Your Support
Our YMCA Camp Collins staff, volunteers and donors help build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. We encourage you to get involved. To learn more about how donors positively impact children and families at Camp Collins, check out Your Gift Matters or Testimonials.

Volunteers
First and foremost we are a volunteer organization. At the YMCA, your time and talent go a long way. If  you are interested in a volunteer role to share your skills and interests with Camp Collins we would like to talk to you. Examples of volunteer opportunities include the following.

• Provide Administrative Support
• Assist at Camp

To volunteer contact Willard Burks at wburks@ymca-portland.org or 503.663.7966. You can also fill out an Online Volunteer Form or Volunteer Application. Please take a moment to acknowledge the recipient of the 2009 Volunteer of the Year award.

Employment
The staff at YMCA Camp Collins know how important camp can be to a child's development and they strive to create an environment where every camper feels included and safe. Staff participate in extensive training, receive support from a dedicated leadership team and are encouraged to develop and refine their skills in this positive environment. For more information visit Employment or contact Colin Higbee at chigbee@ymca-portland.org or 503.663.3190. 

Donate
Camp Collins provides reduced fees for families that can not afford the full price of camp. We are able to do this primarily through financial support from individuals like you. Making a financial contribution is an important decision, and we recognize that you want to know your funds are being used effectively. Help make our community a better place by joining with other individuals to support Camp Collins through a donation. To make a donation contact Willard Burks at at wburks@ymca-portland.org or 503.663.7966 or Donate Online.

Strong Communities Campaign
Our 2010 Strong Communites Campaign is underway. Each year Camp Collins raises funds to provide reduced fees for families that can not afford the full price of camp through our Strong Communities Campaign. We need your support as a volunteer fundraiser and / or as a donor. View the Year-round Brochure for more information. To get involved contact Willard Burks at at wburks@ymca-portland.org or 503.663.7966.

Testimonials
Please read these Personal Testimonies and see what people are saying about YMCA Camp Collins.