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SUMMARY:Samish Island Nature and Adventure Camp Retreat
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nYour Sanctuary. Your Community. Your Home Away from Home.\nJuly 9 – 13\, 2026 | Bow\, WA\n \nEver feel like you need a “reset button” for your soul? We’re talking about a place where you don’t have to explain your identity\, navigate micro-aggressions\, or worry about a single meal. \n\n\n \nWelcome to the Samish Island Nature and Adventure Camp Retreat. As the only BIPOC-led\, BIPOC-centering\, and intergenerational sleepover camp of its kind in the nation\, we’ve created a space where culture and nature don’t just meet – they celebrate one another. Whether you’re coming with family\, friends\, or as an individual\, you’re not just a guest; you’re part of a community that grows stronger every year. \n  \nSIGN ME UP!\n  \nWhy You’ll Love It Here\n \nWe know life is busy\, and planning a vacation can sometimes feel like a second job. That’s why we’ve handled the heavy lifting. Our all-inclusive model isn’t just about convenience – it’s about giving you your time back. \n\n\n \n\nFamily-Friendly Pricing: We want to make it easy for the whole family to join. Children ages 5 and under attend for free!\n\n\n\nEasy Payment Plans: Don’t let the total cost stop you from joining us. You can lock in your spot today with just a $50 deposit and pay the rest over time.\n\n\n\n11 Nutritious Meals: Forget the camp stoves and coolers. You’ll enjoy 11 made-from-scratch meals starting with dinner on Thursday through breakfast on Monday. \n\n\n\nHome Comforts in the Wild: We’ve got two spacious\, full-service bathroom buildings and an on-site laundry room. You can pack lighter and stay fresh throughout the trip.\n\n\n\nZero Decision Fatigue: No “what’s for dinner?” or “how much does this activity cost?” Once you’re here\, everything is covered.\n\n\n\nPredictable Budgeting: One flat fee covers your lodging\, all activities\, and every meal. No hidden costs\, no stress.\n\n\n\nNature is Medicine: Science shows that just 20 minutes in nature significantly drops your cortisol (stress) levels. We’ve got 80 acres of it waiting for you.\n\n\n\n\n \nChoose Your Own Adventure: Lodging Options\n\n\n \nWe want you to be comfortable\, no matter how you like to camp! Select the option that fits your vibe when you register: \n\n\n \n\nCozy Cabins: Perfect for small groups or families\, sleeping 4 in bunkbeds.\n\n\n\nGroup Cabins: Great for the whole crew\, sleeping up to 16 in bunkbeds.\n\n\n\nRV Sites: Bring your home on wheels! Includes full hook-ups.\n\n\n\nTent Camping: For the traditionalists\, we have beautiful grassy spots to pitch your tent.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \nA Multigenerational Experience\n\n\n \nFrom the youngest campers to our honored elders\, there’s something for everyone. Our programming is Indigenous-led and POC-led\, ensuring every activity is culturally rooted and safe. \n\n\n \n\nCultural Connection: Native-led ethnobotany walks\, fry bread making\, bead crafting\, and storytelling.\n\n\n\nAdventure & Play: Canoeing on the bay\, birdwatching with experts\, basketball\, and our famous “Talent Optional” show.\n\n\n\nRest as Resistance: Sometimes the most “productive” thing you can do is take a nap in the shade or enjoy a quiet moment on the saltwater shoreline.\n\n\n\nFor the Kids: Watch your children grow in independence and social confidence in a space where they see themselves reflected in the leadership around them.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \nThe Details\n\nDates: July 9 – 13\, 2026\nArrival: July 9 @ 12:00 PM\nDeparture: July 13 @ 12:00 PM\nLocation: Samish Island Campground & Retreat Center\, Bow\, WA\nThe Investment: $535 per person (All-inclusive)\nChildren 5 & Under: FREE\nPayment Plan: $50 deposit locks in your spot! Pay the balance over time\nFinal Deadline: Full balance is due by June 19\, 2026\n\nFinancial Assistance: We want everyone to experience the Samish Island Nature and Adventure Camp Retreat. A limited amount of financial assistance is available. Click Here to Request Financial Assistance  \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \nReady to Reconnect?\n\n\n \nJoin us for 5 days of blue water\, green forests\, and golden sunsets. You’ll leave with more than just photos – you’ll leave with a renewed sense of purpose\, clearer mental focus\, a community that has your back\, and memories that last a lifetime. \n  \n\n\n SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY! \n  \n\n\nYES! SIGN ME UP NOW! \n \n \n \n  \n\n 
URL:https://thebronzechapter.org/event/nature-camp/
LOCATION:Samish Island Campground & Retreat Center\, 11633 Scott Rd\, Bow\, WA\, 98232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Camp
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SUMMARY:Rock and Role: A BIPOC Geology Camp Retreat in Ellensburg
DESCRIPTION:Unearth the Stories Beneath Your Feet.\nAugust 21-23\, 2026 | Ellensburg\, WA\nYou constantly view miraculous scenery. Washington State is drop-dead beautiful. And if you’re like us\, you look at our area’s massive cliffs and towering mountains and wonder\, “Whoa\, how did that happen?” If you wish you knew the stories behind the miraculous\, we have a solution! Rock and Role: A BIPOC Geology Camp Retreat in Ellensburg!  \nYou’re walking right past stories of massive lava flows\, mega floods\, and volcanic explosions that shaped the ground you stand on. It’s time to get more of the story. \nIt’s time to get away from the textbook. If you think geology is boring books and dusty classrooms\, we’re about to change your life. We invite you to dig in the dirt\, reach into the water\, rub spit on a rock\, and watch the colors pop. Whether you’re 7 or 70\, this is your invitation to get messy and get curious with the whole family! \n🌿 The Transformation: Become an Earth Detective\nRock and Role is an intergenerational celebration of our connection to land and water. For 3 days and 2 nights\, we won’t just be tourists; we’ll be Earth Detectives. \nFrom the unfathomable bigness of Mount Tahoma to a pebble on the beach\, every piece of the Earth has a secret to tell. And it’ll blow your mind how far those pieces have traveled just to get to you. \nWarning: You’ll be having so much fun (“immersed in WOW”)\, you won’t even realize you’re mastering critical thinking\, connecting with deep history\, and seeing yourself as a true relative of the land. \n✊🏾 Why This Matters\nWe’re pulling up and writing ourselves into the story. Historically\, geoscience hasn’t always welcomed people of color. That era is over. We created Rock and Role not just to connect and introduce you to geology\, but to prove that science belongs to us\, too. \nThis is the only POC-centering geology sleepover summer camp we’re aware of in the United States. We’re partnering with the most engaging voices in the field – including one of the few women of color geology doctorates in the nation – to create a space where expertise and culture collide. We aren’t just visiting the landscape; we’re learning to read it. \n\n\nhttps://thebronzechapter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Geology-Ellensburg.mp4 \n\n\n🔥 The Experience: Chill\, Learn\, Connect\nForget stiff academic gatherings. This is a joyful retreat. You’ll spend the weekend at Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center in mesmerizing Manastash Canyon. We handle the details so you can handle the discovery. \n\nChop It Up With Down-To-Earth Guides: Hang out with PBS host Nick Zentner and Dr. Hannah Shamloo. Riff on geology theories\, think in timelines of millions of years\, and ask the questions you’ve always wanted to ask.\nField Trips: Go on guided explorations of Central Washington’s incredible landscape. Nick always has surprises for us!\nNourishment: We provide 5 delicious meals (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast).\nComfort: Stay in the Trading Post\, a cozy dorm-style lodge (bunkbeds\, full kitchen\, bathrooms)\, or pitch a tent on the grass if you prefer the open air.\nCommunity: Fireside chats\, new friends\, and a safe space where you can be your full and authentic self.\n\n  \nSIGN ME UP! \n  \n👥 Meet our Geology Experts \nDr. Hannah Shamloo (Assistant Professor of Geology\, CWU). Hannah is a force of nature. Her jam is studying the chemistry of erupted material from volcanoes to reconstruct the timing of explosive events. She’s passionate about how volcanoes change the landscape and how magmas fuel volcanoes. She’s here to show you exactly how powerful you are. \nNick Zentner (Lecturer in Geology\, CWU & host of PBS’s “Nick on the Rocks“). Nick’s an Earth Detective. With 30+ years of teaching\, he uses rocks as clues to solve the mysteries of how our ground is continuously changing. He brings high-key excitement and a contagious love for the natural world. \n⚠️ Safety and Enjoyment\nCome as you are. There’s no minimum or maximum age or fitness requirement\, and you don’t need to be an athlete. \nOur Guidance: To get the most out of this experience\, everyone needs to be able to walk unassisted on moderate hiking trails with loose soil and maintain stable footing. We also ask that children be ready to contribute positively to the group dynamic (curiosity is a must!). \n\n🗓️ Event Details\nDates: August 21-23\, 2026\nCheck-In: Friday @ 4:00 PM | Check-Out: Sunday @ 11:00 AM\nLocation: Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center (Ellensburg\, WA)\nCapacity: Strictly limited to 40 people. \n\n🎟️ Secure Your Spot\nChoose the tier that fits your life. \nPAY IN FULL \n$485 per person (Supports the event at full cost)\n$250 per person (Subsidized rate made possible by donors) \nPAYMENT PLAN \nA $50 Deposit locks in your spot. Pay the rest over time (Full balance due July 21). \nGROUP DISCOUNT \nBringing your favorite people? Save 20% when you register 5+ people together. Email us for the discount code! \n🦋 FAMILY SPONSORSHIP (complete this request form today to be selected!) We’re thrilled to provide sponsorship for families (up to 10 people total) to attend at NO COST. \n  \nYES! I’m Ready to Rock! \n  \n\n⛰️ The Earth Is Calling\nAll you have to do is show up and dig in. Join us for a weekend of discovery\, connection\, and Black and brown joy. \nWHAT THE COMMUNITY IS SAYING: \n“An event about natural science that supports our BIPOC opportunities while you support the community you are apart of.” – J. Moorman \n“It was a place where black and brown people could go and safely nerd out about geology and volcanoes\, and also talk about daily challenges.” – K. Meredith \n“Access to nature is healing. Being in community is critical to our well-being. Denice Rochelle and Nick Zentner have joined forces to co-create a culture of love for our environment and community. My kids (10 and 12) LOVED learning about rocks and this opportunity planted seeds of curiosity and confidence to pursue more environmental learning.” – M. Koller \n“Imagine learning some geology by the best geology teachers in the nation\, and then have a chance to ask questions around a campfire or at breakfast. It’s hard to beat.” – H. Brameus \n  \nYES! I’m Ready to Rock!
URL:https://thebronzechapter.org/event/rock-and-role-a-bipoc-geology-camp-retreat-in-ellensburg/
LOCATION:Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center\, 16170 Manastash Road\, Ellensburg\, WA\, 98926\, United States
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