How fortunate our children are to have these two camps! Our kindergarten students got to enjoy a field trip at each this fall at no cost to the school. Both camps generously shared their expert staff, who worked with our students.

The children got to experience the Marine Center at Camp Orkila, stroll and play on the beach and in the woods, and feed the salmon fry. At Four Winds we picked apples from 80-year-old apple trees, pressed and drank cider, went on a cart ride pulled by two Belgian horses, enjoyed a pumpkin hunt, then decorated our pumpkins. In past years, Camp Orkila has also hosted trips where we’ve visited their garden, gone up the climbing wall, played games outside, and explored the small animal life in the pond.

What rich, joyful experiences and memories they have given to us. Thanks so much!

Pam Jenkins

Mathew Chasanoff

Orcas Elementary School