The Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp was founded in 1933 by the Kiwanis Club of Montavilla to serve low-income youth. 

We began serving people with disabilities in 1957.  Since 1972, the camp has enjoyed a unique partnership with Portland State University's Special Education Department which provides planning and personnel support. 

During the summer of 2005, 515 children and adults with developmental, physical and/or neurological disabilities enjoyed and benefited from their time at Kiwanis Camp.

Funding comes from camper fees, individuals, foundations and community organizations, especially Kiwanis Clubs in Oregon and southwest Washington.

The camp was founded by a Kiwanis Club, and  has been lovingly tended since then by many Kiwanis Clubs and their members.  We are, however, a separate organization from Kiwanis International and its member clubs.

Many Kiwanis members and other community volunteers help maintain the camp's 22 acres of US Forest Service land in the Mt. Hood National Forest.

Volunteers also sponsor fund-raising projects and participate in the annual fund-raising auction and dinner.

Funds generated through camp rentals also help finance our mission and vision.

Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp is accredited through the American Camp Association, complying with their standards, code of ethics and applicable state and federal laws.

                               

The camp is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation; the Tax Identification Number is 93-0422242.

Mission Statement:  The Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp provides excellence in outdoor experiences to individuals with disabilities, educational opportunities for students pursuing human service careers and facilitates personal growth and inclusion of all participants.

Vision Statement:  We aspire to continue our tradition of excellent programming and opportunities for personal growth in a fun, caring and supportive environment; to expand our programming, research and training opportunities and base of community support; and to build improved facilities, richer partnerships and long-term financial security for our organization.