When can I register? Registration for Summer 2026 opens Sunday, October 19th at 4pm. Each session closes 14-days before the start date

Sunday, October 19th.

As a reminder, only those accepted to the program can register. This means registration instructions will be shared directly with accepted campers once the application process is complete.

Check out our Resource page for more information.

Financial assistance is available for families. We recommend applying as early as possible, as our awards are first come-first serve, but we will do our best to provide aid to any families that require assistance. You must be registered in order to receive financial assistance. We have a large fund specifically for campers who themselves or an immediate family member identify as BIPOC or LGBTQ+. Please note that on your application.

For more information, visit Financial Assistance.

Families do need to register and pay the deposit fee prior to being awarded financial aid. If this is a barrier for your family please reach out to our registrar namanuregistrar@campfirecolumbia.org as soon as possible to discuss options.

After feedback from our families, starting in 2026 we will be shifting our Sunday drop-off to Mt. Hood Community College. This means families will bring campers to MHCC, and from there, all campers will take the bus to camp together with our staff.

All campers are picked up by families on Fridays at Mt. Hood Community College too.

Transportation Fee: There will be an additional $25 fee to cover the added bus costs for the organization. This is valuable to our families because:

1) Smoother & faster check-in process

2) More time for campers & staff to start building community & connections

3) Increased accessibility for families

More information coming soon about timing and procedures for this change!

NOTE: Half-week camper drop-off and pick-up are also at MHCC.

There are three types of cabins you can choose from: all-gender, all-female, and all-male. Please select the cabin type you and your camper are comfortable with. If your preferred cabin type is not available, please join the waitlist.

At the time of registration, we collect a non-refundable deposit.

For more information, visit Cancellation Policy.

We encourage you to review the packing tips and lists, found in our Family Handbook. You can download it on the Summer Camp page under Camper Resources.

If you would like to request ONE cabin buddy, please email namanuregistrar@campfirecolumbia.org with the subject line: “2026 Namanu Camp Buddy.” We cannot guarantee buddy requests, but will do our best to accommodate requests.

Any camper items that remain in our lost and found at the end of a session will be held at Camp Namanu for 2 weeks. Any remaining items not retrieved will be donated at that time. To follow up on a lost and found item, please email our registrar team, lostandfound@campfirecolumbia.org, with "Lost & Found" and the session that your camper attended in the subject line.

We have an on-site healthcare team to support the well-being of every staff member and camper. For any serious or persistent health concerns, or those requiring outside medical treatment, families will be notified by phone as soon as possible.

Namanu is committed to the ongoing work of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to be a safe space for all youth. Bullying, harassment, or anything less than acceptance is not tolerated.

Currently, we also have a fund specifically for campers who identify or who have an immediate family member that identifies as BIPOC or LGBTQ+. Please note that on your application.

If you have concerns about your camper’s ability to be successful within our program, please contact our Program Director, Sammie "Tavie" Hagen at shagen@campfirecolumbia.org.

There are always gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options served at every meal, If your camper has more specific needs, please be sure to list them on the Health History Form so we can accommodate them.

We prefer that all campers arrive during our scheduled drop-off time and ride the pre-arranged buses at the end of the session. However, if you require an alternative option due to unexpected circumstances, please reach out to the registrar team at namanuregistrar@campfirecolumbia.org as early as possible to ensure our staff are prepared to support this option.

Camp Namanu’s staff has been fully trained and prepped on what to do in emergency situations to keep campers safe. If you have questions regarding those procedures, please reach out to the to the Camp Director, Sammie "Tavie" Hagen at shagen@campfirecolumbia.org.

Please call our direct site line at (503) 695-6041. If you don’t happen to reach us, please leave a voicemail and we will return your call as quickly as possible. Staff are typically in the office from lunchtime Sunday-Friday.

Namanu has renamed cabins, buildings, and programs that were identified in a cultural appropriation audit. The two remaining units of Pioneer (colonizing language) and Kiwanis (fraternal organization) have now been renamed to fit the new names of the cabins in those units and to be in alignment of using our buildings as a way to connect and educate all those that come to Namanu. Our 7th grade unit, previously known as Kiwanis, will now be Wildwood and our 8th & 9th grade unit, previously known as Pioneer, will now be Riverbend.

For more information, download our 2025 Unit Descriptions document on the Summer Camp page under Camper Resources.

The following programs are still on pause: Mini Blue Wing, Adventure Days, Trail Rides, and our Ranch program.