Keen Summer 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.
Campers learn through inquisitive and creative activities utilizing science, math, critical-thinking skills, and a great deal of imagination.
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.
LITTLE EXPLORERS: Kinder - Grade 1 Camp - June 22 - June26 **Camp hours are 9am-12noon
A special camp for our littles to get to know the outdoors and explore new friendships! A gentle introduction to summer camp. Fun!
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!
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!
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!
PIRATE HUNT: July 20 - July 24
All aboard the flagship McCabe! "Sail" through camp searching for clues to find the treasures of our natural world!
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!
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 H20
Date and Time
Thursday Jul 16, 2026
CAMPER INFO:
Kinder to Grade 1 Camps - 9am-12noon
Campers must be entering kindergarten in the fall OR age 5 by September 1, 2025
Grades 2 to Grade 5 Camps - 9am-3pm
For campers going into Grade 2 and going into Grade 5. Campers range in age from 7-11
2026 CAMP DATES:
Camp runs Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm
Kinder - Grade 1 Camp - June 22 - June 26
Week 1: June 29 - July 3
Week 2: June 30 - July 3
Week 3: July 6 - July 10
Week 4: July 20 - July 24
Week 5: July 27 - July 31
Week 6: August 3 - August 7
Fees/Admission
COST: Registration Fee - $25 Camp Cost - $350/week/camper (equates to $11.50/hour) Breakfast, lunch, and snacks included Kinder-1st Grade Camp Cost - $250/week/camper
