July 31, 2010
CLOSING CAMPFIRE IN ACTION
Dimitri the Camp Director is helped on stage by guitar playing staff and campers - as the entire campfire sings the traditional "Orkila, Orkila" song. See the video below for more!July 30, 2010
July 29, 2010
July 28, 2010
July 27, 2010
July 26, 2010
July 25, 2010
July 24, 2010
Session Three Slideshow
The slideshow shown to session three campers on friday night is now available to watch. It can be viewed below or viewed/downloaded at http://vimeo.com/13612423
Music (in order of appearance)
One Way Road - John Butler Trio
Little Secrets - Passion Pit
Everyday - Dave Matthews Band
Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen
Titus Androncius Forever - Titus Androncius
1901 - Phoenix
Could You Be Loved - Bob Marley
YMCA Camp Orkila 2010: Session Three from Camp Orkila on Vimeo.
Music (in order of appearance)
One Way Road - John Butler Trio
Little Secrets - Passion Pit
Everyday - Dave Matthews Band
Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen
Titus Androncius Forever - Titus Androncius
1901 - Phoenix
Could You Be Loved - Bob Marley
July 22, 2010
July 21, 2010
WIFFLEBALL WITH LDI 2.0
What's better than a little WIFFLEBALL as a post-dinner activity? Not much - that's for sure. In this pic you can see one of our LDI 2.0 groups that just got done playing the marvelous game.
July 19, 2010
July 18, 2010
ALL CAMP EVENT - WHALES!
See the resemblance?
Tonight's All Camp Event was full of staff dressing up like marine animals, including whales!
Camp Orkila Slideshow: Session Two
You can now see the slideshow from Friday night shown to all session two campers in the Lodge. Watch it below or watch/download/get song titles at http://vimeo.com/13438487
July 16, 2010
At the Rodeo
The horsemaster campers spent their last day at camp having a rodeo with their favorite horses. They decorated themselves and the horses with paint, and new hairdos for the horses.
July 15, 2010
Pirates in Camp!
Tonight the all camp game was pirate themed. The campers were given four challenges to save their directors from the evil clutches of Pulju's Pirates. In the end they were victorious!
125 YEARS OF YMCA CAMPING
July 14th was a National Day to celebrate 125 Years of YMCA Camping. Y-Camps from around the country held a campfire - in celebration of this momentous day!
July 14, 2010
Skate Camp!
The campers of Orkila's skate camp had a great day today. Here they practice their technique at the local skateboarding park.
CITs VISIT CAMP FOUR WINDS WESTWARD HO
This morning our CIT's visited Camp FWWH where they were hosted and toured by their fabulous CITs counter parts. This afternoon our CIT's did the same for the FWWH CITs here at Camp Orkila. See the short video snippets and photos from our visit to their wonderful camp.
July 13, 2010
Session One Slideshow
The slideshow for session one is available to watch below or to watch/download at vimeo.com/CampOrkila
ISLANDERS DEPART FROM CAMP
Our premiere 3-week kayaking trip - the Islanders - depart on their paddle of the San Juan AND Canadian Gulf Islands!
July 11, 2010
2010 Lifeguards/Aquatics Song
Check out the lifeguards/aquatics singing their own version of Don't Stop Believin' and We are Family at the staff training campfire
July 10, 2010
Session 2!
Session two of summer camp started today! As you can see, the Mariners are excited for their two week voyage.
July 9, 2010
LIZARDHEADS PLAY SWAMPBALL
In this video, you can see our Lizardhead Unit play Swampball in the mud. Oh, summer camp...
July 8, 2010
All Camp Games!
The all camp game tonight resulted in a pie in the face for most of the directors. Also you can view one of the cool activities for the evening as well. Check out the videos below!
PICTURES
Games led by staff on the McDade Campfire Stage.
What a calm sea and sunset. Thanks weather for warming up!July 7, 2010
July 6, 2010
Campers arrive on Orcas Island
Campers arriving at the Orcas Landing for the first day of the first session of overnight camp.
Check out the video!
Check out the video!
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