May 22 nd May 24 th Meet at Silver Firs early Monday May 22 nd and load the bus Drive to Anacortes and walk on the ferry Ride the ferry to Orcas Island Camp Orkila busses meet at the ferry and drive the group to camp ID: 795736
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YMCA Camp Orkila Outdoor Environmental Education
Slide2May 22
nd
-May 24
th
Meet at Silver Firs early Monday, May 22nd
and load the bus.
Drive to Anacortes and walk on the ferry. Ride the ferry to Orcas Island.
Camp Orkila busses meet at the ferry and drive the group to camp.
Arrive back at Silver Firs on Wednesday afternoon on May 24
th
.
Parents pick up their child Wednesday afternoon around 3:15pm.
Slide3Cost of Camp
Camp is $200.00 per student/parent.
We have fundraising planned to reduce the cost for all students.
PTA has set aside money for student scholarships. An application will be available for students needing assistance.
Slide4YMCA CAMP ORKILA
Orkila is over 100 years old!
Summer Camp
Teen Adventure
Conference and Retreats
Outdoor Environmental Education
www.camporkila.org
Slide5Program established 40 years ago.
Serve 70 schools and 5,000 students per year.
OUTDOOR ENVRIONMENTAL EDUCATION
Slide6Located on Orcas Island, in the San Juan Islands, schools first take the Washington State Ferry from Anacortes, WA. This ferry ride is 60-90 minutes long with spectacular views and maybe even a whale sighting or two
.
HOW DO SCHOOLS GET TO CAMP ORKILA?
Students will walk on and walk off the ferry.
Slide7Slide8Once a group arrives to the island, students will take a bus to camp. This is about a twenty minute
ride.
Slide9YMCA Camp Orkila is made up of 285 acres of farm fields, forest trails and beachfront property.
Students have an opportunity to hike on many of the trails around camp.
Students spend time on the beaches in our marine science classes
Slide10YMCA Camp Orkila
Instructors
Camp Orkila teachers are a professional group of educators carefully chosen through a highly selective hiring process. All staff are college graduates and have experience teaching students.
Many of the teachers come from all over the country to be a part of our program.
Slide11CABINS
Students will stay in open air cabins in groups of 10 to 12 with
two adult chaperones present
at all times.
Slide12Each student will have their own bed with a space to store their belongings. Please make sure you send your students with warm bedding.
Slide13BATHROOMS
Male and Female Bathrooms
One in each section of camp
Showers, sinks, toilets
Running hot water
Electricity
Deep cleaned before visit
Spot cleaned daily
Slide14ACTIVE DAYS
The Daily Schedule
BREAKFAST
Class 1
Class 2
LUNCH
Class 3
Class 4
Open Recreation
DINNER
Evening Program
Bed
The day at camp starts
early
Students
wake up to the sounds of birds and waves crashing to begin the fun filled day of
learning
Slide15MEALS
Larry Norman Lodge
Eat Family Style
Lots of healthy choices
Our
kitchen will gladly accommodate needs relating to diet
.
Slide16CLASSES
The day is filled with a variety of classes picked by school teachers before the students arrive. There are many areas covered in our classes including:
Archery
Climbing Tower
Initiatives
High
Ropes
Course
Habitat Hike
Rope Bridge
Beach Walk
Outdoor
Living.
Slide17Beach Walk
Slide18Chapel Rock
Slide19Climbing Wall & High Ropes
Slide20Outdoor Living Skills
Slide21Rope Bridge
Slide22Campfire
In the
evening,
campfires are a traditional favorite. Students have a chance to do their own skits or sing songs led by Camp Orkila teachers.
Slide23Slide24HELPFUL HINTS
Follow the “what to bring” list
Label all luggage in bags
Do not send electronics or valuables
Do not send foodProvide advanced
notice for
food allergies
Slide25Medication at Camp
Staff member will be designated as the nurse
Medication authorization order must be completed prior to camp for any prescription and medicine such as Tylenol, Benadryl
Non-prescription medications such as bug spray will need a parent permission slip
Slide26Parent Chaperone Application Packet
Due: November 1
st
Slide27Parent Chaperones
We need
8
male and 8 female chaperones.
You will attend your child’s classes/activities during the day and be in their cabin.
Slide28Fundraising
McTeacher Night October 12
th 5:00-8:00pm Thomas Lake McDonaldsMovie Night November 4
th & January 13th Holiday Shoppe December 9th evening December 12th-14th during the school day
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