Specialty Camps, Weekend Camps & Off-Site Programs

Specialty Camps
Paintball Camp
Our most popular Specialty Camp, Paintball Camp, is getting even better! This year, you can expect to see updates to the paintball arena. Paintball campers will play in a variety of paintball war games, including “capture-the-flag” and “last team standing.” Additional protective clothing is suggested, but all markers, masks, hoppers, C02, and paintballs are provided. Open to ages 8 - 14.

Two-Week Camp
When one week just isn't enough. Participants in our Two-Week Camp will be at camp for Session 5 & 6, including our weekend session 5.5. You will have a choice of any of our camps available during the two weeks, including specialty camps. Note to parents: Sign up for our 5.5 Family Camp and enjoy the weekend with your two week camper!

Target Sports Camp
Target Sports campers will hone their skills in multiple, advanced sessions at our archery, paintball, riflery, and trap shooting ranges. Campers must be at least 12 years old to participate in Target Sports Camp, due to the trap shooting session(s). Open to campers ages 12 - 14.

Fishing Camp
Fishing Campers will start by learning the essentials of fishing, and move on to casting practice.  The pond at Camp Howard has been stocked with trout for our Fishing Campers to reel-in their prize catch. Campers will then eat their fish after cleaning and cooking it over the campfire.

Mini Camp
Mini Camp is a chance for young campers, ages 6 -10, to experience camp over three nights and four days. Campers will participate in camp activities, two of our campfires and sleep in a cabin full of new friends! Mini Camp runs from Sunday to Wednesday.

Day Camp
Campers not ready to stay the night are invited to experience Camp Howard during the day! Day Campers will get to attend a variety of activities each day, including swimming, arts & crafts, visiting the camp store and more. Lunch will be provided. Open to campers ages 6 - 10.

Spy Kids Camp New!
Your mission should you choose it to accept it....Campers will learn about fingerprinting, invisible notes, spy gadgets and the use of different spy equipment. Once each camper has graduated from Spy School, their skills will be needed to help in their biggest mission yet: Save Camp Howard from becoming a Mission Impossible. Open to campers ages 6 - 14.

Survival Camp
Particpants will learn about basic survival skills, including the critical “rules” of survival and why they are so important. While covering the major skills of survival, you will have fun learning about building a shelter, fire, procuring water and food, navigation, and signaling. Survival Camp is also available as a weekend camp.

Outdoor Cooking Camp
Back by popular demand is our Outdoor Cooking Camp! Campers will prepare a variety of meals and treats over an open fire. Campers will bring home a cookbook including all the recipes they made at camp. Open to campers ages 7 - 14. Outdoor Cooking Camp is also available as a weekend camp.

Drama Camp
To be or not to be in Drama Camp this summer...that is an easy question to answer at Camp Howard! Campers with an interest in theater, both on stage and back stage will enjoy a week of screenplay writing, set and costume design, acting, directing and more! Kids ages 8 - 14 are invited to experience theater on the best stage of all - Camp Howard!

Rock Star Camp
Rock out at Camp Howard for a music-filled summer! This camp offers the opportunity for kids to write, or cover songs and practice with their fellow band mates during the week. Then show off their musical talents to camp at the end of their session! We provide instruments and gear for rock star campers. Open to ages 8 - 14. They will be music to Camp Howard's ears!

Trap Camp
Learn from Camp Howard's best trapshooter, Sr. Krista von Borstel! Join us for a week of shooting clay targets with a 12 or a 20 gauge shotgun while learning about trap shootings rich history. Open to ages 12 - 14.

Archery Camp
This is the answer to campers seeking more archery!  For anyone ages 8-14 who would like to spend additional time at our archery range, Archery Camp is the perfect choice!  Spend time learning about the equipment and history of archery, as well as participating in a variety of more challenging courses.

Guitar Camp
Don't "fret", Guitar Camp is back for another summer! Campers will meet with an experienced staff member and play in a group setting. These jam sessions will include learning basic chords and applying them to songs for beginners. Open to campers ages 8 - 14. Guitars are provided.

Scrapbooking Camp New!
Want to make Camp Howard an even more memorable experience? Scrapbooking gives you that chance! You will be given a disposable camera to take pictures of your new friends and events that you want to remember from camp. Throughout the week you will be creating scrapbook pages. Note: The pictures will need to be developed once your camper gets home, but they will have a scrapbook ready to go for all those camp pictures! This camp is open to campers ages 9 - 14.

Glee Camp New!
BELT IT OUT! Camp Howard is excited to have their own Glee Choir in the woods! Come and spend the week singing pop hits, classic rock, jazz and show tunes. Work together to choreograph musical numbers and perform in the "Glee Choir" at the end of the week. Experience solo opportunities, team building and a chance to show off your skills! Come and get your Glee on! Open to campers ages 6 - 14.

CYO Intro to Sports Camp New!
Join us for a week long opportunity to sample CYO Sports and Camp Howard! Try your hand at all that CYO Sports offers: football, volleyball, basketball, swimming, track and field and lacrosse. Decide which sport suits you and your talents. Open to ages 6 - 14.

Dance Camp New!
Twiril, leap or moonwalk your way into one of Camp Howard's newest camps - Dance Camp! Each day campers will be introduced to a new dance style by studying specific techniques, learning choreography and designing their own group dance routines. This week long dancing tour will provide a greater understanding and appreciation of different types of dance for both new and experienced dancers. We invite kids ages 8 - 14 to dance their week away at Camp Howard!

Tour de Camp New!
Spend time over the weekend enjoying archery, paintball wars, fishing, survival tips and bb guns. The outdoor excursion will help you decide which speciatly camp you may wan to attend later in the summer. For the full week camp you can also try your hand at geo caching along with those activities in listed in the weekend camp.

Classic Game Tour New!
Dating back to 264 B.C., Bocce Ball was once the most popular game in the world. Learn how to play this game and three other classic games including croquet, beanbag toss and horse shoes at Camp Howard. Enjoy this tour of classic games. Open to ages 6 - 14.

Adventurer Camp New!
What do Indiana Jones, Tom Sawyer and Robin Hood have in common...they were all adventurers! They faced physical and mental challenges by using their wit to find treasure. Campers will learn how to solve various kinds of riddles, puzzles and other mind-challenging problems to get the clues necessary to scour Camp Howard for more riddles and clues and eventually the elusive treasure! Open to campers ages
8 - 14.

Weekend Camps
Family Camp
Looking for a close, weekend get-a-way? Activities designed for youth and adults will make this a special camp for families who would like to share the Camp Howard experience. Join us for swimming, trap shooting,contest, campfire and an ice cream social. Family Camp participants may start arriving on Friday at 1pm. Youth and adults will begin enjoying activities immediately before checking into a cabin around 4pm. All ages welcome! 5 and under are free.

Mike Bergmann Running Camp
Lace up those shoes and get ready to run! This camp provides kids with the opportunity to experience camp in a whole new way - by running through it! This camp features soft, dirt trails, scenic views of Mt. Hood and the experience to run surrounded by nature and wildlife. We focus on technique and training, injury prevention, racing advice, group running games and lots of new running routes. Campers will also get to enjoy the other Camp Howard amenities, such as swimming, archery, hiking, visiting the camp store and more! Whether you participated in CYO Track and Field or just want to run for fun, this camp is for runners of all levels, speeds and experience between the ages of 11 - 14.

Volleyball Camp
CYO/Camp Howard offers a two-day volleyball camp for youth girls ages 8 - 14, with our Volleyball Camp Director Julie Taylor.  Julie has over 18 years of coaching experience and has coached at Central Catholic High School and Rose City Volleyball Club for 16 years.  Our camp features counselors that are Central Catholic Volleyball players and the 2009 and 2010 6A State Champions in Oregon.  Equal parts technical instruction and fun games, this outdoor volleyball camp is a unique blend.

More Weekend Camps
The Specialty Camps listed below will also be offered during Session 1.  These will be shorter, more condensed versions of the full-week camps, whose descriptions can be found in the above descriptions.
- Outdoor Cooking Camp
- Tour de Camp