Category CYO/Camp Howard

Meet of Champions – The Results are in!

Sr. Krista von Borstel, SSMO Leave a comment

We will be posting the results of all of the events from the Meet of Champions in the next several days.  In the mean time, Team results:

  1. St. Pius X (Portland) – 288.50 points
  2. St. Anthony (Tigard) 219
  3. St. Thomas More (Portland) 179
  4. West Hills Christian School (Portland) 173.50
  5. Our Lady of the Lake (Lake Oswego) 153
  6. Valley Catholic (Beaverton) 133
  7. Holy Trinity (Beaverton) 111
  8. St. Matthew (Hillsboro) 107
  9. Christ the King (Milwaukie) 82
  10. All Saints (Portland) 60
  11. Cathedral School (Portland) 58
  12. St. John the Apostle (Oregon City) 52
  13. St. Francis (Roy)/Visitation (Verboort) 44
  14. St. Andrew Nativity (Portland) 38
  15. St. Clare (Portland) 31
  16. Holy Family (Portland) 30
  17. Our Lady of Lourdes (Vancouver, WA) 30
  18. Madeliene (Portland) 29
  19. St. Ignatius (Portland) 25
  20. St. John Fisher (Portland) 16
  21. St. Joseph (Vancouver, WA) 12

End of Season CYO Dance at Oaks Park

Sr. Krista von Borstel, SSMO Leave a comment

The CYO dances over the course of a year are extremely popular activities and good learning opportunities for youth on how to dress and behave in a social setting with other middle school youth.  It is also an opportunity for youth whose regular contact might be through competition to come together and become friends in a more social setting.  The May CYO dance is always outdoors where we welcome next year’s 7th graders and say goodbye to the current 8th graders.  This dance will number in the range of 800 to 1000 middle schoolers.  It is one of the most enjoyable dances of the year and this year in particular as the kids could not have been a better group of youngsters!  Special thanks to St. Matthew and Holy Redeemer for acting as the parent chaperones!  Maryann & Brian Stewart and the dance team!

We enjoyed watching the pizza crew try to keep up with the dancers!

Hand Washing Stations at Camp Howard

Sr. Krista von Borstel, SSMO 1 Comment

The new hand washing stations are taking shape at Mary’s Lodge.  Troughs will be added which will help define the space.  They are looking great and will kick it up a notch from our original stations which were extremely creative and made a big difference in the battle against germs!

IMG_9232IMG_9247IMG_9259

Outdoor Patio Pour Approaching

Sr. Krista von Borstel, SSMO Leave a comment

All of the rebar was set in place on Tuesday making way for the concrete trucks to come in and pour the material.  Kitchen floor applications started yesterday and the concrete today and tomorrow God willing.  Mary’s Lodge at Camp Howard!IMG_9236IMG_9238IMG_9261

Did I tell you about the Rhodies?

Sr. Krista von Borstel, SSMO Leave a comment

We often thought a row of rhododendrons on Camp Howard Road would look spectacular after several years growth.  The key was to get them growing.  Karen told me not to buy more than 20.  They were on sale though, I thought to myself why so few?  I bought 50!  We spray painted on the ground every 10 feet to space them out then started planting them.  After about the 10th plant I knew why she said to only buy 20.  God sent an angel in Bob Jaques from the Catholic Sentinel and his father.  They drove up just as we were about to fold and said, “Could you use some help?”  They helped us get over half of them planted that day.  Karen and crew finished it up the following week for which I will always be grateful to them.  Lesson learned!

IMG_9270IMG_9271IMG_9272IMG_9273IMG_9274

Terry Porter in the Spotlight at CYO/CH

Sr. Krista von Borstel, SSMO Leave a comment

Terry Porter 2018 CYO champions of Faith Speaker invites you to the event October 9, 2018 at the Oregon Convention Center!  The event benefits CYO and Camp Howard. It is the annual fundraising dinner for the organization.  We hope you will join us!

 

Everyone Loves a Parade!

Sr. Krista von Borstel, SSMO Leave a comment

The West Regional CYO Track and Field Championship was held at Valley Catholic May 12, 2018 for half of the 3rd & 4th graders.  The other half participated in the East Regional meet at La Salle College Preparatory School in Milwaukie.  Top 4 runners in each event from each regional will participate in the CYO Meet of Champions with the 5,6,7 & 8th Graders May 19 & 20 at Jesuit High School.

Top 10 Reasons go to Camp Howard This Summer…

Sr. Krista von Borstel, SSMO Leave a comment

10.  The food at Camp Howard regularly receives rave reviews by the campers, especially the “Cheesy Rolls!”

9.  Attending Camp Howard is a time honored tradition for youth between the ages of 6 and 17.

8.  Camp staff annually sit down and review camper surveys to determine the best possible programs to offer the following year making Camp Howard one of the most exciting camps available!

7.  The camp purchased 16 new pedal carts, bigger than last year’s version for youth ages 6 through 10.

IMG_8740

6. Camp Howard is accredited by the American Camping Association which means we hold ourselves to the highest standards in camping.

5D3_3775-S

5.  Camp Howard offers a wide variety of fun activities to do every day while you are at camp that will fill your memory with great stuff for the rest of the year until you come back again!

5D3_3704-S

4. Zip Lines and Giant Swing make the experience for 13 and 14 year olds extra special!

5D3_3899-S

3. The camp pool has been heated since 2012!

2. We recognize and respect the presence of Jesus at Camp Howard!

1.ALL YOUR FRIENDS ARE GOING TO BE AT CAMP HOWARD THIS SUMMER!!!

Meanwhile, Back at Home…Tania Vanderschuere Rhein

Sr. Krista von Borstel, SSMO Leave a comment

We said “Thank you” to Tania “Vanderschuere” Rhein for 9 years of service on the Valley Catholic School Board last night.  Tania was one of my Teacher Assistants back in the day at St. Mary of the Valley / Valley Catholic.  Way to go, Tania!  THANK YOU!!! (I can still spell Vanderschuere!)

IMG_8133

Dina Marie Hale at Camp Howard

Sr. Krista von Borstel, SSMO Leave a comment

It was very special to give Dina Marie Hale (formerly Program Director / On-air host @Mater Dei Radio from 2000 through March 2018) a tour of Camp Howard!  We toured the new Mary’s Lodge as well as the entire camp!  Thanks be to God for the beautiful day!

IMG_9156