Above, 6th grade students from Mill Creek Elementary School climb on the outside of Camp Orkila's Challenge Tower. They are belayed by a group of their peers standing below, their hands held firmly onto the ropes as the students climb up as high as the choose.

Contra Dancing!

Last night, Orkila hosted Cindy Holmes and her friends Eileen and Pam - a musical trio. They put on a Contra Dance for Billings Middle School from Seattle. Holmes called out dances while her band mates performed Irish traditional pieces. Students and staff alike took to the floor, dosey-doed, spun their partners and danced into the night.

Year Round Leadership - Sign Up Today!

Hey folks,
YRL is fast approaching, and you should sign up for it! The Year Round Leadership program is for teens who want to continue their camp experience and leadership development all year in Seattle. Together we will have weekly or bi-weekly gatherings, participate in service projects, and even get to hang out at camp once in a while! Our first meetings are Wednesday, October 23rd and Thursday, October 24th from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Friday the 25th all YRL's will get together to play a huge game of Wreckage in the evening starting at 7pm!

Sign up now and get ready for an awesome year!

Questions? Concerns?
E-mail us at aflaherty@seattleymca.org or tnesbit@seattleymca.org or visit the YRL blog.

Have a great week, y'all!

Above, students from the West Side School from Seattle watch as their peers perform wet-exits in double sea kayaks. This afternoon the West Side School will depart with four Orkila instructors on a two night kayak expedition to kick off their 8th grade school year. They will stay on Pt. Doughty tonight before crossing over to Sucia Island tomorrow.

Staff Slideshow!

Here is the 2013 Staff Slideshow. We could not have had such a great summer without our amazing staff! Thanks for all your hard work!!