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A
rustic camp...perfect for youth retreats, picnics and summer camps
Camp
Niwana is located just 16 miles south of Bremerton in the outskirts
of Port Orchard, a 25-minute ferry ride from West Seattle to Southworth
or a one-hour ride from downtown Seattle to Bremerton. The drive from
Tacoma is just 30 minutes.
The natural setting, rustic cabins and flexible facilities provide
a perfect atmosphere for many types of events. Our staff will assist
with planning as well as great support for your event.
Organized in cabin clusters, the lodging and program spaces can be
assigned to accommodate small or large groups. Three separate clusters
(or units) of cabins sleep 102 (with cots, 130); additional buildings,
some heated, sleep another 30-70. Several buildings double as activity
areas or meeting rooms...we can set them up any way you like. Cookouts
and primitive camping opportunities are great, with abundant outdoor
fire-rings, picnic spots and tenting areas.
A
Perfect Place for Environmental Education
Niwana’s
forests and waterfront are wonderfully conducive to environmental
education. The native forest has both conifers and deciduous trees,
ranging from seedlings to trees nearly 100 years old. The evidence
of logging, tree diseases and forest succession, as well as a healthy
15-year old plantation, offer great educational opportunities. Wildlife
and plant species are diverse and abundant. A small lake nestled
in the middle of camp allows for hands-on learning about the lake/pond
environment.
Schools will find great variety in the activities that can be offered
at Niwana, as well as a lodge that is conducive to family-style
and camp dining. Some of the buildings are very suitable as teacher/staff
quarters.
If your school or class is interested in the full outdoor/environmental
curriculum that our staff can provide, look over the information
in the Environmental
Education web pages, and/or contact us at 206 463 3174, ext.
34 or
campinfo@campfire-usa.org.
We can adapt almost all the curriculum to Camp Niwana plus add segment
about the freshwater lake unique to that camp.
Food
service
The large professional kitchen becomes yours
when you use Niwana. A great deal of equipment, utensils and dishes
are provided. Just bring a great cook, crew and food, and you'll
have a wonderful mealtime environment in Pokiwanis Lodge. Please
have your cook visit this kitchen before your event; not every pan,
appliance or utensil that you may need is provided.
Equipment
and Supplies
Guests provide
their own bedding and toiletries for all facilities. Niwana has
all the equipment you need for canoeing/waterfront activities (boats,
paddles, lifejackets) and archery (bows, arrows, targets, accessories).
Plan on bringing your own fishing gear, meeting and retreat suppplies,
as well as most sports equipment. A few other pieces of equipment
(tools, balls, etc.) are available to borrow. Just inquire!
Need More Information?? Check these links...
To inquire about
available dates, make reservations, or arrange a tour of Niwana,
please contact the Camping Department office located year-round
at Camp Sealth on Vashon Island. You can
e-mail us
or phone us at 206 463 3174 ext 21.
Activities
and Rates
Facility
Details
Sample
Contract
Final
Confirmation Form for user groups
Driving
Directions to Niwana
Coming
soon: Housing Charts, Map of Camp
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