We stopped by Camp Angelos near Dabney State park on the Sandy River since my friends are planning…read morea wedding there. It looks like a great outdoor location. In fact, it's booked eleven months in advance on weekends already. (If you're interested it's worth a call to see if someone cancelled.) I love their idea to have a long weekend wedding. With people traveling from afar for the wedding, why spend one night together. Why not spend a whole weekend together? There are hotels nearby in Troutdale 10 minutes away for older family members that can't camp or those that don't care for camping. Within a thirty minute drive are lots of hikes and waterfalls or downtown Portland for visitors to explore. There are numerous spots that overlook the Sandy River and the beach on the river has a pavilion with a giant fire pit and warming log ovens. My friends are planning a whole pig roast here. Up at the main lodge is the big hall with a hidden kitchen area. It has high wood beam framed ceilings with tall windows. It also has a nice back deck for enjoying the fresh air and cocktails. Behind the lodge is an outdoor pizza oven pavilion next to a charming grape arbor. I can't wait to use that! To the side of the lodge is a cute fishing pond fed by a natural waterfall with a gazebo. It's undergoing renovations right now, but will be fantastic when finished. The gazebo is apparently an awesome spot to put the bar so adults can mingle and relax away from where the kids like to cavort. In front of the lodge is a large lawn edged with giant cyprus trees, perfect for large ceremonies. There are also a couple of other nice locations along the river or in a meadow for smaller ceremonies. There's so many great spots for wedding photos, the photographer will go crazy: the grand porch, the waterfall, the grape arbor with twinkle lights, the gazebo and pond, riverside on the beach, at the caboose, or, heck, even shooting on the archery court. We will be decorating with twinkle lights near outlets, candles in mason jars hung in the trees, banners, garlands, and flowers, just enough to make the natural setting pop. Oh, and we will whip up a special flag out of some nylon and paint for the flag pole. There's basketball, archery, baseball, volleyball/badminton locations. I think it may be bring your own equipment or rent it though. I will find out and post an update. There seems to be good hiking through the fern forest along the Sandy. There's two classrooms where day care will be hosted by family friends over the weekend in case parents want to adventure. Other than the wedding day, time will be spent larking about the property perhaps even doing a scavenger hunt. Camp-style bunk-bed cabins can hold 144 guests. It's communal bathrooms, camp style, but the maintenance is good. There's a few rooms in the main lodge with an extra entrance of their own. Also, a caboose with beds is tucked in the forest by the archery range. If an arrow goes awry, the steel will protect you. You are also welcome to pitch tents where you like. They also just put in new mattresses on all the beds. It's going to be an awesome camp adventure wedding weekend. Going old school for the wedding!

It's now been nearly two months since our wedding at Camp Angelos and we still have friends and…read morefamily tell us how amazing our venue was! We rented the entire camp for the weekend, including all cabins and most buildings for our guests, and were blown away by the accommodating staff, gorgeous grounds and rustic experience. Mary Jo and her team bent over backwards to answer our questions and schedule multiple visits over the year leading up to the wedding to allow our families and vendors to plan our event, and we couldn't have asked for a better wedding as a result. This was the perfect venue for two Portland natives who love the outdoors. Thank you, Mary Jo and team, for a truly unforgettable weekend at your stunning property!

We had our church campout here at Camp Currie tonight. The location is awesome and so close to…read moreOrchards where I live. A quick 10 minute ride and we were here. We reserved the parade field, covered patio and all the campgrounds West of them. We had a great turnout. Many families came out to enjoy nature this evening. A wonderful time had by all.

My kiddos enjoy Royal Ridges and participate in the Giddy Up and Horseback riding camps…read more Royal Ridges is a great place and our homeschooling family enjoys the all-day camp which gives them a full day of play and learning. I didn't give a 5 star because communication from staff needs improvement. We're finishing the fall camp and a lot of last minute details are coming later than they should.

If you need your kids to go out while you work and let them have fun during summer this is the…read moreplace to go. They make sure your kids drink water and that they are safe at all times. The games and activities they do are creative and amazing. The counselors are super nice. My kid said he wanted to go back next summer!

My kids have attended OMF for many years and it is their favorite camp. My older daughter is now a…read moreJr Counselor and is learning great leadership skills and responsibility. It is one of the most reasonably priced camps in the city and it gets "city" kids outside, taking care of farm animals, something they wouldn't normally get exposed to. They also get to learn to ride a horse which is a bonus. The farm is on a beautiful piece of property in Corbett (there is a bus so you don't have to drive out twice a day) and there are tons of animals, barns, a small schoolhouse and a farm store. My kids only got to pick one camp this summer and it was Old McDonalds Farm, without question.

My mom enrolled me for this camp a few years ago, and I never got the chance to share my experience…read moreuntil I found out this camp was still operating. before you sign your kid up for this I need you to know that this camp does NOT support the LGBTQ+ community, in fact when I was there I was punished for talking about being nonbinary, and was lectured by a lady named Ms. Stephanie about how god will hate me. If your kid is queer, please do not sign them up for this camp.

This is a hidden gem. staff is great to work with. camp is set up very nice and respectful of…read morenature and accommodating to campers. we are planning to use Camp Hope on an Annual basis. they are always looking for ways to improve the camp and make other amenities available in the future.

I had to cancel because my son woke up with a cough and a Fever and They wouldn't waive the $5…read morecancellation fee due to illness. I understand that it's a business but you can't charge someone for being sick, the other choice is to what? Go there sick and get everyone else sick? that's unethical. No thank you we will go elsewhere.

First time coming to this climbing gym. There are street…read moreparking, but I think you have to pay if you go there Monday to Friday. Staff welcome you when you get in and all staff are wearing mask. There are hand sanitizer in the gym if you need it. Bryan was very helpful and took the time to explain the safely and the gym facility. You can rent harness, shoes and chalk bag there. So if you are a beginner and doesn't have any gear, no worries, they got you. Even though the gym is not big, there are different level of climb for you to choose from. And if you need any guidance, Byran can help you out I had fun there and will be back for more :)

My kid and I had a great time at the Learning Garage. It's very open-ended creating and was great…read morefor my daughter to just be able to make whatever her heart desired! But also had a suggested craft laid out for those that don't have as much inspiration. There is also some fun kids stuff in the back for them to play with if they get bored or finish their craft before everyone else. Really glad a new kid friendly activity place has opened up near me.

My daughter did a Kpop Demon Hunter craft and karaoke pizza night here and had a great time. All…read morethe kids were super jazzed when I saw them at pick up time and didn't want to leave as they kept playing music and dancing. The owner is a delight and great with the kids.

Trout Creek has really grown as a business, as well as a family. Looking back on where I was in my…read morerelationship with God and now. I went to TCBC as a kid and had a blast, I worked here for two summers and grew tremendously. Looking at it from a business stand point it is always growing and progressing, the new cabins and the activities they have whilst having counsellors take kids on hikes is something that truly makes a returning customer, but it also is the experience and the things kids and young adults learn that makes this camp what it is. It changes people, it changed me. I have several girls I stay in contact with even as they are heading into college, it is a truly humbling experience to have the blessing of teaching them that God loves them, that he sacrificed for them and they are forgiven. To make bonds with others and build trust and a community with other followers. I would recommend you to visit their web page if you are interested, and maybe stop by the Facebook if you have time. I'm sure any questions can be answered, by one of the owners or a past staff member. It truly is like a family, and I know I could count on them to take care of my kids if I was to send them to Trout creek. Hope this helped!

I'm not happy that my granddaughter was told by her cabin counselor it was "disrespectful" to wear…read morea necklace with a cross on it. Is this the camps religious belief or just the cabin counselor?