Philip Foster Farm On the Oregon Trail

06/21/2026

Spaces still open for pioneer summer camps!

Campers aged 7-12 can join us this week for some living history fun! Eat, dress, work, and play like a pioneer from 9am-3pm starting this Monday June 22nd through the 26th.

Campers aged k-2 can enjoy pioneer life July 13th-16th at our Kindercamp! Crafts, songs, chores, games, and dances all tailored for the littlest pioneers.

Register at the link below or contact [email protected] for more information. We look forward to seeing you!

Kids dress, eat, work, play, and learn like young pioneers, with crafts, games, songs, dances, hikes, and history lessons. Busy times for young friends.

06/04/2026

The weather is getting warmer and school is almost out, it's time to think about summer camps!

We have fun camp options from kindergarten to age 15! Campers get to dress and live like a pioneer with activities tailored to each age group.

☀️ Grades k-2, July 13th-16th from 9am-1pm
☀️ Ages 7-12, July 27th-31st from 9am-3pm
☀️ Ages 12-15, July 17th-18th from 9am-3pm

For more details and pricing please visit our website! Register your little pioneer soon!

https://philipfosterfarm.com/camps/

05/30/2026

If tours aren’t really your thing — or if you know someone who prefers rolling up their sleeves and working hands-on — we have the perfect opportunity this Sunday at the farm!

✔ Working outdoors
✔ Great weather
✔ Projects for all skill levels
✔ Tools provided
✔ Lunch included
✔ A chance to learn something new

We are hosting a hands-on work day at the farm this Sunday May 31st. We will be at the farm from 10am-4pm, but you are welcome to drop in anytime you are available.

We will be focusing on the following areas:

▫️Putting up siding on the saw mill
▫️Putting up the post and beams on the Lincoln Log platform

Whether you have building experience or simply want to lend a hand, we’d love to have you join us for this one-day event. Please feel free to forward this email to neighbors, friends, or family members who may be interested.

https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10C094BAAAB2CA4FFC61-64243901-pffwork?useFullSite=false

05/23/2026

We are looking to get a group of volunteers together on May 31st that would be interested in helping with a decking and siding project! We want to keep the farm looking its best but maintaining a property of this size takes a lot of work. Help from you makes it all possible!

🗓️ Sunday May 31st from 10am-4pm
🍕 Lunch will be provided!

Let us know if you are interested in helping to keep the farm in tip top shape!

05/06/2026

Looking for volunteers!

We are in need of volunteers that would be interested to help out with 4th grade school tours on weekdays. It would be a short time commitment, tours run from 10am-12pm, and it can be a one time thing if it's not the right fit for you! We have multiple stations available and small groups of students rotate through every 10 minutes.

Stations include:
▫️Corn grinding
▫️Crosscut saw
▫️Wagon Packing
▫️Laundry
▫️Store
▫️Lucy House
▫️School
▫️Blacksmith
▫️Pulley

What you would be doing:
🌿Give a short introduction and demonstration at the start of each 10-minute rotation
🌿Guide students through the activity
🌿Monitor for safety and help keep groups on schedule

For more information email: [email protected]

05/01/2026

Have you ever wondered what people in the 1800s did for fun? You can find out at The Philip Foster Farm's brand new exhibit on toys and games starting tomorrow May 2nd! Come see the beautiful pieces on display and then take a walk through the garden to admire the spring blooms 🌿

The site is open to the public every Saturday from 11am-4pm. The toys and games exhibit will be on display through the summer.

We hope to see you soon!

02/14/2026

Concert at EHS 3/7 5:00 -

Estacada High School Band is preparing for spring competitions, with an all-day workshop including Orchestracada members. The day will end with a concert at 5:00 in the High School Choir Room, open to the public. .

01/31/2026

Join the Adventure at the Philip Foster Farm Historic Site

Looking for a rewarding part-time seasonal role this spring? The Philip Foster Farm in Eagle Creek is looking for enthusiastic individuals to demonstrate Pioneer life on an 1800’s farm for our school tours from mid-March to mid-June. We are looking for paid staff or volunteers.

What You’ll Do:

Host one of our 10 interactive stations, providing brief instructions and ensuring a safe, fun experience for our guests - typically 3rd and 4th graders.
Tours run Monday–Friday, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
If you love working with kids, we’d love to hear from you! No experience? No problem—we provide all the training you need.

Two options:

Paid Position: We require availability of at least 3 days per week.
Volunteer Position: Don’t have 3 days/week? No problem. We would still love help.

All volunteers or paid staff will need to agree to a background check.

Email: [email protected] if you are interested