Camp Namanu was established in 1924 and holds a special place in the hearts of thousands of campers from all over the world. The camp expands 552 acres and sits on the banks of the Wild and Scenic Sandy River, just one hour east of Portland beneath Mount Hood. Camp Namanu (Nuh-MAH-Noo) is a program…

Camp Namanu (“Nuh-MAH-NOO”) is one of the largest and oldest youth camps in the region, operating continuously since 1924 on the banks of the Sandy River. Our camp expands over 500 acres and sits on the banks of the Wild and Scenic Sandy River, just one hour east of Portland beneath Mount Hood. Camp Namanu…

Volunteer with Camp Fire Columbia and Ignite Positive Change Are you passionate about making a lasting impact on the lives of youth and your community? Join Camp Fire Columbia’s volunteer team and be the spark that brings positive change to young individuals’ lives. As a volunteer, you have the opportunity to express care, challenge growth,…

TEEN PROGRAMS Reynolds School District Reynolds Middle School Reynolds High School Portland Public Schools Colegio Cesar Chavez George Middle School Harrison Park School Lane Middle School David Douglas School District Fir Ridge Campus

Xploregon focuses on post-secondary career exploration via themed week-long intensive programming. We provide engaging experiential learning opportunities where students are motivated to learn about careers that matter to them and that aren’t offered during regular school hours. Students build supporting peer relationships with one-another, deepen relationships with their Camp Fire mentors, and expand their social…

Building on elements of our MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM, our High School Program dives deeper into post-secondary goal setting and goal achievement through mentoring, career and college readiness, and community-based learning, advocacy, and activism. Our program focuses on identifying “sparks,” which are student’s self-identified passions that catalyze personal growth, as well as building and achieving a…

Camp Fire’s Middle School Program serves 270 students annually in the Portland Public and Reynolds School Districts. We believe our students have the abilities to achieve their goals and determine their own means to success. Our onsite school-based program staff work with students from September through May, providing mentoring and academic enrichment throughout the school…