Activities
Self-Service Activities
Whether you are visiting Sound View as a school group, retreat group, or wedding, the following activities are available for you to use:
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Beach Exploration
We have 2000’ of private shoreline ranging from rocky beach to sandy shore and lagoon. Check the tides (via NOAA) to understand how much beach will be available.
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Campfires
We have campfire locations near all lodging and down near the waterfront. During summer months, make sure there is not a burn ban in effect.
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Hiking
We have over multiple miles of trails to explore that range from flat to steep and cover the entire property. Check out the map.
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Disk Golf
We have a disk golf course with nine targets located near the activity field.
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Gaga Ball
We have a gaga ball pit located near the large cabins.
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Other Sports
We have a covered activity court (with basketball hoops, and a volleyball net available) and a field for field sports (with soccer goals available).
Group Retreat Activities & Add-Ons
Talk with Sound View staff to get these activities booked during your visit.
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Boating
Use our kayaks, canoes, or corcls.
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Archery
Learn how to fire an arrow.
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Farm Tour
Come meet our animals.
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Campfire and S’mores
Firewood and s’mores supplies can be provided.
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Environmental Education
Choose from the activities below.
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Camp Store
Shop Sound View’s store.
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PA System or Projector Rental
Coming soon!
Environmental Education Activities
These activities are options included in Outdoor Education pricing and are additional add-ons for Retreats and Weddings. Talk with Sound View staff to get these activities booked during your visit.
Environmental Science
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Tree Explorers
Slow down and discover the hidden world of trees through hands-on observation, nature journaling, and tree identification. Campers will use their senses, scientific tools, and teamwork to investigate forest ecosystems, uncover tree relationships, and even test their memory with a fun "Hug a Tree" challenge.
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Predator-Prey
Students will take on the roles of various animals in a food web; they will embark on a journey to find food and water while trying to evade their predators. This high energy, active, outside simulation helps shed light on the predator and prey relationships found in nature. Can be expanded to 2 lesson blocks.
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Blending In and Standing Out
Students explore how colors and patterns help organisms survive by first observing the landscape, then searching for hidden plastic animals to see which blend in or stand out. They learn four color-pattern adaptations—camouflage, mimicry, warning, and attraction—and apply them while looking for real organisms. The activity wraps up with a game of Camouflage.
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Welcome to the Tidal Zone
Students will explore the tidal zone, learning about saltwater macroinvertebrates, algae, and how they are connected with the rest of the living beings in the Puget Sound. Can be expanded to 2 lesson blocks.
Outdoor Skills
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Boating
Campers paddle kayaks, canoes, or corcls while learning basic skills and exploring the lagoon with lifeguard supervision. Weather and tide dependent.
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Shipwrecked
Washed ashore, along with old spars, bits of line, and sails. A storm is on its way. Can the students build a shelter in time?
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Outdoor Cooking and Fire Building
Students will start a fire and cook a simple dessert. Introduces fire safety. (extra $2/camper)
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Disc Golf Orienteering
Students will learn to use an orienteering compass, understand their personal pace, and navigate our orienteering course while playing a round of disc golf.
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Challenge Course
Students will learn to work together on challenges. This is a great choice in the fall when seeking students to bond for the school year.
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Archery
Students will learn how to correctly fire an arrow. Range safety is stressed.
The Arts
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Classic Camp Crafts
Learn how to complete classic camp crafts including friendship bracelets, lanyards, or paracord bracelets. Continue working on them throughout your time at camp and take home a souvenir.
Evening Activities
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Campfire
Come together around the fire to share stories, sing songs, and roast marshmallows, creating a warm and memorable sense of community.
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
(Spring only, needs daylight)
Explore the outdoors while searching for natural items, encouraging observation skills and teamwork.
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Capture the Flag
(Spring only, needs daylight)
Everyone participates in an all camp, capture the flag game that goes all over main camp.
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Night Hike
(Fall only, needs darkness)
Experience the forest after dark, using senses beyond sight to discover nocturnal wildlife and natural wonders.
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Trivia Night
Test knowledge with fun, interactive questions on a variety of topics, promoting teamwork and learning.