Handy information from finding help with meals for busy kids, learning and safety and information on camps in the area.
Summer Meals and Community Resources
Summer Lunch
- Food For Lane County – all children and youth age 18 and younger can get lunch for free during the summer months.
- Bethel School District
- Eugene 4J Summer Food
- Fern Ridge School District – for summer school students, July 12-Aug 5th
- Lowell School District
- Oakridge School District
- Siuslaw School District
- South Lane School District
- Springfield Public Schools
Community Resources
- Community Sharing in Cottage Grove
- Mapleton Food Share and Resource Center
- Up River Food Pantry – Food pantry open third Friday of the month from 4:00-5:30 pm. Location: Child’s Way School, 37895 Row River Rd, Dorena. (541) 913-9586
- McKenzie Food Pantry – At the New Gym on McKenzie River Community School Campus. Open every second and fourth Friday from 11:00-2:00
- LOVEfirst Mohawk Relief Center – Resources for Fire Recovery including furniture, appliances, clothing, support navigating shelter and mental health resources. 1489 Mohawk Blvd, Springfield, OR 97477. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays (call for hours). 541-321-0341
- Creswell School District Family Resource Center – Supporting local families this summer with outdoor activities, virtual parenting workshops, and events with the Creswell Library. Contact: kdumas@creswell.k12.or.us, office 541-895-6175, text 541-279-2979, Facebook
Summer Learning and Safety
At Home Learning
- Early Childhood Hub Reading Resource page: local libraries, summer reading programs, and more!
- Summer Learning Toolkit – Parents/caregivers can support learning throughout the summer using these resources and tips to get kids ready for the next school year. (SummerLearning.org)
- Make Math Fun and Motivating – Use the readiness checklist to get a quick gut check on how your child is doing with key math and reading skills. Find activities and videos from Khan Academy and more to keep learning all summer! (BeALearningHero.org)
- 4 weeks of summer learning – Summer learning calendars for kindergartners to fifth grader. (GreatSchool.org)
- Summer learning with Camp Khan Kids – Free, self-paced summer learning program for children ages 2–8. The camp guides parents and children in a playful educational journey using Khan Academy Kids as a launchpad into hands-on learning.
- Summer Activities for Kids with a Learning Disorder (Childmind.org)
- Summer Success Tips for Kids with ADHD (Childmind.org)
Summer Reading Challenges
- Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
- Scholastic Summer Reading Program
- Camp Book It! from Pizza Hut
- Talking Book and Braille Library of Oregon Summer Reading
- Early Childhood Hub Reading Resource page
Library Specific Programs:
- Eugene Public Library
- Junction City Public Library
- Oakridge Public Library
- Siuslaw Public Library
- Springfield Public Library
- Cottage Grove Public Library
- Creswell Library
- Cascade Foothills Library
- Fern Ridge Public Library
Summer Safety
- Summer Camp Safety Guidelines (Parents.com)
- Sun Safety for Children (CDC.gov)
Camps and Summer Guides
Camps
- Oregon Family Magazine Camp Guide
- 1Pass – $60 pass gets kids 18 and under access to fun destinations in Springfield and Eugene.
- Camp Fire Wilani
- Camp Harlow
- Emerald Valley Ultimate Frisbee
- Eugene Metro Fútbol Club
- Eugene Performing Arts Center
- Eugene Rec
- Kidsports
- Migrant Education Summer Program
- Nearby Nature
- Upstart Crow
- Willamalane – Summer Camps
- YMCA
