A favorite past time of Oakland Yard Athletics co-owner Philip Douse, this camp will be for the little campers only. Children will build and paint at least two houses and/or feeders by week's end. They'll take home all projects and a bird watching book. Those speedy builders will be more than welcome to start a third project and complete it at home once camp concludes. For their first project, campers will have an opportunity to choose from several different houses and feeder designs while taking into consideration what models will best fit into their neighborhood. These models will be assembled using pre-cut pieces. As a second project, children will have to develop their own blueprint (with assistance from the staff), then construct their design using natural materials found in Mother Natures' forest provided to them by our staff.

Each week's best design will be featured on our web site. At the conclusion of the camp season, all 'best design' winners will compete on our web site for 'House and Feeder Contractors' of the Year Award. This award will be determined by web votes cast the week of August 16 only. Winners will receive a $50 United States Savings bond.


Camp is open to 12 campers per week and is open to boys and girls ages 6 to 10.


Coach Jay helps the kids put their bird house feeders together. Campers spent the week observing different species of birds.