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​CABINS AND RESTROOMS

Most cabins have a private single-stall half-bath.

All participants and chaperones / Student Leaders sleep on bunk beds with mattresses. Students and chaperones / Student Leaders should bring a sleeping bag (or blankets) and pillow for their stay.


In addition to the restrooms inside the cabins, a main restroom facility with multiple stalls is centrally located in each cabin area. Single-occupancy restrooms can also be found in the Health House and Rusty's Rec Lodge.
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DINING HALL​
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​The dining hall at Collins is centrally located, with the cabin buildings close by. Trails and unpaved roads access most field study areas. 

Students (and parent chaperones at 4th Grade Overnight) eat family style in the spacious dining hall. Hot, varied, and nutritious meals are prepared by our professional kitchen staff.

The dining hall serves as a central hub of activity throughout the day. The Collins 4th Grade Overnight office is located at the Health House
OTHER FEATURES

Rain or shine, the entire Collins community gathers in the evening for a campfire program at the outdoor campfire facility or Rusty's Rec Lodge. Class groups, cabin groups, Student Leaders, and staff perform skits and enjoy songs, and it is many students' favorite part of the 4th Grade Overnight. 

​Field study at the 4th Grade Overnight—when students learn a variety of pioneer skills and take part in living history—occurs throughout the site. The Collins site is located along the Sandy River adjacent to Oxbow Regional Park, and features lush forests.

Photos of some of the equipment and specimens used on field study at 4th Grade Overnight can be found on the
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  • About
    • Mission
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Session Calendar
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Merchandise
    • Partners
    • Contact
  • Programs
    • Outdoor School >
      • Program Tour
      • Field Study Tour >
        • Animals Field Study Tour
        • Plants Field Study Tour
        • Soil Field Study Tour
        • Water Field Study Tour
        • Academic Program Elements
      • Sample Daily Schedule
      • Register Your Class for ODS
      • Session Calendar
    • 4th Grade Overnight
    • StarLab >
      • Presentations
      • Space Requirements
      • Adjustments & Fees
  • Sites
    • Angelos / Sandy River >
      • ASR Location & Directions
      • ASR Facilities
      • ASR Science & Nature
      • ASR Land & History
      • ASR Meet the Staff
    • Arrah Wanna >
      • AW Location & Directions
      • AW Facilities
      • AW Science & Nature
      • AW Land & History
      • AW Meet the Staff
    • Canby Grove >
      • CG Location & Directions
      • CG Facilities
      • CG Science & Nature
      • CG Land & History
      • CG Meet the Staff
    • Howard >
      • HO Location & Directions
      • HO Facilities
      • HO Science & Nature
      • HO Land & History
      • HO Meet the Staff
    • Kiwanis >
      • KW Location & Directions
      • KW Facilities
      • KW Land & History
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    • Kuratli / Trestle Glen >
      • KR Location & Directions
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      • KR Science & Nature
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    • Namanu >
      • NM Location & Directions
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  • History
    • History by Decade >
      • The 1960s
      • The 1970s
      • The 1980s
      • The 1990s
      • The 2000s
      • The 2010s
      • The 2020s
    • Retired Sites >
      • Adams / Milk Creek
      • Adams / Nate Creek
      • Cascade >
        • CAS Location & Directions
        • CAS Facilities
        • CAS Science & Nature
        • CAS Land & History
        • CAS Meet the Staff
      • Collins >
        • CL Location & Directions
        • CL Facilities
        • CL Land & History
        • CL Meet the Staff
      • Colton
      • Crestview
      • Eagle Fern
      • Scouter's Mountain
      • Sports Acres
      • Trout Creek
      • Yamhill
    • Outdoor School Staff Photos
  • For Parents
    • Spring 2022 Outdoor School
    • Dear Parents and / or Guardians
    • Frequently Asked Questions >
      • English
      • Español
      • русски
      • tiếng Việt
    • Forms for Parents
    • Sample Daily Schedule
    • Sample Menu
    • Students with Specific Needs
    • Parents of Student Leaders
    • Session Calendar
  • For Teachers
    • Outdoor School Curriculum
    • Preparation & Follow-Up Ideas
    • Special Needs - Outdoor School
    • Supporting Transgender Youth
    • Forms for Teachers
    • Translated Parent Info
    • Sample Teacher Schedule
    • Ideas for Class Meetings
    • Fundraising Ideas
    • Next Gen Science Standards >
      • NGSS Alignment: Animals
      • NGSS Alignment: Plants
      • NGSS Alignment: Soil
      • NGSS Alignment: Water
    • Teacher Calendar
  • For Student Leaders
    • Spring 2022 Registration Process
    • Criteria for Participation
    • SL Workshop Training
    • Register for Workshop
    • Makeup Workshop
    • Student Leader Recruiters
    • Student Leader Calendar
    • Bus Schedules
    • Forms for Student Leaders
    • Parents of Student Leaders
    • 10 Reasons to Participate
    • Handbook, Songbook, & Skits >
      • Beginner Handbook
      • Advanced Handbook
      • Outdoor School Songbook
    • SL Sample Weekly Schedule
    • Evaluation Rubric
    • College Credit & Scholarships >
      • PCC College Credit
      • Student Leader Scholarship
    • Jobs, Internships & Programs
    • Support Resources
    • Social Media
    • Special Needs Volunteers
  • For Staff
    • Trainings & Certifications
    • Incident Reporting
    • Wildlife Handling Guidelines
    • How to Field Instructor
    • How to Program Leader
    • Staff & Field Study Songs
    • Professional Resources
    • Seasonal Employment
    • Job Listings
    • Merchandise Payment
    • Staff Calendar
  • MESD