There are few places where individuals with developmental disabilities can spend an entire week joyfully focusing on their abilities. For almost 90 years, Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp has offered one of the largest programs in the U.S. for 600 campers ages 5 and up at our fully accessible 22-acre campsite in the Mt. Hood National Forest. We help EMPOWER youth and adults with cognitive, developmental and physical disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, and more through year-round recreational programming.

This camp means something personal to our family. My son just finished his first week there, and it was also his first night ever away from home. A whole week, actually. We weren't sure how it would go, but when we picked him up he was glowing. He made new friends, he can't stop talking about it, and he's already told us he's going back.

That's what this place does. Please join me in supporting this magical camp!