Going into his 21st year at Orkila - 7 years as a camper and 14 years on staff - Dave loves and lives Orkila! You might catch him saying "hello" to the LDI campers on President Channel, cooking food with the elves in the Enchanted Forest, or singing The Jellyfish Song at line-up. Dave loves smiles, laughing, high fives and hearing what’s going on with you!
Joe started going to Camp Orkila when he was 9 years old. Now he’s going in to his 18th summer at Orkila and still loves everything about camp! Joe loves playing music at campfires, jumping of the dock (with a PFD of course), and going for a long run through camp. He also thinks that sunsets as viewed from Orkila are one of the most beautiful sights in the world.
Hannah has been attending Camp Orkila as a camper, then as a staff member since she was 7 years old. Around camp, you can find Hannah attempting pottery projects, jumping off the dock, and doing low ropes. You might even see her flying overhead practicing her Pilot skills! Hannah recently moved back home to the PNW from Colorado, where she lived for 5 years. She loves admiring Orcas Island, singing and cheering at lineup, and watching campers learn new skills.
Haley started her Orkila career as an Outdoor Environmental Educator in the spring of 2012. She flew in from Wisconsin for what was meant to be a short stay in the PNW, however, she fell in love with the Orkila spirit and never left! Now you'll find her at camp playing games, singing songs, laughing a laugh and ensuring a rockin' experience for visiting campers AND adults. Haley loves to play; no matter the activity, she just loves to play. "I often think how wonderful a job teaching OEE is because I get to combine teaching kids and playing outside!"
Katie came to Orkila to teach one season of Outdoor Environmental Education in the Spring of 2009. Like many, she fell in love with Orkila and Orcas Island and never left. In her free time Katie likes to throw the ball for Zip the Dog and take him on beach walks!
Lynda has been the Office Manager at Orkila since 2008 but her favorite role is camp mom! She says, "I love having so many kids, it keeps me young and honestly I get so much more than I give!" During the slower seasons, Lynda loves to spend time with her family and would love to have her own TV show on the Home and Garden Network.