Youth Sports Camps | The Times' annual guide

BASEBALL

Cougar Baseball Academy

Where: Washington State University, Pullman. For: Boys ages 10-15. When: July 27-31. Cost: $399-$599. For brochure: Write to Gabe Boruff, Washington State University, Bohler Gym M40, P.O. Box 641602, Pullman, WA 99163 or call 509-335-8014. Web site: www.wsucougars.com

BASKETBALL

EWU Boys Basketball Team Camp

Where: Eastern Washington University, Cheney. For: High-school varsity and junior-varsity teams. When: June 24-27. Cost: $290 overnight, $165 commuter. For brochure: Write to EWU Eagle Team Camp, 207 PECB, Cheney, WA 99004-2476, or call 800-648-7697. Web site: www.goeags.com

EWU Girls Basketball Team Camp

Where: Eastern Washington University, Cheney. For: High-school varsity and junior-varsity teams. When: June 20-23. Cost: $200. For brochure: Write to EWU Eagle Team Camp, PEB 207, Cheney, WA 99004-2476, or call 800-648-7697 or 509-359-6504. Web site: www.goeags.com

CWU Nike Girls Basketball Team Camp

Where: Central Washington University, Ellensburg. For: High-school varsity and junior varsity. When: June 22-26. Cost: $495 overnight per player and $395 commuter per player. For brochure: Write to CWU Athletics, 400 East University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7592, or call 509-963-1936. Web site: www.wildcatsports.com

CWU Boys Basketball Team Camp

Where: Central Washington University, Ellensburg. For: High-school varsity and junior varsity. When: July 6-9. Cost: $270 overnight per player ($290 after June 23) and $200 commuter per player ($220 after June 23). For brochure: Write to CWU Athletics, 400 East University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7592, or call 509-963-1949. Web site: www.wildcatsports.com

WWU Boys Basketball Team and Fundamentals Camp

Where: Western Washington University, Bellingham. For: High-school varsity and junior varsity teams (minimum eight players per team); fundamentals camp for boys ages 10-18. When: July 27-30 team camp; and Aug. 3-6 fundamentals camp. Costs: $299 overnight and $215 commuter (lunch and dinner) and $195 (lunch only) team camp. For brochure: Write to WWU Boys Basketball Camp, Athletic Dept., 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225-9066, or call 360-650-7769. Web site: www.wwuvikings.com

WWU Girls Basketball Camps

Where: Western Washington University, Bellingham. For: Individual camp for girls grades 5-12, team camp is for high-school varsity girls. When: Individual Camp, July 13-17; Varsity Camp, July 20-24. Cost: $305 overnight, $215 commuter (lunch and dinner); and $195 (lunch only). For brochure: Write to WWU Plaza Cashier, Girls Basketball Camp, Carver Gym, 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225-9066, or call 360-650-6237. Web site: www.wwuvikings.com

Boys Cougar Advanced and Team Camps

Where: Washington State University, Pullman. When: June 22-22 advanced camp; June 30-July 3, team camp. For: Advanced camp is for high school varsity players only, and team camp is for freshman, junior varsity and varsity teams. Cost: $120 for advanced camp; $285 per camper for team camp. For brochure: Write to Cougar Boys Basketball Camp, Bohler Gym Suite M42, P.O. Box 641602, Pullman, WA 99164-1602, or call 509-335-0240. Web site: www.wsucougars.com

CYO Basketball Camps

Where: Camp Don Bosco, Carnation. For: Girls and boys grades 5-7. When: July 21-27 (girls), July 30-Aug. 5 (boys). Cost: $445. For brochure: Write to CYO Outdoor Ministries, 814 N.E. 85th St., Seattle, WA 98115, or call 206-903-4625. Web site: www.seattlearch.org

NBC Basketball Camps

Where: Auburn Adventist Academy in Auburn. For: Boys and girls ages 9-18. When: July 6-10 and July 13-17 (complete skills camp boys 9-18); July 20-24 and July 27-31 (complete skills camp girls ages 9-18); and June 30-July 3, pure shooting and attack moves camp (boys and girls 11-18).Cost: $380 for pure shooting and attack moves camp, and $435 for complete skills camps. For brochure: Write to NBC Camps, 5000 Auburn Way S., Auburn, WA 98002, or call 253-939-5000. Web site: www.nbccamps.com

NBC Basketball Camps

Where: Whitworth College in Spokane. For: Boys and girls ages 9-18. When: July 14-18, complete skills camp (coed ages 9-18); July 21-25, team camp (high school girls); July 27-31, complete skills (girls ages 9-18); Aug. 1-3, speed explosion (coed ages 12-18); Aug. 3-7, post camp (boys ages 12-18); Aug. 1-3, family hoop camp (adult and child); July 27-31, post camp (girls ages 9-18). Other camp date are also available. Cost: $265 to $485. For brochure: Write to NBC Camps, 10003 N. Division, Suite 100, Spokane, WA 99118, or call 800-406-3926 or 509-466-4690. Web site: www.nbccamps.com

NBC Basketball Camps

Where: Upper Columbia Academy in Spangle. For: Boys and girls ages 9-18. When: June 23-27, team camp (high school girls); July 27-31, all-star and elite camp (boys 12-18); Aug. 3-7, pure shooting and attack moves (coed ages 11-18); and June 15-19, guard and post play camp (coed ages 11-18); Aug. 10-14, complete skills (coed ages 9-18). Cost: $355 to $435. For brochure: Call 800-406-3926 or 509-245-3664. Web site: www.nbccamps.com

EQUESTRIAN

Camp Berachah Ministries Equestrian Camps

Where: Camp Berachah, 19830 S.E. 328th Pl., Auburn. For: Boys and girls 8-16. When: June 23-27, June 30-July 4, July 7-11, July 21-25, Aug. 4-8 and Aug. 18-21 (all level girls only); July 14-18 and Aug. 11-15 (intermediate girls); July 30-Aug. 3 (all level coed). Cost: $320. For brochure: Write to Camp Berachah, Summer Registrar, 19830 S.E. 328th Pl., Auburn, WA 98092-2212, or call 253-939-0488 or 206-715-8859. Web site: www.campberachah.org

FOOTBALL

CWU Football Team Camps

Where: Central Washington University, Ellensburg. For: High-school boys. When: June 15-19 and June 21-25. Cost: $280, $220 (commuter), and $20 equipment rental fee; after June 8 or 14, $300, $240 (commuter), and $20 equipment rental fee. For brochure: Write to CWU Football Camps, Athletic Dept., 400 E. University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7570, or call 509-963-1914. Web site: www.wildcatsports.com

Paul Wulff Cougar Football Camp

Where: Washington State University, Pullman. For: Boys grades 9-12 in fall of 2008. When: June 22-25. Cost: $320, $275 (commuter), $30 rental fee for equipment. For brochure: Write to Cougar Football Camp, P.O. Box 641602, WSU, Pullman, WA 99164-1602, or call 509-335-0250 or e-mail football@wsu.edu. Web site: www.wsucougars.com

Tyrone Willingham Football Team Camp

Where: University of Washington. When: June 22-25. For: Boys grades 9-12. Cost: $315 for teams of 22-33 players; $305 for 34-45 players; $295 for 46-57 players; and $285 for 58-plus players. For brochure: Call 866-883-9145 or e-mail twteamcamp@hotmail.com. Web site: www.campwillingham.com

Paul Wulff Eagle Football Camps

Where: Eastern Washington University, Cheney. When: Team camps, June 17-21 and individual/team camp, June 23-27. Cost: $325, $265 (commuter) plus $50 equipment rental. For brochure: Write to Football Office, EWU, 207 Physical Education Classroom Building, Cheney, WA 99004-2476, or call 509-359-6918.

Offense-Defense Football Camps

Where: University of Washington. When: July 13-17. For: Youth Camp for ages 7-13, and Prep Camp for ages 14-18. Cost: $695, $580 (commuter extended); $460 (commuter); equipment rental is $60. For brochure: 843-903-1888. Web site: www.o-d.com.

WWU Football Camps

Where: Western Washington University, Bellingham. For: Boys grades 9-12. When: June 22-26. Cost: $300 individual, $290 overnight (15 or more in a group), $280 (30 or more in a group), $270 (50 or more in a group), $225 (commuter lunch and dinner). For brochure: Write to Viking Football Camp, Athletic Office, 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225-9066, or call 360-650-6399 or 360-650-4211. Web site: www.wwuvikings.com

GOLF

Nike Junior Golf Camp

Where: Washington National Golf Club in Auburn and Trophy Lake GC. For: Boys and girls ages 10-18. When: June 22-26 and Aug. 3-7. Cost: $1,095 overnight, $995 (commuter). For brochure: Write to Nike Junior Golf Camps, 750 Lindaro St., Suite 220, San Rafael, CA 94901, or call 800-645-3226. Web site: www.ussportscamps.com/golf/

RUNNING

Olympic Peaks Cross-CountryWhere: Fort Flagler State Park north of Hadlock. For: Boys and girls grades 7-12. When: July 20-25. Cost: $395, $375 (team of five or more). For brochure: Write to Olympic Peaks Cross Country Camp, P.O. Box 4471, Rolling Bay, WA 98061, or call 206-264-5157. Web site: www.olypeaks.com

SPU Falcon Running Camp

Where: Casey Conference Center, Whidbey Island. For: Boys and girls in junior and senior high school. When: July 20-25. Cost: $370 (special rates for qualifying coaches and teams of eight or more runners). For brochure: Write to Falcon Running Camp, Athletic Dept., SPU, 3307 Third Ave. W., Seattle, WA 98119, or call 206-281-2085. Web site: www.spu.edu/falconsonline

SOCCER

Washington Soccer School

Where: University of Washington. For: Boys 14-18, premier players. When: June 30-July 3. Cost: $425, $350 (commuter). For brochure: Write to Washington Soccer School, 4616 25th Ave. N.E., PMB No. 400, Seattle, WA 98105, or call 206-547-6866 or e-mail washingtonsoccerschool@comcast.net. Web site: www.washingtonsoccerschool.com

Northwest Soccer Camp

Where: Camp Casey, Whidbey Island. For: Boys and girls ages 7-18. When/what/cost: Week 1 June 22-27 (Slammers I — Paul Barron Week/boys and girls 7-18), Future Stars (7-9) $525, Field Players (10-18) $575 and Goalkeeping (7-18) $575; Week 2 June 29 — July 4 (Edu Week I/boys and girls 7-18), Future Stars (7-9) $525, Field Players (10-18) $575 and Goalkeepers (7-18) $575; Week 3 July 6-11 (Elite Week I/boys and girls 12-18), Elite Players (12-18) $595 and Elite Goalkeepers (12-18) $595; Week 4 July 13-18 (Edu Week II/boys and girls 7-18), Future Stars (7-9) $525, Field Players (10-18) $575 and Goalkeepers (7-18) $575; Week 5 July 20-25 (Elite Week II/boys and girls 12-18), Elite Players (12-18) $595, Elite Player (12-18) $595; Week 6 July 27-Aug 1 (Slammers II Week/boys and girls 7-18), Future Stars (7-9) $525, Field Players (10-18) $575, Goalkeeping (7-18) $575; Week 7 Aug 3-8 (Diadora Family Week), Future Stars (7-9) $525, Field Players (10-18) $575, Goalkeeping (7-18), Adults w/child $225, Adults w/o child $525; Week 8 Prep Week (Prep for soccer tryouts/boys and girls 7-18), Future Stars (7-9) $525, Field Players (10-18) $575, Goalkeeping (7-18) $575; family and team discounts available. For brochure: Write to NW Soccer Camp, 15600 NE 8th St., Ste # 647, Bellevue, WA 98008, or call 425-644-0470. Web site: www.nwsoccer.org

WSU Girls Soccer Camp

Where: Washington State University, Pullman. For: Girls 9-18. When: July 13-17. Cost: $399, $355 (commuter), and team, $355 per person (14 or more players). For brochure: Write to WSU Soccer Camp, P.O. Box 641602, Pullman, WA 99164-1602, or call 509-335-0343. Web site: www.wsucougars.com

EWU Girls Team Camp

Where: Eastern Washington University, Cheney. For: High-school varsity or club teams ages 14-16. When: July 14-18. Cost: $395 overnight, $240 commuter. For brochure: Write to EWU Eagle Team Camp, PEB 207, Cheney, WA 99004-2476, or call 509-359-6045 or 800-648-7697. Web site: www.goeags.com

CWU Girls Soccer Camp

Where: Central Washington University, Ellensburg. For: For girls ages 12-18. When: July 20-23. Cost: $330 overnight per player ($350 after July 11) and $170 commuter per player ($190 or $237 after July 11). A rate of $310 per camper for groups of eight or more. For brochure: Write to Girls Soccer Camp, CWU Athletics, 400 East University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7592, or call 509-963-1939. Web site: www.wildcatsports.com

WWU Soccer Camps

Where: Western Washington University, Bellingham. For: Team camp is for girls who have completed 8th grade; Premier Camp is for boys and girls ages 8-18. When: Premier Camp, July 13-16; girls team camp, July 9-11. Cost: $235 overnight, $155 commuter for girls team camp; and $355 overnight individual ($295 team), $195 commuter individual ($150 team) for premier camp. For brochure: Write to WWU Plaza Cashier, Soccer Camp, Carver Gym, 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225-9066, or call 360-650-3493. Web site: www.wwuvikings.com

Camp Berachah Ministries Soccer Camp

Where: Camp Berachah, 19830 S.E. 328th Pl., Auburn. For: Boys and girls 8-16. When: Aug. 4-9. Cost: $355. For brochure: Write to Camp Berachah, Summer Registrar, 19830 S.E. 328th Pl., Auburn, WA 98092-2212, or call 253-939-0488 or 206-715-8859. Web site: www.campberachah.org

NBC Soccer Camp

Where: Walla Walla University. For: Boys and girls ages 9-18. When: July 13-17. Cost: $435. For brochure: Write to NBC Camps, 10003 N. Division, Suite 100, Spokane, WA 99118, or call 800-406-3926 or 509-466-4690. Web site: www.nbccamps.com

No. 1 Soccer Camps

Where: Evergreen State College, Olympia. For: Boys and girls ages 8-18. When: July 20-25. Cost: $789 for goalkeeper and striker academy camps (coed campers high school entering freshman to 12th grade) for six days; $729 for goalkeeper and striker premier (coed ages 9 to 8th grade) for six days. For brochure: Write to Mike Potier, No. 1 Soccer Camps, 1336 Ballinton Drive, Melbourne, FL 32940 or call 321-259-2145 or mikepotier@no1soccercamps.com. Web site: www.no1soccercamps.com

CYO Soccer Camp

Where: Camp Don Bosco, Carnation. When: July 21-27. For: Boys and girls grades 3-7. Cost: $445. For brochure: Write to CYO Outdoor Ministries, 814 N.E. 85th St., Seattle, WA 981115, or call 206-903-4625. Web site: www.seattlearch.org

SOFTBALL

CWU Girls Fastpitch Softball Camp

Where: Central Washington University, Ellensburg. For: Girls grades 3-12. When: July 27-30, Aug. 3-6 and Aug. 10-13. Cost: $340, $190 (commuter); and $360, $210 (commuter) after July 26, Aug. 2 or Aug. 9. For brochure: Write to Fastpitch Softball Camp, CWU Athletics, 400 East University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7592, or call 509-963-1914. Web site: www.wildcatsports.com

SWIMMING

Nike Swim Camp

Where: Connolly Athletic Center at Seattle University. For: Boys and girls ages 10-18. When: June 22-26.Cost: $525, $425 (commuter). For brochure: Write to Nike Swim Camp, 750 Lindaro St., Suite 220, San Rafael, CA 94901, or call 800-645-3226. Web site: www.ussportscamps.com

TENNIS

Cougar Tennis Camp

Where: Washington State University, Pullman. For: Students ages 8-18. When: June 23-27. Cost: $475, $275 (commuter). For brochure: Write to Cougar Summer Tennis Camp, Washington State University, M40 Bohler Athletic Complex, Pullman, WA 99164-1602, or call 509-335-0342. Web site: www.wsucougars.com

TRACK AND FIELD

Cougar Track and Field Camp

Where: Washington State University, Pullman. For: Boys and girls ages 12-18. When: July 6-11. Cost: $400. For brochure: Write to Cougar Track and Field Camp, P.O. Box 641610, WSU, Pullman, WA 99164-1610, or call 509-335-0230 or 509-335-4730. Web site: www.wsucougars.com

VOLLEYBALL

WWU Volleyball Camp

Where: Western Washington University, Bellingham. For: All ages, skill levels. When: July 6-9, individual camp; July 9-12, team camp. Cost: $310 overnight, $240 (commuter lunch and dinner). For brochure: Write to WWU Plaza Cashier, Volleyball Camps, Carver Gym, 516 High St., Bellingham, WA 98225-9066, or call 360-650-2849. Web site: www.wwuvikings.com

Eagle Volleyball Skills Camp

Where: Eastern Washington University, Cheney. For: Ages 12-18. When: July 10-12. Cost: $295 overnight, $210 commuter. For brochure: Write to EWU Eagle Volleyball Camps, PEB 207, Cheney, WA 99004, or call 800-648-7697. Web site: www.goeags.com

Cougar Volleyball Camp

Where: Washington State University, Pullman. For: Students grades 6-12 depending on camp. When: July 25-27 (positional), July 28-31 (all skills), July 21-24 (team). Cost: Positional camp $325, $275 (commuter); skills camp $350, $300 (commuter); and team camp $300-$325, $225 (commuter). For brochure: Write to Cougar Volleyball Camp, P.O. Box 641610, WSU, Pullman, WA 99164-1610, or call 509-338-4735. Web site: www.wsucougars.com

NBC Volleyball Camp

Where: Whitworth College, Spokane. For: Girls ages 11-18. When: July 25-29. Cost: $435. For brochure: Write to NBC Camps, 10003 N. Division Suite 100, Spokane, WA 99218, or call 800-406-3926. Web site: www.nbccamps.com

CYO Volleyball Camp

Where: Camp Don Bosco, Carnation. For: Girls grades 6-8. When: Aug. 7-13. Cost: $445. For brochure: Write to CYO Outdoor Ministries, 814 N.E. 85th Street, Seattle, WA 98115, or call 206-903-4625. Web site: www.seattlearch.org

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

CWU Physical Education Camp

Where: Central Washington University, Ellensburg. For: Boys and girls grades 5-8. When: July 14-18. Activities: Instruction in a variety of physical activities. Cost: $350 (grades 5-6), $385 (grades 7-8). For brochure: Write to Summer Camp, Physical Education Dept., 400 E. University Way, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7572, or call 509-963-2241. Web site: www.pesummercamps.org

MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES

Lutherwood Camp & Retreat CenterWhere: Lutherwood Camp & Retreat Center, Bellingham on Lake Samish. For: Boys and Girls grades 3-12. When: Sunday-Friday camps from June 15-Aug. 22. Activities: Swimming, Bible study, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, ropes course, crafts, archery, Frisbee golf, bocce ball, slip and slide, water skiing, wakeboard, games and more. Cost: $290-$510, the center has instituted a three-tier fee program and prices vary depending on camp selected. For brochure, write: 1185 Roy Road, Bellingham, WA 98229 or call 360-734-7652. Web site: www.camplutherwood.org

SPECIALTY CAMPS

Hood Canal Adventure Salmon Camp

Where: Hood Canal watershed at various campgrounds starting in Belfair. For: Boys and girls grades 6-9. When: Aug. 12-15. What: Classes portray the influence of salmon to the culture of the Pacific Northwest as well as build a current appreciation for salmon by understanding its role in the ecosystem. This will be achieved through exposure to agency professionals, local tribal members, community resources, fieldwork, history, art, games, fishing and activities that are geared toward learning and understanding. Cost: $425, and registration deadline is June 15. Scholarships may be available. For brochure: Write to Chris Daniels, HCSEG, 22881 N.E. State Route 3, Belfair, WA 98528, or call 360- 275-3575.

Youth Conservation Camp

Where: Orcas Island, Environmental Learning Center, Moran State Park. For: Boys and girls 12-16. When: July 13-19 (girls), July 20-26 (boys). What: Classes include firearm and water safety, archery, wildlife management, ecology, marine fisheries, CPR, fly tying and casting, compass reading, survival, BB-gun marksmanship. Cost: $250. For brochure: Write to Pierce County Sportsmen's Council, 4048 A St., Tacoma, WA 98418, or call 253-474-8982 or 253-752-1275 or 253-952-3796. Web site: www.washingtonconservationcamp.org

YMCA Freedom Sports Camp

Where: YMCA Camp Orkila, Orcas Island. For: Coed entering grades 6 through 10. Campers can participate in skateboarding, dance, archery, mountain biking, ultimate Frisbee and BMX riding. When: July 1-8. Cost: Starts at $695 (financial assistance available). For brochure: Call, 206-382-5009. Web site: www.CampOrkila.org

YMCA Specialty Camps

Where: YMCA Camp Orkila, Orcas Island. For: Coed entering grades 6 through 10, depending on program selected. Campers can participate in horsemasters, advanced horsemasters, skateboarding, marine biology; farm camp; and multi-sport trek. When: One-week session (two-week session for advanced horsemaster program) offered from July 1-Aug. 26. Cost: Starts at $685 (financial assistance available). For brochure: Call, 206-382-5009. Web site: www.CampOrkila.org

YMCA Camp Colman Traditional Camp

Where: YMCA Camp Colman, Case Inlet in southern Puget Sound. For: Coed entering grades 1 through 12, depending upon program selected. When: July 6-Aug. 23, weekly sessions. Colman offers traditional, specialty and leadership camps. Activities include swimming, sailing, archery, arts and crafts, beach walks, climbing wall and a giant swing. Cost: Starts at $355 (financial assistance available). For brochure: Call 206-382-5009. Web site: www.CampColman.org

YMCA Camp Colman Specialty Camp

Where: YMCA Camp Colman, Case Inlet in southern Puget Sound. For: Coed entering grades 3 through 8, depending upon program selected. When: July 13-Aug. 23, weekly sessions. Campers can participate in one of four specialties, including Illusions, Fine Arts, Set to be a Vet and Spy Science. A partnership with Pacific Science Center. Cost: Starts at $620 (financial assistance available). For brochure: Call 206-382-5009. Web site: www.CampColman.org

YMCA Camp Orkila

Where: YMCA Camp Orkila, Orcas Island. For: Coed entering grades 3 through 10, depending upon program selected. When: July 1-Aug. 26, weekly sessions. Orkila offers traditional camp experience with activities including swimming, kayaking, horseback riding, beach walks, climbing wall and giant swing. Cost: Starts at $685 (financial assistance available). For brochure: Call 206-382-5009. Web site: www.CampOrkila.org

YMCA Teen Expedition Camps

Where: YMCA Camp Orkila, Orcas Island. For: Coed entering grades eight through 12, depending upon program selected. Campers can participate in sailing, kayaking, climbing, biking, horseback riding, rafting and backpacking. When: One-, two- and three-week sessions offered from July 1-Aug. 26. Cost: Starts at $695 (financial assistance available). For brochure: Call, 206-382-5009. Web site: www.CampOrkila.org

Patsy Collins Adventure in Leadership Camp

Where: YMCA Camp Orkila, Orcas Island. For: Girls entering grades eight and ninth looking to develop leadership skills. Girls meet inspiring role models learn skills including conflict resolution and public speaking and challenge themselves with activities including rock climbing, ropes courses, karate and yoga. When: July 9-18 and July 23-Aug. 1. Cost: $975 (financial assistance available). For brochure: Call 206-223-1622 or e-mail tthrom@mc.seattleymca.org.

YMCA Quest Camps

Where: Various locations in the Pacific Northwest. For: Coed ages 12-15. Campers will tackle individual and group challenges on exhilarating excursions. When: Overnight trips vary from two to four days, depending on YMCA Branch. Cost: Start at $220 (financial assistance available). Web site: 206-382-5003 or www.seattleymca.org.

YMCA YBOYS Expeditions

Where: Various locations in Washington. For: Boys entering grades 7-12. The YMCA offers middle and high school boys the opportunity to have an outdoor adventure with positive adult role models. Five introductory trips and two advanced trips this summer include adventures in sea kayaking, hiking and rock climbing. When: Sessions from June 22-Aug. 29; trips vary from three days to two weeks. Cost: Start at $300 (financial assistance available). Web site: 206-587-6119 or ajay@seattleymca.org.

OTHER CAMPS

(All camps below offer a wide range of activities, and some include arts and crafts, aquatics, archery, aviation, baseball, backpacking, basketball, boating, kayaking, rafting, cycling, canoeing, challenge course, climbing, environmental education, fishing, farming/ranching, hiking, horseback riding, hockey, outdoor living skills, riflery, rafting, ropes course, sailing and more.)

American Camping Association, Evergreen Section

For information: ACA Evergreen, 6523 California Ave. S.W., Suite 305, Seattle, WA 98136, or call 206-264-5339, 877-888-2267 or 765-342-8456, or e-mail Evergreen@ACAcamps.org. Web site: www.acaevergreen.org

Boy Scouts of America camps

Brinkley, near Snohomish, boys 7-11. Information: 25600-B Monroe Log Camp Rd., Snohomish, WA 98290, or call 360-568-6295. Parsons, near Brinnon, boys 11-17. Information: 970 Bee Mill Rd., Brinnon, WA 98320, or call 360-796-4427. Pigott, near Snohomish, boys 11-17. Information: 25600-A Monroe Log Camp Rd., Snohomish, WA 98290, or call 360-568-2065. Sheppard, near Enumclaw, boys 13-20. Information: 65301 SR 410 E, Enumclaw, WA 98022, or call 360-663-2223. Web site: www.seattlebsa.org. Information: Call 206-725-0361 or e-mail campingdept@seattlebsa.org.

Camp Fire camps

Camp Dart-Lo, Spokane, coed 5-14. Offers camps for campers ages 5-21 with special needs. Information: Camp Fire Boys and Girls, Inland Northwest Council, 524 N. Mullan Rd., Spokane, WA 99206, or call 509-747-6191 or 800-386-2324. Web Site: www.dartlo.org. Killoqua, Stanwood, coed 6-18. Information: Camp Fire Boys and Girls, Snohomish County Council, 4312 Rucker Ave., Everett, WA 98203, or call 425-258-5437 or e-mail killoqua@campfireusasnohomish.org. Web site: www.campfireusasnohomish.org. Roganunda, Naches, coed 5-17, coed 5-17. Information: Camp Fire USA, Roganunda Council, 1103 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, or call 509-453-9151 or e-mail council@yakima-campfire.com. Web Site: www.yakima-campfire.com. Sealth, Vashon Island, coed 6-18. Information: Camp Fire USA, Central Puget Sound Council, 8511 15th Ave. N.E., Seattle, WA 98115, or call 206-461-8550 or 800-451-2267, or e-mail info@campfire-usa.org. Web site: www.campfire-usa.org. Singing Wind, Toledo, coed 6-17. Information: Camp Fire USA, Lower Columbia Council, P.O. Box 503, Toledo, WA 98591, or call 360-864-4259 or e-mail campfireusa@toledotel.com. Web Site: www.campsingingwind.org. Zanika Lache, Leavenworth, coed 6-18. Information: Camp Fire USA, North Central Washington Council, 5 S. Wenatchee Ave., Suite 101/P.O. Box 1734, Wenatchee, WA 98807, or call 509-663-1609 or 800-548-8884, or e-mail campfire@nwi.net. Web site: www.campfirencw.org

Catholic Youth Organization camps

Camp Don Bosco, near Carnation, coed 6-14. Camp Gallagher, Lake Bay near Gig Harbor, coed 14-18. Camp Hamilton, near Monroe, coed 9-15. Camp Nanamakee, various sites, coed 14-18. For information: Catholic Youth Organization, 710 9th Ave., Seattle, WA 98104, or call 206-382-4560 or e-mail cyo@seattlearch.org. Web site: www.seattlearch.org/cyo

Girl Scout camps

River Ranch, near Carnation, girls 5-17, Robinswold, near Lilliwaup, girls 5-17, and St. Albans, near Belfair, girls 7-17. Information: Girl Scouts of Western Washington, 601 Valley St./PO Box 900961, Seattle, WA 98109, or call 206-633-5600 or 800-767-6845 or e-mail info@girlscoutsww.org; or DuPont Girl Scout Center, 1000 Davis Place, DuPont, WA 98327 or call 253-475-0307 or 800-541-9852. Web site: www.girlscoutsww.org

YMCA camps

Camp Colman, Case Inlet, coed 4-18 and families, and Camp Orkila, Orcas Island, coed 4-18 and families. Information: YMCA of Greater Seattle, 909 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104, or call 206-382-5009, 253-884-3844 (Coleman) or 360-376-2678 (Orkila). Web site: www.seattleymca.org. Camp Seymour, near Gig Harbor, coed 6-18. Information: YMCA Camp Seymour, 9725 Cramer Road KPN, Gig Harbor, WA 98329, or call 253-884-3392 or e-mail campseymour@ymcatacoma.org; Web Site: www.campseymour.org. Lake Wenatchee, Leavenworth, coed 6-16. Information: Wenatchee Valley YMCA, P.O. Box 1974, Wenatchee, WA 98807, or call 509-662-2109 or 509-763-9622. Web Site: www.lwycamp.org. Camp Reed, Spokane, coed 6-18. Information: YMCA of the Inland Northwest, 507 N. Howard/P.O Box 208, Spokane, WA 99201, or call 509-838-3577. Web Site: www.ymcaspokane.org

OTHERS

Camp Arnold, Eatonville, coed 8-16. Information: The Salvation Army, Camp Arnold at Timberlake, 33712 Webster Road E., Eatonville, WA 98328, or call 253-847-2511 or e-mail campdirector@tsacamparnold.org. Web Site: www.tsacamparnold.org

Camp Burton, Vashon Island, coed 8-18 and adults. Offers camp for campers ages 14-24 with special needs. Information: Camp Burton, 9326 S.W. Bayview Dr., Vashon Island, WA 98070, or call 206-463-2512 or e-mail campburton1@centurytel.net. Web Site: www.campburton.com

Camp Firwood, Bellingham, coed 8-18. Information: The Firs, 4605 Cable St., Bellingham, WA 98229, or call 800-765-3477 or 360-733-6840, or e-mail info@thefirs.org. Web site: www.thefirs.org

Camp Huston, Gold Bar, coed 6-18 and families. Information: Episcopal Diocese Of Olympia, 14725 Ley Rd./P.O. Box 140, Gold Bar, WA 98251, or call 360-793-0441 or e-mail info@huston.org. Web site: www.huston.org

Camp Stand By Me, Vaughn, coed 7-21 and adults. Information: Easter Seals Camp Stand By Me, P.O. Box 289, Vaughn, WA 98394, or Easter Seals Washington, P.O. Box 85, Poulsbo, WA 98370, or call 253-884-2722 or e-mail camp@wa.easterseals.com. Web site: www.easterseals.com

Camp Volasuca, Sultan, coed 6-14. Information: Volunteers of America, 617 1st St./P.O. Box 268, Sultan, WA 98294, or call 360-793-0646 or e-mail camp@voaww.org. Web site: www.voaww.org/camp

Canoe Island French Camp, Orcas Island, coed 9-16 and families. Information: 278 Killebrew Lake Rd./P.O. Box 370, Orcas, WA 98280 or call 360-468-2329. Web site: www.canoeisland.org

Cascade Camp Cherith, Cle Elum, coed 7-18. Information: Cascade Camp Cherith, 13311 3rd Ave. S.W., Burien, WA 98146 or call 425-487-0648 or e-mail cascadecampcherith@comcast.net. Web site: www.cascadecampcherith.org

Four Winds Westward-Ho Camp, Orcas Island, coed 7-16. Information: Four Winds Inc., 286 Four Winds Lane/P.O. Box 140, Deer Harbor, WA 98243, or call 360-376-2277 or e-mail abby@fourwindscamp.org. Web site: www.fourwindscamp.org

Hidden Valley Camp, Granite Falls, coed 7-16. Information: The McKinlays, 14314 274th Place N.E., Duvall, WA 98019, or call 425-844-8896 or e-mail hiddenvalleycamp@earthlink.net. Web site: www.hvc-wa.com

Island Lake Camp, Poulsbo, coed 8-18. Information: CRISTA Camps and Conferences, 12500 Camp Court N.W., Poulsbo, WA 98370, or call 360-697-1212 or 877-723-4373, or e-mail information@cristacamps,com. Web site: www.cristacamps.com

Lutherwood Camp, Lake Samish, Bellingham, coed 6-18. Information: Lutherwood Camp and Retreat Center, 1185 Roy Rd., Bellingham, WA 98229, or call 360-734-7652. Web site: www.camplutherwood.org

Miracle Ranch, Port Orchard, coed 9-18. Information: CRISTA Camps and Conferences, 15999 Sidney Rd. S.W., Port Orchard, WA 98367, or call 253-851-4410 or 877-723-4373, or e-mail information@cristacamps.com. Web site: www.cristacamps.com

Sound View Camp, Longbranch, coed 5-18 and families. Information: Sound View Camp and Retreat Center, 8515 KPHS, Longbranch, WA 98351, or call 253-884-9202 or e-mail info@soundviewcamp.com. Web site: www.soundviewcamp.com

Sunset Lake, Wilkeson, coed 8-17. Information: Washington Conference of Seventh Day Adventists, 32229 Weyerhaeuser Way S., Federal Way, WA 98001, or call 253-681-6008 or e-mail debbie.richardson@wc.npuc.org; or Sunset Lake Camps, 30811 Quinnon Road, Wilkeson, WA 98396, or call 360-829-0311. Web site: www.sunsetlake.org

YD Adventures (formerly Reachout Expeditions), Leavenworth, coed 12-19 and families. Information: YD Adventures Washington, 19537 Chiwawa Loop Rd., Leavenworth, WA 98826, or call 509-763-3161. Web site: www.yd.org/adventures/washington

(Compiled by Times staffers Mark Yuasa and Michael Chin)