About Camp

Unlock a summer of adventure and creativity for your kids! Double Mountain Day Camp runs 5 days a week from 8:45am-3:15pm in White Salmon, Washington at the Mountain View Grange with daily shuttles offered to and from Hood River. We are located a 1 hour and 15 minute drive from Portland. Meet the staff ahead of camp at local events in the Gorge!

Double Mountain Day Camp was founded by Jean Feroldi and Brendan Brown, two Gorge educators, as a way to connect kids to their skills and passions. They value creativity and outdoor exploration and have found both living between Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams. We hope to encourage campers to try new skills, take creative risks, push boundaries, get outside, and make new friends!

  • Field Trips Galore: Our campers embark on exciting field trips throughout the week to local attractions, creating lasting memories and enhancing their connection to the local community. On Thursdays, we’ll venture further afield for an all day field trip.

    Partnerships with the Community: We collaborate with local partners in Hood River, White Salmon, and beyond to enrich our programs, ensuring diverse and engaging programming for all campers.

    STEAM Education: Dive into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) through hands-on activities and projects that spark curiosity and innovation.

    Expert Childcare: Know your child is in capable hands with our experienced and caring staff who are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment.

    Enrichment Opportunities: Foster your child's interests and talents with a wide range of enrichment activities including art, design, maker projects, and more.

    Outdoor Adventures: From hiking and nature exploration to water-based activities, our campers embrace the great outdoors while developing valuable life skills.

    Playful Learning: Learning is fun at Double Mountain Day Camp! Through games, play, and collaborative projects, children sharpen their problem-solving abilities and unleash their creativity.

    Educational Excellence: We believe in the power of education to shape young minds. Our carefully crafted programs focus on skill-building and holistic development.

    At Double Mountain Day Camp, every day is an opportunity to create, explore, and learn!

  • At DMDC, we’re always on the move! From playing capture the flag in the park and swimming in the Columbia to tie-dyeing and printing our own t-shirts to running the track with design execs during our field trip to Nike Global Headquarters, DMDC has something for everybody!

    Each day and each week will be different according to weekly theme, weather, and camper interests, but every day will feature games, creative workshops, and swimming! Here’s a quick look at some of the activities that make DMDC what it is:

    Playing capture the flag at Rheingarten Park·Hiking along the White Salmon for an outdoor photography workshop·Swimming at Nichols Basin·Getting a behind-the-scenes tour of Immersion Research’s research and design lab·Playing dodgeball at Children’s park in Hood River·Pendleton Factory Tour·Team building challenges·Sharks and Minnows·Picking brains at Guardian Games·Design and engineering challenges·Finding inspiration touring a Treehouse fit for the whole family·Visiting a sail loft to learn about the design process·Thrifting our way to fashion immortality·Touring Nike and Adidas headquarters and chatting with the designers·Building model tree-houses·Going on guided plant identification hikes·Designing our own brand logos and bringing them to life!·Tie-dying·Playing Coyote Coo at the Hood River Waterfront·Gathering materials along Jewett Creek for sun prints·Touring Leach Botanical Gardens·Having a picnic with the best gorge view you’ve never seen·Screen printing·Swimming at “secret beach”·Visiting the Portland Art Museum·Making and playing our own board games·Rope swinging into the Hood River·Touring Oni Press, Portland·Hiking and swimming at Mosier Creek·

    And More!

  • Double Mountain Day Camp welcomes all youth ages 8-14. Whether you’re a Gorge local, back in town for the summer, or just looking to make the most of your visit to the Gorge for your child or teen, DMDC looks forward to having you!

  • The Mountain View Grange is a hub of community activity throughout the year for community members of all ages. Our unique location sits adjacent to the Jewett Creek and Hospital Hill trail systems, just a few hundred yards from fields for camp games, and just a few minutes driving from the many classic and hidden Columbia River Gorge gems that we’ll frequent throughout the summer!

    • A backpack to carry belongings

    • A water bottle

    • Sunscreen

    • Hat or cap

    • Snacks and lunch

    • Comfortable closed-toe shoes

    • Sandals or flip flops

    • Change of clothes

    • Swimwear and towel

    • Life jacket or PFD (if needed)

    **Please label all items with your child's name to avoid confusion**

  • The price of each week at DMDC is $495. This includes all field trip entrance fees, materials for finished take-home projects, a premium camp T-shirt, and a shuttle from Hood River.

    We offer a full refund less the $15 processing fee up to 4 weeks before camp.