July 28, 2012

Session 4 Slideshow!

Last night marked the end of another fabulous week here at Camp Orkila. As campers sat back and ate their final dinner in the lodge they were able to reflect on the memories made which were all brought together in the slideshow. We know all the campers had a great time and we hope to see them back next summer!

Welcome Home Islanders!

Yesterday a huge group of campers and staff awaited the arrival of the Islanders. They have been kayaking around the San Juans for the last month. They made it home safely after crazy storms and thick fog. All members are back at camp happily enjoying their first showers in 4 weeks!  


July 26, 2012

Expedition Adventure!

As campers continue to have a great time here at Camp Orkila, great things are also happening all around! After leading an amazing trip, a member of the Teen Expedition Staff recently went on a hike at Mt. Rainer and snapped this awesome photo at the summit with the Teen Expedition burgee. The staffer is now back and ready to lead some more awesome trips!


July 21, 2012

Session 3 Slideshow

As a new session of campers arrive today, it's important to look back on the week that was and to relive all the exciting things that happened! Enjoy the slideshow!

Session 4 Is Here!

Just a few hour ago campers in Session 4 stepped off the bus to arrive here at Camp Orkila! We are so excited to have them and we are ready to have another fantastic week!

Staff 'Stache Day

This past week it was a campers wish to have all staff spend a day with awesome mustaches. Their wish was granted!


Movie Making with Mt. Baker Session 3

In the beginning of the week we spent the morning with the Mt. Baker unit. They had a brainstorming party where all the campers put their heads together and came up with the script and screen play for this "Public Service Announcement". The campers chose sock stealing deer at their topic of choice. Watch what the kids help put together this week. It was a blast filming with Baker!

July 16, 2012

Fun In The Sun!

Session 3 is well underway as campers are enjoying a day full of sunshine with a HUGE lineup of activities today!


Session 2 Slideshow!

Long after campers leave Camp Orkila they can still relive the memories made by watching the slideshow! Enjoy!

July 14, 2012

Session 2 Dork Dance




Kids from all corners of camp showed up in their most dorky clothes and danced the night away for Thursday nights Dork Dance!

July 7, 2012

Session 2 Arrives!

Today hundreds of campers came to Camp Orkila. This coming week they will experience things and make memories they will never forget!

Session 1 Closing Campfire

Last night everyone gathered at the campfire pit to end a fantastic session. Closing campfire has always been fun way to close out the week. There are lots of fun skits and songs, but the last campfire is also way to remind the campers of the memories they made during their time at camp. 

Session 1 Slideshow

As the first week of camp comes to a close, campers watched the slideshow and were able to reflect back on the memories made during their stay at Camp Orkila. We hope to see all of them back next summer!

July 4, 2012

All Camp Event

A stampede of red faced painted children can only mean one thing... the summers first all camp event! Campers enjoyed a classic game of capture the flag with a special Fourth of July twist! 




Staff Slideshow

Last week was the conclusion of staff training for all the staffers hereat Camp Orkila. Here is a look back at all the memories made by the wonderful staff.

First Day Of Camp!

Today kicked off what is sure to be a memorable and enjoyable summer. Counselors braved the rain to greet campers with a smile and later the clouds gave way to sunshine making for a wonderful campfire experience. Many more memories are to be made this summer!