Discover Your Biggest YES! 

August 31st-Sept. 3rd 2023 • Vernonia, OR

We're planning the most amazing, epic, life-changing weekend ever — all that's missing is YOU. Camp Yes is perfect for you if: You're ready to bust your camp self (the most real and authentic version of you) out into the real world. You're hungry for a deeper and more meaningful connection to yourself and other badass women entrepreneurs, leaders and changemakers. You crave space and time in nature with a powerful community of women who are willing and ready to let their guard down and get real with their camp self!

Location & Accommodations

We’ll be hanging out at the beautiful Camp Cedar Ridge just 90min. North West of Portland, OR!

There are 4 Options to Choose from:

The Main Lodge

In the Main Lodge has a variety of rooms that will be shared with 3-6 campers. There are twin size beds that include pillows, sheets and blankets to keep you warm along with towels. There are shared bathrooms throughout the lodge for everyone to use. NOTE: This is the best option for out of town campers.

The Bunkhouse

The bunkhouse is more dorm style with all double bunkbeds and camp mattresses. Campers must bring their own sleeping bag, pillow and towels. The shower house is a short walk from the bunkhouse.

Platform Tent

Want to camp without bring your own tent!? This is the best option for you. Enjoy the great outdoors with a bed and a tent all set up for you.

Bring Your Own Tent/Camper

For those of you who love the great outdoors, we will have a Tent village along with a Camper/Van area as well for you to bring your own tent or Camper!

Plan Your Travel

Driving

From Portland International Airport: 90 minute drive
From Portland: 75 minute drive

We encourage carpooling and will provide a link to a carpool document as camp gets closer. 

Flying

We recommend flying into PDX! It's about a 90 minute drive from the airport to Camp Cedar Ridge (where we'll be staying). Rent a car or carpool with other campers.

Camp registration is between 1-3 P.M. on Thursday Aug. 31st, so we recommend flying in by Thursday at 12pm if you're coming from out of town. If you need a place to stay the night before (or after) camp, or want to find folks to carpool with, we'll provide a coordination document to campers soon. Camp will end by 1pm on Sunday Sept 3rd. We recommend booking flights that leave anytime after 4pm on Sunday.

The Camp Yes Schedule

Sample schedule – subject to change!

Thursday August 31st

• 1-3pm - Check-in

• All Camp Welcome!

• Camp Crew Circles

• Dinner

• All Camp Playnote

• Campfire singalongs & s'mores

Friday September 1st

• Morning Practice

• Breakfast

• Camp Crew Circles

• Playshop 1 (Your Choice)

• Lunch

• Playshop 2 (Your Choice)

• Free Time - Choose Your Own Adventure!

• Hike, Read, Hammock, Play, Craft

• Dinner

• Candle Lit Yin Yoga

• Evening Activities

• Campfire

Saturday September 2nd

• Morning Practice

• Breakfast

• Camp Crew Circles

• All Camp Playshop with Marli

• Lunch

• Camp Yes Games!

• Slip & Slide

• Free Time

• Dinner

• Untalent Show + Dance Party!

Sunday September 3rd

• Morning Practice

• Breakfast

• Camp Crew Circles

• Lunch

• 1pm - Closing Circle - Happy Goodbyes

Camp Yes was just a dream...

Marli Williams had the crazy idea of creating a summer camp for adult women. Based on her love of both play and personal growth she couldn't think of a better environment to create a powerful experience for women seeking more YES in their life. She founded Camp Yes in 2017 , with the incredible help of Molly McLeod who brought her unique design and organizational talents to camp to life. Marli is a master facilitator of transformation and has over a decade of leading wilderness trips, organizing retreats, conferences, and other events. We can’t wait to welcome you into our community!

Why a Summer Camp? 

A note from your head camp counselor...

Hey there! I’m Marli and I am guessing you might be wondering why going to camp is a good idea... or maybe you think it is the BEST THING EVER - like I do... but just in case... here's why. There is so much joy and power in gathering around a campfire in the middle of the woods with nothing but the sound of a river in the background. Here is the thing... I believe that nature has the ability to reconnect us to our roots, give space for us to dream bigger dreams and remind us of what truly matters. Speaking of metaphors and campfires... It takes three things to light a fire and keep it burning bright; air, fuel and a spark. Just like the fire, we need those things too. Air - space and time to breathe and to be away from the busyness and distractions of our daily life. Fuel - people and ideas that inspired us to keep going even when it gets tough. A Spark - new energy, new connections, new questions, and new insights to re-ignite our passion when we lose our way.  I hope you will join us to reconnect with yourself and an amazing community of inspiring women!

A bit more about your head camp counselor... 

Marli is a professional camp counselor and master facilitator of transformation who creates magic in beautiful epic places. She is committed to serving mission-driven and heart-centered women who are movers and shakers in their communities. Her mission in life is to inspire and empower amazing women to deeply believe in themselves and what they are truly capable of. She is passionate about creating spaces, places and experiences where others can tap into their innate awesomeness, build meaningful connections and feel empowered to make positive changes in their communities and in their lives. Learn more about how she can help you at marliwilliams.com.

We’re working with an amazing team of women to bring you the best weekend ever!