The Coastal Discovery Center at Camp Gray is OMSI's 20-acre, 150-bunk residential science camp near Newport, set between South Beach State Park's dunes and Yaquina Bay. It runs overnight science camps and outdoor school for students in grades 4-8, with beach exploration and nature hikes; transportation is provided from OMSI in Portland.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Coastal Discovery Center at Camp Gray directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★Mr Im-HIMMy name is Bently sharp I went to the camp one thing Didn’t like was all of their pronouns And I didn’t eat for three days because of the food was so bad I would not recommend for your child to go to omsi They were very strict They all had a short fuse temper And the cabin sucked I would have rather Slept in the sand Zero out of 10 I hated That trip
★★★★★Laura JokiGreat facility! Wonderful staff! Had an amazing time taking my WFR course with OMSI employees and fellow guides sponsored by Travel Oregon. 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
★★★★MakennaIt was great for the most part just be careful with the food me and two of my friends got food poisoning the same night
★★★★★Private EmailFun trip last summer of 2023; chaperoned with my daughter’s class. Our group found the cabins to be haunted. Everything was an unforgettable experience.
★★★★★Charlee and Caylee BalderasMe and my school went there and all of the instructors were very kind and the cabins were very clean. Food was delicious and the scenery was beautiful! I would like to go there again sometime!