Camp Yakety Yak

🌈 A Rainbow of Belonging 🌈

If you've ever looked around Camp Yakety Yak and wondered why everyone is wearing different colored shirts, there's a reason.

Our colorful shirts help campers, families, volunteers, and staff quickly identify one another—but they also represent something bigger: everyone has an important place in our community.

❤️ Red – Professional staff, including speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, special education teachers, educational psychologists, and members of our Camper Support Team.

🤍 White – Camp administrators, support staff, and classroom instructors who help keep camp running smoothly and bring our weekly curriculum to life.

🩷 Pink – Nurses and medical support staff who help ensure campers receive the care they need throughout the day.

💛 Yellow – Personal support workers and medical support workers who attend camp alongside specific campers to provide additional support.

💙 Royal Blue – High school volunteers who build friendships, encourage participation, and support campers throughout the week.

🔵 Navy Blue – Graduate students in speech-language pathology and occupational therapy completing supervised clinical experiences at camp.

🩵 Aqua Blue – Campers in our Voyagers, Voyagers Siblings, and Explorers 1 & 2 programs.

💚 Kelly Green – Campers in our Voyagers Teens and Explorers 3 programs.

💜 Purple – Yak Apprentices, young adults building workplace and social skills through our four-week apprenticeship program.

Together, these colors create more than a camp dress code. They create a visible reminder that belonging isn't about fitting in—it's about knowing you have a place.

Hello CYY family! We are looking to hire for a few more positions for this summer. If you are interested, know someone or are willing to share this post, we would appreciate it. Thanks in advance!!! ❤️

Week Two Curriculum is complete—Rocket Engineers, Sun and Moon Scientists, Astronauts—Humans in Space, and Meteor Defense Lab are all ready for launch 🚀

We couldn’t have built this universe of learning without you. This new camp curriculum was made possible by your generous donations to last year’s gift guide. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this year’s camp so much fun!

Happy Pride Y’all! 🌈
At Camp Yakety Yak, belonging means every person is welcomed, valued, and celebrated exactly as they are. ❤️💙🩷🩵💛💚💜🧡🩷🩵🩷🩵🩷

You’re going to see a lot of familiar faces back at Camp Yakety Yak this summer ✨

Say hi to our leadership team 💛

🌈 Heather Eason, MS, CCC-SLP
Camp Director & Voyagers Coordinator

🌈 Maggie Jennings, SLP (she/her)
Explorers Coordinator & Speech-Language Pathologist Supervisor

🌈 Elise Renning, M.Ed Special Ed
Teen Voyagers, Yak Apprentice & Instructor Coordinator

🌈 Joseph W. Vera, MA/MPH, CCC-SLP (he/him)
Yak Apprentice Lead & Speech-Language Pathologist Supervisor

🌈 Mya Austin, M.A. Educational Psychology
Camper Support Team

We’re excited to be back together for another summer at camp ✨

Snakes are back at camp—woo hoo 🐍
Week 4 has reptile visitors we love it. We have a special connection with animals and the natural world, and they clearly feel at home here too. ✨

🌟 Volunteer at Camp Yakety Yak This Summer! 🌟

Camp Counselor
📅 One week of service + one-day training
⏰ 48 total hours

Make a difference in the lives of local youth! Support campers experiencing disabilities as a team assistant or 1-to-1 assistant while gaining valuable experience for medical, therapeutic, and educational careers. Learn alongside licensed professional staff and help create a summer of belonging, fun, and connection. 💙

Recess Counselor
📅 One week of service
⏰ Monday–Friday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM

Help campers experiencing disabilities feel safe, included, and engaged during recess activities. Assist with setup and cleanup, share a favorite sport or activity, and bring energy and encouragement to every day! ⚽🎨☀️

✨ Sign up link in bio! ✨

🚚 Volunteers Needed: Camp Move-In & Move-Out Help! ☀️

Help us get ready for an amazing summer at Camp Yakety Yak! We’re looking for volunteers to help set up and pack up camp at Westside Christian High School in Tigard.

📦 Camp Move-In Day
🗓 Saturday, June 27
⏰ Noon–4 PM
Help unload camp supplies, games, slides, chairs, and set up camp classrooms.
👉 Volunteer sign-up link in bio!

📦 Camp Move-Out Day
🗓 Saturday, August 1
⏰ 9 AM–4 PM
Help us wrap up the summer by loading supplies, toys, and games into moving trucks and storage units for the off-season.
👉 Volunteer sign-up link in bio!

Questions? Contact Monica Smiley at [email protected]

Getting ready for summer fun! ☀️🦙

Cesar the No Drama Llama will be visiting camp during Week 2! Everyone will get a chance to meet Cesar during recess. Yay!! 🎉🎉