CIT’s or Counselors in Training have a light moment at Camp Howard during Camp Store visit.
It was another fun filled day at Camp Howard with a plethora of activities going on around the camp including a specialty camp, Trap Shooting, this week. Each week we have a specialty camp that campers can sign up for during that week such as fishing, paintball, survival, basketball, volleyball and trap shooting.
Three times a week we end the day with a campfire, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Campfires are one of my favorite activities and I begin each one with prayer and very short campfire talk on God Moments and becoming our best selves. Chloe May, Camp Howard Program Director takes over and announces the campers who have signed up to do an act like sing a song, lead us in a camp song, do a skit or some other fun performance.
When John Scott was leaving, he leaned over and shared with me that we have a good thing going here at Camp Howard. John and his extended family had stayed the weekend having fun with us at Family Camp 2026. It meant a lot to hear that from John because it is true, we do have a good thing going here and I am just glad it shows!
The dust from the busses had hardly settled Friday night when cars began rolling in, ready for Family Camp. Every cabin was scheduled, twenty staff members stayed on to make some great memories for the families who chose to spend their weekend at Camp Howard.
I cannot say enough about the youth leaders who changed their roles at camp for the weekend and did a super job, working in the kitchen, running programs, helping at campfire, making sure people had a great time.
Families had the run of the camp to try out several of our programs and get a taste of what their children might expect from a week at the camp. It was also a great opportunity to let the kids get comfortable in the environment and excited about coming as a week-long camper.
The families had a wonderful time at the camp, enjoyed the food, games, programs, campfires and interaction with staff. It was a very memorable campout, and we thank all our families for taking part!
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Laser Tag went into a reconstruction phase this past year with the addition of some new boundaries, forts and panels to hide behind. The camp staff worked diligently throughout the winter to prep the wood and build the structures, then dig holes for poles to attach them to. It made for a very fun and attractive laser tag arena for the kids.
This week, the Camp Howard summer program campers have had the opportunity to try it out and they think it is a very positive change.
Home base for the “Cougars” made from wood from Camp Howard, milled on the woodmill.
Camp Howard campers find delight in moving from tactical shield to other obstacles to keep from being “tagged”
Below: Meanwhile the goats go about their business, helping keep fire danger down at the camp!
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Camp Howard completed Family Camp July 3, took the day off to celebrate the Fourth of July and are back at it July 5th, 2023 with Mini campers. Peggy English, Camp Director, Shawna King, Assistant Camp Director, Sean Ryan, Program Director, Karen von Borstel, Property Director along with Sr. Krista von Borstel, Exec. Director, round out the camp leadership for the 70th camping season at Camp Howard.
Mini Campers were escorted to Camp Howard by bus Wednesday morning from Oregon Catholic Press facilities in Portland to begin a mini week of experiencing camp. Activities will include The new, Low Ropes Course, Corcls, Arts & Crafts, swimming pool, slip and slide, archery & BB Guns. The pool and slip and slide are proving to be the big draws during this warm weather. Mini campers stay at camp for a partial week. Regular week long sessions will begin Sunday July 9th.
Watch for daily posts about Camp Howard this summer. – Sr. Krista
PLAYER FIRST NAMES: Justin, Brayden, Jacob, Emmett, Carter, Lucas, Jason, Aaron, Henry, Harper, Joe, Minh, Kellen
VISITING TEAM: All Saints
COACH’S: Chris Zervis, Damian Barron
PLAYER FIRST NAMES: Barron, Colin, Carson, Thomas, Matt, Noah, Ben, Nick
Q1: St. Pius X Jumped to an early lead as the quarter ended with a 12 – 9 score over All Saints.
Q2: All Saints showed their athletic power toward the end of the second quarter as they took the lead, got into their stride and used their height to grab the rebounds. The half ended with All Saints 24 and St. Pius X 20.
Q3: A fun third quarter to watch as both teams turn up the power. All Saints led till the last minute of play when both teams battled back and forth. St. Pius X led at the end 37 to 34. Some three-point shooting helped St. Pius X get back the lead.
Q4: With 5 minutes in the last quarter, St. Pius tied the game at 38 – 38 then goes ahead by one with a charity shot. Tensions flare with each foul. Harper puts a three pointer away for a two-point lead. All Saints answers with their own three pointer by Nick. St. Pius and All Saints each add another three pointer and the crowd roars with delight! Score tied 48 to 48 with 2 minutes left to play.
Clearly the best game of the tournament and certainly the most exciting City Tournament game.
A timeout is taken with 58 seconds left in the game and a tied game. All Saints takes several shots and miss them all. St. Pius X gets possession of the ball with 7 seconds left in the game. All Saints fouls with 1.5 seconds left to play. Number 25 to the charity line for two. Sinks 1. All Saints takes a time out. Pius X leads by one. Back to the foul line…Misses second shot and All Saints takes a time out with 1.2 seconds left in the game. All Saints takes out the ball and throws it the length of the court. The receiver catches it and takes a shot overshooting the target but great try none-the-less. A truly great City Championship game that kept the fans on the edge of their seat till the very end!
I’m not sure what could be more fun than spending time with you and your loved ones at Camp Howard this summer. As for me, I come to the office most days during the summer but stay at the camp in the evenings and parts of other days especially Fridays. It is a wonderful experience to be at the camp and breathe the great outdoor air. I would LOVE to share that with you!
The reason I encourage family camp is that it is a great way for parents to check out the camp, initiate your children in the wonderful aspects of camping, and get a sense of what the camp and the people are all about. You will truly not be sorry!
Family camp is a great time for good conversations, rest, relaxation (we cook for you) and family fun. You sleep together in a cabin and enjoy watching your children participate in fun camp activities. There are also campfire talent shows where you and your family can come up with a talent act to do together.
Camp Howard is an ACA (American Camping Association) accredited camp with high standing in the camping industry. Please join us for the summer of 2020!
Like many people, I like to usher the new year in by going through my calendar, making notes of the highlights and lowlights of the year, write up the highlights in my Christmas card and do a general self reflection as we turn the corner into January.
With the beginning of a new decade, it seems that deeper reflection is called for. As we look at our personal timelines, some of us are looking at the second half of the timeline, the downhill side! For me, that makes reflection as well as staying on track important!
I would like to share some questions I used from a Google search which I tweaked and made my own. I hope you might find them worthy to consider! Happy New Year!
LOOKING BACK
What was one of my best decisions? How did it impact my life?
How am I thoroughly different today compared to who I was in 2010? How am I the exact same as who I was in 2010?
Which people have been the core anchors of my life over the past decade? Who have I relied on in my moments of need?
What has been my deepest suffering and what have I done to embrace it or heal it? How have I chosen to deny it or run away from it?
What have been my sources of deep wisdom, faith and intelligence?
Where have I already achieved intense excellence? Why did that happen?
What were my peak experiences of the past ten years that lead to joy and peace?
Have I found a tribe that I feel deeply aligned with? If no, what concrete things am I really seeking, and why haven’t I found them yet?
What are the most important memories of the past decade and how will I carry them with me?
LOOKING FORWARD
What do I want to achieve in the next ten years?
Am I willing to embark on a bold adventure if life invites me on a journey?
What will I do for the first time in my life?
What will keep me grounded, mentally and physically in the years ahead?
What am I going to do to heal my traumas? How far am I willing to go to really deal with problems?
How am I going to do a better job of exploring and being my true self? (Spiritually, authentic personality, deepest talents, passions, artistic expression, inner voice.)
How do I see my relationship with God as a factor in how I will live my life the next ten years?
How am I going to fully activate in the years ahead? How am I committing to live the most dynamic, intentional, profound, authentic and aligned years of my life?
THOUGHTS ON THE EXAMINATION OF OUR LIFE
Bill Gates said, “We overestimate what we can accomplish in a year and underestimate what we can accomplish in ten years.”
“The unexamined life is not worth living.” Plato
The unexamined life is not worth living, but the unlived life is not worth examining.” Andrew Klavan, The Great Good Thing: A Secular Jew Comes to Faith in Christ
Nina Mehlhaf, Anchor, KGW News at Sunrise, joined some of the staff at CYO/Camp Howard for a reminiscent trip back to Camp Howard where she experienced a summer of camp. Nina was able to experience the new Howling Howard zipline in addition to a full tour of the camp and lunch in the new dining hall. The segment will be aired on Tuesday June 18th at 5:45 and and 6:45 am. They will be the same version of the story, so you won’t miss anything if you just tune into one of them. Then the video will go on the KGW website kgw.com with a full text of the story and links to the website to register for summer camp, etc. Be sure to check it out one way or the other!
Join us this summer at Camp Howard for a week of making friends, experiencing the great outdoors and fantastic fun designed just for you! Rated “Best Camp Food” by the campers! #CampHoward
A huge “Thank You” to some of the students at All Saints School for helping CYO/Camp Howard out with our Camp Howard recruitment film this year. The students could not have been more charming and helpful in sharing their experiences at the camp! Way to go Ramblers! Gratefully, Sr. Krista
Check out the link to our new promotional video for Camp Howard:
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