How much does the transportation summer camp program cost?

The camp is free (although enrollment is limited), thanks to our generous funders at FHWA and ODOT.

What are the dates of the camp?

The program will run from August 6-11, 2023. Students will be required to check in on Sunday, August 6 late morning/afternoon. The program will end around 3 pm on Friday, August 11.

What COVID safety protocols will there be?

Portland State University's policies around indoor space use have been changing frequently, and we will follow the most current guidelines for summer 2022. Effective March 19, 2022, Portland State University no longer requires that masks be worn in classrooms, offices, and most other public and private indoor spaces. We understand that some in our community may feel more comfortable continuing to wear a mask. That is a personal decision that we wholeheartedly support. We ask that our community respect the choice of people who keep their masks on, but to refrain from asking others to wear a mask. If students prefer to wear a mask, we will provide disposable masks or they may bring their own masks. We will also have hand sanitizer available in the classroom.

Are housing accommodations provided for the students?

The Summer 2023 program will include overnight accommodations (shared, residential) on the PSU campus. Learn more about PSU's Summer Housing policies on Covid-19 vaccination and testing.

Note: students will need photo ID to check into residential housing.

What supervision will there be?

The camp will be staffed by TREC, a graduate assistant, and camp counselors during the day. The camp counselors will lead additional evening activities and provide supervision in the residential hall. TREC staff will be on call after hours to handle emergencies. Students will stay together as a group with staff and mentors throughout the program.

What food will be provided for the students?

Meals will be provided to students for the duration of the camp. 

For the field tours, will transportation be provided?

All transportation is provided by the program. We will be walking and taking public transit to attend our field trips. The camp will likely include a field tour of Portland by bike, but we will not rely on biking as a primary form of transportation. Bikes will be provided free of cost. If the student does not know how to ride a bike, we will have another option available.

Can you provide a certificate of completion for this camp?

Yes! We're happy to provide a certificate of completion.

I don't live in Oregon, is there a transportation summer camp in my state?

Our camp is one of many across the U.S. that are supported by the FHWA through their National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) program. Learn more about camp host sites in your state here.