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Located on the Key Peninsula on Case Inlet, Camp Colman boasts more than 100 acres of ancient forest, a half mile of Puget Sound beachfront, and an enclosed six acre lagoon. With such an ecologically diverse location and over 100 years of hosting campers, we can proudly say that Camp Colman is the perfect place for all to discover who they are and the gifts they have to share.

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Camp Orkila is just a ferry ride away in the breathtaking San Juan Islands on Orcas Island. A host of activities including a 1,000 foot zipline, in-ground pool, and marine center, provide opportunities for fun that are practically limitless. Orkila's picturesque setting featuring 280 acres of beach, forest, and meadows, will capture both your heart and your imagination.

Mini Camp programs are a great way for new campers to get familiar with being away from home overnight in an outdoor setting with a shorter length of time. Programs are offered at the start and end of camp season at Camp Colman.

• Entering grades 1–4
• 4 days | 3 nights

Traditional campers will spend their days engaged in a wide variety of activities from arts & crafts to the giant swing, capped off with gorgeous sunset views, a group sing-along, and time for reflection at both Camp Colman and Camp Orkila.

• Entering grades 1–10 at Camp Colman
  • 6 days | 5 nights
• Entering grades 3–10 at Camp Orkila
  • 7 days | 6 nights
  • NEW (select sessions):
    • 5-Day options
    • 2-Week options 

Teen Camp offers a wide range of traditional activities like swimming, climbing, and archery, plus specific components geared towards teens including later wakeup times and leadership development, offered at Camp Colman.

• Entering grades 6–12
• 6 days | 5 nights 

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Campers tap into their creativity during a week of hands-on art exploration. They’ll have opportunities to experiment with a variety of artistic mediums, which may include drawing, painting, clay, and digital photography, while developing new skills and finding new ways to express themselves.

Along with dedicated art time, campers will enjoy traditional Camp Orkila activities and plenty of opportunities to connect with their cabin group. Campers are placed in mixed-gender cabins with participants in the same program and of a similar age or developmental stage.

• Entering Grades: 6–8
• 7 days | 6 nights
• Location: Camp Orkila

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Campers dive into a week of adventure in and around the water at Camp Orkila. Water and boating activities may include swimming, dock jumping, kayaking, funyaking, and stand-up paddleboarding, giving campers plenty of opportunities to build confidence and try something new.

In addition to their time on the water, campers participate in traditional camp activities and a one-night overnight experience. Campers live in cabins based on gender identity or the cabin where they feel most comfortable and are grouped with campers in the same program and of a similar age or developmental stage.

• Entering grades 6-8
• 7 days | 6 nights
• Location: Camp Orkila

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Take leadership to new heights! Campers build climbing, teamwork, and leadership skills through hands-on experiences on Camp Orkila’s challenge courses, climbing tower, and zipline. With support from experienced climbing staff, campers practice skills such as knot-tying, belaying, group facilitation, and navigating ropes course elements.

The rest of the day is filled with traditional camp favorites, including swimming, arts and crafts, archery, team-building activities, all-camp events, and evening campfires. Campers are placed in mixed-gender cabins with participants in the same program and of a similar age or developmental stage.

• Entering grades 7–9
• 7 days | 6 nights
• Location: Camp Orkila

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Campers discover the incredible marine environment surrounding Camp Orkila through hands-on exploration at the Marine Salmon Center. Throughout the week, they’ll learn about marine ecology, oceanography, and conservation while participating in experiences such as dissecting a squid, exploring the intertidal zone, and visiting the Whale Museum on San Juan Island.

Campers also enjoy traditional camp activities throughout the week. They live in cabins based on gender identity or the cabin where they feel most comfortable and are grouped with campers in the same program and of a similar age or developmental stage.

• Entering grades 6–8
• 7 days | 6 nights
• Location: Camp Orkila

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Campers build outdoor skills and confidence through a mix of expedition-style adventures and traditional camp experiences. About half of their time is spent developing skills such as paddling, backpacking, and outdoor living, while the rest includes Camp Orkila favorites such as high ropes and other classic activities.

As part of the program, campers take an off-site overnight trip, typically hiking to Camp Orkila’s Twin Lakes property near the base of Mount Constitution. Along the way, they’ll practice teamwork, strengthen outdoor skills, and experience more of the natural beauty of Orcas Island.

• Entering grades 7–9  
• 7 days | 6 nights
• Location: Camp Orkila

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Campers get moving during a week filled with favorite sports, games, and plenty of chances to try something new. Activities may include soccer, ultimate frisbee, disc golf, volleyball, gaga ball, water polo, and Camp Orkila’s famous “Wreckage” dodgeball game.

Along with dedicated sports time, campers participate in traditional camp activities, including a high ropes experience. Campers live in cabins based on gender identity or the cabin where they feel most comfortable and are grouped with campers in the same program and of a similar age or developmental stage.

• Entering grades 4–6  
• 7 days | 6 nights
• Location: Camp Orkila

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Campers explore the San Juan Islands while building kayaking skills, confidence, and independence on a multi-day sea kayaking adventure. Participants paddle to a new island each day, spend the night camping along the way, and practice traveling responsibly in the outdoors using Leave No Trace principles.

With support from experienced staff, campers learn foundational paddling and expedition skills while working together as a group and experiencing the incredible marine environment surrounding Orcas Island. The first and final nights of the program are spent in cabins at Camp Orkila. Campers are placed in mixed-gender cabins with participants in the same program and of a similar age or developmental stage.

• Entering grades 8–10
• 7 days | 6 nights
• Location: Camp Orkila
• No previous kayaking experience is required

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San Juan Kayaking 2.0 gives campers the opportunity to build on foundational kayaking skills while taking on more responsibility during their time on the water. Participants learn new paddle strokes, practice kayak rescues, and strengthen their overall paddling skills while exploring the San Juan Islands.

Campers also learn how to read tide and current tables and use that knowledge to play a larger role in planning their own journeys. Along the way, they build confidence, teamwork, decision-making, and outdoor leadership skills. Campers are placed in mixed-gender cabins with participants in the same program and of a similar age or developmental stage.

• Entering grades 9–12
• 14 days | 13 nights
• Location: Camp Orkila
• No previous kayaking experience is required

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LDI gives teens the opportunity to build leadership and communication skills while working with youth and exploring the outdoors at Camp Colman. Participants take part in team-building experiences, camp activities, and opportunities to practice leading and supporting others.

Throughout the program, teens explore different approaches to leadership, strengthen their communication and relationship-building skills, and gain experience that can be used at camp, at school, at work, and in their communities.

• Entering grades 9–12
• 6 days | 5 nights or 13 days | 12 nights
• Location: Camp Colman 

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Advanced Leadership Development Institute gives older teens the opportunity to take a deeper look at what it means to be a leader at camp. Participants shadow counselors and program staff to learn how different camp activities are planned, organized, and facilitated.

Teens practice working with youth, strengthen communication and decision-making skills, and explore how to lead in a style that feels authentic to them. The experience offers a closer look at the responsibilities of camp staff while helping participants prepare for future leadership and employment opportunities.

• Entering grades 11–12
• 6 days | 5 nights or 13 days | 12 nights
• Location: Camp Colman

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Leadership Development with Kayaking combines leadership development at Camp Orkila with a multi-day kayaking adventure through the San Juan Islands. Over two weeks, participants develop their leadership and communication styles, work with youth, and build outdoor skills through a mix of camp-based experiences and expedition travel.

Participants spend four or five nights on expedition and the remainder of the session at Camp Orkila, where they take part in youth work activities, team-building initiatives, service, and traditional camp experiences. This combination gives teens opportunities to practice leadership in different settings and build confidence as part of a team.

Participants earn 10 hours of community service through their work with youth and service in the Orcas Island community. Campers are placed in mixed-gender cabins with participants in the same program and of a similar age or developmental stage.

• Entering grades 9–11
• 14 days | 13 nights
• Location: Camp Orkila
• No previous kayaking experience is required

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Leadership Development with Kayaking 2.0 is a three-week experience focused on peer, youth, service, and outdoor leadership. Participants take on greater responsibility by helping lead programs with younger campers, volunteering at camp and in the community, and practicing leadership skills with their peers.

A major part of the program is a seven- or eight-day sea kayaking expedition through the San Juan Islands. During the expedition, teens practice teamwork, communication, decision-making, and outdoor leadership while putting their skills into action in a real expedition setting.

Participants earn 20 hours of community service through their work with youth and community service. Campers are placed in mixed-gender cabins with participants in the same program and of a similar age or developmental stage.

• Entering grades 10–12
• 21 days | 20 nights
• Location: Camp Orkila
• No previous kayaking experience is required

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Campers advance their leadership and ropes course skills through hands-on experience in this program. Participants learn basic belaying and facilitation skills and, as they gain confidence, help facilitate initiatives for younger campers under the guidance of experienced staff.

The program gives teens an opportunity to strengthen communication, teamwork, and leadership skills while practicing what they have learned in a real camp setting. Participants also volunteer at camp and in the Orcas Island community, earning 10 hours of community service in recognition of their work with youth and service to others.

• Entering grades 9–11
• 14 days | 13 nights
• Location: Camp Orkila

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CIT gives teens an immersive opportunity to build leadership skills, learn counseling techniques, and gain experience working directly with younger campers.

The program includes one week of training and team building, followed by a week “in-unit” working alongside staff with a traditional or specialty cabin group. Participants then spend a week focused on service both at Camp Orkila and in the greater Orcas Island community before coming together for a final week of reflection, connection, and celebration.

By the end of the program, CITs earn at least 100 hours of community service through their work with youth and volunteer experiences. Participants live together in mixed-gender cabins in the CIT Village with others in the same program.

Application and interview required. Accepted applicants will receive registration instructions. Applications will be available October 6.

• Entering grades 11–12, under 18 for duration of program
• 28 days | 27 nights
• Location: Camp Orkila

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OSI is a four-week leadership development program for rising seniors ready to take on greater responsibility, gain work experience, and build meaningful connections. Participants receive training in areas such as behavior management, child abuse prevention, and program quality before putting those skills into practice across camp.

Interns spend part of the program “in-unit” alongside cabin counselors, directly supporting and mentoring campers. They help lead activities, facilitate games, support camper well-being, and gain firsthand experience with the daily responsibilities of a counselor.

Participants also spend time in interdisciplinary roles, shadowing staff in areas such as the kitchen, housekeeping, arts programs, media team, and adventure activities. These rotations offer a behind-the-scenes look at camp operations and introduce teens to a range of roles beyond the cabin.

Throughout the program, participants build communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and other transferable skills while earning up to 450 hours of community service. Housing assignments may vary and can include single-gender or mixed-gender cabins with campers, fellow OSI participants, or staff depending on role and placement.

Application, interview, and references required. Accepted applicants will receive registration instructions. Applications will be available October 6.

• Entering grade 12, under 18 for duration of program
• 28 days | 27 nights
• Location: Camp Orkila

We have lowered our pricing options and developed a voluntary sliding fee schedule. Simply select the price most appropriate for your family. Your selections are completely confidential and do not impact the quality of your camper’s experience. 

• Price A reflects the full price of sending a participant to the program selected. This level represents the full price of camp operations, including industry leading training and staffing, support for long-term maintenance, repairs, and facility enhancements.  
• Price B is partially sponsored by funds generously contributed by our supporters to help families unable to afford the full price of the program.  
• Price C is our most accessible rate, supported by generous contributions from our donors to ensure a positive camp experience for as many participants as possible.

Thank you to families who volunteer to pay Price A! You are helping the Y ensure our camps and outdoor leadership programs continue to thrive. With your support, we have made critical improvements and repairs to our overnight camps and outdoor leadership programs that ensure all participants have the best experiences possible — like new bath and shower facilities, ADA accessibility, new educational facilities, and high-adventure programs. With your support, Y camps and outdoor leadership programs can continue to be accessible for all now and in the future, especially for those who need us most. 

Independent of what price you have selected, if you would like to support our camps and outdoor leadership programs in an even more meaningful way, please consider making a one-time or recurring donation in any amount.

Our goal is to remove barriers that prevent anyone from participating in our programs, including financial barriers. If our lowest prices still create a financial barrier that prevents you from participating in our programs, we invite you to fill out a financial assistance application.  

Once we have reviewed and approved your application, you will receive an email confirming the percentage you have been awarded.* A $50 deposit is still required to confirm your reservation.

*We are only able to offer financial assistance for one registration per participant each summer.