Teen Leadership Level 4 and 5 Applications Due!

Calling all Teens! 

What are your plans this summer? Tomorrow is the deadline for our Level 4 or 5 Leadership program applications.

If Counselors in Training, Islanders, Orkila International or Orkila Summer Intern is something you would like to be a part of, apply now!

Meet 2013 CIT Isabel!

One of Camp Orkila's leadership opportunities is the Counselor-In-Training Program - a 4-week intensive experience for a group of teens to grow as camp leaders, a community, and confident individuals! Are you interested in doing CIT? Then check out the CIT Blog! Applications are due by November 1!

Meet Isabel, a CIT from last summer!

Hey Isabel! What is your history at Orkila? How long have you been coming?
I've been going to Orkila every summer since I was nine! It's one of my favorite places, and every summer there's always something new and exciting.

Wow! That's a lot of years! Last year you were a CIT. What was one of your highlights of the CIT Program?
My highlight of my CIT experience was definitely unit week. It was awesome to feel like a counselor and be a role model for younger kids. Meeting new people and making tons of great memories was also one of the things I loved!

Cool! And now that you have accomplished a summer as a CIT, we see that you are applying to be an Orkila Summer Intern. Why are you applying?
I am applying for the OSI program because I love working with kids, and spending the summer at Orkila with amazing and dedicated people.

It sounds like you would have an awesome summer! And our final question for you is... What is your favorite meal at Camp Orkila?
My favorite meal is for sure taco night. Yum!

We agree. Yum! Thanks Isabel!

YRL Kick Off!

Last night was a momentous occasion, because the 2013-2014 Year-Round Leadership year kicked off! Last night we played games, ate great food, met new camp friends, and came up with a name for ourselves... Tape Squad!

If you participated in one of our many Teen Leadership Programs last summer, you are welcome to still register for a fun year of YRLs by calling in at 206-382-5009!

Meet OSI & YRL Lauren!

Camp Orkila has an amazing array of Teen Leadership Programs! Meet Lauren, a phenomenal Orkila teen who is pumped to talk about the Year-Round Leadership (YRL) Program and the Orkila Summer Internship (OSI)!

Hey Lauren! Last summer your were an OSI. Too cool! How was the OSI Program? What was one of your favorite aspects?

Being an OSI was awesome. I got a look at how camp runs, which as a previous camper was really cool. My favorite part of being an OSI was making a difference in kids' lives just like a paid staff would.

Rad! We are so happy that you had such a wonderful experience. Now that you are back in Seattle, you have decided to be a YRL! Also really cool. Why have you decided to be a YRL?

I've decided to do YRL because I want that piece of camp that I love back at home. I'm excited to be a leader in my own community.

Sounds awesome Lauren. Hey, can you tell us your spirit animal?

My spirit animal is definitely a sloth mixed with a tiger.

Of course! Thanks Lauren! See ya at YRL!

Interested in YRLs? Registration closes Friday! You can find more information on the YRL Blog.

Interested in OSI or any other Teen Leadership Program? The deadline to apply is November 1! Check out the OSI Blog!

10 Days Left to Register! YRLs!

Do you miss camp? Do you wish that you could continue camp all year? Are you a teen who lives in the Seattle area? Then you are in luck! Join the Year-Round Leadership (YRL) Program!

One of last year's YRL Crew!

The YRL Program is a way for teens to stay connected to camp through community, leadership, and service in the Seattle area. For more information and to register, you can visit the YRL Blog! But do hurry, registration closes October 18th!