Orkila - Traditional Camps | YMCA of Greater Seattle

Traditional Seekers: Grades 3-5

All gender, entering grades 3-5 in the fall of 2022.
Seekers get a great introduction to the overnight camp experience. Living in mixed-gender units, while sleeping in single-gender cabins, campers get a taste of all that camp has to offer, including the swimming pool, arts and crafts center, rope-course elements, the marine salmon center and much more.

2022 Sessions:
*Note: Sessions 1-4 will run Wednesday to Tuesday, Sessions 5-8 will run Saturday to Friday, and Session 9 will run from Saturday to Wednesday
Session 1: June 29-July 5
Session 2: July 6-12
Session 3: July 13-19
Session 4: July 20-26
Session 5: July 30-August 5
Session 6: August 6-12
Session 7: August 13-19
Session 8: August 20-26
Session 9: August 27-31

Traditional Explorers: Grades 5-8

All gender, entering grades 5-8 in the fall of 2022.
Explorers focus on teamwork and skill building around camp. Living in mixed-gender units, while sleeping in single-gender cabins, Explorers participate in advanced rope activities (like our 1000 foot-long zipline), and repeat some of their favorite games and activities.

Traditional Challengers: Grades 8-10

All gender, entering grades 8-10 in the fall of 2022.
Traditional Challengers is the first step in Orkila’s Leadership Progression. Living in mixed-gender units, while sleeping in single-gender cabins, Challengers have the most advanced challenge course opportunities, riding Orkila’s giant swing and zipline. They have additional open recreation periods and take on an increased leadership role at camp.