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3rd Annual Meteor Shower Campout Signup

Posted Date: 05/21/26 (10:46 AM)


You are invited to Summit's family campout on the night of August 15th 2026. Families can set up their camping gear on campus and enjoy Summit's campus all day and a constellation tour at night. The Perseid meteor shower will be peaking in the middle of the week again this year (not ideal), but we should still get a few Perseids as well as sporadics.

When: Full campout: 4PM on Saturday, August 15th until 1PM Sunday, August 16th 
When: Stargazing and constellation tour only: 9PM, Saturday
Where: SLC Eagle Creek Campus: 30391 SE Hwy 211 Eagle Creek OR, 97022

What to bring... 
- tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad
- simple meals (camp stoves will be allowed, but only in designated areas)
- warm clothes (blanket?) for stargazing
- shoes and clothes (swimsuit & towel) for outdoor games and/or folk dancing
- general camping gear and toiletries
- headlamp / flashlight (with red light mode if possible)

What NOT to bring... 
- knives, guns, or other weapons on school campus (by Oregon law)
- alcohol, tobacco, or recreational drugs (by Oregon law)
- pets

*Students must be accompanied by a parent / guardian. No unsupervised students of any age / grade.
*Summit's indoor bathrooms and indoor drinking fountain will be available.

[Wednesday, Aug 5 at 9:13 PM]
There is still room if you'd like to attend Summit's campout this year, either overnight or just the Saturday evening stargazing and constellation tour.