2009 summer sports and recreation camps

BASEBALL

Cougar Baseball Academy

Where: Washington State University, Pullman. For: Boys ages 10-15. When: July 19-23 (ages 10-12) and July 26-30 (ages 13-15). Cost: $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 22-25. 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, July or August to be mutually determined on two-day camp. Cost: $1,000. 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 Boys Basketball Team Camp

Where: Central Washington University, Ellensburg. For: High-school varsity and junior-varsity teams. When: July 6-9. Cost: $275 overnight per player ($300 after June 23) and $205 commuter per player ($230 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 28-31. 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 12-16; Varsity Team Camp, July 19-23. Cost: $320 overnight, $225 commuter (lunch and dinner); and $205 (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 Camp

Where: Washington State University, Pullman. When: June 20-22. For: Advanced camp is for high-school varsity players only. Cost: $120. 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 5-8. When: July 20-25 (girls), July 27-Aug. 1 (boys). Cost: $455. 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 12-16 and July 19-23 (complete skills camp boys 9-18); Aug. 2-6 (complete skills camp girls ages 9-18); and June 29-July 2, pure shooting and attack moves camp (boys and girls 11-18); All-Star/Elite (girls 12-18).Cost: $385 to $450.. 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 27-31 and Aug. 3-7, complete skills camp (coed ages 9-18); July 20-24, team and elite camps (high-school girls); July 31-Aug. 2, position camp (coed 12-18). Cost: $375 to $475. 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 21-25, team camp (high-school girls); July 26-30, all-star and elite camp (boys 12-18); Aug. 2-6, pure shooting and attack moves (coed ages 11-18); June 14-18, old school basketball camps with Fred Crowell (boys and girls 11-18); July 26-30, AAU Team Camp (boys 12-15); Aug. 9-13, complete skills (coed ages 9-18). Cost: $365 to $435. For brochure:Web site: Call 800-406-3926 or 509-245-3664. www.nbccamps.com

NBC Basketball Camps

Where: Walla Walla university. For: Boys and girls ages 9-18. When: July 19-23. Cost: $435. For brochure: Call 800-406-3926. 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 22-26, June 29-July 3, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, Aug. 3-7, Aug. 10-14 and Aug. 24-28. Cost: $345. For brochure:Web site: www.campberachah.org Write to Camp Berachah, Summer Registrar, 19830 S.E. 328th Pl., Auburn, WA 98092-2212, or call 253-939-0488 or 206-715-8859.

FOOTBALL

CWU Football Team Camps

Where: Central Washington University, Ellensburg. For: High-school boys. When: June 14-18, June 20-24 and June 27-July 1. Cost: $200, $227 (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

CWU Football Line of Scrimmage and Elite Skills Camps

Where: Central Washington University, Ellensburg. For: High-school boys. When: June 25-27. Cost: $250, $220 (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 2009. When: June 24-27. Cost: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: $320, $275 (commuter), $30 rental fee for equipment. www.wsucougars.com

EWU Eagle Football Camps

Where: Eastern Washington University. When: Team/individual camp, June 19-23. Cost: $330, 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: Pacific Lutheran University. When: July 12-16. For: Youth Camp for ages 7-13, and Prep Camp for ages 14-18. Cost: $735, $620 (commuter extended). For brochure: 843-903-1888. Web site: www.o-d.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:Cost: $1,125 overnight, $1,025 (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: June 21-25 and Aug. 2-6. 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 26-31. 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 19-24. Cost: $385 (special rates for qualifying coaches and teams). 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: July 9-12. Cost: $440, $365 (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: Aug. 2-7, advanced, elite and elite goalkeeping, Aug. 9-14, future stars, field players and goalkeeping and Aug. 16-21, future stars, field players and goalkeeping. Cost: $545 to $595. 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 Boys Soccer Camp

Where: Washington State University, Pullman. For: Boys 9-18. When: July 9-12. Cost: $399, $355 (commuter). For brochure: Write to Cougar Boys Soccer Camp, P.O. Box 641602, Pullman, WA 99164-1602, or call 509-335-0343. Web site: www.wsucougars.com

WSU Girls Soccer Camp

Where: Washington State University, Pullman. For: Girls 9-18. When: July 12-16. Cost: $399, $355 (commuter). 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 20-24. 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

WWU Blue Chip Soccer Camp

Where: Western Washington University, Bellingham. For: Boys and girls grades 9-12. When: July 28-30. Cost: $335 overnight individual ($295 team), $245 commuter individual ($205 team). 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: July 13-18. Cost: $368. 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 19-23. 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

CYO Soccer Camp

Where: Camp Don Bosco, Carnation. When: July 20-25. For: Boys and girls grades 3-8. Cost: $455. 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

SPU Soccer Academy

Where: Seattle Pacific University's Camp Casey on Whidbey Island. When: Six-day camp dates vary from June 28-July 19. For: Boys and girls ages 8-14. Cost: $585-$600. For brochure: Write to SPU Soccer Academy, 3307 3rd Ave. West, Seattle, WA 98119, or call 206-281-2760. Web site: www.spusocceracademy.com

Pete Fewing Soccer Camps

Where: Camp Waskowitz in North Bend. When: Ten three-day camp sesssions from June 23-Aug. 19, and two five-day camps on July 5-10 and July 12-17. For: Boys and girls ages 9-17. Cost: $365 ($345 for second child, and $345 for team of 10 or more) for three night camps; and $565 ($545 for second child, and $545 for team of 10 or more) for five-night camps. For brochure: Write to P.O. Box 70371, Seattle WA 98127, or call 206-547-4143 or email peterfewing@peterfewingsoccercamp.com. Web site: www.peterfewingsoccercamp.com

U.K. Elite Soccer Camp

Where: Evergeen State College and University of Washington. When: July 12-16 and Aug. 9-13. For: Boys and girls ages 11-18. Cost: $595. For brochure: Write to U.K. Elite Soccer, 210 Malapardis Road, Suite 201,Cedar Hills, N.J. 07927, or call 973-631-9802. Web site: www.ukelite.com

SOFTBALL

CWU Girls Fastpitch Softball Camp

Where: Central Washington University, Ellensburg. For: Girls grades 3-12. When: Aug. 2-5, Aug. 9-12 and Aug. 16-19. Cost: $345, $215 (commuter); and $365, $215 (commuter) after July 19, July 26 or Aug. 2. 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 9-18. 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 28-July 2. Cost: $475. 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 5-10. 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

Edmonds CC Volleyball Camp

Where: Edmonds Community College, Edmonds For: Boys and girls grades 4-10 and high school girls When: Grades 4-8 - July 7-9, grades 6-10 - August 10-13, high school girls - August 17-20. For brochure and registration form, visit http://www.edcc.edu/athletics/_camps/default.php. More information: contact coach Tony Miranda at tony.miranda@edcc.edu

Eagle Individual and Team Camps

Where: Eastern Washington University, Cheney. For: Girls ages 12-18. When: Individual Camp, July 5-8 and Team Camp, July 22-24. Cost: Individual, $320 overnight, $220 commuter; and Team Camp, $225 and $150 (commuter), minimum nine players and maximum is 15. 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 16-18 (positional), July 13-15 (all skills), July 8-10 (team). Cost: Positional camp $375, $300 (commuter); skills camp $350; and team camp $300-$325, $275 (commuter). For brochure: Write to Cougar Volleyball Camp, P.O. Box 641610, WSU, Pullman, WA 99164-1610, or call 509-335-0275. Web site: www.wsucougars.com

NBC Volleyball Camp

Where: Whitworth College, Spokane. For: Girls ages 11-18. When: July 24-27. Cost: $395. 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. 3-8. Cost: $455. 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 20-24. Activities: Instruction in a variety of physical activities. Cost: $368 (grades 5-6), $399 (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

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. 11-14. 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. For brochure: Write to Adventure Salmon Camp, 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 12-18 (girls), July 19-25 (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

Wilderness Awareness Camps

Where: Duvall and backcountry of Idaho. For: Boys and girls 11-18. When: July 26-31, Scout Awareness Overnight (Ages 11-14); July 9-14 and July 19-24, Scout Survival Skills Overnight (11-14); Aug. 2-7, Advanced Survival Skills Overnight (14-17); and Teen Wolf Tracking Expedition Basic and Advanced is Aug. 9-16 (13-18). Cost: $645 for overnights, and $875 for expeditions. For brochure: Call, 425-788-1301, ext. 53 or email lindsayh@wildernessawareness.org. Web site: www.wildernessawareness.org

Rite of Passage Journeys Camps

Where: Private Canoe Island in San Juan Islands. For: Boys and girls 8-18. When: June 27-July 3, July 5-16 and July 12-Aug. 1. Camp features kayaking to island, archery, cooking, rock climbing, survival skills, sailing and more. Cost: $1,985 to $2,745. For brochure: Call, 360-468-2329 or email connie@canoeisland.org. Web site: www.canoeisland.org

YMCA Camp Orkila 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 horsemaster and advanced horsemaster program) offered from June 30-Aug. 25. Cost: Starts at $730 (financial assistance and payment plans 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 5-Aug. 22, 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 and payment plans 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 12-Aug. 22, weekly sessions. Campers can participate in one of four specialties, including Pirate Camp, Harry Potter Camp, Canoe Camp and Fine Arts Camp. Enjoy Navigator and Pioneer Camp Aug. 9-15. Cost: Starts at $495 (financial assistance and payment plans available). For brochure: Call 206-382-5009. Web site: www.CampColman.org

YMCA Camp Colman Leadership Camp

Where: YMCA Camp Colman, Case Inlet in southern Puget Sound. For: Coed entering grades 9 through 12, depending upon program selected. When: July 5-Aug. 22, one, two and three week sessions. Leanr more about yourself as you develop leadership skills. Cost: Starts at $495 (financial assistance and payment plans available). For brochure: Call 206-382-5009. Web site: www.CampColman.org

YMCA Camp Orkila Traditional Camp

Where: YMCA Camp Orkila, Orcas Island. For: Coed entering grades 3 through 10, depending upon program selected. When: June 30-Aug. 25, weekly sessions. Orkila offers traditional camp experience with activities including swimming, kayaking, horseback riding, beach walks, climbing wall and giant swing. Cost: Starts at $550 (financial assistance and payment plans available). For brochure: Call 206-382-5009. Web site: www.CampOrkila.org

YMCA Camp Orkila Leadership Camp

Where: YMCA Camp Orkila, Orcas Island. For: Coed entering grades 9 through 12. When: June 30-Aug. 25, two-week sessions. Leadership program designed to focus on developing your small group skills. Planning camper activities, leading campfires, and helping to plan your group's four day kayak trip will allow you to apply the skills you have learned. Cost Starts at $1,375 (financial assistance and payment plans 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 June 30-Aug. 25. Cost: Starts at $550 (financial assistance and payment plans 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: June 30-July 4 and July 14-28. Cost: $1,375 (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 $235 (financial assistance available). Web site: 206-382-5003 or www.seattleymca.org.

YMCA Explorer Camps

Where: Various locations in the Pacific Northwest. For: Coed ages 7-12. Campers will enhance veteran's camper's experience with age-appropriate, featured activities. Traditional camp experiences are combined with new, fun and skill-building features such as music, arts and games. When: Overnight trips vary from two to four days, depending on YMCA Branch. Cost: Start at $225 (financial assistance available). Web site: 206-382-5003 or www.seattleymca.org.

YMCA BOLD Mountain School

Where: Wilderness areas in Washington. For: Boys ages 11-18. What: Boys Outdoor Leadership Development (BOLD) provides young men with the opportunity to develop multi-cultural leadership skills through outdoor adventure. Choose from 12 different backpacking, rock climbing, fishing and mountaineering expeditions in some of the most beautiful parts of Washington State. No outdoor experience or equipment is necessary. When: Various 5 to 16 day expeditions from June 28-Aug. 30. Cost: Start at $300 (scholarships available). For brochure: 206-587-6119 or ajay@seattleymca.org. Web site: www.ymcaboys.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 Bishop, near Shelton, coed grades 2-6. Information: YMCA Camp Bishop call 360-482-5930; Web Site: www.campbishop.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

Passages Northwest Camps

Where: Wilderness areas in Washington. For: Girls ages 11-21. What: Rock climbing, backpacking, apprenticeship program, and leadership and service. There is also one special backpacking the Olympic Coast program for LGBQ and Allied Girls. When: Various 5 to 11 day camps from June 22 to Aug. 16. Cost: Sliding scale from $50 to $1,400. For brochure: Write to Passages Northwest, 139 23rd Ave. South, Seattle WA. 98144 or email Outreach@passagesnw.org or call 206-286-8601. Web site: www.passagesnw.org

Camp Ten Trees

Where: Wilderness areas on Kitsap Peninsula. For: Girls ages 8-17 who are LGBTQA. What: Empower campers through play in order to enhance self-esteem, life skills, independence, leadership and self-confidence. Archery range, arts and crafts, boating, swimming and swimming lessons, creative writing, cartooning, dancing, hikes/nature walks, discussions, music, sports, youth organizing, and more. When: Aug. 16-22 and Aug. 23-29. Cost: $450. For brochure: Write to Camp Ten Trees, 1122 E. Pike Street, Seattle WA. 98122 or email info@camptentrees.org or call 206-288-9568. Web site: www.camptentrees.org

Hidden Valley Camps

Where: Granite Falls, Washington. For: Boys and girls ages 7-17. What: Horseback riding, swimming, arts and crafts, sailing, archery, sports, canoeing, hiking and more. When: June 27-July 10, July 12-Aug. 2; and Aug. 4-23. Cost: Start at $1,250 to $1,760. For brochure: Call 425-844-8896. Web site: www.hvc-wa.com

Camp Erin

Where: Girl Scouts River Ranch near Carnation. For: Boys and girls ages 6-18, and offers a three-day bereavement camp for kids and teens who have lost someone significant. What: Challenge Course, Swimming, Art and Ritual, Movement, Games, Swimming, Hiking and Treasure Hunt, Kayaking, Canoeing, and Fishing. When: Aug. 21-23. Cost: Free. For brochure: Call 206-749-7689 or email ward.stern@providence.org. Web site: www.providence.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.wa.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 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 Sunset Lake Camps, 30811 Quinnon Road, Wilkeson, WA 98396, or call 360-829-0311. Web site: www.sunsetlake.org

YD Adventures, 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 Chris Taylor)