Camp Namanu Reintroduces Family Camp Weekends

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.

Camp Namanu Family Weekend
When: Memorial Day
Costs: $130 per adult, $100 per child,
Children under 3 are free. For more info: Contact the Camp Fire Office at 503.224.7800 or email campnamanu@portlandcampfire.org.