What to Expect

What To Expect At Camp

Statement on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

“Camp More has given me a place where I feel like I belong. It’s given me the opportunity to grow and learn how to become a leader. It reminds me that it’s okay to be different, and that I’m not the only one.” ~RS (camper)

Camp More is a place where all individuals who stutter are empowered to do and say more, and where their voices are valued and encouraged. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—including but not limited to: race, religion, socio-economic status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and disabilities. Our focus on equity, inclusion, and social justice ensures that everyone—campers, staff, volunteers, attendees, participants, and visitors—are treated with respect and dignity.

We have a strict zero-tolerance policy for discrimination, bias, harassment, hate speech, and bullying. Any harmful actions, whether intentional or not, will lead to immediate action by staff which may include conversation, probation, and/or removal from camp and/or Camp More events.

Our mission is to empower youth who stutter by creating an environment where diverse voices are heard and appreciated. We aim to foster meaningful connections and mutual respect, building a community that champions our many differences.

Amazing Venue

We are fortunate to have our overnight summer camp take place at Camp Magruder in Rockaway Beach, OR. Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Smith Lake, Forests, and Tide Pools, Camp More has the best that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

With comfortable lodging, running restrooms complete with showers, and ample indoor and outdoor space, our campers stay busy, but they also stay well-rested and feeling good.

Learn more about our home at Camp Magruder by visiting their website at: http://www.campmagruder.org/

A Variety of Activities

At Camp More, campers have access to a wide array of activities. While our focus remains on increasing confidence, connections, and communication, we do so while offering rich and exciting summer camp programming. There will be small group times, whole group activities, and free times when campers can alternate between activities that are always safe and supervised. Arts and crafts, swimming, boating, hiking, sports, beach play, and archery are some of our daily offerings.

Seriously good food.

Like seriously.

We never go hungry at Camp More thanks to the fabulous meal services provided by Camp Magruder. The chefs at camp are not serving up your typical camp food. Their food is nutritious, delicious, plentiful, and something your camper will think up year round while they wait for camp to return the following year. Menus are set in advance, and alternative diets may be considered and provided for such as vegan, gluten free, etc. However, for our families may need to provide supplemental food options for our more selective eater friends.

The Best Counselors

We are so honored to have the most amazing Speech Language Pathology graduate student clinicians from our two partner universities, Portland State University and Pacific University, as our camp counselors. Not only are they knowledgeable about stuttering, they are passionate about working with kids and teens. Some of them even stutter!

Additionally, we have special guest counselors from the adult stuttering community join us every day. The campers love meeting adults who stutter, hearing their stories, and hanging out with older people "who get it!"

The Time of Their Lives

Campers will never have a moment at camp where they will be able to say they are bored. Between elected activities, discussion groups, and special programming, campers are constantly engaged in all things Camp More. They will leave camp feeling more confident, empowered and connected to a community. They will not be able to wait until camp the next summer!