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17-20th
Oregon Coast Near Lincoln City
3509 NE East Devils Lake Rd
Otis, Oregon
support the businesses and organizations that support camp!
Arrival and Departure
Campers will be assigned an arrival time for Thursday Sept 11th to help with the flow of traffic –
When you turn in to the camp’s driveway, there will be counselors who will come to your window to check you in (like In ‘n Out drive thru!) so you won’t have to get out of your car.
At Check-in you will:
- Check in with your name
- Sign the camp’s lake waiver
- Show the counselor your photo of your covid test. Must show your face and have been taken no more than 24 hrs from arrival at camp
- Pick up your welcome bag (and linen set if you ordered one)
- Get your cabin assignment
There will be 3 assigned check-in times and campers will receive their exact time at least 1 week before camp.
The time frame will be between noon-3pm.
Pack up and pack out Sunday Sept 14th by noon-
Check out is at noon.
If you have to arrive a little late or leave a little earlier, please let us know in advance to coordinate your check-in or any other info.
During Camp some activities will be off site, those who sign up can organize carpooling with their group and leader. If you decide to do some exploring outside of camp, we’d love to encourage you to consider inviting others to join you.
Covid Policy
Campers will need to test for COVID no more than 24 hours before arriving to Camp (yes, even if you don’t feel sick or don’t think you’ve been around anyone who’s been sick).
You will show a photo of your results to the counselor at check-in.
Notes & Reminders
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#1 Rule All Weekend – SAY YES TO YOURSELF!
- Speak with kindness and good intentions and assume the same from others
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Come with an open mind and heart
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Show kindness and respect for yourself and each other
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Encourage and support each other with empathy
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Ask for what you need and take space when you need it
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Be authentic and true to yourself
Your Camp Counselors
Beth Olson (They/She)
CAMP DIRECTOR, PHOTOGRAPHY
CHUB HUB PDX & BETH OLSON CREATIVE
Photography, storytelling, community building, events, ADHD entreprenuership and advocacy, anti-racism, body liberation, dogs, nerd shit.
Kelsey Conser (She/They)
CHAOS COORDINATOR
CHUB HUB PDX & I WANT SECONDS RESALE
Thrifting champ, event planner, stylist and fat liberationist. Owns I Want Seconds, Portland’s only plus size resale shop. Loves to build community and create safe spaces for othered humans. Oh and animal lover. Will probably die trying to pet a tiger!
Natasha Martines (she/her)
TASKMASTER
Queer, AuDHD engineer, shopkeeper at Alchemy, human equivalent of an indoor/outdoor cat.
Georgia GA (she/her)
LEAD CRAFTY BITCH
Part-time crafter.
Full-time silly goose.
Sweetheart.
Heather English (she/her)
DIRECTOR OF TOMFOOLERY
Feral Comedy Goblin
Full time subject to Queen of the Frenchies, Bobbi Tater Tot
Curious Comedy Theater’s Benevolent Overlord
Who? How Many People?
There are several group cabins that each sleep 10 people. Each group cabin has 1 large room with 10 single beds (some may be set up as bunks but everyone gets a bottom bed). Each bed has it’s own cubby space with an electrical outlet to charge your phone, plug in your c-pap and all that good stuff. There are shared bathrooms and showers (both ADA accessible in all cabins). There are also windows that open for some fresh air as well as heating and cooling if we happen to get any unseasonably extreme weather.
Bathrooms & Showers
Each group cabin has a multi toilet stall bathroom and showers for the cabin to share. Don’t worry about being embarrassed if you have tummy troubles. We do too, so you won’t be tootin’ alone!
There are also extra large individual showers and toilets over by the pool house as well as bathrooms in each building.
Heat/Cooling/Weather
September at the coast has a history of being temperate. It’s very common for it to rain any time of the year so be sure to check the weather before packing your bags.
The pool is heated!
Food & Drink
Food & drink is included in the price of Camp!
You can also bring your own food, drink, snacks etc.
BYOB is ok, but just be curtious to other campers, especially your cabin-mates!
Additionally, Lincoln city is just a few minutes away so you can always pop into town for additional noms or pick up something to go.
Alcohol (and other things)
You’re all adults so we’ll leave it to you to make good choices. If you do embibe, you must be of legal age to do so and we ask that you enjoy responsibly and respectfully of the others in the group.
No smoking of any kind is allowed inside the cabins.
Please leave anything that’s not legal at home for this adventure weekend.
Photo/Video Release Policy
Please note that we’ll be taking photos and video clips to document the fun. Beth will generally ask if it’s ok to take photos of people when they are the subject of the photo so you can be ready for the images. We’ll share those images with you and on Chub Hub social media. We may use a few of them for showing off how much damn fun we had and they won’t be used or given out for use by anyone outside Chub Hub and camp sponsors.
Campers will also be able to easily add their own photos to a group album that makes sharing pic super easy (no app or registration needed). Photos will be on display during meals for all to enjoy!
Accessibility Info
This camp is really special. It is the only ADA designed camp in the entire state (and probably further).
After check-in, campers can drive up to their cabin and drop off their stuff before parking their vehicle if needed. All main pathways are paved, every building is wheelchair accessible (except for a couple old buildings we’re not using, still waiting their turn for upgrades). Bathrooms and showers in cabins and buildings are accessible to both mobility devices and those with limited mobility.
There is a lift for the pool but unfortunately the weight limit is only 300 lbs.
SAMPLE Event Schedule (from 2025)
*location/ second location is listed for rain plan backup
*there’s currently an algae bloom advisory for the lake so best to use the heated pool for swimming. You can catch and release fish but shouldn’t eat anything you catch in the lake right now.
Thur Sept 11
noon-3:
Arrive at camp at your assigned time and check-in!
3:30-5pm | Main Hall:
Fat Friends Meet & Greet with Jesse De Bey & Kat Hendrix (drop-ins welcome)
5:30pm | Main Hall:
Welcome Dinner
7:00pm | Bonfire Circle:
Grounding & Setting Intentions with Alexa Sucoe
7:30pm | Bonfire Circle:
Campfire Sing & S’mores
10pm | Main Hall:
Night Owl Lounge
ALWAYS AVAILABLE ACTIVITIES
- Quiet Cove: Low Sensory Lounge
- Activities Room (fuseball, hot shot, ping pong, air hockey)
- Craft & Color table | Main Hall
- Group puzzles | Main Hall
- Tabletop/board/party games | Main Hall
- Tennis & Pickleball | Tennis Courts
- Yard Games | Main Lawn (Teatron)
- Equipment: Rubber balls, volleyball, soccer, basketball
- Photo Scavenger Hunt (or upload any photos you take to share with everyone at camp and win prizes!)
HEATED SWIMMING POOL
open Friday and Saturday 1pm-5pm
Fri Sept 12
7:30am | Lakeside Lodge
Coffee Snobs Early Morning Meetup
8-9am | Main Hall
BREAKFAST
9:30-12 | Field Trip
– Field Trip to Yaquina Head Lighthouse (accessible pathways)
– Freetime/games/crafts/arcade room/crafts/pickleball etc.
12-1pm | Main Hall
LUNCH
– (lunch time) Fat Book Club with Lyzz Stewart
1pm
Pool open 1-5pm
Freetime/games/arcade room/pool/pickleball/ classes/ demonstrations/ crafts etc.
1:30-2:30pm
– Fat Kayaks and Paddle Boards With Abigail Phillips, Courtney & Julie Taylor-Gomia (Lake or Pool)
– Improv 101 with Heather English (Teatron)
– Crochet for Beginners with Anna Sherrett (Pavillion)
2-5pm | Main Hall
Board Games Cafe
2-3pm | Lakeside Lodge
Crafters’ WIP Show & Tell with Laura Grae (Lakeside Lodge)
3-4pm
– Crochet 101: Drink Koozie with Ella Williams (Pavillion)
– Finding Peace from Within: Guided Meditation with Catherine Caruso (Teatron)
4-5pm
– Connection, Joy, Play with Carlene Ostedgaard (Teatron)
– Woo Woo In The Woods: a magical show and tell with Georgia GA and Kelsey Conser (Pavillion)
– Friendship Bracelets with Heather English (Lakeside Lodge)
5:30-6:30pm
DINNER
7-10 pm
Low Key Karaoke (Lakeside Lodge)
8-10pm
– Trivia HOSTED BY: Rikki Gee (Main Hall)
10pm
Night Owl Lounge (Main Hall)
Sat Sept 13
7am
Morning Movement with Jenny Talbert (Pavillion/ Teatron)
7:30am
Coffee Snobs Early Morning Meetup (Lakeside Lodge)
8-9am
BREAKFAST
9:30pm
– Beach Combing Field Trip (Land’s End Beach)
– “One with Nature” Accessible WALK Field Trip w Katie Storrs (Spring Lake Open Space- NE Port & NE 14th Lincoln City)
– Your Fat Friend Movie & Discussion (Main Hall)
– Freetime/games/arcade room/crafts/pickleball etc.
12-1pm | Main Hall
LUNCH
1:00pm
Pool open 1-5pm
Freetime/games/arcade room/pool/pickleball/ classes/ demonstrations/ crafts etc.
1:30-3pm
– Camp Games (Teatron)
– Craft: Camp Bandana Decorating with Claire Doody (Pavillion/ Main Hall)
3-4pm
– No-sew Felt Banner craft with Julie Grossman (Teatron)
– Forest Bathing with Emily Willard (Amphitheater/ TBD)
– Find Your (Singing) Voice with Liz Binz (Lakeside Lodge)
4-5:30pm
– Crafty Circle Time with Gwynedh Van Allan (Pavillion/ Teatron)
– Comedy Writing Workshop with Heather English (Lakeside Lodge)
5:30pm
DINNER
7-9:30pm
(Un) Talent Show (& Tell) (Teatron)
9:30pm
Stargazing hangout with Jaycie Chambers (TBD *Dependant on weather)
10pm
Night Owl Lounge
Sun Sept 14
7:30am
Coffee Snobs Early Morning Meetup (Lakeside Lodge)
8-9am
BREAKFAST – Photo Scavenger Hunt Drawings (Main Hall)
9:30am
Camp Wind Down (Main Hall Deck or inside)
Noon
Check Out
Camp Map
SAMPLE Activities (from 2025)
Here’s an idea of what camp looked like in 2025! Things will be different for 2026 and when camp gets closer we’ll reach out to you all so that you can sign up to lead an activity, meetup or something else fun! We’ll change the title of this section once we have 2026 information to share so that you know it’s been updated.
Photo Scavenger Hunt (all weekend long)
Take photos of your camp moments (and use the scavenger hunt list for more ideas). Use the QR codes to upload your photos (no app or site registration needed). On Sunday we’ll randomly draw names from all the photos submitted to win cool prizes!
Fat Friends Meet & Greet(drop ins welcome anytime)
Rotate through small groups of 3–4 people for quick conversations on prompts provided by event leaders. Mix it up with new groups after each topic.
Grounding & Setting Intentions
Start your camp weekend by joining Alexa Sucoe for setting intentions and connecting with the energy of camp. Ends with the beginning of the bonfire.
Bonfire Sing & S’mores
A camp classic: welcome bonfire, s’mores, and singing. Bring an instrument to join in, sing along or just relax and enjoy the fire.
Coffee Snobs Morning Meetup
Can’t leave your morning brew to chance? Bring your own coffee setup and meet on the lake deck for caffeine, conversation, and a great start to the day. Tea drinkers and others welcome!
Morning Movement
Start the day with gentle stretching and movement led by chiropractor Jenny Talbert.
Field Trips
Meet by the mess hall deck to carpool to special off-camp grounds locations.
Swimming Pool
Open Friday and Saturday 1-5pm. Pool is heated, has stairs and handrail. The chairs are questionable so you might bring down your camp chair if you’re planning to sit and hang out.
Fat Kayaks & Canoes
Thanks to your very generous fellow campers bringing their gear, you’ll get an opportunity to interact with these fun watercraft. See how to get on/off, give it a try yourself and hopefully it’ll make it easier to get out there and try it on your own in the real world!
Improv 101
Learn quick-thinking tips and try them out in a supportive, low-pressure space.
Crochet for Beginners with Anna Sherrett (capped at 12 new crafters)
learn four basic stitches and make a sun or moon applique; experienced crocheters are welcome too!
Board Games Cafe
Depending on how many people show and what you want to do – may be a big party game for lots of people or smaller groups for table top games. The guys will teach you any game they know (and that’s alotta games!) Play popular tabletop games or join larger group games in a casual, welcoming setting.
Crafter’s WIP Show & Tell with Laura Gray
bring your current craft in progress for a dedicated work hour with opportunity for sharing and troubleshooting
Fat Book Club with Lyzz Stewart
A discussion & sharing session on your favorite fat characters in books! At the end of the discussion, a list of our favorites will be made and distributed to the group for some cozy fall reads! All books and forms of reading are welcome. Don’t read? Feel free to come share your favorite fat rep in other forms of pop-culture – tv, movies, or music!
Crochet 101: Drink Koozie
Learn basic crochet skills and make a fun drink koozie to take home.
Meditation and Guided Imagery
A restorative guided meditation with therapist Catherine Caruso
Connection, Joy, Play with Carlene Ostedgaard
Connecting back to yourself through joyful play
Woo Woo in the Woods: a magical show and tell
Bring your fav tarot deck, your bra crystals, your mediumship skills, your favorite home remedy recipe… whatever you’d like to share with others and join us.
Low-Key Karaoke
Sign up to sing, or just hang out and enjoy the fun.
Friendship Bracelets
Learn to make friendship bracelets in various designs. Supplies provided.
Trivia Night
Make a team or join one to test your knowledge in a night of friendly competition hosted by the amazing Rikki Gee
Movie & Discussion
Watch Your Fat Friend documentary, followed by a discussion of the film and its themes.
“One With Nature” a semi-guided, accessible nature walk
Wander a paved path in a temperate rain forest and learn how to really see the magic around you
Camp Bandanas with Claire Doody (Copper Union)
Hang with other campers while you each decorate your own camp bandana
All-Camp Games
Silly, fun, and accessible team games for everyone—no running or human pyramids required
No-Sew Felt Banner Craft
Create your own colorful felt banner—no sewing skills needed
Forest Bathing
Learn about the benefits of forest bathing and try it with a guide
Crafty Circle Time
Bring what you’re working on and do it in good company
Find Your (Singing) Voice
Explore your voice and sing together in a supportive workshop
Comedy Writing Workshop
Put pen to paper under the guidance of professional comedian Heather English
(Un)Talent Show (& Tell)
Show off a talent, skill, or silly trick—the one song you know on ukulele, read a favorite poem, a middle-school diary excerpt, stand-up comedy, a lip sync, or even a dance routine with new camp friends. Whatever you can imagine, we want to see it!
Stargazing Hangout *Weather permitting
We will look at the stars, talk about the constellations, and attempt to locate a planet.
Night Owl Lounge
Not ready for bed? Stay up as late as you like with crafts, coloring, games, conversation, and cozy hangout vibes.
SAMPLE Food & Drink (from 2025)
2026’s menu is likely to be very similar, however we will also have a big ol salad bar at lunches and dinners!
Meals in the Dining Hall
If you indicated on your camper info form that you have dietary restrictions, there will be alternatives that adhere to those requests available for each person who submitted
Thursday Dinner
BBQ Style Cheeseburgers
Pub Style French Fries
Seasoned Corn
Garden Vegetable Salad w ranch or herb vinaigrette dressing
Friday Breakfast
Belgian Waffles, sausage patty, cage free scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, seasoned country style potatoes, fresh fruit, selection of yogurt, cold cereals, milk and juice
Friday Lunch
Boxed Lunches
Turkey Sandwiches
Lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard (condiments come in packets to add as you like)
potato chips
Tossed Salad w ranch or balsamic dressing
Friday Dinner
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Seasoned Italian Cut Green Beans
Garlic Bread
Caesar Salad
Saturday Breakfast
Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, cage free scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, seasoned country style potatoes, applewood smoked bacon, fresh fruit, selection of yogurt, cold cereals, milk and juice
Saturday Lunch
Chicken Strips w selection of dipping sauces
JoJo wedge cut fries
Seasoned corn
Tossed salad w ranch or balsamic dressing
Saturday Dinner
Build your own nachos bar
corn tortilla chips, seasoned ground beef, refried beans, nacho cheese sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, olives, salsa
Tassed salad w ranch or balsamic dressing
Sunday Breakfast
Fresh baked pastries and bagels w cream cheese, cage free scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, seasoned country style potatoes, applewood smoked bacon, fresh fruit, selection of yogurt, cold cereals, milk and juice
Other Food & Drink
Night Owl Lounge (nights in the mess hall)
Hot water for making drinks
Buy Moooore Snacks
You can pop into Lincoln City at any time to pick up food, drinks and other needs from grocery stores in town.
Arts & Crafts
The arts & craft area is a common space for people to hang out with others to visit. It tends to be the center of activity especially in the early mornings and late nights. It’ll be in the Main Hall where you can also work on things while other events are happening if you want to be present with others but not actually commit to a full trivia night (or whatever it may be).
There will be some fun artsy crafty things to do. We’ll have a big group puzzle you can work on together, coloring books, pens and markers, drawing paper, stickers along with whatever craft projects you’re working on!
There will also be crafty skill-shares happening at specific times throughout the weekend led by YOU and other campers! Check the Schedule to see what guided craft options are happening and when.
If you’re not ready for bed, join your fellow night-owls at the Night Owl Lounge each evening after the last planned activity happens. Lots of creative goodness, conversations and laughs to be had in those late hours!
Facility Details
pool steps and hand rail
dining hall chairs
chairs are metal frames with padded seats and backs.
Seat: 19″ wide 16″ deep
Back: 19″ wide, 19′ High (from top of seat padding)
lol sorry about the photo Kelsey!!
Camper's Fridge
There’s a large fridge for keeping your drinks and snacks chilled. Be sure to put your name on them!
Firepit benches
Paved Pathways to upper cabins
Cabin Beds
Some beds may be single or in a bunk set up. Each camper gets a lower bed (and you can use the upper one however you want if your bed has one)
cubby and outlet next to each bed
C-paps, phones, disco balls… whatever you need to power, you have it right next to your bed!
Shower House
Each cabin has multi-stall toilets and showers but if you need even more, there are at least 2 ‘shower houses at camp with rooms of showers and toilets and more space. There are ada showers and toilets in both cabins and shower houses.
Explore Nearby
Packing Suggestions
- Camp chair
- Day pack or fannypack
- Headlamp, flashlight or lantern
- Hiking boots or good shoes
- Trekking/hiking/walking poles
- Hat
- Light jacket or raincoat
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Bug repellent
- Fun decor and flair to deck out your cabin/bunk
- Musical instruments
- Book
- Yard games or frisbee
- Crafts you’re currently working on
- Picnic blanket (for hanging out or stargazing)
- Your fave snacks and drinks (fridge and pantry available)
- Your medications
- Soap and other toiletries
- Menstrual products
- Short and long sleeve shirt
- Short and long pants
- Several pairs of socks (prepare to get them wet if it’s raining)
- Sweatshirt or hoodie
- Fun PJs
- Your most ridiculous Camp Fashions
- Flipflops for shower
- BEDDING! (pillow, sheet/blankets, sleeping bag etc)
- Towel
- Pillow
- Eyemask
- Earplugs (sponge ones are included in welcome bag)
- White noise machine (or phone app)
- phone and charger
Don’t worry if you forget something! Town is less than 10 minutes away!