Co-ed, entering grades 7-9 in the fall of 2019.
Digital photography and videography are the mediums for this enriching program. Campers use their natural surroundings to create projects including web posts, photo essays and a final photo gallery. Select material may be used in Camp Orkila’s slide show! *Camp Orkila provides cameras and equipment.
Sessions:
Session 8: August 17-24
Co-ed; entering 7-9 in fall 2019.
This one-week program will provide a group of campers the chance to explore the food systems of Camp Orkila and the San Juan Islands. Campers will spend time working with the Orkila gardener learning about growing your own food in a sustainable way, as well as volunteering at farms around the islands to learn more about local food production systems. The group will cook or prepare one meal per day and explore culinary arts and techniques. This program will give campers the opportunity to learn about sustainable food in a creative and engaging environment. Campers will also participate in traditional camp activities like campfire and open rec, and have the opportunity to explore our ropes course.
Sessions:
Session 1: June 26–July 3
Co-ed, entering grades 7-9 in the fall of 2019.
Campers learn introductory and intermediate angling skills while fishing at some of Washington’s premiere mountain lakes. Campers spend two nights at Camp Orkila’s Twin Lakes property at the base of Mt. Constitution, fishing for rainbow and cutthroat trout. In addition, the group fishes in the Puget Sound for at least one day. The remainder of the time is spent participating in camp activities. *Fishing equipment provided. *Any camper 15 years of age or older during the program must bring a valid Washington State Fishing license.
Sessions:
Session 8: August 17-24
Co-ed, entering grades 7-9 in the fall of 2019.
High Altitude Leadership campers spend time on the challenge courses, advancing their ropes skills by learning basic knot-tying, belaying and facilitation under the supervision of experienced staff. The climbing tower and zipline add extra adrenaline!
Sessions:
Session 1: June 26–July 3
Session 2: July 3-10
Session 7: August 10-17
Session 8: August 17-24
Co-ed, entering grades 9-11 in the fall of 2019
In this two week program, teens develop their leadership and communication styles while working with youth and exploring the San Juan Islands. Utilizing our challenge courses, HAL 2.0 campers will engage in team building initiatives that they later help to facilitate for younger campers. HAL 2.0 participants live in Tracy Strong Village in a co-gendered cabin. They will have at least one offsite, overnight experience. Upon completion of the program, HAL 2.0 participants will receive 10 community service hours for their time working directly with youth and their participation in a service project either at camp or with another organization on Orcas Island.
Sessions:
Session 3A: July 10-24
Session 8A: August 18-29
Co-ed, entering grades 6-9 in the fall of 2019.
In the Horsemaster unit, campers get to know one specific horse they will ride and care for throughout the session. During daily group lessons, Horsemasters focus on individualized riding plans tailored to the skill level of each camper. The number of participants in each session is limited to strengthen the level of interactive instruction. In addition to riding, Horsemaster campers participate in traditional camp activities, such as swimming, boating, archery and attending campfires.
Sessions:
Session 1: June 26–July 3
Session 2: July 3-10 (Girls only)
Session 3: July 10-17
Session 4: July 17-24 (Girls only)
Session 5: July 27-August 3
Session 6: August 3-10
Session 7: August 10-17 (Girls only)
Session 8: August 17-24
Session 9: August 24-28
Co-ed, entering grades 6-8 in the fall of 2019.
Island Explorer campers will take the spirit of Orkila out into the wilderness putting the Camp back in Summer Camp. Campers and staff spend their nights sleeping under the stars on Satellite Island and at Orkila’s Twin Lakes campsite. With a strong emphasis on skill building, campers will help to cook their own meals, participate in team building initiatives, learn knots and hitches, become experts in Leave No Trace ethics and take on greater leadership roles among their peers. This program is about fun too! Campers will play classic camp games, build forts, and explore the coastline and trails of Satellite Island and Moran State Park. Island explorers will also have a high ropes experience at the end of their week at camp.
*Note: This program is different from Traditional Explorers. Campers in this program will spend most of their time away from Camp Orkila.
Sessions:
Session 2: July 3-10
Session 3: July 10-17
Session 4: July 17-24
Session 5: July 27-August 3
Session 6: August 3-10
Session 7: August 10-17
Session 8: August 17-24
Co-ed, entering grades 6-8 in the fall of 2019.
Explore the many wonders of the marine world surrounding us! Based at Camp Orkila's Marine Salmon Center, campers are immersed in marine ecology, oceanography, and conservation of the natural world. Campers will get to dissect a squid and explore the intertidal zone both at Camp and on Satellite Island.
Sessions:
Session 1: June 26–July 3
Session 2: July 3-10
Session 7: August 10-17
Session 8: August 17-24
Co-ed; entering 8-10 in fall 2019
*All tools and safety equipment provided.
Sessions:
Session 4: July 17-24
Co-ed, entering grades 7-9 in the fall of 2019.
Hone your disc skills and learn new ones during this fun week at Orkila! Spend half the day receiving coaching from trained instructors, engaging in drills, and playing intramural matches.
Sessions:
Session 1: June 26–July 3
