep than what is typical for a residential rental agreement.
Base Camp has been a state licensed
in-home childcare/preschool program since 2022 and undergoes regular state compliance inspections for safety and sanitation.

**Competing for the title of “first most important” item is our people. If you love being outside every day and can handle all sorts of weather PLUS you love working with children and have an almost limitless supply of patience we want to talk to you! Please pm!

They’re a bonded pair.
04/08/2026

They’re a bonded pair.

CENTRAL OREGON MORNINGS! 😻
03/18/2026

CENTRAL OREGON MORNINGS! 😻

Don’t miss it!! Pro tip, parking at Larkspur might be tough. Make it a bike ride kinda day or a family field trip on the...
03/12/2026

Don’t miss it!! Pro tip, parking at Larkspur might be tough. Make it a bike ride kinda day or a family field trip on the local bus! 😉

Join us this weekend with at the Larkspur Community Center!

We’ll have a collection of favorite exhibits for your curious kids to get their hands on! This event is for children and their accompanying adult(s) and is free.

We wear dirt! Every day.
03/06/2026

We wear dirt! Every day.

Time for a photo dump. These adorable characters are so easy to get great shots of. Love them to bits!
03/01/2026

Time for a photo dump. These adorable characters are so easy to get great shots of. Love them to bits!

We sure are LOVING this winter sun!
02/27/2026

We sure are LOVING this winter sun!

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Bend, OR
97701

Opening Hours

Monday 6:45am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 6:45am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 6:45am - 5:30pm
Thursday 6:45am - 5:30pm
Friday 6:45am - 5:30pm

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