Sunday, November 22, 2009

ONGOING COVERAGE: SUMMER CAMPS 2008

Residential camps

April 16, 2008

Rites of Passage Journeys

Camps will participate in experiential learning activities designed to foster self-discovery, connection with others, and connection with the natural world. 1-3 week sessions available. Where: Songaia CoHousing Community, Bothell, Wash. Ages: 8-18 Dates: June 28-July 5, June 29-July 5, July 6-12, July 6-26, July 13-Aug. 3, Aug. 3-16 Contact: (425) 485-7396 Web site: www.RiteofPassageJourneys.org

Outdoor Learning

Adventures Camp

Enjoy field explorations, computers, microscopes, science experiments, and more. Wednesday-Sunday. Where: Eastern Washington University, Chewelah Peak Learning Center, Cheney Cost: $295/residential Ages: grades 4-6, 7-9 Dates: August 6-10, Aug. 13-17 Contact: (509) 359-6155 Web site: www.ewu.edu/summer

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Camp Sweyolakan Outdoor Experience and Leadership Camp

Campers will participate in outdoor cooking, map and chart reading, and creating low impact shelters. Where: Camp Sweyolakan, Mica Bay on Lake Coeur d’Alene Ages: grades 8 and up Contact: (509) 747-6191 Web site: www.sweyolakan.org

Camp Sweyolakan

Campers will participate in swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, ropes course, rock climbing, horseback riding, outdoor cooking, arts and crafts, hiking, archery, and more. Sessions vary from 3-11 nights. Where: Camp Sweyolakan, Mica Bay on Lake Coeur d’Alene Cost: $220-$740 Ages: 6-18 Dates: June 30-Aug.22 Contact: (509) 747-6191 or (800) 386-2324 ext. 10 Web site: www.sweyolakan.org

You and Me Kid!

Parents and their children will enjoy various activities including archery, giant swing, canoeing, crafts, boating, swimming, and more. Friday-Sunday Where: Camp Sweyolakan, Mica Bay on Lake Coeur d’Alene Cost: $60/adult, $35/youth age 4 and older, Free/youth age 4 and younger Ages: all ages Dates: June 27-29, July 11-13 Contact: (509) 747-6191 or (800) 386-2324 ext. 10 Web site: www.sweyolakan.org

Cub Country Cub Scout Camp

Enjoy overnight camping, swimming, fishing, boating, campfires, obstacle courses, and more. Thursday-Sunday, Friday-Sunday, or Thursday-Saturday Where: Cowles Scout Reservation, 4161 N. Shore Diamond Lake Road, Newport Cost: $90-$120 per scout, $30-$40 per parent/adult leader Ages: boys entering grades 1-5 Dates: July 10-13, July 17-20, July 25-27, July 31-Aug. 2 Contact: (800) 945-4390 Web site: www.NWScouts.org

Camp Grizzly Cub Scout Camp

Enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, crafts, campfires, and more. Tuesday-Saturday Where: 1101 Palouse River Road, Harvard, Idaho Cost: $120 per scout, $40-$40 per parent/adult leader Ages: boys entering grades 1-5 Dates: June 29-July 2 Contact: (800) 945-4390 Web site: www.NWScouts.org

Adventure Weekend

Cub Scout Camp

An overnight camping experience for the whole family. Thursday-Sunday, Friday-Sunday Where: Camp Easton, 23516 S. Hwy 97, Harrison, Idaho Cost: $100 for one adult and one child, $30 per extra family member Ages: boys entering grades 1-5 and their families Dates: May 23-25 Contact: (800) 945-4390 Web site: www.NWScouts.org

Camp Zanika Lache

Campers will enjoy swimming, boating, river rafting, ropes and challenge course, hiking, archery, campfires, horseback riding, crafts, backpacking, songs, skits, and more. Where: Lake Wenatchee, 20 miles from Leavenworth, Wash. Cost: $200-$499 Ages: 6-17 Dates: June 29-Aug. 2 Contact: (800) 548-8884 Web site: www.zanika.net

Camp Zanika Lache Family Camp

Families will enjoy ropes and challenge course, crafts, archery, boating, swimming, campfires, cookouts, hiking, kayaking, songs, skits, and more. Saturday-Tuesday Where: Lake Wenatchee, 20 miles from Leavenworth, Wash. Cost: $399 per eight-person cabin Dates: Aug. 9-12 Contact: (800) 548-8884 Web site: www.zanika.net

Northeast Washington

Junior Grange Camp

Activities will include swimming, exercise, dancing, crafts, sports, fishing, games, and more. Sunday-Saturday. Where: Camp Bear Paw, located between Newport and Usk, Wash. Cost: $150 before July 1, $175 after July 1Ages: 9-14 Dates: July 27-Aug. 2 Contact: (509) 535-1165 Web site: www.wa-grange.org

Camp Dart-Lo Service Learning

Participate in a whitewater rafting trip, leadership skills, and a low ropes challenge course. Three 3-week sessions available. Where: 14000 N. Dartford Drive, Spokane Cost: $160-$200 Ages: grades 9-12 Dates: June 16-Aug. 29 Contact: (509) 747-6191 ext. 10 Web site: www.dartlo.org

Camp Dart-Lo Leadership Training

Campers will gain hands-on experience leading young campers, teaching activities, and assisting individuals with special needs. Two and three-week sessions available. Where: 14000 N. Dartford Drive, Spokane Cost: $160-$300 Ages: grades 6-12 Dates: June 16-August 29 Contact: (509) 747-6191 ext. 10 Web site: www.dartlo.org

Camp 4 Echoes

Hosted by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. A variety of camps will be offered for girls throughout the summer. Where: Windy Bay on Lake Coeur d’Alene Cost: $145-$455 Ages: girls grades 2-10 Dates: June 25-August 16 Contact: (800) 827-9478 Web site: www.gsewni.org