Shoreline & nature
Explore the island shore and surrounding natural environment.
2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / YMCA Camp Orkila
Eastsound, Washington
YMCA Camp Orkila
Experience a week of community and independence among Orcas Island’s shoreline, forest and meadows.
YMCA Camp Orkila’s traditional programs are grouped as Seekers, Explorers and Challengers by grade. Archery, creative work, ropes and boating mix with songs, skits and values-based reflection. Dates here cover traditional camp; specialties, expeditions and teen leadership require separate matching.
ACA-accredited
CAMP-WA-001
Courses & activities
Ropes & zip lines
Challenge elements invite campers to practise balance, teamwork and confidence.
Boating & swimming
Boating and pool activities form part of the traditional activity mix.
Archery, arts & campfires
Daytime skill-building and crafts lead into songs and shared evening programs.
Camp features & life
Island setting
Shore, forest and meadows create a varied Orcas Island setting.
Grade-based traditional camps
Seekers serves grades 3–5, Explorers 5–8 and Challengers 8–10.
Three voluntary price tiers
YMCA offers voluntary pricing tiers without changing the camper experience.
Who might enjoy this camp?
- For children ready for island camp and shared group living.
- For school-age campers interested in nature and varied activities.
- For families able to allow extra time for Seattle-area and island travel.
Grouping follows incoming grade and program; selected sessions offer all-gender cabins. Confirm individual international admission, English readiness, airport/ferry travel and outside-camp care.
2027 dates & tuition
2027 traditional camp dates & tiered tuition
2027-07-10 to 2027-07-16Traditional Session 2 · Seekers grades 3–5 / Explorers 5–8 / Challengers 8–10
7 days, 6 nights
US$2,350 / 2,025 / 1,695 (voluntary tiers)
2027-07-17 to 2027-07-23Traditional Session 3 · Seekers grades 3–5 / Explorers 5–8 / Challengers 8–10
7 days, 6 nights
US$2,350 / 2,025 / 1,695 (voluntary tiers)
2027-07-24 to 2027-07-30Traditional Session 4 · Seekers grades 3–5 / Explorers 5–8 / Challengers 8–10
7 days, 6 nights
US$2,350 / 2,025 / 1,695 (voluntary tiers)
2027-07-31 to 2027-08-06Traditional Session 5 · Seekers grades 3–5 / Explorers 5–8 / Challengers 8–10
7 days, 6 nights
US$2,350 / 2,025 / 1,695 (voluntary tiers)
2027-08-07 to 2027-08-13Traditional Session 6 · Seekers grades 3–5 / Explorers 5–8 / Challengers 8–10
7 days, 6 nights
US$2,350 / 2,025 / 1,695 (voluntary tiers)
2027-08-14 to 2027-08-20Traditional Session 7 · Seekers grades 3–5 / Explorers 5–8 / Challengers 8–10
7 days, 6 nights
US$2,350 / 2,025 / 1,695 (voluntary tiers)
2027-08-21 to 2027-08-27Traditional Session 8 · Seekers grades 3–5 / Explorers 5–8 / Challengers 8–10
7 days, 6 nights
US$2,350 / 2,025 / 1,695 (voluntary tiers)
2027-07-05 to 2027-07-09Traditional 1m · Entering grades 3–10, in separate groups
5 days, 4 nights
US$1,400 / 1,150 / 795 (voluntary tiers)
2027-07-12 to 2027-07-16Traditional 2m · Entering grades 3–10, in separate groups
5 days, 4 nights
US$1,400 / 1,150 / 795 (voluntary tiers)
2027-08-23 to 2027-08-27Traditional 8m · Entering grades 3–8, in separate groups
5 days, 4 nights
US$1,400 / 1,150 / 795 (voluntary tiers)
2027-07-17 to 2027-07-30Explorers Session 3A · Explorers only, entering grades 5–8
14 days, 13 nights
US$4,185 / 3,750 / 3,195 (voluntary tiers)
Prices show the camp’s three tiers; contact an advisor about transport, transition care, deposits and 2027 cancellation terms.
Selected Session 4 and 7 programs offer all-gender cabins; confirm the specific option.
Travel & participation
General 2027 enrollment opens October 20, 2026; 2026 returners have priority from October 6.
Island travel requires road and ferry connections; confirm transfers before choosing tight flight schedules.
Campers stay in cabins with nearby bathhouses, assigned by program, grade and cabin policy.
Confirm international eligibility, health support and outside-camp adult arrangements before payment.
Past-program photos (5)
Enquiries & Applications
Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.
Enquiries & Applications