HIGHLIGHTING SERVICE
CAMPS ORKILA & COLMAN 2013 FACT SHEET
“Camp is important to me because you can be yourself and no one will judge you.” – Monique
“My child has benefitted by doing things independently. The YMCA provides a quality experience that encompasses fun, learning, and respect toward one another and self-resect.” – Doreen, Mother
2012 Program Impacts:
· Financial assistance enabled1 in 7 summer campers and 1 in 2 school groups to attend camp.
· More than 21,100 participants strengthened relationships, built confidence and tried new and challenging activities at camp.
· Camp volunteers shared their camp stories throughout the community and raised more than $380,000 for camperships that allowed others to experience camp.
· 119 schools (more than 9,100 youth, teens and adults) built their science knowledge and teamwork through hands-on environmental education programs.
· 253 women enjoyed healthy activities and relaxation at Women’s Wellness Weekends.
· Hundreds of community volunteers contribute countless hours of service to camp each year.
CAMP COLMAN
History
YMCA Camp Colman began in 1912 when the West Seattle YMCA played a role in developing programs for youth at the Colman family’s camp near Gig Harbor. Colman moved to its present location on the Key Peninsula in 1965. The property was deeded to the Y in 2000.
2012 Program Impacts:
· More than 6,900 people of all ages connected to the outdoors at Camp Colman in 2012.
· 1,106 youth developed new skills and made lasting friendships at summer camp.
· More than 900 participants with the YMCA Adventure Guide Program strengthened family relationships through camp-outs.
CAMP ORKILA
History
Orkila was established as the Y’s permanent camping home on Orcas Island in 1906 on beachfront property owned by the Colman family. Camp offers year-round programming at its 285-acre main camp. Other camp properties include 100-acre Satellite Island and a 10-acre site at Twin Lakes.
2012 Program Impacts:
· Camp Orkila connected more than 14,200 people of all ages to the outdoors in 2012.
· More than 2,900 youth developed new skills and made lasting friendships at summer camp.
· 813 parents and children experienced the outdoors together during Family Camp weekends.
· More than 3,500 dads and kids in the YMCA Adventure Guide Program strengthened family relationships through camp-outs.
