— from Meredith Griffith —
As the graduation hubbub subsides and school lets out for the summer, over 50 island teens are looking forward to hopping a bus bound for Camp Chelan, the annual youth adventure organized by Orcas Island Community Church.
“Camp Chelan is awesome,” says leader Lisa Bronn. The agenda includes “endless games; goofy relays and games that are crazier than anyone can imagine,” night activities like ice skating and blacklight “Cosmic Bowling,” and a top secret activity to be unveiled during camp. The group will camp at Daroga State park on Lake Entiat, and while high schoolers go whitewater rafting, the middle schoolers will go hiking, then visit Slide Waters water park.
This year the Orcas group will meet up with 30 teens from Omak Community Church along with youth leaders and former Orcas Islanders Dave and Stephanie Lamb. College leaders from Orcas, Omak and Spokane will provide support, and music will be led by islanders Lana Bronn, Clarabeth and Roo Smith, Kellen Comrie, and Josiah Lamb of Omak. Jack Dunbar from Young Life in Spokane will be the speaker.
“The kids from Orcas are so excited to meet some new kids,” said Bronn. Camp will run from June 22-25, and sign-up is possible until Wednesday, June 17. The cost is $220, and scholarships are available if needed. Forms are available at Orcas Christian School, Orcas Island High School and Orcas Island Community Church. For more information on camp, contact leaders Lisa and Gregg Bronn at 376-6299.
