YMCA Camp Orkila Outdoor Environmental Education Program

Explore the enriching experience of YMCA Camp Orkila Outdoor Environmental Education Program located on Orcas Island. Immerse in nature with activities like hiking, marine science classes, and more. Attendees can enjoy ferry rides, fundraising opportunities, and scholarships. Learn about the program's 100-year legacy, diverse offerings, and skilled instructors. Discover the 285-acre property with farm fields, forest trails, and beachfront access. Schools can easily access the camp via a scenic ferry journey and short bus ride.

• YMCA Camp Orkila
• Outdoor Education
• Orcas Island
• Environmental Program
• Scholarships

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1. YMCA Camp Orkila Outdoor Environmental Education

2. May 22nd-May 24th Meet at Silver Firs early Monday, May 22nd and load the bus. Drive to Anacortes and walk on the ferry. Ride the ferry to Orcas Island. Camp Orkila busses meet at the ferry and drive the group to camp. Arrive back at Silver Firs on Wednesday afternoon on May 24th. Parents pick up their child Wednesday afternoon around 3:15pm.

3. Cost of Camp Camp is $200.00 per student/parent. We have fundraising planned to reduce the cost for all students. PTA has set aside money for student scholarships. An application will be available for students needing assistance.

4. YMCA CAMP ORKILA Orkila is over 100 years old! Summer Camp Teen Adventure Conference and Retreats Outdoor Environmental Education www.camporkila.org

5. OUTDOOR ENVRIONMENTAL EDUCATION Program established 40 years ago. Serve 70 schools and 5,000 students per year.

6. HOW DO SCHOOLS GET TO CAMP ORKILA? Located on Orcas Island, in the San Juan Islands, schools first take the Washington State Ferry from Anacortes, WA. This ferry ride is 60-90 minutes long with spectacular views and maybe even a whale sighting or two. Students will walk on and walk off the ferry.

8. Once a group arrives to the island, students will take a bus to camp. This is about a twenty minute ride.

9. YMCA Camp Orkila is made up of 285 acres of farm fields, forest trails and beachfront property. Students have an opportunity to hike on many of the trails around camp. Students spend time on the beaches in our marine science classes

10. YMCA Camp Orkila Instructors Camp Orkila teachers are a professional group of educators carefully chosen through a highly selective hiring process. All staff are college graduates and have experience teaching students. Many of the teachers come from all over the country to be a part of our program.

11. CABINS Students will stay in open air cabins in groups of 10 to 12 with two adult chaperones present at all times.

12. Each student will have their own bed with a space to store their belongings. Please make sure you send your students with warm bedding.

13. BATHROOMS Male and Female Bathrooms One in each section of camp Showers, sinks, toilets Running hot water Electricity Deep cleaned before visit Spot cleaned daily

14. ACTIVE DAYS The Daily Schedule BREAKFAST Class 1 Class 2 LUNCH Class 3 Class 4 Open Recreation DINNER Evening Program Bed The day at camp starts early Students wake up to the sounds of birds and waves crashing to begin the fun filled day of learning

15. MEALS Larry Norman Lodge Eat Family Style Lots of healthy choices Our kitchen will gladly accommodate needs relating to diet.

16. CLASSES The day is filled with a variety of classes picked by school teachers before the students arrive. There are many areas covered in our classes including: Archery Climbing Tower Initiatives High Ropes Course Habitat Hike Rope Bridge Beach Walk Outdoor Living.

17. Beach Walk

18. Chapel Rock

19. Climbing Wall & High Ropes

20. Outdoor Living Skills

21. Rope Bridge

22. Campfire In the evening, campfires are a traditional favorite. Students have a chance to do their own skits or sing songs led by Camp Orkila teachers.

24. HELPFUL HINTS Follow the what to bring list Label all luggage in bags Do not send electronics or valuables Do not send food Provide advanced notice for food allergies

25. Medication at Camp Staff member will be designated as the nurse Medication authorization order must be completed prior to camp for any prescription and medicine such as Tylenol, Benadryl Non-prescription medications such as bug spray will need a parent permission slip

26. Parent Chaperone Application Packet Due: November 1st Silver Firs Elementary 4th Grade Camp Orkila Chaperone Questionnaire Silver Firs Elementary 4th Grade Camp Orkila Chaperone Questionnaire Name _______________________________ M F Email_____________________ Cell # _______________________________ Home #________________________ Students' name _______________________________ Teacher _________________ Answers to this questionnaire are used to make sure we have a balance of talents & skills but are not necessarily prerequisites to earning a position - - although affirmatives cannot hurt! Y N Will you be available for all trip dates May 23rd through May 25th? Have you completed ESD on-line volunteer application? Are you a school district employee? Have you chaperoned a Silver Firs Classroom fieldtrip before? Are you CPR certified? Are you First Aid certified? Do you read email regularly? _____________________________________________________________ DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION: November 1, 2016 Interviews may be requested. Cost for Chaperones is approximately $200.00 Please attach typed responses to this page as well as the questionnaire on the back of this application. Thank you for applying! Name________________________________ Phone___________________ Email ____________________ 1.Why are you interested in chaperoning on this trip? 2.What have been your past experiences chaperoning or working with 9 and 10 year olds? 3.What ways have you supported the Silver Firs PTA at Silver Firs? 4.How can we count on you to serve with the 4th Grade Parent Fundraising Committee, organizing fundraisers, and attending meetings? 5.What special talents /skills/experiences do you have that would especially qualify you to chaperone this trip? What is one special attribute you will bring to the chaperone team? 6.A student doesn t follow your directions. How do you react? A small group of students wonder off from the cabin group. How do you react? 7.Mrs. Hamner, Mrs. Shurtleff, Mrs. Linn or Mrs. Brenner makes a decision with which you disagree. How do you express yourself? ----Please complete questionnaire on back --- Please return to cshurtleff@everettsd.org Or via a hard copy turned into the office at Silver Firs

27. Parent Chaperones We need 8 male and 8 female chaperones. You will attend your child s classes/activities during the day and be in their cabin.

28. Fundraising McTeacher Night October 12th 5:00-8:00pm Thomas Lake McDonalds Movie Night November 4th & January 13th Holiday Shoppe December 9th evening December 12th-14th during the school day