Success – Camp Hope 2023!

With the changing of seasons, we wanted to take a moment to share some of the incredible Pathways to HOPE events that took place over the summer.

For the first time since 2019, Camp HOPE America – Oregon hosted overnight camp! For two weeks, campers ranging in age from 7 to 16 years old participated in activities like white water rafting on the Deschutes River, archery—which everyone loved—and HUGE water balloon fights, just to name a few. Every night, we gathered around the campfire, sang songs, ate dessert, and recounted inspiring stories of the HOPE Hero from that day. Each HOPE Hero is someone who, despite having faced hardships and adversity, pursued their dreams and did not let their experience of trauma define who they are or what they do. Like every year at camp, there were difficult moments that came up, yet the campers showed such resilience and comradery that they not only worked through the challenges, but grew from them! This was inspiring to staff, counselors, and volunteers alike. We are already looking forward to overnight camp next summer!

Gratitude for the CWS Community!

Thank you so much to all our partners who make it possible – our Camp Counselors, HOPE Leaders, Health Care Volunteers, Program Vendors and partner camp, Community Partners and most importantly, campers and families, including, in part:

Camp HOPE America
River Drifters Rafting in Oregon & Washington
Adventures Without Limits
Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office
Clackamas County Peace Officers Benevolent Foundation
A Safe Place Family Justice Center

Pathways to HOPE Pool Party

Our first Pathways to HOPE Event of the year was also the 30-day reunion event for participants this summer’s Camp HOPE. Held at the Oregon City Pool on a blazing hot day, we barbecued, swam, laughed, and crunched on frozen otter pops to our hearts delight!