Closing Campfire!

The campfire last night marked the ending of summer 2012 at Orkila! It has been a fantastic summer filled with memories, friends and fun. All the staff here at camp hopes everyone who attended camp this summer had a blast! We hope to see you back at camp next summer!

Last Dork Dance!

Tonight was the last dork dance of the summer! Dorks from all across camp danced the night away and had a blast!

King 5 Evening Magazine Visits Camp Orkila

Tune in to King 5 our Seattle NBC affiliate at 7pm Thursday night August 23. Jim his photographer Howard and Kenmore Air pilot Chuck, taped today at Camp Orkila for Thursday nights airing of Evening Magazine.

Introducing Digital Media Camp

Digital Media Camp as come to us here at Orkila for the first time this summer. Tonight while learning about exposure and lighting, campers got to experiment with glow sticks and flash lights. More pictures from our awesome young photographers will come soon!  

Session 8 Fun in the Sun!

Today was a fun day at camp. Campers did zip line, dock jump, dodge ball, pool parties and all kinds of fun summer activities. Its shaping up to be a great session!

Session 7 Slideshow!

With no further delay here is the session 7 slideshow!

Session 7 Slideshow Coming Soon

 The session 7 slideshow will be up soon due to technical difficulties. Sorry

Kicking Off Session 8!

Yesterday the last (but certainly not least) session began. Campers hopped off the bus and had a first great day! This week is going to be spectacular!

Basketball Court Clean-Up

Throughout the summer there are countless games of wreckage and basketball played on the basketball court. With all of these fun and games going on, the court is bound to become a bit dirty. So this week the C.I.T.s cleaned and repainted the map of the San Juan Islands on the court. In a short time, campers will enjoy the new look of the court!

Kayak Expedition Training

Before LDIs can adventure out and kayak around the San Juans they must first complete a flip test. In this video an instructor demonstrates proper technique for the test. Watch as she goes underwater and completes the test.

Session 6 Slideshow

The summer is starting to wind down, but the fun is not! Session 6 was full of games, friends, and fun in the sun, so please enjoy the slideshow!

All Camp Event Session 7

Last night was this week's all camp event. Campers gathered for a "Water Color War" which was a new twist on capture the flag. Each camper had an important role in the game, making for a really fun night. 

Session 7 Is Here!

Today a whole new bunch of campers arrived here at Camp Orkila. They stepped off the bus to wonderful weather and a line of staff waiting to greet them. We can't wait to watch them grow and learn throughout the week!

Session 5 Slideshow!

As the Session 6 slideshow was playing last night we realized we never posted the previous weeks' slideshow for all of you to show! So without further delay, here is the Session 5 slideshow!

Island Trip

Yesterday we said goodbye to the Lizardhead unit as they departed on the Kwahnice for their island trip. Camp sends out units everyday to both Satellite and Sucia Island for one night camping trips. For many campers island trip is a highlight of their week because they have lots of time to relax, explore, play games and roast marshmallows 

LDI Camping Trip

Earlier this week a group of LDIs took their practice trip camping at Twin Lakes and then hiked up Mt. Constitution. They snapped these awesome photos of the sunrise over the mountains from the highest spot in all of the San Juan Islands. 

Alumni Campfire Video

Last week we posted some pictures from the Alumni campfire. Here is a video to showcase just what went on and for any who would like to relive the magic.

Sailing Expedition!

Camp Orkila is home to many activities other than what goes on in traditional camp. Over the summer different types of expedition trips go out for a week or more at a time. This video is just a small snapshot of what life is like on a sailing expedition. Watch as they perform a tack, which is not an easy thing to do...

All Camp Event

Tonight the all camp event was an American themed game of capture the flag. Teams of red and blue battled one another for supremacy!

Session 6 Is Here!

Another week at Camp Orkila has begun! This afternoon campers arrived to eager staff ready to start the week off right! Here's to another fantastic week!

Alumni Campfire

Tonights closing campfire was this years Alumni Camp Fire. Campers had a fun time with songs and games from the past, and many beloved alumni members reunited and shared a unforgettable night back at Orkila!

Session 5 Fun!

Session 5 has been a great week so far. Campers are enjoying the warm weather along with all the wonders of Camp Orkila. We look forward to spending more time with these awesome campers and creating even more memories.