About Spark: 

Spark, Camp Fire Columbia’s signature event, is a unique opportunity for Camp Fire community and partners to celebrate and support the work of Camp Fire Columbia and it’s many programs. Each year, Spark brings together an estimated 275 guests of corporate partners, city, county, and state government agencies who join volunteers, community leaders, and youth to celebrate all that we do around one campfire. The reception will be followed by dinner program and live auction.

About Camp Fire Columbia: 

Camp Fire Columbia serves 3,000 youth ages 5-18 in the Portland Metro every year since 1911, including 94 consecutive summers at Camp Namanu. Voted Portland’s Best Summer Camp by Willamette Week readers in 2017, Camp Namanu has a legacy of an estimated 100,000 campers. During the academic year, Camp Fire programs operate in 17 schools, including 12 licensed childcare sites of before & after school childcare programs and 5 mentoring intensive sites of the middle school program, across Portland Public Schools, West Linn Wilsonville, and Reynolds School Districts. 

Silent Auction Sneak Peak:

Fly Fishing + Lunch for 2 at Camp Namanu - Did you know that Camp Namanu has some of the best fly fishing in Oregon? Join local fly fisherman, Brenden Butler, at Camp Namanu for casting lessons in the meadow then try your new skill on the Sandy River with beauty all around. Celebratory lunch and beverage of choice at the culmination of the adventure.

Barista Exchange – Join in for a Barista Basics Class Package for 4 and learn the culinary work of art–coffee. Spark a new passion for coffee with this package including a 12oz bag of Water Avenue Coffee and a coffee mug for each participant. 

Brew Dr. Kombucha Tour with Camp Fire Board Chair, Jake Kindrachuk - Did you know one of the fastest growing kombucha makers is in your backyard? It is! You have an opportunity to learn how they did and what’s next for Brew Dr. Come learn from the best around.

Trailblazers – Have you been courtside this basketball season? Pick up the autographed practice jersey of the 2017-18 season signed by CJ McCollum. 

Slice of Heaven Farm Share –  Eat fresh and local this year with a summer/fall CSA share with Slice of Heaven Farm accompanied by Ava Gene’s Chef Josh McFadden’s cookbook, Six Seasons.