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August 16th, 2011
The camera we have been using to take lots of wonderful photos of the summer broke! But do not fret because we have a new one on the way (more...)
It’s so nice to be here with people I like
August 12th, 2011
Tonight we got an extra treat at Forest Echoes: our Japanese campers put on a presentation! The 15-minute show included a short version of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves that incorporated different parts of Japanese culture including song, dance, karate and sword-play. We have been so lucky to have these students with us for the past two weeks and I know that we have all learned so much from them. It has been a joy to see their relationships with the campers and staff strengthen over the last few days. Although we may not all meet again we will always be able to share the memories of the last two weeks at Namanu.
Come Ask What You Can Do Here at Camp Namanu
August 3rd, 2011
This week in Gears, the kids are focusing on building their leadership skills. Last week we did exercises in leadership qualities and skills assessment, and now we are putting those into practice. (more...)
Forest Stillness Closes ‘Round
August 3rd, 2011
I told them about a few of the larger animals one might encounter here in the Northwestern United States; namely mountain lions, black bears, tyrannosaurus rex, and human zombies. (more...)
Silver and Green and Gold
August 2nd, 2011
The first round of Session 4 photos are up on our shutterfly account! Check ‘em out! More coming at the end of the week camp photos -Satchmo, Leadership Assistant
We Have Got a Hunch
August 1st, 2011
Kiwanis is off to a great start this week! I got to spend some time with most of the girls' cabins at the climbing tower (a few are scheduled to go tomorrow) and the other boys and girls cabins learned how to do archery this afternoon. (more...)
Namanu Pep, Namanu Pep, the Peppiest Kids Around!
July 29th, 2011
Another round of session 3 photos have been added to the shutterfly today!
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Good Old Western Soil
July 29th, 2011
This week I had the great pleasure of accompanying a cabin of Pioneer boys to Twin Peaks. The Twin Peaks are two large mounds of Sandstone, creating “twin peaks” about a twenty-minute hike from the meadow and main camp area.
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Everyone Was Game
July 29th, 2011
Although archery is an activity that all of the Senior Units (Going into 6th Grade and above) do each week, this summer the Balagan (High School age) girls have been consistently the most excited about their archery sessions. (more...)
Now to Bed to Catch Some Zzs
July 28th, 2011
The Minis painted Alice in Wonderland teacups with Piper in the Art Barn and proved that they were champs at Statues, Poison Dart Frog, and The Screaming Game. (more...)
Come, Adventure Waits For Us
July 28th, 2011
In Cobb Cottage this week, Pioneer had a Survival Training Day. They came to Cobb Cottage and learned how to do shelter building, and their counselors taught them to build fires and chop wood safely. (more...)
What’s the Use of Being Gloomy
July 28th, 2011
Today, I had a Kiwanis cabin in the Weavery. Even the ones who thought they would hate it were having fun. (more...)
Love it, you bet we do!
July 27th, 2011
Photos from sessions 1, 2 and 3 are now up on our shutterfly page! (Link included in post!) (more...)
Winnie the Pooh doesn’t know what to do…
July 26th, 2011
Unfortunately, due to our inability to access quick or reliable internet out at beautiful Namanu, I must again postpone putting up our session photos. (more...)
We Go Hiking and Swim All Day
July 26th, 2011
Mini session C is going great! Yesterday we got to camp and settled in to our amazing cabin. The campers were so excited to see camp and hear about all of the fun things we have to do here. (more...)
Brave as a Two-Year-Old
July 22nd, 2011
Many members of our unit joined the International Order of Associated Pancake Flippers (known fondly as the I.O.A.P.F.). (more...)
A Friendly Little Band
July 20th, 2011
On Tuesday in Pioneer, Gumby baked a batch of cookies for his wonderful campers, only to find out they had been stolen! (more...)
You’ll Win if You Just Smile
July 19th, 2011
We are still working out our technical issues for this summer, but we hope to have the photos posted to the Shutterfly account by Tuesday, July 26th. (more...)
They Roll Along the Way
July 19th, 2011
This week in Kiwanis, the campers are already embracing their senior unit status and trying all sorts of new things! (more...)
When She’s Away and Turns Night to Day
July 18th, 2011
Gertrude is a well-known Camp Namanu Fairy who lives in a bottle of Worcestershire Sauce hanging in Raker Lodge. (more...)
Never Tiring, Always On the Go
July 11th, 2011
The campers are having a wonderful time in the tipis, and have been a strong and enthusiastic force here this week! (more...)
When Days are Hot and Days are Cool
July 8th, 2011
Several brave campers started their morning with a Polar Bear Swim in our (chilly) renovated pool. (more...)
Good Morning All You Camp Fire Kids!
July 7th, 2011
The CITs raised our flag, and Daenja Dan & the Kitchen Crew served the first of many delicious meals to come. (more...)
Camp Namanu’s Sure to Shine
July 6th, 2011
The campers are Here! Namanu welcomed our first group of resident campers of 2011 today. We had a hot, sunny check-in at Mount Hood Community College, and then bused up to Namanu! (more...)
Last sleep-in breakfast of the summer!
August 26th, 2010
This morning we had our last sleep-in breakfast of the summer and all the Unit Directors brought their units a breakfast of cereal, yogurt, juice and scones to eat in their cabins.
Today is a lot cooler than yesterday and Bluewing is... (more...)
Wednesday is Here
August 25th, 2010
It’s starting to warm up, but that’s what we do here. The kids had a nice breakfast of biscuts and gravy (or jelly) with oatmeal, eggs and fruit. This afternoon the campers took their lunches to many different places around camp. Some went down to the river to sit on the beach while other went deeper into the woods to enjoy the shade. This afternoon the pool will be in full use, after their done with rest hour, and the duck pond boats will be leaving the docks with a number of younger campers.
The beginning of the end…Tuesday, Session 7!
August 24th, 2010
Our very last group of Mini Bluewing is here at camp today! Their unit director "Spark" created... (more...)
Friday, Session 6
August 20th, 2010
We’re getting all clean and ready for our big Friday banquet dinner. After we’re done we’ll head down to Uncle Toby’s for our forest echos activity followed by council fire up at Cathedral. The campers have been having a lot of fun and enjoying the cooler weather. This week we’ve done a number of Peter Pan related activities, including an all-camp game afternoon in the meadow.
Thursday 8/19
August 19th, 2010
After our usual Thursday sleep-in breakfast all... (more...)
Tuesday, 8/17
August 17th, 2010
This morning many of our campers participated in the Polar Bear Swim, which probably... (more...)
Session 6 has hit the ground running!
August 16th, 2010
Mini Bluewing is here today and staying cool in Robin Hood's Barn by... (more...)
Friday is Here
August 13th, 2010
Most of the campers ended their night after Riverbox Theater sleeping in the meadow watching the night sky. This morning for breakfast was French toast and the usual option of hard boiled eggs and oatmeal. After breakfast the kids went up to Cathedral, our outdoor fire ring, to participate in sing-down. This afternoon the campers take their pack-out lunches and get some extra time in their units getting ready for our big night of wrapping up the week. We begin our evening at flag and then head to Raker Lodge for our Banquet Dinner. After dinner we go to Uncle Toby’s for Forest Echoes (each unit picks a song, changes the lyrics to reflect their week at Namanu and then performs it for all of camp. After a short break, we all head to Cathedral again for our Council Fire to end our night.
Thursday, 8/12
August 12th, 2010
This morning was sleep-in breakfast and all of our... (more...)
Tuesday, 8/10
August 10th, 2010
Today many of our younger units are preparing for... (more...)
Week 5!
August 9th, 2010
Even though the weather is a little chilly, campers are out and about... (more...)
10-Day Session Special Programming
July 29th, 2010
On the first of two full days that our older campers get to spend at camp without younger units we've planned some special all-camp activities for later this evening, but first... (more...)
Transition Day
July 28th, 2010
While our younger campers are finishing up their 4day session, our older campers are out and about doing their morning activities. All of the older units did a cookout for breakfast, except the Ranch. Kiwanis Unit this afternoon is doing a Walker Creek Hike, going to the archery range and going on an overnight. Pioneer Unit is coming to the Virginia Reel in the meadow this afternoon, also doing archery and swimming in the pool. Balagan Unit is doing the Virginia Reel, going to arts & crafts to do tie dye and doing a group belay activity tonight. Our younger units woke up and came to the typical last breakfast in Raker Lodge enjoying waffles, bacon and singing songs.
Tuesday is a busy day
July 27th, 2010
Many activities are happening today on another beautiful day. Swimming in the pool, games in the meadow, crafts in the art barn, nature hikes, boating in the duck pond and much more. Last night everyone had a blast at our opening campfire at Cathedral. Many songs and skits were preformed by the staff and the kids now have a large number of new songs at their disposal. Today’s lunch is a pack-out hot lunch so the campers and their counselors can go out and find a spot in the forest to have a relaxing meal.
Monday at Camp Namanu
July 26th, 2010
Today the Mini Blue Wing unit is building fairy houses, writing letters to Mr. Skriggleboggle and doing watercolors. Blue Wing doing critter catch, going boating in the duck pond and swimming in the pool. Sherwood is hiking to Twin Peaks, doing dipped candles and doing a lunch cookout. Robin Hill is going on a creek hike with “Bubble”, doing stain glass art and sleeping out in the meadow tonight. Kiwanis is going to the Weavery, going up the Climbing wall and going swimming. Pioneer is in the pool, going the the Ranch and doing low ropes and playing unit games tonight. Balagan going to the climbing tower and doing a cookout. Ranch campers are riding horses and doing other activities.
Friday
July 23rd, 2010
The campers and staff are getting ready for the big Friday night. All of them just got back from Sing-down, a fun activity of songs and silliness. Today they will be spending a lot of time in their units getting ready for our final flag ceremony, our banquet dinner, Forrest Echoes and our Council Fire. We’ve had the perfect weather this week and there have been many smiling faces.