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YMCA Camp Orkila

Summer Address:

   Eastsound, Washington, USA
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Off-Season Address:

   Orcas Island, Washington, USA
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Camp Orkila is located on the northwest tip of Orcas Island in Washington State and is perfect for exploring rugged beaches, calm bays and neighboring San Juan Islands.  Camp Orkila's 280 acres face Presidents Channel and the Canadian Golf Islands and are the backdrop for the most colorful sunsets imaginable.  Our preserved forest and private beach are the setting for an extraordinary range of outdoor activities.

The true Northwest experience begins with the journey from Seattle, WA to beautiful Orcas Island and continues as you discover the wonders of the outdoors through values-based programs that emphasize respect, responsibility, honesty, caring, faith and fun. 

Camp Orkila is a year around facility dedicated to providing opportunities for the entire family to connect with the outdoors.  A wide array of programs is available for you to choose from including:

 

> Youth and Teen Summer Overnight Camp

> Teen Expedition Trips

> Adventure Education

> Family Camp Weekends

> Women's Wellness Weekends

> Conference and Retreat Programs

> Outdoor Environmental Education Programs

> Marine Science Programs

> Day Camp and Swim Lessons for Orcas Island's convenience

 

All programs and activities are age appropriate and follow the "challenge by choice" philosophy in which you choose the degree to which you participate in any event.

Camp Type:  Residential
Year Established: 1906
Gender: Coed
Age of Campers: 9 to 18 years old
Cost/Week: $651.00-$1000.00/wk
Religious Affiliation: None
Camp Owner(s): YMCA of Greater Seattle
Camp Director(s): Christopher Pierce and Dimitri Stankevich
Nearest Large City: Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, BC
Off Season Rental: Yes
Accreditations ?
ACA
Camp Focus:
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Marine Science
Sports Camps: Equestrian and Horseback Riding
Sports Camps: General Sports
Traditional Camps
Art Activities:
  •  Arts and Crafts
  •  Dance
  •  Pottery

Sports Activities:
  •  General Sports
  •  Archery
  •  Baseball and Softball
  •  Basketball
  •  BMX
  •  Cycling
  •  Equestrian and Horseback Riding
  •  Riflery
  •  Soccer
  •  Swimming
  •  Volleyball

Adventure Activities:
  •  Assorted Adventures
  •  Backpacking
  •  Canoeing
  •  Environmental
  •  Hiking
  •  Kayaking
  •  Rock Climbing
  •  Ropes Course
  •  Sailing
  •  Whitewater Rafting
  •  Wilderness

Academic Activities:
  •  Leadership
  •  Marine Science

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


Additional Activities:
Campfire skits, Ultimate Frisbee, Giant swing

2008 Youth and Teen Summer Sessions

Session 1:  July 1- 8

Session 2:  July 8 – 15

Session 3:  July 15 – 22

Session 4:  July 22 – 29

Session 5:  July 29 – August 5

Session 6:  August 5 – 12

Session 7:  August 12 –19

Session 8:  August 19 – 26

 

Family Sessions

Mother’s Day Family Camp:  May 9-11, 2008

Labor Day Family Camp:  August 29 – September 1, 2008

Fall Festival Family Camp:  September 5 – 7, 2008

Women’s Wellness Camp:  November 7 – 9, 2008