Centennial Cookout Celebration at Camp Collins

Join us as we celebrate 100 years of community and connection at our Centennial Cookout! This special daytime celebration is open to everyone: families, alumni, friends, and anyone connected to Camp Collins past, present, or future.

Event Details

Date: June 6
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: YMCA Camp Collins
BBQ Lunch: 12PM – 2PM

Daytime Activities (10AM – 3PM)

Enjoy a full day of classic camp experiences and community fun:

• Archery
• Climbing wall
• Arts & crafts
• Tie‑dye
• Games & raffles
• Face painting
• Additional camp favorites throughout the day

Volunteers and staff will be onsite to help make the event smooth, safe, and welcoming for all guests.

BBQ Lunch (12PM – 2PM)

A delicious BBQ lunch will be served by camp staff and volunteers. Come enjoy great food while connecting with the Camp Collins community.

Special Celebrations & Dedications

Throughout the day, we will honor important milestones and individuals who have shaped Camp Collins:

• 10th Anniversary of Rusty's Lodge
• 20th Anniversary of Treetop Village (pending confirmation)
• Bob Stayton Memorial Dedication

We’re also inviting alumni from across the years to join in storytelling, reconnecting, and celebrating our shared history.

Celebrate 100 Years With Us

We look forward to celebrating with you on June 6 at Camp Collins as we honor a century of memories and look forward to the next 100 years.

YMCA Camp Collins History

YMCA Camp Collins was founded in 1926 as a summer camp for inner‑city boys from Portland. Located along the Sandy River near Gresham, the camp focused on overnight outdoor experiences rooted in shared responsibility and character development.

Over time, Camp Collins expanded into a year‑round site offering overnight and day camps, teen leadership programs, family camps, retreats, and conferences. Since 2018, the camp has been a host location for Outdoor School programs run by partner organizations. Today, Camp Collins serves thousands each year on its 130‑acre campus.