78 sessions waitlisted or full — 59 still open
At Camp Namanu, your child will immerse themselves in a classic summer camp experience on 552 acres of beautiful forest along the Sandy River. Since 1924, Camp Namanu has been fostering confident leaders and community stewards through outdoor adventures like hiking, swimming, and archery. Campers are empowered to shape their own experience by choosing their activities each week, from arts and crafts to high ropes challenges. It's a place to unplug, connect with nature, and build lasting friendships.
Camp Namanu Camp Fire Columbia is a outdoor & nature summer camp in Portland, OR for ages 7 to 17. Tuition starts at $575 and goes up to $2000 per session. The camp runs overnight sessions from Residential/Overnight. Enrollment is currently open. Dates are confirmed for Summer 2026.
7-17
$575-$2,000/session
per program
Overnight
Residential/Overnight
June 28 - August 21, 2026
Sessions (137)
Balagan All Female
An all-female cabin community where girls ages 7-17 enjoy classic camp adventures—hiking, swimming, archery, and more—while building confidence and lasting friendships in nature.
Balagan All Gender
A mixed-gender cabin community where campers ages 7-17 experience the full Camp Namanu adventure, choosing from hiking, swimming, archery, and creative activities throughout the week.
Balagan All Male
An all-male cabin community where boys ages 7-17 dive into outdoor adventures like hiking, swimming, and archery while developing leadership skills and forest connections.
Blue Wing All Female
An all-female cabin for younger campers to experience classic Camp Namanu adventures—swimming, hiking, archery—while building friendships and confidence in nature.
Blue Wing All Gender
A mixed-gender cabin for younger campers to enjoy the full range of Camp Namanu activities: swimming, hiking, archery, and creative programming in the forest.
Blue Wing All Male
An all-male cabin for younger campers to dive into outdoor adventures including swimming, hiking, archery, and team-building activities along the Sandy River.
CIT 2
An advanced leadership program for campers ages 16-17 to deepen counselor skills, take on greater responsibilities, and grow as emerging outdoor educators and camp leaders.
Gears 1 & 2
A beginning session for campers ages 7-9 to experience classic camp activities—swimming, hiking, archery, crafts—and discover their favorite outdoor adventures.
Riverbend All Female
An all-female cabin emphasizing water-based adventures, hiking, and outdoor skills along the Sandy River with a focus on nature connection and friendship.
Riverbend All Gender
A mixed-gender cabin centered on river adventures, swimming, hiking, and nature exploration while building community and outdoor confidence.
Riverbend All Male
An all-male cabin featuring Sandy River activities, swimming, hiking, and outdoor programming to develop skills and lasting friendships in nature.
Robin Hill All Female
An all-female cabin offering a well-rounded camp experience with swimming, hiking, archery, arts and crafts, and outdoor adventures in the forest.
Robin Hill All Gender
A mixed-gender cabin providing classic Camp Namanu programming—swimming, hiking, archery, crafts, and choice activities—in a supportive community.
Robin Hill All Male
An all-male cabin featuring swimming, hiking, archery, and creative outdoor activities designed to build confidence and camp connections.
Sherwood All Female
An all-female cabin blending adventure activities like hiking and ropes with creative pursuits, swimming, and nature immersion for well-rounded campers.
Sherwood All Gender
A mixed-gender cabin combining outdoor adventures—hiking, swimming, archery—with arts, crafts, and choice activities in a vibrant forest community.
Sherwood All Male
An all-male cabin featuring a balanced mix of hiking, swimming, archery, team challenges, and creative programming throughout the week.
Wildwood All Female
An all-female cabin for campers seeking a full range of activities—swimming, hiking, archery, ropes challenges—to discover their outdoor passions.
Wildwood All Gender
A mixed-gender cabin offering diverse programming including swimming, hiking, archery, ropes courses, and specialized activities to match camper interests.
Wildwood All Male
An all-male cabin providing swimming, hiking, archery, high-challenge ropes, and choice activities so campers can shape their own camp adventure.
Outpost All Female
An all-female cabin for older campers offering hiking expeditions, swimming, archery, and ropes challenges to build confidence and outdoor leadership skills.
Outpost All Gender
A mixed-gender cabin for older campers combining hiking adventures, water activities, archery, and challenge courses in a community-focused forest setting.
Outpost All Male
An all-male cabin for older campers featuring hiking, swimming, archery, and ropes challenges designed to develop teamwork and outdoor competence.
Blue Wing 3.5A All Female
An all-female cabin for younger campers (ages 7-9) to experience their first multi-day camp adventure with swimming, hiking, and arts and crafts in a supportive community.
Blue Wing 3.5A All Gender
A mixed-gender cabin for younger campers (ages 7-9) to enjoy their first full camp experience with water activities, nature exploration, and creative programming.
Blue Wing 3.5A All Male
An all-male cabin for younger campers (ages 7-9) to build confidence through swimming, hiking, archery, and outdoor games in a supportive forest setting.
Gears 3 & 4
A mid-level session for campers ages 10-12 to expand outdoor skills through hiking, swimming, ropes challenges, and progressive adventure programming.
Blue Wing 3.5B All Female
An all-female cabin for younger campers (ages 7-9) offering a second session of classic camp activities including swimming, hiking, and hands-on nature experiences.
Blue Wing 3.5B All Gender
A mixed-gender cabin for younger campers (ages 7-9) in a second session, featuring water play, outdoor adventures, and creative activities along the Sandy River.
Blue Wing 3.5B All Male
An all-male cabin for younger campers (ages 7-9) in a second session with hiking, swimming, archery, and skill-building activities in nature.
Blue Wing 5.5A All Female
An all-female cabin for campers ages 10-11 to deepen their camp skills through swimming, hiking, ropes challenges, and outdoor adventures with new friends.
Blue Wing 5.5A All Gender
A mixed-gender cabin for campers ages 10-11 building on camp fundamentals with hiking, water activities, archery, and progressive outdoor skill-building.
Blue Wing 5.5A All Male
An all-male cabin for campers ages 10-11 enjoying a full range of camp experiences—swimming, hiking, archery, and challenge activities—in a supportive group.
CIT 1
A leadership-training program for campers ages 14-15 interested in developing mentoring skills and preparing for future camp counselor roles through hands-on experience.
Gears 5
An intermediate session for campers ages 12-13 to challenge themselves with advanced outdoor activities, including ropes courses and deeper nature exploration.
Blue Wing 5.5B All Female
An all-female cabin for campers ages 10-11 in a second session, exploring hiking, swimming, archery, and nature crafts while building confidence and friendships.
Blue Wing 5.5B All Gender
A mixed-gender cabin for campers ages 10-11 in a second session with swimming, hiking, ropes activities, and outdoor adventures to develop leadership.
Blue Wing 5.5B All Male
An all-male cabin for campers ages 10-11 in a second session featuring classic camp activities including water play, hiking, and outdoor skill challenges.
Programs offered
Location
10300 SE Camp Namanu Rd, Sandy, OR 97055
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We place campers based on their ’rising’ grade which is the grade they will be in the fall after camp.
Diversity & inclusion
None noted
Eligibility requirement
None
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does Camp Namanu Camp Fire Columbia cost?
- Camp Namanu Camp Fire Columbia costs $575-$2,000/session per session.
- What ages does Camp Namanu Camp Fire Columbia accept?
- Camp Namanu Camp Fire Columbia accepts children ages 7 to 17.
- Is Camp Namanu Camp Fire Columbia still accepting registrations?
- Camp Namanu Camp Fire Columbia enrollment is currently open. Visit the camp website for the most current availability.
- Where is Camp Namanu Camp Fire Columbia located?
- Camp Namanu Camp Fire Columbia is located at 10300 SE Camp Namanu Rd, Sandy, OR 97055 in Portland, OR.
- What is the schedule for Camp Namanu Camp Fire Columbia?
- Camp Namanu Camp Fire Columbia offers overnight sessions from Residential/Overnight.
Data compiled for Summer 2026. Always verify details directly with the camp provider before registering.