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Tualatin Hills Nature Center • Activities Guide
2022
503-629-6350
Youth & Adult Programs & Activities • Financial Aid Available
Registration
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Winter registration starts
Saturday, December 4 at 8 am
(Monday, December 6 for out of district residents)
Registration is easy at THPRD
If you live in the district and have a current THPRD identification card, you can register:
Online: www.thprd.org
You can register 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A credit card or THPRD gift card
is required for online payment.
By phone: 503-439-9400
In district:
Saturday, December 4, 8 am-6 pm
Sunday, December 5, noon-4 pm
Monday, December 6, 8 am-noon
Out of district:
Monday, December 6 from 8 am-noon.
After Monday, December 6: call any open THPRD center.
Walk-in*
*Please note: walk-in registration may have a longer wait time. Online or phone registration is
highly encouraged.
Visit any of the following centers on, or after, Saturday, December 4 to register:
• Babette Horenstein Tennis Center
• Cedar Hills Recreation Center
• Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center
• Garden Home Recreation Center*
• Tualatin Hills Aquatic Center
• Tualatin Hills Athletic Center*
*Closed on Saturdays and Sundays
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THPRD General Information
Registration Payment Delays, Closures and Changes
To protect your personal information, THPRD no longer Occasionally centers will be closed or schedules changed or
accepts credit card payments over the phone. Anyone delayed. We make every effort to announce any change in
registering by phone will have a 48-hour window to make advance.
payment at any open THPRD facility or online at
www.thprd.org. If you have questions, call 503-645-6433. Financial Aid Program
Households whose income falls below the Federal Free
Live out of district? Meal Guidelines are eligible to receive up to $200 per
Patrons who live outside the district, including out-of-town person annually in financial aid. Financial aid funds may
guests, are invited to enjoy programs and other services be used for camps, sports, swimming, fitness classes,
provided by THPRD. The park district currently provides gymnastics, dance, weight rooms, plot fees for the
two payment options: community gardens, affiliated recreational youth sports
Pay a 25% premium for each program -OR- Pay a yearly leagues and more. For more information or to apply visit:
or quarterly assessment fee. http://www.thprd.org/activities/financial-aid
For more information visit:
http://www.thprd.org/activities/am-i-in-district Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation
THPRD provides Adaptive Recreation opportunities and
Inclement Weather Inclusion Services for individuals experiencing disabilities
THPRD programs, camps and sponsored activities may be to promote access for all members of our community
delayed or canceled if weather conditions warrant. For the to recreate. For more information regarding specialized
latest information on THPRD operations during inclement recreation and inclusion services, please call 503-629-6330,
weather, please call our 24-hour hotline at 503-614-4018 or email inclusion@thprd.org or visit our webpage:
go to our website, www.thprd.org. www.thprd.org/activities/adaptive-and-inclusive-recreation
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Inscripción
La inscripción de otoño comienza el
sábado 4 de diciembre a las 8 a. m.
(Lunes 30 de agosto para residentes fuera del distrito)
La inscripción es fácil en THPRD
Si vive en el distrito y tiene una tarjeta de identificación de THPRD vigente, puede inscribirse:
En línea: www.thprd.org
Puede inscribirse 24/7. Se necesita una tarjeta de crédito o una tarjeta de regalo de THPRD
para pagar en línea.
Por teléfono: 503-439-9400
En el distrito: Sábado 4 de diciembre de 8 a. m. a 6 p. m.; domingo
5 de diciembre de 12 p. m. a 4 p. m.; lunes 6 de diciembre de 8 a. m a 12 p. m.
Fuera del distrito: Lunes 6 de diciembre de 8 a. m. a 12 p. m.
Después del lunes 6 de diciembre: llame a cualquier centro de THPRD abierto.
Sin cita previa*
*Tenga en cuenta: la inscripción sin cita previa puede tener un tiempo de espera más largo. Se fomenta
encarecidamente la inscripción en línea o por teléfono.
Visite cualquiera de los siguientes centros a partir del sábado 4 de diciembre para inscribirse:
• Babette Horenstein Tennis Center
• Cedar Hills Recreation Center
• Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center
• Garden Home Recreation Center*
• Tualatin Hills Aquatic Center
• Tualatin Hills Athletic Center*
*Cerrado los sábados y domingos
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Información general
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de THPRD
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Pago de inscripción Retrasos, cierres y cambios
Para proteger su información personal, THPRD ya Ocasionalmente, los centros estarán cerrados o los horarios
no acepta pagos con tarjeta de crédito por teléfono. cambiarán o se retrasarán. Hacemos todo lo posible para
Cualquier persona que se inscriba por teléfono tendrá un anunciar cualquier cambio con antelación.
período de 48 horas para hacer el pago en cualquier centro
de THPRD abierto o en línea en www.thprd.org. Si tiene
preguntas, llame al 503-645-6433. Hablamos español. Programa de Asistencia Financiera
Los grupos familiares cuyos ingresos están por debajo de
las Directrices Federales de Comida Gratis son elegibles
¿Vive fuera del distrito? para recibir hasta $200 por persona anualmente en
Se invita a los usuarios que viven fuera del distrito, asistencia financiera. Los fondos de ayuda financiera se
incluyendo los huéspedes de fuera de la ciudad, a disfrutar pueden usar para campamentos, deportes, natación,
de los programas y otros servicios que da THPRD. El clases de acondicionamiento físico, gimnasia, baile, salas
distrito de parques da actualmente dos opciones de pago: de pesas, tarifas de parcela para los jardines comunitarios,
Pague una prima del 25 % por cada programa O pague ligas deportivas juveniles recreativas afiliadas y más. Para
una tarifa de evaluación anual o trimestral. obtener más información o para inscribirse, visite:
Para obtener más información, visite: http://www.thprd.org/espanol/inscripcion/asistencia-
financiera
http://www.thprd.org/activities/am-i-in-district
Inclemencias del tiempo Recreación adaptativa e inclusiva
Los programas, campamentos y actividades que patrocina THPRD da oportunidades de recreación adaptativa y
THPRD pueden retrasarse o cancelarse si las condiciones servicios de inclusión para personas con discapacidades
climáticas lo justifican. Para obtener la información para promover el acceso de todos los miembros de nuestra
más reciente sobre cómo opera THPRD durante las comunidad a la recreación. Para obtener más información
inclemencias del tiempo, llame a nuestra línea directa sobre los servicios especializados de recreación e inclusión,
de 24 horas al 503-614-4018 o visite nuestro sitio web, llame al 503-629-6330, envíe un email a inclusion@thprd.org
www.thprd.org. o visite nuestra página web:
www.thprd.org/activities/adaptive-and-inclusive-recreation
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Facility Information
Tualatin Hills Nature Center
15655 SW Millikan Way Registration for Programs at
Beaverton, 97003 • 503-629-6350
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
TriMet Bus Route #57, #62, #67 Out-of-district patrons are able to register for programs
Westside Light Rail (MAX) Blue Line - Merlo/158th at Cooper Mountain Nature Park at the in-district fee rate.
You will need to acquire a THPRD residency card, at no
Cooper Mountain Nature House extra charge, before registration begins. Cooper Mountain
18892 SW Kemmer Road program registration for both in-district and out-of-district
Beaverton, 97007 • 503-629-6350 patrons will begin Saturday, December 4 for Winter term.
Please see pages 2-3 for more information. This special out-
Interpretive Programs Supervisor: Kristin Smith of-district fee exemption is only valid for programs at Cooper
Mountain Nature Park.
Winter Term: January 1 – March 26, 2022
Park Hours: Dawn until dusk, unless otherwise posted.
Nature Center Hours:
Call the Nature Center at 503-629-6350 for hours and
information.
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Girl Scouts, Nature Kids Program
Scouts in Nature Nature Kids Preschool
Girl Scouts Virtual Open House
A visit to a park is a great activity for your Tuesday, February 1 from 5:30 - 7:00pm
troop to do as part of a regular meeting or as
an extra activity. Whether self-guided or led by The Tualatin Hills Nature Center will co-host
one of our naturalists, girls can work towards a virtual open house for anyone interested in
earning their petals and badges through learning about the Nature Kids Program and
nature exploration. We can also customize a other THPRD nine-month programs for the
group program for your troop’s needs to earn 2022-2023 school year. Meet preschool staff,
your Hiker, Bug, Eco Learner, Animal Habitats, learn about nine-month preschool programs,
Flowers, Art Creator and Explorer or Citizen and ask questions. Please visit http://www.
Science badges. thprd.org/activities/preschool-programs for
more information on preschool offerings
and Open House details. Registration opens
Brownies & Juniors Wednesday, February 9, 2022.
Math in Nature Badge Program
Get outside and explore the shapes,
symmetry, and patterns you can find in nature. Nature Kids Program
Go on a scavenger hunt through the park as This September-through-May, nature-based
you join our naturalists for a day that includes program offers a friendly setting for preschool
hikes and hands-on activities where you can children to develop social, communication
complete the steps to earning your Math in and motor skills. Developmentally appropriate
Nature badge! Join as a troop or individually. activities are introduced throughout the year
Badge is not included with registration. in a curriculum structure that focuses on
3/5 S 10 am-12 pm 7-11 yrs NP35170 experiential learning through exposure to
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $15 OD: $18.75 nature and the changing seasons. Children
will form friendships, learn respect and have
NOTE: If your troop can’t make this date, give us a call and the opportunity to grow with the help of
we can set up a group Math in Nature, Outdoor Art Creator caring teachers in a safe, yet active, natural
and Explorer badge or Citizen Science Journey Workshop environment. All classes run September
program that works with your schedule. through May.
Ages 3-4 $250 per month (2021-22 school year)
Chipmunks T/Th 9-11:30 am
Tualatin Hills Nature Center
Hummingbirds T/Th 9-11:30 am
Jenkins Estate Gatehouse
Ages 4-5 $350 per month (2021-22 school year)
Ladybugs M/W/F 8:30-11:30 am
Tualatin Hills Nature Center
Owls M/W/F 1-4 pm
Tualatin Hills Nature Center
Dragonflies M/W/F 9am-noon
Jenkins Estate Gatehouse
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Nature Studies – Family
Knee-high Naturalists Kid’s Nature Night Out
Get outside, meet other families, and explore Experience the Nature Park in a way few others
the wildlife in the Tualatin Hills Nature Park on ever do, at night! No parents allowed!
these nature adventures. Price includes one Winter Wildlife Survival
child and two additional family members. Parent 1/21 F 6:30-9 pm 6-12 yrs NP35201
participation required. Tualatin Hills Nature Park ID/AP: $28 OD: $35
1/20 Th 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP35100 Owl Prowl
Tualatin Hills Nature Park ID/AP: $8 OD: $10 2/11 F 6:30-9 pm 6-12 yrs NP35202
2/5 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP35101 Tualatin Hills Nature Park ID/AP: $28 OD: $35
Tualatin Hills Nature Park ID/AP: $8 OD: $10 Wonderful Water Ways
2/17 Th 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP35102 3/4 F 6:30-9 pm 6-12 yrs NP35203
Tualatin Hills Nature Park ID/AP: $8 OD: $10 Tualatin Hills Nature Park ID/AP: $28 OD: $35
3/5 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP35103
Tualatin Hills Nature Park
3/10 Th 10-11 am
ID/AP: $8
2-5 yrs
OD: $10
NP35104 Park After Dark
Tualatin Hills Nature Park ID/AP: $8 OD: $10 Journey into the forest and enjoy the sights
3/19 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP35105 and sounds of nature at night. Spend the first
Tualatin Hills Nature Park ID/AP: $8 OD: $10 part of the program indoors learning about the
featured nocturnal topic, and then head outside
for a guided hike. Price is per person. Parent
Pequeños Naturalistas participation and registration required.
Salga, conozca a otras familias y explore la vida
Night Howls
silvestre en nuestro parque natural en estas 1/14 F 6:30-8:30 pm 6 yrs-adult NP35501
aventuras de la naturaleza, dirigidas por nuestro Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $15 OD: $18.75
guía que habla español. El precio es por un niño Frog Chorus
y dos miembros adicionales de la familia. Se 2/12 S 6:30-8:30 pm 6 yrs-adult NP35502
requiere la participación de los padres. Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $15 OD: $18.75
Owl Outing
Get outside, meet other families, and explore the 2/25 F 7-9 pm 6 yrs-adult NP35503
wildlife in the Tualatin Hills Nature Park on these Tualatin Hill Nature Center ID/AP: $15 OD: $18.75
nature adventures, led by our Spanish speaking Night Hike
nature guide. Price includes one child and two 3/11 F 7-9 pm 6 yrs-adult NP35504
additional family members. Parent participation Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $15 OD: $18.75
required.
1/29 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP35110
Tualatin Hills Nature Park ID/AP: $8 OD: $10
2/26 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP35111
Tualatin Hills Nature Park ID/AP: $8 OD: $10
3/12 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP35112
Tualatin Hills Nature Park ID/AP: $8 OD: $10
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Spring Break Nature Camps
Camp Wild Things • 4-6 yrs Mini Nature Camp • 6-9 yrs
Build your child’s sense of wonder about Mini Nature Camps are half-day camps for
nature and invite them to explore wildlife and elementary age children filled with fun and
the world around them. Games, songs, new adventure. Create crafts, play games, make new
friends, crafts, and adventure make this a good friends, and explore the trails and habitats of
camp for young children. Campers need to the park. Campers need to dress for the cool
dress for the weather and bring a snack, bottle weather and bring a snack, bottle of water, and
of water and a small backpack each day. small backpack each day.
Pups, Cubs and Kits Woodland Critters
Whether born or hatched, fuzzy or feathered, Crawl on the earth like a salamander, use your
animal babies are adorable. Explore the lives deer ears to amplify your sense of hearing, and
of young animals and the many ways they camouflage like an owl to hide in plain sight.
survive and are cared for. Experience nature like a wild animal!
3/21-25 M-F 9:00 am-noon 4-6 yrs NP37101 3/21-25 M-F 1:30-4:30 pm 6-9 yrs NP37121
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $160 OD: $200 Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $160 OD: $200
Nature Explorers Camp • Wild Adventures Camp •
7-13 yrs 6-9 yrs
Nature Explorers Camp is great way to make Wild Adventures Camps are full-day camps for
new friends and have fun while discovering elementary age children filled with discovery,
nature. Expand your knowledge of science, fun and wild adventures. Play nature games,
learn about plants and animals, and hike two to make new creations and explore the trails and
five miles daily. Bring a lunch, drinking water, habitats of the park with brand new friends.
two snacks, and a backpack daily. Dress for the Bring a lunch, drinking water, two snacks, and
weather. Camps are held at the Tualatin Hills a backpack daily. Dress for the weather. Camps
Nature Center. are held at the Cooper Mountain Nature Park.
Wilderness Explorers Extreme Animals
Let’s get out and enjoy the great outdoors Learn about the stickiest, the fastest, and all the
together! We’ll learn ways to survive out in the other animal superheroes of the natural world.
wilderness, track and journal the local wildlife Discover the amazing ways animals have found
we see and get dirty playing out in nature to get what they need to survive.
everywhere we explore! 3/21-25 M-F 8:30 am-4 pm 6-9 yrs CM37201
3/21-25 M-F 8:30 am-4 pm 7-13 yrs NP37230 Cooper Mountain Nature House ID/AP/OD: $275
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $275 OD: $343.75
9Nature Day-off Camps • 7-13 yrs
Nature Day-off Camps • 7-13 yrs
Nature Day-off camps are a great way to make new friends and have fun while discovering nature.
Expand your knowledge of science, learn about plants and animals, and hike two to five miles daily.
Bring a lunch, drinking water, two snacks, and a backpack daily. Dress for the weather. Camps are
held at the Tualatin Hills Nature Center.
Fantastic Beasts Escaped in the Eco-Engineers
Nature Park Humans aren’t the only ones to build their own
Magical beasts have escaped in the Tualatin Hills homes. Campers will explore the amazing feats
Nature Park! Learn tracking skills to help Newt of construction our animal neighbors accomplish
Scamander find them all before it’s too late. using sticks, stones, mud, plants and other
materials. We’ll make a few engineering projects
1/17 M 8:30 am-4 pm 7-13 yrs NP37221 of our own!
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $64 OD: $80
2/22 T 8:30 am-4 pm 7-13 yrs NP37224
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $64 OD: $80
Nature’s Grossology
Slime, fungus, creepy-crawlies, and dead stuff
in nature will be explored during this day of all Natural Art
things gross! Nature, with its array of colors, textures, and
beauty, has sparked the creativity of artists for
2/4 F 8:30 am-4 pm 7-13 yrs NP37222 centuries. Share your artistic vision as we explore
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $64 OD: $80
nature through different lenses.
4/14 Th 8:30 am-4 pm 7-13 yrs NP37225
The Scoop on Scat Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $64 OD: $80
Discover fascinating facts about animal scat
and how it’s used by animals to communicate,
cool off and build homes. Learn to identify Treasure Hunt
which animals leave which pile and gather Learn mapping and orienteering skills as we
clues about what animals eat. search for hidden natural treasures. Create a
treasure map of your own.
2/21 M 8:30 am-4 pm 7-13 yrs NP37223
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $64 OD: $80 4/15 F 8:30 am-4 pm 7-13 yrs NP37226
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $64 OD: $80
10Nature Studies – Adult
Night Owls Mason Bees
This is the perfect time of year to step into Our native pollinators are amazing. Mason bees
the forest to listen for sounds of courting are non-aggressive and fun to observe. Learn
owls. Join other owl enthusiasts to enjoy a about their fascinating life cycle and receive the
presentation and discussion about our local materials you need to start a colony in your own
owls, and head out into the park to listen backyard. The fee includes one tube of dormant
and look for our resident owls. bees which will emerge later in the spring.
1/27 Th 7-9 pm 16+ NP35551 2/18 F 7-8:30 pm 16+ NP35552
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $18 OD: $22.50 Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $22 OD: $27.50
11Financial Aid
What is the financial aid program?
People who qualify for the THPRD Financial Aid Program will receive $200 per
person per year in fee waivers. Funds are available to use among household
members listed on the application.
What can I use my financial aid funds for?
Funds may be used for sports, swimming, fitness classes, gymnastics, dance,
weight rooms, plot fees for the community gardens, affiliated recreational youth
sports leagues and more.
Federal FREE Meal Guidelines
For more information:
Family Size Monthly Income
503-619-3994
1 $1,396
financialaid@thprd.org 2 $1,888
or visit one of our centers 3 $2,379
4 $2,871
@THPRD 5 $3,363
6 $3,855
www.thprd.org 7 $4,347
8 $4,839
For each additional member add $492
Guidelines valid July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022
¿Qué es el programa de asistencia financiera?
Las personas quienes califiquen recibirán una acreditación a su cuenta de $200
anuales para cada persona que viva en el hogar. Los fondos son trasferibles entre
miembros de la familia.
¿En qué puedo utilizar los fondos de asistencia
financiera?
Los fondos deben utilizarse en deportes, natación, clases de ejercicio, gimnasia,
danza, sala de pesas, pago de cuotas para jardines comunitarios, ligas deportivas
afiliadas y más.
Directrices del Programa
Para más información: Federal de Comida Gratuita
503-619-3994 Tamaño de Familia Ingresos Mensuales
1 $1,396
financialaid@thprd.org 2 $1,888
o visite uno de nuestros Centros
3 $2,379
4 $2,871
@THPRD 5 $3,363
6 $3,855
7 $4,347
www.thprd.org 8 $4,839
Por cada miembro adicional añada $492
Tabla valida de julio 1, 2021 a junio 30, 2022
12Inclusion Services
THPRD’s Inclusion Services program provides reasonable supports and accommodations that assist
patrons with disabilities to participate in the wide variety of programs and activities available through
THPRD.
• Provides opportunities for people with and without disabilities to experience recreation together.
• Focuses on the needs, interests, and abilities of people instead of focusing on their disabilities.
• Supports the process of preparing, learning, experiencing, and growing with each person, each
family, and each participant from our recreation staff.
• Provides recreational choices.
To Participate
1. Choose classes from our activities guide or online search tool and register using THPRD’s online
registration system (you can also register by calling/visiting any THPRD facility).
2. Submit a completed Inclusion Support Form and/or A Request for Inclusion Form to Athletic Center
OR e-mail forms to inclusion@thprd.org, two weeks prior to the start date of program/activity. We
cannot guarantee services with short notices.
• If you are requiring ASL interpreting services, please complete a ASL Interpreter Request Form
along with a Disability Accommodation form.
• If you are 55+ and registering in any THPRD fitness program/class, you will need to submit an
Inclusion Medical Clearance form.
• All Inclusion forms are available on this page or at any THPRD facility.
3. The Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation Specialist will contact you to discuss the type of inclusion
support needed to accommodate you or your dependent. The forms you submitted will be
reviewed, and a success plan will be written to support the patron in their recreational classes.
• Inclusion Assistants will be assigned to support the patron for the duration of the program.
4. Accommodations are made as needed, and can be flexible and creative, ensuring that you are able
to engage as independently as possible.
5. Inclusion Assistants do not provide personal care services such as toileting, changing or feeding.
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