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PARENT INFORMATIONYMCA CAMP ORKILA & YMCA CAMP COLMANREGISTERONLINETO RESERVEYOUR SPOTOvernight Camp InformationFor more than 100 years, Camp Orkila and Camp Colman haveinspired youth and families to pursue their potential, connectwith community and learn about and enjoy the outdoors. Tomake the overnight camp experience all that it can be — as wellas your preparation for it — we’re dedicated to timely, thoroughand accurate communications. For up-to-the-minute detailson our summer programs, please visit ysummer.org or call206 382 5009.Free First-Time Camper Family OvernightThis spring, we’re giving families of registered, first-timesummer campers an opportunity to experience an overnightvisit to Camp Colman or Camp Orkila. Come learn about campand share the experience! Reservations required. Please call206 382 5009.First-Time Camper Family OvernightCamp Colman, May 12 - 13, 2012Camp Orkila, May 5 - 6, 2012Visit Camp Colman and Camp OrkilaCamp Orkila and Camp Colman will each host open house eventsat camp during the spring of 2012. Visit ysummer.org fordetails. If you and your family are unable to make our scheduledevents, you’re always invited to visit our camps for guided tours,anytime prior to July 1. Please call 206 382 5009 to scheduleyour visit.Summer Preview Event at Your Home!Host a neighborhood information night for new campers tolearn more about overnight camp. We’ll bring camp to you.Call for details.Volunteer OpportunitiesVolunteers are valued and appreciated at Camp Orkila and CampColman! They are held to the same standards as staff and arecarefully screened and trained. To learn how you can volunteer,call the Camping Services office.JOIN THE YSAVE $100 NOWON OVERNIGHT CAMP*Healthy living year-roundfor the whole family!*Y Family Facility Members do not pay aprogram membership fee. They also receivea $50 deduction on total camp session fees.Register online or call the Camping Services office to register:camporkila.org | campcolman.org | ysummer.org/camp | 206 382 5009A deposit of just $100 will hold your child’s camp session until June 1, 2012.Need More Information?If you have specific questions or need more information aboutCamp Orkila or Camp Colman, call 206 382 5009 to speak witha Program Specialist.Camp Fee Structure and Financial AssistanceRealizing that families have different abilities to pay, YMCAovernight camps offer a voluntary three-tier fee structure sothat everyone can attend.• Tier I is the traditional subsidized rate which covers approximately75% of the actual cost of operating camp programs.• Tier II covers approximately 90% of the actual cost and isdesigned for those who can pay more but not the full campfee.• Tier III reflects the actual cost of operating camp.We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to experiencea week of summer camp. Financial assistance to the extentpossible is available for those who cannot afford Tier I fees. Toapply, call 206 382 5009.Transportation FeesThe YMCA offers optional, round-trip bus transportation fromSeattle:• $30 for Camp Orkila per session per camper• $15 for Camp Colman per session per camperPayment and Refund Policy• A deposit of $100 per session per child must accompanythe registration form. Payment options include: Visa,MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express and check.For your convenience, your balance can be charged to yourcredit card in equal monthly payments with final paymenton June 1, 2012.• Deposits are fully refundable until April 2, 2012. Regardlessof registration date, deposits are non-refundable afterApril 2, 2012.• Balance of camper fees are due June 1, 2012 and are nonrefundablethereafter.• Cancellations and session changes are accepted via mail, faxor email only.• Camping Services reserves the right to adjust programming orcancel sessions based on registrations.Questions? Call the Camping Services office at 206 382 5009.InsuranceIt is the responsibility of parents or guardians to provideaccident and health insurance coverage for children enrolledin our programs. The YMCA does not provide such coveragefor participants.FAMILY CAMP WEEKENDSAre you longing for some quality family timewith fun, healthy activities to please allages? Both Camp Orkila and Camp Colmanoffer year-round family camp experiences inthe inspiring natural beauty of Orcas Islandand the south Puget Sound. Days are filledwith activities such as arts and crafts,kayaking, marine science, yoga, climbingwall, giant swing and farm life. A sunsetcampfire completes each day.WOMEN’S WELLNESSWEEKENDSThe health and well-being of women is thefocus of several special weekends each yearat Camp Colman and Camp Orkila. Women’sWellness Weekends are the perfect getaway!Rejuvenate with walks on the beach, amassage or facial and arts and crafts likejewelry making, painting and pottery. Enjoyother activities like archery, biking in theforest, kayaking, ropes course, giant swing,climbing wall, yoga, aerobics, kickboxing,circuit training and fitness walks.SUMMER DAY CAMPMORE OPTIONS TO FIT YOUR CALENDARLet the Y be your partner in planning a summerto remember! Day camp programs at Ysites throughout King and south Snohomishcounties are great ways to keep your camperengaged, meeting new friends and pursuinghis or her potential. Visit ysummer.org/camp to browse our wide variety of programsand weekly themes and download a freeplanning calendar.campingservices_FINAL.indd 30-319/21/11 11:33 AM