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• History of camp
• Typical day at camp
• Sample lesson plan
• About the NW Danish Association

The Northwest Danish Association has put on a Danish Cultural Conference for decades. In the late 80’s, a group of conference participants were discussing how they wished there was a similar program for their children to participate in. A group of Danes in the Eugene and Portland areas got together and proposed Himmelbjerget.

Himmelbjerget was born in 1989. The first year was small, but it quickly grew. The camp can hold a maximum of about 60 campers. Past themes have included: Vikings, Jul (Christmas in Denmark), Påske (Easter in Denmark), Fastelavn, Geography, and Travel in Denmark.

In 1995, the Northwest Danish Association adopted the Himmelbjerget program and it is one of their most successful programs. Most campers choose to come back every year.
“We’re really close, like a family, but where you can choose your own relatives!” says Carley Kromann, a long time camper, senior camper, and now counselor.

We invite you to explore our website, come to an event, or simply send your camper to camp. You’ll see what a positive effect learning about Denmark can have on your child!