Want to feel like a kid in a candy store? Then consider attending Women’s Wellness Camp this weekend at Camp Orkila. Orcas Islanders can sign up for Saturday’s activities for just $58. In the words of one enthusiastic participant last year, “No one will need anything from you, this will be all about YOU!”
On Saturday, sign up at 8 a.m., play hard all day, eat three wonderful meals (that I did not cook or clean up after). You can get there early and do a yoga class, or something similar, followed by a lovely nutritious breakfast that you do not have to make. Get a massage and walk on the beach, curl up by the fire and read a book, or choose from the extensive list of activities.
From March 5 through 7, (with sign-ups on Friday evening and Saturday morning at 8), women can enjoy Physical Activities such as:
- Zumba
- Nia
- Belly Dancing
- Yoga
- Boot Camp
- Jazz Dance
- Archery/Riflery
- Hiking
- Kayaking
Women can also sign up for Creative Activities including:
- Linoleum Printing
- Basketry
- Bead Rings
- Bead Earrings
- Needle felting
- Soap crafting
- Card Making
- Paper Making
- Knitting/Crocheting
- Button Making
- Picture frame crafts
- Shrinky Dinks
Other Wellness/Fun Activites during the weekend will be:
- Chakra workshop
- Labyrinth
- Nutrition workshop
- Bus shuttle to town
- Karaoke at local pub
- Guest Speaker
- Camp Tour
- Walking on the beach
- Bananagram Tournament
- Hot Tubbing at Doe Bay
- Massage
Activities are offered subject to the instructors’ availability.
The only items requiring an extra fee are massage treatments or hot-tubbing at Doe Bay. Campers are advised to bring extra money if they want to head in to town on Saturday night for Karaoke at the Lower, or to roam Eastsound shops.
Daughters in 10th grade and older are welcome to attend the upcoming Women’s Wellness Weekend with their mothers. This is an opportunity offered only at the spring WWW at Camp Orkila each year.
The weekend will start with buffet dinner from 6 to 7 and run through Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. Cost for the full weekend, including lodging, is $192. Financial Assistance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Financial Assistance is available for one Women’s Wellness or Family Camp weekend per family per calendar year. The next Women’s Wellness Weekend is Oct. 22nd – 24th with a Thursday Night Option available.
For further information, contact Beth Wangen at Camp Orkila, 376-2678.
Local women can register for Friday evening and Saturday for just $58, including meals. Overnight accommodations are not included with the day rate.
Our guest speaker Friday evening, a nutritionist, will discuss “Food for Mood.” I hear that the presentation will involve chocolate….