Category CYO/Camp Howard

New Open House Opportunities at Camp Howard!

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Three Opportunities to Hear About Camp Howard BEFORE Camp this year!!!

Your first opportunity is the…

In-Town Camp Sampler at Holy Trinity Parish, Sunday, April 29th from 3 to 5pm. This event is brought to you by popular demand. We heard from our community that parents and prospective campers would like the opportunity to ask questions and get information sooner so they can start scheduling summer activities. It also offers an opportunity for groups of friends to schedule their Camp Howard weeks together.  Special thanks to Holy Trinity for hosting this opportunity!

Your second and third opportunities are at Camp Howard…

At Camp Open Houses: Sat. May 5th and Sun. June 24th from 2 to 5pm

  • Meet our counselors and staff
  • Tour the Camp. Come and fall in love with our breathtaking camp and numerous camp options
  • Visit Mary’s Lodge, our newest addition
  • Enjoy some refreshments including scratch-made breads and cookies

Camp Offerings:

  • We are a fully accredited, residential youth camp located about 30 miles from Portland in the scenic Mt. Hood Wilderness above the Bull Run River.
  • Camp Howard is owned and operated by the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO).
  • Weeklong residential Summer Camps are available from July to mid-August; Sunday-Friday
  • 3-4 Day Mini-camp, Day Camp and a Weekend Family Camp are also offered
  • Experienced staff including an on-site registered nurse will ensure a summer of FUN for youth
  • The food is homemade, nutritious and delicious.
  • We have added character building activities for middle school kids including an amazing Zipline and giant swing for ages 13 and older and Laser Tag is offered to campers ages 11 and older

Please visit our camp website: www.camphoward.org to learn more

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New Photos of Mary’s Lodge at Camp Howard

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I am sure my excitement comes through on these photos and videos, especially with the passing of each week and the completion of more and more parts of the building!  I really like everything about the building and expect that the kids will love it too because after all, it is for them to enjoy!

Who Makes the Camp? The Camp Staff!

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We were blessed to have several members of the past Camp Howard Staff and a few new members of the staff for 2018, all of whom will be on staff this summer, come and join us for an afternoon of sharing ideas and a walk through the new “Mary’s Lodge” at Camp Howard.  It was a wonderful few hours which included lunch and great conversation.

I know that no matter what we do at the camp, new bikes, zip line, buildings, etc., the single most important element to the campers is the staff members!  Thank you staff for taking time from your Spring vacation to come spend time with us at the camp!  It was greatly appreciated!  It’s going to be a GREAT summer of 2018!

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Does your employer match your volunteer hours? Earn free money for your CYO club!

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Dear CYO community,

First, a huge Thank You to all of our incredible volunteers that make CYO a huge success! We so appreciate the time, talent and energy you gave to your CYO clubs this year. CYO has attained the reach and impact it has on kids in Portland and Southwest Washington because of you. Second, I’m requesting all of our volunteers check for volunteer hour matching opportunities with their employer. It’s a quick and easy process to potentially earn real money for your CYO club.

  • CYO/Camp Howard a 501(c)(3) organization is approved to receive matching gifts from a number of companies in Portland and SW Washington.
  • Intel, Nike, Microsoft and many other companies have programs where employee volunteer hours and cash donations may be eligible to be matched. Two clubs, along with CYO, received thousands of dollars in matching funds in 2016-17.
  • Check to see if your employer will match donations/volunteer hours by clicking this link:http://www.cyocamphoward.org/double-your-donation.

NOTE: non- affiliated clubs should check with their individual school for information on their matching programs/process.

In addition to our volunteers, I’d also like to recognize and thank our parents and supporters for your encouragement, love and support that you provide the athletes, teams and clubs. All of you make great memories possible for our kids, and I’m inspired as a result to come to work each day!

Blessings to you all,

Sister Krista

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Mary’s Lodge 3.12.2018

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A quick trip to camp on a sunny day to capture some updates on the building progress!

 

CYO 8th Grade Boys Basketball Championships

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March 11, 2018

CYO City Basketball Championships

Home Team: St. Joseph (Vancouver)

Coach(s): Luke George, Scott George

Player first names: Joseph, Nicholas, Brandon, Noah, Jacob, Owen, Aiden, Jacob

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Visiting Team: Christ the King (Milwaukie)

Coaches: Mike Peterson, TR Riehl

Players: Akhil, Jonathan, Cade, Riley, Tyler, Forrest, Brandon, Tyler, Thienan, Jacob

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Scores:

Q1:

Q2: 26 – 17 St. Joseph

Q3: 34 – 25 St. Joseph

Q4: 42 – 30 St. Joseph

Game Highlights:

  • Joseph jumped out to an early lead leading by double score
  • Christ the King dug a hole in the first half and ended up 26 – 17
  • Christ the King worked to dig out of the hole early in the second half and answered St. Joseph shot for shot.
  • By the end of the third quarter, it was a 9 point deficit.
  • With just under 5 minutes, Christ the King came within 4 before two shots at the charity line gave St. Josephs another 2 point cushion.
  • With 1 minute left in the game, St. Joseph by 8 points and shooting free throws…Score, Miss now by 9
  • After a few more charity shots during the end of game foul the leader, St. Joseph ended up on top.

FINAL: St. Joseph 42 – 30

CYO 8th Grade Girls City Championships St. Francis vs St. Clare…

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March 11, 2018

CYO City Basketball Championships

Home Team: St. Francis, Sherwood (White)

Coach(s): Mary Beth Bowman, Eric Pitt, Leroy Wagner

Player first names: Sophia, Darynne, Keeley, Victoria, Leanna, Gisela, Carmela

 

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Visiting Team: St. Clare (Red)

Coaches: Barbara Harkins, Bethany Macneur

Players: Maura, Megan, Eliza, Michelle, Lauren, Alexa, Sophie, Fiona, Gillian, Gia, Charlotte, Makena

 

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Scores:

Q1: 14 – 7 St. Francis Sherwood

Q2: 26 – 13 St. Francis Sherwood

Q3: 39 – 24 St. Francis Sherwood

Q4: 44-42 St. Francis Sherwood

 

Game Highlights:

  • Francis came out to the early lead and kept St. Clare at bay though out the first quarter.
  • Francis widened the lead in the second quarter with a 13-point margin going into the half.
  • Sophia put in 4 points at the end of the half to widen the gap for St. Francis.
  • Clare moved the ball to their end often but could not get the shots to fall.
  • Francis continued to put on the pressure but with 3 minutes left in the third, St. Clare ignited and desperately attempted to catch up some ground.
  • Lauren #14 for the St. Clare Dragons fouled out with 2:20 left in the game.
  • Left unchecked, St. Francis took advantage of their opportunities
  • Clare at the other end could not get the ball to drop in the bucket! Rebound St. Francis!
  • With five seconds in the 3rd quarter, #20, Charlotte put in two for the Dragons and drew a foul
  • With 2:43 left in the game, St. Clare mounted another comeback getting within 7 points. Now the game will get really interesting!
  • With 1:40 left in the game, #23 and #44 Gigi played keep away on the St. Francis end of the court until the Dragons forced a foul.
  • At 1:05 the Dragons scored coming within 6 points!
  • At 10.9 seconds, the Dragons come within 2 and #44 goes to the line to shoot 1 and 1 for St. Francis. She misses, St. Francis gets the ball.
  • At 7.9 St. Francis goes to the charity line again to shoot two. Score…Score
  • One shot left Dragons # 4 drives to the hoop and scores for 2!
  • An amazing game that brought the entire crowd to their feet!

FINAL: 44 – 42 St. Francis Sherwood

CYO 7th Grade Girls Championship All Saints vs St. John Fisher…

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March 11, 2018 BEAVERTON, OR

7th Grade Girls CYO City Basketball Championships

Home Team: St. John Fisher (White)

Coach(s): Jason D’Ambrosio, Jason Hawthorne, Scott Olsen

Player first names: Reese, Catie, Addison, Isabella, Morgan, Isabel, Rosali, Alexandra, Cayton, Grace

 

1 All Saints 7th Grade Girls

Visiting Team: All Saints (Green

Coaches: Ron DePalma, James MacCallum

Players: Olivia, Chloe, Ava, Shannon, Charlotte, Mackenzie, Abigail, Sarah, Molly, Corinne

2 St. John Fisher 7th Grade Girls

Scores:

Q1: 8-6 All Saints

Q2: 18 – 7 All Saints

Q3: 24 – 11 All Saints

Q4: 30 – 21 All Saints

Game Highlights:

  • All Saints slowly and patiently set up the ball on most possessions and moved it around until they had a shot.
  • All Saints had the height advantage and followed up on their missed shots for conversions.
  • John Fisher was the quicker team with great ball handling skills. They had a hard time penetrating All Saints defense to get inside to the basket.
  • With under three minutes left, St. John Fisher caught on fire and made a comeback.
  • With 44 seconds left in the game, St. John Fisher had closed the gap to 5 points and the pressure was on!
  • All Saints was held scoreless through most of the quarter letting SJF close in.
  • John Fisher could not close the gap but gave All Saints a good run for their money in the last quarter.

FINAL: All Saints 30 – 21

 

CYO 6th Grade Boys BXB Championships St. Andrew Nativity vs Holy Trinity….

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March 8, 2018

CYO City Basketball Championships

Home Team: St. Andrew Nativity

Coach(s): Paul Gagnon, David Marlin

Player first names: Natnael, Dexter, Abinezer, Marshaun, Charles, J’Sean, Damion, Naszier, Zamir, Angel, Luis, Omar, Jesus, Nolawe

1 St. Andrew Nativity

Visiting Team: Holy Trinity

Coaches: Seth Colner, Cole Holthaus, Robert Holthaus

Players: Caden, Andrew, Jack, Noah, Ruben, Justin, Logan, John

2 Holy Trinity

Scores:

Q1: 17 – 5 St. Andrew Nativity

Q2: 31 – 21 St. Andrew Nativity

Q3:

Q4: 64 – 56 St. Andrew Nativity

Game Highlights:

  • Both of the teams participating were very athletic and smart teams.
  • Both teams had great shooters. The teams were well matched and did a great job getting the ball up the court.
  • Andrew Nativity moved the ball well on offense and kpept the lead the entire game.
  • Holy Trinity never gave up and worked until the final buzzer.

FINAL: St. Andrew Nativity 64 – 56