Seattle YMCA

Thursday, September 2, 2010

YMCA Camp Orkila

Conferences and Retreats
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Leave the City Behind
Leave the City Behind
Camp Orkila's Main Camp, Tracy Strong Village, and the Dederer Conference Center are perfect for reunions, small conferences, school and church retreats, workshops and trainings, and any other group that simply wants a beautiful place to stay on Orcas Island.

For your business needs, we have AV equipment including: TV/VCR, overhead projector, slide projector and screen. Our multiple meeting spaces are available to meet your groups needs and can accommodate groups of 10-300.

Conference Reservations
To schedule your group's conference at Camp Orkila, please contact:
Beth Wangen - Conference and Retreat Director
bwangen@seattleymca.org
360-376-2678 Ext. 105

Meeting Spaces

Great Blue Heron meeting room: In the Dederer Center, carpeted, modern, has AV equipment, 1000 sq. ft.
Larry Norman Lodge: Contains several meeting spaces including main lodge north & south, library, and Training Center.
Marine Salmon Center: Has lab tables for small groups and auditorium-style seating for large group.
Tracy Strong Lodge: Large open room, cement floor, slightly removed from other parts of camp.
Center Room of Wally Fisher Lodge: Recessed center has fireplace.
Program Shelter: Large, high-ceiling space. Open-air, with fireplace.
Dederer cabin lounges: Each cabin has a common area at the entrance that can be used for small gatherings.


Great Blue Herring Meeting Cabin		Interior of Great Blue Herring

Tracy Strong Lodge Interior		Library in Larry Norman Lodge

Larry Norman Lodge Exterior		Larry Norman Lodge Interior

Dining Services
Delicious food is critical to any outing, and our food can be tailored to meet your group's needs. Whether it's vegetarian meals, or fresh fruit and pastries, we will do our best to accommodate you.

Meals are included for those guests staying with us in our Main Camp cabins. For those guests staying in our Dederer Cabins meals are not included; however, please let us know if you would like to add meals to your stay.


Dining Services - Buffet setup		Dining Services - Banquet setup

Dining Services - Family Style setup

Accomodations

Main Camp:

Wally Fisher Lodge: Four rustic bunk rooms sleep 14 per room. (Total: 56 beds) Two large shared bathrooms provide multiple sinks, toilets, and showers. A common room with fireplace is situated in the middle of the complex and can be used as a small meeting space. Wally Fisher Lodge is located in north camp and is winterized.
Smith cabin: Two rustic, side-by-side cabins sleep 10 each. (Total: 20 beds) Each side has a private bathroom with shower. Smith cabin is located in South camp and is winterized.
Training Center: Four bunk rooms sleep 4 each. (Total: 16 beds) Slightly less rustic, these rooms are located in the lower level of Larry Norman Lodge, our main dining facility. Men's and Women's bathrooms with showers are located on the same level and serve as the bathrooms for the entire lodge. A central common room with a lovely marine view can be used as a small meeting space. Winterized.
Open-air cabins are located throughout main camp, with some right on the beach. They sleep 10-14 people in bunk beds and have access to bath houses nearby.

Wally Fisher Lodge Interior Bunk of Wally Fisher Lodge

Main Camp Cabin Interior of Main Camp Cabin

Dederer Center:

Six cabins each sleep 16 in four bunk rooms. In non-winter months, fewer than six cabins will be available, depending on time of year. Each cabin has two private bathrooms with separate rooms for showers and toilets. Cabins come with fully equipped kitchens. You just bring the food. A common space provides comfy seating for relaxing together and can be used as a small meeting space. One cabin is wheelchair accessible.
The Dederer Center also contains a carpeted conference room in a separate building (Great Blue Heron) with a kitchenette and restrooms. This room is available for no additional cost to groups booked in the Dederer Center on a first-come, first-reserve basis. Some audio visual equipment is also available upon request, including a digital projector, overhead projector, TV, VCR/DVD player, etc.
Meals are often available in the main lodge for an additional charge, when requested in advance.


Dederer Center Cabin		Lounge & Kitchen inside Dederer Cabin		Bedroom in Dederer Cabin

Activities

Various ala carte activities are available to groups who are otherwise providing their own programming. These include

Archery, riflery
Arts & Crafts
Boating (row boats)
Climbing wall (sheltered)
Challenge course (tailored to your goals; see description below)
Kayak tours (2 1/2 hour tour of Orkila Bay in double kayaks; 6th grade minimum age)

Challenge course description: Our trained facilitators will lead your group through a series of activities that can help them work toward the goals you determine, such as cooperation, self-confidence, trust, support, problem-solving, goal-setting, leadership, and so on. Some of the activities we do take place on the ground. We also have a low challenge course with many elements just a foot off the ground. These work particularly well for developing group dynamics. In addition, we have several high elements 25-50 feet up in the trees, including a catwalk, a pirates' crossing, a Burma bridge (we call it the "Crouching Tiger"), a giant's ladder, a high circuit, and two giant swings. These can aid in group development and are also great for helping individuals achieve personal challenges and self-esteem. Prices are per facilitator, with 15 the maximum number of participants per facilitator.

Limited YMCA Membership: Each guest who is not a member of a branch of the YMCA of Greater Seattle will incur a charge of $3.50 for a limited membership for the duration of their stay with us.

Conference Reservation Information
To schedule your group's conference at Camp Orkila, please contact:
Beth Wangen - Conference and Retreat Director
bwangen@seattleymca.org
360-376-2678 Ext. 105