Overnight Summer Camps
May 26, 2009 by Sara Bristol
CAMP DUDLEY | Sleep in bunks, sing, swim and participate in other traditional camp activities at the Yakima Family YMCA’s camp on Clear Lake, near White Pass. A variety of sessions offered for kids ages 5-15, with a special backpacking trip for teens ages 13-17 the week of Aug. 2.
DETAILS: Mini-session June 30-July 2 (ages 5-10). Regular sessions begin each week, July 5-Aug. 16; themes and ages vary. Cost: $275-$308; multi-week discounts and scholarships available. CONTACT: Matt Rusch, 972-5271; yakimaymca.org
CAMP FOUR ECHOES | Affiliated with Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington North Idaho. Located on Lake Coeur d’Alene in northern Idaho, this outdoor skills and waterfront camp focuses on teaching girls valuable life-long skills, positive self image and confidence.
DETAILS: Open to all girls, grades 2-12. Sessions range from four to 21 days and begin June 21. Cost: $160-$440, varies by session. Discounts available for weeks 1-3 and for multiple camp sessions. CONTACT: Marcy Mastel, 800-827-9478; campfourechoes.com
CAMP ROGANUNDA | Camp Fire USA’s overnight camp on Chinook Pass encourages children to “Explore Your World,” developing leadership skills while participating in classic camp activities, such as swimming and archery.
DETAILS: Ages 5-17. All Girls Week, July 5-11. Coed Week, July 12-18. Cost: $325; additional fees for some activities, including horseback rides. CONTACT: 453-9151; yakima-campfire.com
CAMP WAHOO | ‘Tweens and teens can learn the ropes of living in the wilderness at this horse camp near Cle Elum. Campers will care for horses, cook with a Dutch oven and learn other survival skills.
DETAILS: Ages 10-16, all-girls and coed sessions available. Multiple sessions for each skill level and age group start weekly, June 28-Aug 23. Cost: $850-$1,025; $50 sibling discount. CONTACT: 888-235-0111; highcountry-outfitters.com
GHORMLEY MEADOW CHRISTIAN CAMP | Faith-based camp near Rimrock Lake. Activities include canoeing and sliding on a zipline. Special adventure camps for teens.
DETAILS: Owned by First Presbyterian Church of Yakima. Sessions begin weekly, July 5-Aug. 2. Co-ed sessions available for grades 2-12. Cost: $165-$390, varies by session; scholarships available. CONTACT: 509-672-4311; ghormleymeadow.org
LAZY F | Faith-based camp in the Manastash Canyon near Ellensburg. Activities include inner-tubing creek, fishing pond, archery hill, campfires and worship.
DETAILS: Affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Co-ed sessions begin weekly, June 28-Aug. 9. Sessions offered for grades 1-13; family Grand Camp is July 6-9. Cost: $215-$555, varies by session and sliding scale. CONTACT: 509-962-2780; lazyfcamp.org
