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YMCA Camp Colman

Summer Address:

   Longbranch, Washington, USA
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Off-Season Address:

   Orcas Island, Washington, USA
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Camp Colman, what place could be better for new friendships and adventure?  All of the tree-house-style cabins are perched along a wooded ridge and have fireplaces, bunk beds, complete bathrooms and private sun decks with a view of our lagoon.  We also have a Yurt and a tent platform area for older campers.  Our octagonal shelter provides the perfect program area in case of damp Washington days.  Anderson Lodge is a beautiful eight-sided dining hall and multi-use facility with floor-to-ceiling windows and a great view of our saltwater lagoon and Puget Sound.  The antique iron triangle rings outside the Lodge rustling up all the campers to a hot breakfast.  During the camp day, our energetic leaders accompany each cabin group on all of their adventures.  Leaders are college students or graduates and often have progressed through the camp's leadership program.  Their goal is for all campers to sample as many of the exciting programs as possible.  The personal staff attention allows all campers individual recognition.  A highly trained teen leader who receives intense staff training assists each cabin leader.  Traditional camp skits, songs, storytelling and comedy acts highlight our twilight campfire each night.  The day ends with campers and staff singing a closing song with their newfound friends and a song that has been sung every summer since 1912.  

Camp Type:  Residential
Year Established: 1912
Gender: Coed
Age of Campers: 7 to 18 years old
Cost/Week: $501.00-$650.00/wk
Religious Affiliation: None
Camp Owner(s): YMCA of Greater Seattle
Camp Director(s): Christopher Pierce and Steve Lewis
Nearest Large City: Seattle, Washington
Off Season Rental: Yes
Accreditations ?
ACA
Camp Focus:
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Leadership
Adventure Camps: Ropes Course
Sports Camps: General Sports
Traditional Camps
Art Activities:
  •  Arts and Crafts
  •  Pottery

Sports Activities:
  •  General Sports
  •  Archery
  •  Baseball and Softball
  •  Soccer
  •  Swimming
  •  Volleyball

Adventure Activities:
  •  Canoeing
  •  Hiking
  •  Ropes Course
  •  Sailing

Academic Activities:
  •  Leadership

Miscellaneous Activities:
  •  Talent Show
  •  Team Building
  •  Travel/Trips


Additional Activities:
Campfire skits, Pickleball, Ultimate Frisbee, Giant swing

2008 Youth and Teen Summer Sessions

Session A:  July 6 – 12

Session B:  July 13 – 19

Session C:  July 20 – 26

Session D:  July 27 – August 2

Session E:  August 3 – August 9

Session F:  August 10 – 16

Session G:  August 17 – 23

 

Family Sessions

Yogo Family Camp – May 24 - 26, 2008

Summer Fun Family Camp – June 7 - 8, 2008

Labor Day Family Camp – August 30 - September 1, 2008

Women’s Wellness Camp – September 12 - 14, 2008