2024 Recap – A Summer Season of Strength and Surprises

Recapping Our 2024 Events and Camps: What a Year!

Wow, what a year it’s been for Shooting Star Adventures! From family fun to record-breaking camp sessions, 2024 was packed with laughter, learning, and so many good memories. Here’s a little recap of the highlights of our 2024 season and some of the awesome things we’ve been up to:

Family Weekend – So Much Fun with Amazing Families

We kicked off the season with our Family Weekend, and it was a total blast! 24 happy campers and their families spent the weekend together enjoying the sun, games, and a whole lot of laughs. There’s nothing like bonding with family and friends in the great outdoors. 💖 It was a perfect way to remind us all of what makes Shooting Star Adventures so special.

Ohdaka – Growing Like Crazy!

Big things are happening with our Day Camp! This year, Ohdaka grew from 37 to 62 members, adding 25 amazing new friends to the mix. 🌱 The energy, fun, and new friendships made this year extra special. From outdoor adventures to tons of creativity and laughter, the excitement was contagious! We’re so proud of how much Ohdaka has grown, and we can’t wait to see where it goes next!

Counselor Training Workshop – Setting Our Team Up for Success

Before all the fun at Camp Two Roads, we conducted an awesome Counselor Training Workshop. The workshop was a huge success, and it’s no surprise—our counselors dove into learning all about the programs they’d be running, child management strategies, effective communication, and, of course, campfire songs! 🔥🎶 We focused on building the skills and confidence they’d need to make the week at camp run smoothly, with lots of hands-on practice and teamwork. It was the perfect way to set our counselors up for a fantastic summer ahead.

Camp Two Roads – Record-Breaking Fun!

Camp Two Roads had its best year yet, breaking attendance records with 140 campers ready for a week of fun, friendship, and learning. A huge shout out to our 25 awesome counselors who made every moment unforgettable. From leading activities to creating a welcoming environment, they made this summer one for the books!

New Fishing Program – A Huge Hit!

One of the coolest new things we introduced this year was our fishing program. 🎣 Whether they were beginners or seasoned pros, campers of all ages were out there casting their lines and reeling in some big smiles (and maybe even a few fish!). It was a hit from the start. We can’t wait to see how we can grow it even more next year.

Thank You, Gresham Lilac Run Supporters!

We’re sending a huge shoutout to everyone who supported us through the 2024 Gresham Lilac Run! Thanks to your generosity and the awesome sponsorship from Unitus Community Credit Union. You helped us kick off our new fishing program. Your support boosted our curriculum. It also gave our counselors extra training to make camp even better. We couldn’t be more grateful and can’t wait to see what we can achieve together next year!

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What’s Coming Up: Sneak Peek for 2025!

We’re already looking ahead to 2025, and there’s so much to look forward to! Here’s a little preview of what’s in store:

Me and My Girl – April 25 – 27, 2025
Get ready for another Family Weekend full of fun and surprises! There are plenty of activities to experience together. When our counselors take over with the kids, the adults get to pretend to be campers too! And by popular demand our dance party will be pajama themed. You won’t want to miss it! Registration opens soon.

Ohdaka – June 23 – 27, 2025
More adventures at Oxbow park are in the planning stages! Fishing, nature crafting, outdoor cooking—you name it! Plus, this year we’re lacing up our hiking boots because we’ll be hitting the trails too. 🌲 It’s going to be epic. Look for registration to open around the end of the year.

Camp Two Roads – August 10 – 15, 2025
Camp Two Roads is turning 7 next summer. We’ve got big plans to make it the best one yet. We’ll have even more challenges on the course and tons of new activities to keep everyone excited and growing. It’s going to be a blast! Registration is already open and over halfway full – click here.

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Looking Ahead

As we wrap up 2024, we’re feeling so grateful for all the campers, families, and staff who made this year so special. From the relaunching our original Ohdaka day camp program to the record-breaking summer at Camp Two Roads and the success of new programs like fishing, the future is looking bright, and we can’t wait to do it all again.

Here’s to more laughter, memories, and adventures in 2025! 🎈

Thank you for being part of the Shooting Star Adventures family. See you next year! 🌟