CAMP HOWARD SUMMER 2021 - SESSION 1: OVERNIGHT CAMPERS - CYO/Camp Howard
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CAMP HOWARD SUMMER 2021 SESSION 1: OVERNIGHT CAMPERS THE MISSION OF CAMP HOWARD CYO/Camp Howard is based on Christian principles that reinforce sound human and social values. It exists to provide opportunities for people of any race, nationality, or religion to discover and be reassured of their self-worth as individuals and as valuable members of society. It provides activities of a social, cultural, and recreational nature. From this awareness, people will be encouraged to use their talents in service to others of their community. WWW.CYOCAMPHOWARD.ORG
WELCOME
BACK TO
CAMP
HOWARD
WE ARE SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU!
Sr. Krista von Borstel
Executive Director ELSIE FRANZ FINLEY
Karen von Borstel
WELCOME CENTER
Property Director Camp Howard has a new Welcome Center thanks to a $1.8
million gift from the late Elsie Franz Finley, The Welcome
Peggy English Center has a reception area, the new, larger Camp Store, a
Camp Director Health Center complete with an exam room and infirmary,
conference room, and camp administrative offices. The
Shawna King
Franz Finley Welcome Center is ready to greet our camp
Assistant Camp Director
guests with a warm reception.
OPEN HOUSE
SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 2021
2PM TO 5PM
We invite families to join us at one of our
Open House events and see for yourself
the fun that is in store this summer at
Camp Howard. You'll receive a tour of
camp, meet camp staff, and even get to
meet our Camp Goats!
Camp Howard
11010 SE Camp Howard Rd.
Corbett, Oregon 97019
Driving directions to Camp Howard can be found on
our website:
www.cyocamphoward.org/content/16919/Directions-to-
Camp-Howard
It takes all of us to keep camp a place for fun, friendship, and
great memories. Camp Howard's leadership understands kids
CAMP HOWARD and parents have been waiting two years to come back and
enjoy camp. We've missed you, too!
HEALTH & SAFETY Camp Howard will be adhering to the Oregon Health
Authority Guidance for Youth Programs. This will help to
ensure we can operate in a safe and healthy manner. We ask
COVID-19 PLAN our participants to be partners in our efforts.
PARENTS ARE OUR PARTNERS
We ask that parents consider if attending camp is right for your camper this summer. Parents are asked to discuss
with their campers all safety protocols at camp: practice washing hands with soap & water for 20 seconds, using
hand sanitizer, wearing a face mask for long periods of time indoors and outdoors, and remaining 6 feet physically
distanced from others. Campers are expected to follow all guidelines in order to participate. Does your camper have
a pre-existing medical condition that may put them at higher risk if they are exposed? Parents may want to discuss
concerns with the camper's pediatrician.
14 DAYS PRIOR TO CAMP
Parents/guardians will receive a link to the 14-Day Wellness Check form online to record daily temperatures and
symptoms their camper(s) may be experiencing. If your camper or household members have been ill in the 14 days
leading up to camp we ask that you contact us to discuss moving their attendance to another session. Campers
who arrive at camp with COVID-19 symptoms will not be allowed to enter the camp. Please limit your camper's
exposure to people outside your household for the two weeks prior to coming to camp. The 14-Day Wellness
Check form must be completed and submitted online by Noon the day before the camper's session at camp.
ARRIVAL DAY AT CAMP OR THE CAMP BUS
All campers will have a camp staff member administer a wellness screening that includes a temperature check.
Only campers that have a completed 14-day Wellness Check online, have no symptoms and no fever will be
admitted into the camp.
DURING CAMP
Each morning camp staff will conduct a wellness screening of all campers and staff members. Anyone suspected
of COVID-19 symptoms will be evaluated by our Camp Nurse, who will contact parents to arrange transportation.
Face masks will be worn by unvaccinated campers and staff. Mask breaks will be allowed while eating, sleeping,
swimming, showering, brushing teeth, and when staff determines it is safe to remove masks. Parents are asked
to pack enough face masks for a clean mask to be worn daily. Please keep clean masks in ziplock bags.
Approved face masks will have a minimum of 2 layers of fabric and no vents.
Campers will be assigned to a cabin of up to 10 campers and 1-2 staff members. Cohorts are 2-3 cabins of
campers (30 campers maximum) and 2-3 counselors. Cohorts will attend program activities together and will not
interact with other cohorts. Cabin Counselors will keep a daily Contact Tracing log for their campers. Camp
Howard will retain the logs for 60 days post-camp.
Cabins will have increased ventilation by opening windows and employing fans. Campers will sleep head to toe
to increase the distance between heads.
Handwashing and hand sanitizing will be conducted throughout the day. Signage and staff will remind campers
throughout the day to be mindful of healthy hygiene. Everyone will wash their hands after each program activity.
Cleaning and sanitizing of high-touch surfaces will take place throughout the day. Our Health & Safety Manager
will be inspecting restrooms daily.
Meals will be served in well-ventilated spaces and outside (weather permitting). Campers will eat in assigned
areas with their cohort and spaced six feet apart. Meals will be delivered to the campers pre-packaged or served
cafeteria-style.
No large group activities will take place this summer (i.e. no camp-wide campfires or games).
When the Oregon Health Authority guidelines change, Camp Howard will also update our guidelines to remain in
compliance. This document will be updated on our website. Please refer to the most recent version when preparing
for camp.
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
PERSONAL VEHICLE PLEASE BRING WITH YOU:
Drop-off time on the first day: 8:00-8:30 AM Camper Medications (see packing list for
Pick-up Time on last day: 5:30 PM instructions on bringing medicine to camp).
Unvaccinated adults are asked to wear a mask and remain in For campers 13 years and old: a signed
the vehicle while at camp. Campers will need to wear a mask Zipline & Giant Swing Participation Waiver
and will receive a Wellness Screening before exiting the (found on our camp website).
vehicle. Staff will help campers with their luggage.
COMPLETE THE DAY BEFORE CAMP:
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: The 14-Day Wellness Check online form--
www.cyocamphoward.org/content/16919/Directions-to-Camp- must be completed by noon the day before
Howard arriving at camp.
CAMP BUS WHEN ARRIVING AT THE DROP-OFF
Our camp bus will pick up/drop off campers at: LOCATION:
Oregon Catholic Press 1. Proceed to the check-in tent for your age
5536 NE Hassalo St., Portland group. Wellness checks will take place
here. The drop-off parent/guardian will be
WHEN TO ARRIVE AT THE BUS STOP ON THE FIRST DAY: asked for their name and the name of the
7:00 AM: Last name begins with A-M parent/guardian picking up your camper
7:30 AM: Last name begins with N-Z at the end of the week. You may turn in
8:00 AM: Day Campers any waivers/forms. Your camper will be
8:30 AM: Campers board assigned buses provided a sticker that acknowledges
9:00 AM: Buses depart for Camp Howard they passed the Wellness Check and
which bus they are assigned to. They will
WHEN TO ARRIVE AT THE BUS STOP ON THE FINAL DAY: board the bus at 2:30 PM.
5:30 PM 2. Campers with medication will need to
visit the Camp Healthcare Provider tent.
For the safety of campers and staff, please park across the 3. Finally, relax at the park across the street
street from Oregon Catholic Press. The entire parking lot area while you wait to board the bus. Parents
is reserved for the camp check-in/check-out process and must stay with their campers at all
camp buses. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. times until they are loaded onto the
buses, at which time Camp Howard will
Due to COVID-19 precautions: only one parent/guardian assume responsibility for the campers.
may drop off and pick up campers. Note: at the end of the camp session,
Camp Howard relinquishes responsibility
PLEASE BRING WITH YOU: for all campers upon return to the Oregon
Camper Medications (see packing list for instructions on Catholic Press building after campers
bringing medicine to camp). disembark from the bus and have been
For campers 13 years and old: a signed Zipline & Giant signed out to their
Swing Participation Waiver (found on our camp website). parent/guardian/designee. Camp Howard
staff will remain on-site until all campers
COMPLETE THE DAY BEFORE CAMP: are picked up at the bus stop.
The 14-Day Wellness Check online form-- must be
completed by noon the day before arriving at camp. BUS RULES
Face masks will be worn for the entire
We appreciate your patience and adherence to scheduled trip.
times during the check-in process. Parents will have the Windows will be open to allow for
opportunity to relax with their campers at the park across additional ventilation.
from Oregon Catholic Press until it is time to board the bus. Food is prohibited on the bus.
Parents must stay with their campers at all times until One person per seat.
they are loaded onto the buses, at which time Camp Campers may not scream or roughhouse.
Howard will assume responsibility for the campers. All aisles must remain free from pillows,
Parents may want to bring extra water and a snack to enjoy bags, etc.
while waiting. Food will not be permitted on the camp bus. If a camper needs assistance they may
Restroom facilities are available in the park. raise their hand and a staff member will
assist them.Camp Howard has a designated healthcare
CARING FOR YOUR provider and our summer staff is CPR and
First-Aid trained. All campers are under the
supervision of trained camp staff 24-hours a day.
CAMPER
EMERGENCY INFORMATION CAMPER BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
If you need to notify the camp and/or your child, in the Camp Howard strives to provide a safe Christian
event of an emergency, please call the Portland CYO community for all campers. Campers that are
office at (503)231-9484 during our office hours (9 AM to 5 unwilling/unable to follow the basic Camp Howard
PM, Monday - Friday). You may also call our camp office rules make it difficult for our staff to provide this
at 503-695-2876. environment for all campers. It is unacceptable for one
camper to ruin the experience of other campers.
After business hours, you may communicate emergency
messages to Shawna King, our Assistant Camp Director, Campers are expected to follow all the rules of Camp
via email: shawnak@cyocamphoward.org. Howard or they will be sent home. We will make every
effort to work with the camper and redirect
PARENT NOTIFICATION PARAMETERS inappropriate behavior as necessary, but if other
Parents will be notified if more than basic first-aid campers are being negatively affected by it, or if their
is needed. This would include but is not limited to behavior is putting themselves or others at risk,
severe cuts, broken bones, ticks, high fever, sore parents will be contacted to come to camp
throat, sprains, and bee stings. immediately to take the camper home. Campers sent
Parents will not typically be notified if basic first- home receive no refund for unused services.
aid is needed. Basic first-aid includes, but is not
limited to bug bites, headaches, scratches, slivers,
stomachaches, and cramps. CAMP HOWARD CODE OF CONDUCT
If a camper requires medical attention beyond what
Respect yourself.
the camp health service can provide on-site, the
Camp Nurse will make all possible efforts to notify Respect others.
the parents or guardians to make arrangements for Respect the environment including all wildlife.
you to pick up the camper at camp to pursue further
Respect the buildings and property of Camp
medical attention at your discretion. In the event
you cannot be reached to advise you of a priority Howard.
medical need for your camper, our Camp Respectfully follow directions from all camp staff.
Administrative Staff will transport the camper to the
Use proper language at all times. Profanity of any
nearest appropriate medical facility for any required
emergency care until you can be reached. kind is unacceptable.
If the camper requires immediate emergency Discrimination, bullying, and other forms of
medical attention our Camp Administrative Staff will intimidation or malicious teasing of another
transport, or arrange for transport of the camper to
the nearest appropriate medical facility for any person is unacceptable will not be tolerated.
required emergency care until you can be reached. There is an absolute "Zero Tolerance" policy at
Camp Howard regarding the use of alcohol, drugs
HOMESICKNESS
of any type, fireworks, firearms, knives, or other
Rest assured, Camp Howard staff is well-trained in how
to handle homesickness and we will make it our priority weapons that are brought into camp.
to ensure your camper has a successful and fun week at Any type of sexual or interpersonal relationship-
camp.
based activity, which includes open displays of
If your child has never been to camp before, you can affection such as holding hands and kissing, is
help make their experience successful by talking before inappropriate Camp Howard behavior and is not
they leave for camp about all the fun activities they are
tolerated.
going to experience. Tell them it is okay to miss you as
long as it doesn't ruin their fun. Any violation of this policy will result in the
camper being immediately sent home with their
parents/guardians and without a refund.PACKING FOR YOUR CAMPER:
PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS WITH CAMPER'S NAME.
CLOTHING OTHER GEAR
Please note that clothing must be modest: no thin-
Sleeping Bag
strapped tank tops, cropped shirts, tube-tops,
pants/shorts/skirts/skorts that reveal under gar ments or Pillow
are shorter than mid-thigh, and shirts must cover the Optional: twin fitted sheet
midriff. No clothing with logos/graphics with slogans of Face Masks (one for each day)
sexuality, drugs, alcohol, violence, or any other
Refillable Water Bottle
inappropriate topics.
Flashlight (with extra batteries)
T-shirts (5-6) Camp Store Money
Plain White T-shirt to Tie-Dye Digital or Disposable Camera
Sweater/Sweatshirt (1-2) (cell phones will not be allowed)
Quiet bunk activities such as journals, books
Jacket (1)
w/reading light, or playing cards
Warm hat, gloves for chilly evenings
Stationary for Letter Writing (paper, self-
Pajamas
addressed stamped envelope or postcard,
Pants (2-3)
pen/pencil)
Shorts/Skorts (3-4) Medications: Prescribed and Over-the-counter
Underwear Prescribed Medications: must be properly
Socks labeled by a pharmacy, including its valid and
One-piece Swimsuit or Tankini that doesn't expose current physician's prescription and detailed
the midriff/Swim Trunks (No bikinis or swim briefs) dosage information. Items with prescription
labels affixed to a separate box (i.e. asthma
Closed-toed shoes* (2 pair: one for everyday wear
inhalers, eye drops, etc.) must include the box.
and 1 for the Slip-n-slide)
Over-the-counter Medications: MUST be in
Shower shoes (flip flops or Croc-type shoes) *
their original (prescriptive) container and not
Western Clothing for Western BBQ Night at Camp expired prior to the last day of their session. No
* Open-toed shoes and flip flops are not allowed at exceptions. Please keep in the original container
camp except for showering. which contains the directions for dispensing. If
there are different instructions of dispensing
TOILETRIES that are not on the bottle, then instructions
from your camper's pediatrician must provide
Lip Balm
written instructions on their official letterhead.
Towels (2- shower and pool)
Put all medications in a Ziplock bag with your
Washcloths
camper's full name on the bag. Parents will
Toothbrush & Toothpaste
check in all camper medication with the Camp
Soap & Shampoo Nurse on the first day of camp.
Deodorant
Comb/Hair Brush
Sunscreen
Insect Repellant
Hand Sanitizer
Feminine Products
WHAT NOT ELECTRONIC DEVICES:
cell phones, handheld
WEAPONS OF ANY KIND (including pocket knives)
MAKE-UP
TO BRING gaming systems, iPad, HAIRDRYERS AND CURLING IRONS
TO CAMP: laptops, Apple watches,
and other screen devices
ANY ITEM THAT HAS INAPPROPRIATE SLOGANS OR
GRAPHICS ON IT.PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
CAMP HOWARD SUMMER 2021
AQUATIC TARGET ACTIVE CREATIVE NATURE
Swimming Archery Basketball Arts & Crafts Goat Encounter
Giant Slip-n-Slide BB Guns Pickleball Tie-Dye Plant ID
Volleyball Friendship Bracelets Letterboxing
Campers under 10 Campers under 10
Campers 11 years+ Plastic Lanyard Exploring Nature
years: Laser Tag years:
Songs/Skits
Corcl Boating Pedal Carts
Campers 13 years+
Zipline
Giant Swing
MEAL PROGRAM
A FULL DAY OF FUN IN All units/cabins will be assigned a
THE GREAT OUTDOORS! meal location. Campers will be spaced
6 feet apart while dining. All campers
DAILY CAMP SCHEDULE and staff will wash their hands with
soap and water prior and after all
7:30 AM-----Daily Wellness Checks meals.
8:00 AM-----Breakfast
Meals will either be served to the
9:00 AM-----Unit time
campers prepackaged or campers will
10:00 AM-----Morning programs: Sessions 1 & 2 wait in a physically distanced line to
12:00 PM-----Lunch be served cafeteria-style.
1:00 PM-----Afternoon Program: Session 3
Parents who marked specialty
2:00 PM-----FOB (Cabin time) diets/food allergies on their camper's
3:00 PM-----Afternoon Programs: Session 4 & 5 registration form will be contacted the
week prior to discuss their camper's
5:30 PM-----Dinner
specific needs.
7:00 PM-----Unit activity and mail call
9:00 PM-----Get ready for bed/devotions Camp Howard provides gluten-free
and vegetarian options at every meal
10:00 pm-----LIghts out
for campers who made the request in
advance on the registration form.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CAMP STORE Mail
The new Camp Howard Camp Store is located in the Campers love to receive postcards and letters from
new Welcome Center. It is larger than our previous home. Please make sure to send them well in advance
Camp Store and well stocked with camper favorites to ensure your letters arrive while your camper is still
such as: at camp. Allow a minimum of 4-5 days for letters to
Postcards & Stamps arrive at camp from the Portland Metro area. Be sure
Snacks (popcorn, sno-cones, candy, etc.) to include a return address on all mail.
Drinks
Camp Howard Water Bottles Mail to:
Sunglasses Camper Name and Session Number
T-shirts, Sweatshirts Camp Howard
Hats 11010 SE Camp Howard RD
Stuffed Animals Corbett, OR 97019
Bracelets
Flashlights Most campers receive 1-2 pieces of mail a week, but
Disposable Cameras some campers do not receive any mail.
And much more!
Did you forget to mail your letter the week before
Items are priced from $0.50 up to $25. Campers usually camp? If so, bring it to drop-off on the first day and
bring from $20-$50 per session. we'll have a mail collection box.
Parents have the option of pre-paying their camper's Is email your preferred form of communication? NEW
Camp Store money during the registration process or THIS YEAR: you may email your camper at Camp
anytime after registering by contacting the CYO/Camp Howard! Please type your campers name, age, and
Howard Portland office at (503)231-9484. For those who session number in the subject line and email to:
choose to send cash with their camper, we will collect campermail@cyocamphoward.org
camp money upon arrival at camp. For younger
campers, it is safer to pre-pay their Camp Store money
All emails received by noon will be printed and
as that will ensure it is waiting safely for them at camp.
delivered to your camper after dinner. Please be
advised that campers will not be able to email you a
CAMP HOWARD CARE PACKAGES
response.
Care packages are a great way to let your camper know
you are thinking of them, even while they are away from Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, parents are
home!
prohibited from sending food in any care packages
from home. Campers will not be permitted to eat in
Camp Howard Care Packages are comprised of a
the cabins. Also, please do not send anything by
selection of fun, interesting, and unique items not
Certified Mail, as that requires a signature and will not
available in the Camp Store. Care Packages are
be delivered to Camp Howard by USPS. If you send
distributed to campers during their camp session.
something express by USP or Fed-Ex, the package
must have a signed release form, which allows the
COMMEMORATIVE CAMP T-SHIRT/SWEATSHIRT
carrier to leave the package at the Welcome Center,
Each year Sister Krista personally creates the design for
without a signature.
our Camp Howard T-shirts/Sweatshirts. Campers wear
them with pride throughout the year and wrap
We strive to ensure that mail that arrives after a
themselves in the wonderful memories of special times
camper has left is forwarded, whenever possible.
and special friendships formed at Camp Howard. You
may pre-order your camper's Commemorative T-
LOST AND FOUND
Shirt/Sweatshirt when registering your camper or by
Camp Howard is not responsible for any items left at
contacting the CYO/Camp Howard Portland office at
camp. Please label all your camper's items with their
(503)231-9484. Delivery will be during your camper's
first and last name. Any items found at camp after
session at camp.
your camper departs will be taken to the CYO
Portland office one week after their session. Please
contact the office at (503)231-9484 to make
arrangements to search lost and found.COUGAR AWARD CABIN/UNIT ASSIGNMENTS
For almost 60 years, Camp Howard's longest-running Camp Units have been shuffled for the summer of
tradition, the Cougar Award, has been presented each 2021 only. We have reduced our capacity as a COVID-
session to campers who exemplify generosity, humility, 19 safety precaution.
self-growth, and good citizenship while at camp. It is
awarded to campers who not only try to grow from their Cougar Den Unit
experience at camp but who help other campers grow 6-10-year-old Boys & Girls Campers
during their stay, as well. When the award is given for
the first time, a camper will get the necklace award as Aldergrove Unit
well as the respective bead for that season. Each 11-12-year-old Boys & Girls Campers
summer that the camper receives the Cougar Award,
they will earn the respective bead, from a sequence Sparpole Unit
starting with a Red First Year bead and ending with a 13-14-year-old Boys & Girls Campers
Blue Staff bead.
CITs (Counselors-in-Training) Unit
Earning a Cougar Award is an achievement that many 15-17-year-old Boys & Girls
campers strive for, and one enthusiastically celebrated
by camper, CITs, and staff alike.
CABIN BUDDIES
Parents have the opportunity to request 1-2 buddies
CAMPER CROSSES
for their camper during the only registration process.
Camp Howard began our Camper Cross program in We make every effort to honor all buddy requests.
1997 to help teach Christian values and encourage Please note that requested buddies must be of similar
campers to employ them in their daily lives. Each age (in the same Unit).
camper receives a Camper Cross to which a different
bead is added each season. The Cross also serves as a Occasionally there may be a large group of friends
memento of Camp Howard that each camper takes attending camp during the same session. Part of the
home with them. If your child attended Camp Howard fun of camp is meeting new friends. We may split the
in the past, make sure they bring their Camper Cross large group between multiple cabins so that campers
with them this season to add this year's bead. If their have the ability to create new friendships.
cross has been displaced, we can replace it upon
request during their camp session.
COUNSELORS-IN-TRAINING
Camp Howard's CIT program creates future leadership
NEW POLICY: NO CELL PHONES ALLOWED
at camp. To be considered for our CIT program,
A decision has been made by Camp Howard's campers must apply and provide references. They will
Administration Team to not allow camper cell phones interview with our Camp Director. Selected CITs will
and electronic devices at camp. All campers and participate in a 4-week training program over two
parents will continue to have access to each other by summers. At the conclusion of training, our CITs will
use of the camp office phone and mail service. Cell be prepared to become Camp Howard Summer Staff.
phones will be used by camp staff as needed in More information on the program and how to apply is
emergency or safety situations. available at:
https://www.cyocamphoward.org/content/23310/Couns
Campers will be able to fully engage at camp without elors-In-Training-CIT
the distraction of a cell phone. Consider this a perfect
opportunity for your camper to step away from screens
and be an active participant in camp life. THANK YOU, PARENTS AND CAMPERS!
We thank you for your business and support of our
Camp leadership understands that some campers use
organization. We appreciate your input. If you have any
their cell phone as a camera, too. We encourage
questions or concerns, call the Portland Office or email
campers to bring a disposable or digital camera to
Peggy English at peggye@cyocamphoward.org. We
camp instead.
hope your time at Camp Howard is full of fun and
great memories!
We will confiscate any unapproved cell phones brought
to camp and return them to the parent/guardian
picking up the camper at the end of the week.You can also read
