Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp empowers children and adults with developmental disabilities by providing equitable access to the outdoors and recreation at its 22-acre campsite in the Mt. Hood National Forest. That's what we are asking you to support in the month of April (or anytime!) as our focus for Stacey and Mike's Helping Hands!
On any given summer day at Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp, campers are catching fish, conquering their fear on the adventure course and zipline, splashing at the pool, riding a horse for the first time, whitewater rafting, paddling a canoe on Trillium Lake, and dancing the night away at campfire. Wheelchair accessible trails and innovations such as adaptive saddles, harnesses, and bicycles make the traditional camp experience available to all. Camp doesn't just offer outdoor activities, it offers a chance for people with disabilities to make new friends and build community in a friendly, non-judgmental environment where they can feel empowered and included.
Each year, MHKC offers 8 weeks of Main Camp, where campers enjoy a one-to-one camper-counselor ratio with the option for outgroup adventures, including Trip & Travel, Tent & Travel, and Lakeside Camp where campers pitch tents on Trillium Lake, paddle canoes, go whitewater rafting and more. June brings the opportunity for new campers to experience MHKC through Family Camp, while experienced campers can come back to Camp in the snow through two weekend winter retreats.
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MHKC Camp Photos, July 25, 2023. Justin Tucker / Nine84