Camp Namanu, run by Camp Fire USA,
reintroduced its family camp program two and half years ago, providing a
unique nature experience to local families.
“One of the great assets that we have with Namanu is 90 years of rich
traditions. Family Camp is one of those,” says Keith Thomajan, CEO. He
describes it as the ideal stepping stone for families that want to make their
kids more comfortable going to camp.
The days at family camp are
structured so that parents spend part of the day on their own, hiking,
rock-climbing, boating, or napping in the sun, while children (ages 3 and up)
engage in age-appropriate activities with camp counselors. The other part of
the day is spent with the entire family participating in structured activities
for the entire family. These include arts and crafts, noncompetitive games in
the meadow, river hikes and so on.
Sleeping occurs in cabins ranging from most enclosed (with heat) to the most rustic (treehouses atop the Sandy River or pioneer houses). Most families have their own private space and groups can stay together. All ages welcome.
Memorial Day
$130.00 per adult, $100.00 per child
Children under 3 are free.
For more information contact the Camp Fire Office at 503-224-7800 or email campnamanu@portlandcampfire.org.