Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–17 · $440/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–17

Camp Orkila

Orcas Island, San Juan Islands · $440/week

A day camp focused on outdoor environmental education, with activities like hiking, archery, and arts & crafts.

▌ Editor's read Camp Orkila is an ACA-accredited overnight camp, with its accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry safety and quality standards (ACA link on website). The camp has a long history, operating for over 100 years as part of the Seattle YMCA, suggesting significant experience in youth development. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5, which is a strong indicator of supervision and individualized attention. The website also details a comprehensive safety approach, including background checks for all staff and a commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all campers. Program offerings are diverse, encompassing traditional camp activities, outdoor adventure, and leadership development.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1926100+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 8–17

Camp Orkila is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1926 (100 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 8–17
  • Address: Camp Orkila, 484 Camp Orkila Rd, Orcas, WA 98280
  • Phone: 206-382-5009
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $440/week for non-members. $390/week for members.

9 sessions (8 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jul 6 to Aug 28.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $1,400
  • Session 2 Jul 11 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $2,350
  • Session 3 Jul 18 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $2,350
  • Session 3A Jul 18 – 31, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,185
  • Session 4 Jul 25 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $2,350
  • Session 5 Aug 1 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $2,350
  • Session 6 Aug 8 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $2,350
  • Session 7 Aug 15 – 21, 2026 · 1 week · $2,350
  • Session 8 Aug 22 – 28, 2026 · 1 week · $2,350

↗ What parents like

  • Focus on environmental education
  • Newly reopened and revitalized
  • Financial assistance available

↘ Watch for

  • No overnight option available
  • Limited information on website

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Camp Orkila

What ages does Camp Orkila accept?
Camp Orkila is open to children ages 8–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp Orkila cost?
Camp Orkila publishes $440/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Camp Orkila accredited?
Yes — Camp Orkila is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 100 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Camp Orkila?
Camp Orkila is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 100 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Orkila provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Orkila includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does Camp Orkila offer transportation?
Camp Orkila provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.

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