events
Join the Fun!
Are you longing for some quality family time with fun, healthy activities to please all ages? How about a retreat just for you? Camp Namanu offers year-round family and adult retreat experiences in an inspiring natural setting. Days are filled with activities such as arts and crafts, boating, the climbing tower, high ropes and giant swing. Overnight experiences wrap up with time around the campfire or other fun!
Engage with Camp Fire
On top of the work Camp Fire Columbia provides in schools and at Camp Namanu, we also collaborate with our community and corporate partners to provide multiple opportunities to engage with us throughout the year.
Camp Fire Columbia invites you to join us for these events! These are just a few ways to get involved.
Autumn Fest
Celebrate the fall with us every year in October. This event is full of festivities for the whole family! Enjoy the changing of the leaves while picking out pumpkins, showing off costumes and delighting in games.
- Spring Fling
- Work Days
- Family Camp
UPCOMING EVENTS
Our New Annual Fundraiser: SHINE 2025!
Camp Fire Columbia and Camp Namanu are thrilled to announce our new annual fundraising event, Shine! While we have made huge steps toward stabilizing the organization, our work is ongoing to ensure that Camp Namanu continues to provide inclusive, hands-on, youth-centered programming for decades to come. Save the date and join us this July for…
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Sparkfinder Luncheon
You're invited to the 2nd annual Sparkfinder Luncheon, a special event dedicated to honoring our amazing community partners and volunteers. This luncheon is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for making a difference while discovering your own "spark". What is a spark? Sparks are the things that make you…
Read MoreService Day
Join us for Service Day on June 8th! Be a part of the excitement as we get Camp Namanu ready for our 101st summer! We’re looking for around 50 volunteers to team up with our staff to clear trails, chop wood, unpack storage, and prep our cabins for the upcoming summer campers and staff. Don't…
Read MoreOffice Warming Party
We want to say thank you! Join us for a special office warming party for our supporters and staff. Date: Wednesday, May 15th Time: 6:00PM- 8:00PM Location: 319 SW Washington Street, Suite 1200, Portland, OR 97204 Enjoy a lovely evening with: • Wine, Beer, and light Appetizers • Check out our new downtown Camp Namanu Camp Store!…
Read MoreFamily Night at Portland Thorns vs. Seattle Reign
Date: May 11th, 7:00 PM Location: Providence Park, Section 220 Description: Join us for an exciting evening of women's soccer and community celebration at the Camp Fire Columbia Family Night hosted at the Portland Thorns game! This special event is open to families and all community members. It's a fantastic opportunity to come together, enjoy…
Read MoreGive Service to Namanu Weekend
Join us March 1st through 3rd at Camp Namanu for our annual Spring "Give Service" Weekend! After an icy end to winter, we are excited to kick off the spring season together with a weekend of projects and good food with our community. Whether you plan to attend for the day or the whole weekend,…
Read MoreCamp Namanu’s Exhibit “A 100 Year Journey Toward Inclusion” at the Oregon Historical Society’s Museum
Camp Fire Columbia is so excited to share that Camp Namanu’s Exhibit “A 100 year Journey Toward Inclusion” at the Oregon Historical Society’s Museum opens February 16th! The exhibit will be open daily through Mid-June 2024. Camp Namanu’s story is not merely a chronicle of the past. It is a narrative of transformation, progressing from…
Read MoreGift Wrapping at Patagonia Portland December 16th
Join Camp Fire Columbia for a special day of shopping and gift wrapping for a cause at Patagonia Portland Patagonia Portland has selected Camp Fire Columbia as one of their featured non-profits this year, and has invited us for an in-store tabling from 11AM-5PM on Friday December 15th and Saturday December 16th! Stop by our…
Read MoreGift Wrapping at Patagonia Portland December 15th
Join Camp Fire Columbia for a special day of shopping and gift wrapping for a cause at Patagonia Portland Patagonia Portland has selected Camp Fire Columbia as one of their featured non-profits this year, and has invited us for an in-store tabling from 11AM-5PM on Friday December 15th and Saturday December 16th! Stop by our…
Read MoreMaker’s Market & Camp Store Pop-Up
Discover the magic of the winter season at our enchanting in-person event – the Maker's Market & Camp Store Pop-Up. Join us at Lloyd Center on Saturday, December 2nd from 11am-7pm and Sunday, December 3rd from 11am-6pm! Your Favorite Camp Store Items & More: Explore a world of comfort and coziness with our beloved Camp Store…
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