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Pond to Pines Summer Day Camps
Nestled in a ponderosa grove right outside Ellensburg, Camp Pond to Pines provides amazing nature-based experiences and true outdoor immersive exploration! Located at the Yakima Canyon Interpretive Center, camp has a wonderful rustic feel that encourages exploration.
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Campers learn through inquisitive and creative activities utilizing science, math, critical-thinking skills, and a great deal of imagination.
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Enjoy Helen McCabe 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:
Little Explorers - Kinder to Grade 2 Camps - 9am-3pm
Campers must be entering kindergarten in the fall OR age 5 by September 1, 2025
Pond to Pines - Grade 3 to Grade 5 Camps - 9am-3pm
For campers going into Grade 2 and going into Grade 5. Campers range in age from 7-11
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​2026 CAMP DATES:​
Camp runs Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm
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Week 1 - June 22 - June 26
Week 2: June 29 - July 3
Week 3: July 6 - July 10
Week 4: July 13 - July 17
Week 5: July 20 - July 24
Week 6: July 27 - July 31
Week 7: August 3 - August 7
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COST:
Registration Fee - $25
Camp Cost - $350/week/camper (equates to $11.50/hour)
Snacks included
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CAMP DESCRIPTIONS:​
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SUMMER CAMP SMORGASBORD! - June 22 - June26
The first week of camp has fun elements of all camp themes at once! Get to know your counselors, get to know YCIC, and get to have a ton of fun!
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ANIMAL OLYMPICS: June 29 - July 3
​​Our local animal residents are amazing! Join us for a week of camp fun while we learn about those that fly, swim, dig, and run!
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APPLE FESTIVAL: July 6 - July 10
​​Apples are a Washington icon! Participate in tons of apple themed games and activities while enjoying the best of camp during this short but fun-packed week!
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CAMP SURVIVOR: July 13 - July 17
Build your skills as a wilderness survivor! Enjoy traditional camp activities and learn how to stay safe and be prepared for all your outdoor adventures!
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PIRATE HUNT: July 20 - July 24
​All aboard the flagship YCIC! "Sail" through camp searching for clues to find the treasures of our natural world!
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BE A SUPERHERO: July 27-July 31
​Discover the hidden powers of our native plants and animals! Pick your favorite super-human abilities to create the perfect hero to protect against the forces of evil!
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WATER CARNIVAL: August 3 - August 7
​Splash around camp in and out of the pond! Beat the heat with fun games and experiments all about H2O!
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Are you ready to LEAD? Take the Leadership Readiness Quiz!
KEEN LEADERSHIP CAMPS​
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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.
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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.
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!