Camp Fire Columbia

Warning: this group may cause excessive laughter, spontaneous camp songs, and unforgettable summer memories ☀️🎶
We asked them a few questions and here are their responses:

What’s your unique talent?
O: I can do thumbs up with my big toe.
N: Collaging! I got really into it a couple years ago and now I have piles and piles of magazines and scrapbooking materials.
K: I’m pretty good at identifying birds, and can even ID some by sound!
F: I can blow ring-shaped bubbles in the pool.
W: I can make a perfect grilled cheese sandwich.
D: I can paint cows.
B: I can recite 60 digits of pi from memory.
P: I can do a very loud popping noise with my tongue and write historical raps.

In a “Freaky Friday” situation, who would you like to be for a day?
O: Lainey Wilson, because I want to sing like her and I like country music.
N: I would like to be Rachel Zegler for a day! I would sing all day long to everyone I know.
K: I’d want to switch places with a worm, it would be neat to see the world through its eyes.
F: Sam Darnold (Seahawk’s quarterback).
W: Not a person… but I’ve always wanted to experience being my dog for a day!
D: Stevie Nicks circa 1970.
B: I’d want to be my twin brother to see how different his life is from mine.
P: I would love to be Jeff Probst and host Survivor! Since I was little, I’ve always said I wanted to be him when I grew up.

Big changes at check-in this summer! 🚌

We’re rolling out a new camp check-in process to make arrival day smoother, faster, and easier for families — so campers can get to the fun even quicker. All campers will be dropped off at Mount Hood Community College and take the bus to Camp Namanu. Thanks for your patience as we try something new and continue creating the best possible camp experience! See below for details. 😎

Community Storytelling Opportunity! We want to hear from you. How has camp impacted your life? What memories of camp have you carried with you? On June 20th, during Open House, our Shine Videographer will be filming 1-3 minute videos of community stories, memories, or lessons learned from Camp Namanu. Clips will be used for our Shine video that will play during the fundraiser this summer.

Interested in participating? Sign-up at the link below and join us at camp on 6/20 from 1:00-4:00 to share your story!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/BNirQqrUj4

The countdown to camp is on, and our counselors are ready! ✨
These leaders bring energy, kindness, creativity, and so much camp spirit to every day. Get ready to meet the team that makes camp feel like home! 🏕️
We asked them a few questions and here are their responses:

If you could be any mythical creature, what would you be?
S: I'd be a seahorse but it's got a real horse head on a seahorse's body.
B: A selkie (turns into a seal!) because I love the ocean and it would be really fun to be a seal.
T: A dragon because they're super cool and I read a lot of dragon books growing up.
F: I'd be Sasquatch, solely for the purpose of getting to pose for blurry pictures.
A: A mermaid so I could spend all my time in the water!

What three things would you take to a deserted island?
S: I'd bring some water, a hatchet, and a radio.
B: I would take a treasure map, a water purifier, and a camera.
T: Unlimited sunscreen, a CD player that doesn't need electricity to work, and my entire K-pop CD collection.
F: A pair of headphones, something to play music with, and a deck of cards.
A: My Tevas, a ton of iced tea, and something to listen to music with.

Join us at Camp Namanu for a weekend of service! We need to get camp ready for our over 1,400 campers who will be joining us. Lots of jobs and opportunities to make a big impact. Food & lodging provided. Registration is open so sign up today!