Camp Fire Camp Namanu
Oregon's oldest continuously operating camp (since 1924), on 552 acres on the Sandy River with historic Pietro Belluschi buildings. Beverly Cleary attended as a child.
About Camp Fire Camp Namanu
Camp Namanu is Oregon's oldest continuously operating summer camp, founded in 1924 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places (2024). Located on 552 acres on the Sandy River beneath Mt. Hood, with historic buildings designed by architect Pietro Belluschi. Activities include archery, horseback riding, swimming, rock climbing, and whitewater rafting. Author Beverly Cleary attended as a child. The camp serves over 1,500 campers each summer with sessions ranging from 3 to 10 days.
What Makes This Camp Special
- 1Oregon's oldest continuously operating camp (since 1924)
- 2Listed on National Register of Historic Places (2024)
- 3Historic Pietro Belluschi-designed buildings
- 4Author Beverly Cleary attended as a child
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