Pond to Pines Summer Day Camp

Pond to Pines Summer Day Camps

DAY CAMPS FOR KIDDOS ENTERING KINDERGARTEN UP TO 5TH GRADE

9AM-3PM

Nestled in a ponderosa grove right outside Ellensburg, Camp Pond to Pines provides amazing nature-based experiences and true outdoor immersive exploration!

Our flexible schedules allow you to choose from 1 & 2-day camps to a full week of camp!

Located at the Yakima Canyon Interpretive Center, camp has a wonderful rustic feel that encourages exploration.

Campers learn through inquisitive and creative activities utilizing science, math, critical-thinking skills, and a great deal of imagination.

Enjoy the YCIC pond as you paddle and swim overlooking the majestic Stuart range. Enjoy arts and crafts, group games, singing songs, hiking, and splash pads to beat the summer heat.

CAMPER INFO:

We have adventure experiences for kindergarten through age 16. Select all the camps in one week, or look for our MINI-CAMPS with flexible schedules. All camps are 9am-3pm unless otherwise noted.

2026 CAMP DATES:

We're switching it up! Choose from our flexible date camps - some are two day camps, some are just one day - add in as many as you want for the summer! Still the same fun and still the same amazing camp experiences!

Our first adventure experience is June 19th and we end the summer in August. Scroll down for dates for K-5th grade (POND TO PINES) or 5th-10th grade (WILD HORIZONS ADVENTURE CAMPS).

COST:

Camp Costs Vary - $60-$120

Limited Partial Scholarships Available

CAMP INFORMATION PACKET

REQUIRED CAMP FORMS

FINANCIAL AID REGISTRATION

CAMP DESCRIPTIONS:

WILD HORIZONS ADVENTURE CAMP - JUNETEENTH RIVER FLOAT - JUNE 19

7 people max
Ages 10-16
All gear and lunches included
Cost: $80
Includes prep, naturalist expert, and post float fun

POND TO PINES CAMP SMORGASBORD - MINI KEEN CAMP ADVENTURES! - June 22 & 23 OR JUNE 24-25 OR June26

Get to Know Camp (June 22 & 23): Focus on basic camp skills, getting to know YCIC, and learning camp songs & games.
- Cost: $120
- Ages Kinder through 5th
Creative Kiddos & Crafts (June 24 & 25): Nature art, storytelling, local wildlife focus.
- Cost: $120
- Ages Kinder through 5th
River & Trail Discovery (June 26): Swimming, river ecology, camp games.
- Cost: $60
- Ages Kinder through 5th

POND TO PINES CAMP ANIMAL OLYMPICS - MINI KEEN CAMP ADVENTURES! - June 29 & 30 OR July 1 & 2 OR July 3

Animal Superstar (June 29 & 30): Learn about local animals, create animal-themed art, and participate in animal games..
- Cost: $120
- Ages Kinder through 5th
Creative Critters & Crafts (July 1 & 2): Create nature art, learn about local wildlife, and enjoy storytelling.
- Cost: $120
- Ages Kinder through 5th
Animals in the Water (July 3): Swimming, pond ecology, camp games.
- Cost: $60
- Ages Kinder through 5th

POND TO PINES CAMP APPLE FESTIVAL - MINI KEEN CAMP ADVENTURES! July 6 & 7 OR July 8 & 9 OR July 10

Apple Festival (July 6 & 7): Focus on apple snacks, creating apple art, and learning about apples in Ellensburg.
- Cost: $120
- Ages Kinder through 5th
River & Trail Discovery (July 8 & 9): Paddleboarding basics, river ecology, trail games.
- Cost: $120
- Ages Kinder through 5th
Creative Critters & Crafts (July 10): Nature art, storytelling, local wildlife focus.
- Cost: $60
- Ages Kinder through 5th

POND TO PINES CAMP OUTDOOR SKILLS - MINI KEEN CAMP ADVENTURES! July 13 & 14 OR July 15 & 16 OR July 17

Outdoor Skills (July 13 & 14): Focus on outdoor skills including shelter building, plant identification, and more.
- Cost: $120
- Ages Kinder through 5th
Water Discovery (July 15 & 16): Swimming, fishing, fun camp games.
- Cost: $120
- Ages Kinder through 5th
Creative Critters & Crafts (July 17): Create nature art, learn about local wildlife, and enjoy storytelling.
- Cost: $60
- Ages Kinder through 5th

POND TO PINES CAMP PIRATE HUNT - MINI KEEN CAMP ADVENTURES! July 20 & 21, OR July 22 & 23 OR July 24

Pirate Treasure Hunt (July 20 & 21): Participate in a treasure hunt, learn about map-reading, and enjoy a pirate-themed snack.
- Cost: $120
- Ages Kinder through 5th
Water Exploration (July 22 & 23): Swimming, fishing, river ecology, trail games.
- Cost: $120
- Ages Kinder through 5th
Creative Critters & Crafts (July 24): Nature art, storytelling, local wildlife focus.
- Cost: $60
- Ages Kinder through 5th

POND TO PINES CAMP BE A SUPERHERO MINI KEEN CAMP ADVENTURES! July 27 & 28, July 29 & 30 OR July 31

Superhero Training Academy (July 27 & 28): Participate in superhero-themed games, learn about teamwork, and create superhero-themed art
- Cost: $120
- Ages Kinder through 5th
Water Exploration (July 29 & 30): Paddleboarding basics, swimming, pond ecology, trail games.
- Cost: $120
- Ages Kinder through 5th
Creative Critters & Crafts (July 31): Nature art, storytelling, local wildlife focus.
- Cost: $60
- Ages Kinder through 5th

WILD HORIZONS ADVENTURE - WATER WATER EVERYWHERE - August 3 & 4, August 5 & 6 OR August 7

All About Water (August 3 & 4): Focus on water chemistry, critters that rely on water, water-based games.
- Cost: $120
- Ages 10-16
Water Exploration (August 5 & 6): Paddleboarding basics, pond and river ecology, trail games. River Float.
- Cost: $180
- Ages Ages 10-16
Creative Critters & Crafts (August 7): Nature art, storytelling, local wildlife focus.
- Cost: $60
- Ages 10-16

WILD HORIZONS ADVENTURE - CAMPING SKILLS - AUGUST 22-23

Camping Skills Adventure (Aug 22-23): Learn basic camping skills, participate in nature games, and stay overnight in the yurts at YCIC.
- Cost: $120
- Ages: 10-16

Are you ready to LEAD? Take the Leadership Readiness Quiz!

KEEN LEADERSHIP CAMPS

Leadership programs are available for campers entering grades 6-12. These camp programs deepen older campers' understand of what leadership development means and gets them excited about mentoring others.

Is your camper interested in trying a leadership camp? Have your kiddo thoughtfully and honestly complete the leadership readiness questions below by selecting their answers for each questions. Find our which leadership session is best for them by totaling the answers.

PROGRAM ON HOLD PENDING HIRING

It might be a good idea for you to wait until next year to try a leadership program. Try one of our 5-7 day overnight tripping programs to gain confidence in your leadership skills.

You are ready to try a leadership camp! Sign up for the CIT 1 program so you can explore your leadership skills and style.

You are ready to take the next step! Sign up for the CIT 2 program and get ready to put those amazing leadership skills to use!