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Founded in 1988, Orcas Montessori School on Orcas Island offers a dynamic learning environment for preschoolers and kindergartners based on the educational philosophy and methods of Dr. Maria Montessori.  Dr. Montessori, Italy’s first female physician and a pioneer in childhood education, convened her first classroom in Rome in 1907.  Her philosophy and methods have been tested for over 100 years. Read more...

Made up of the Otters, Cedars, and Eagles classrooms, the Salmonberry Elementary program is a holistic school for children 6-12 years old. The program uses an integrated thematic approach to provide meaningful learning experiences to the three classrooms’ multi-age learners. Students are offered a strong academic program, which is designed to meet the unique needs and learning styles of each Read more...

Founded by local activists in the Spring of 1999, The Funhouse Commons is a not-for-profit community center that fosters fun and learning with dozens of hands-on kid-friendly science exhibits, a computer lab, complete audio and video production studios, a library of educational films and documentaries, facilities for classes and meetings, clubs, and much, much more. Read more...

Orcas Island Recreation Program welcomes youth, teens, adults, and families to its year-round programs. Our programs are open to people of all experience and skill levels. We are committed to creating an environment that supports individuality, cooperation, safety, trust, and respect. Read more...

Orcas Island is located off the coast of Washington State in the San Juan Islands.  We have had an active and vibrant farm to cafeteria program since 2005 which includes our newly expanded garden, our K-8 Farm to Classroom, and fresh scratch-cooked meals in the school cafeteria using locally grown organic produce and meats. Read more...

ODC is a collaborative movement ensemble based in the San Juan archipelago. Read more...

The Orcas Island School District has serves approximately 800 students in grades K-12 from throughout our state, and offers an academic curriculum that is aligned with the Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements. Advanced placement and advanced technology applications courses are offered at the high school level. Read more...

Orcas Christian School is located on a beautiful nine acre campus near Eastsound and offers an exceptional and multi-accredited Christian education for students in grades 1-12. Read more...

A Place of Wonder and Belonging, we make it our mission to provide a dynamic play-based curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten and life. Read more...

CIEE is a non-profit organization designated by the U.S. Department of State to sponsor international students for the J-1 Visa. Established in 1947, CIEE is a world leader in international exchange services. The Work & Travel USA program was designed to help U.S. companies meet their seasonal staffing needs, while enabling international students to experience the U.S. firsthand, as both Read more...

Four Winds Westward Ho is a private, non-profit summer camp founded in 1927. We offer an incredible camp experience for boys and girls ages 8-16 during three sessions each summer. Activities include: sailing, horseback riding, tennis, archery, arts & crafts, gardening, sports, photography and music. Our trips program takes campers overnight to nearby islands. Read more...

Since 1997 MAG has been an active advocate for school music and music education as an integral component of the learning process. Read more...

Fully equipped Pilates studio offering Gyrotonic exercise classes, scheduled group mat and tower classes, plus private & semi-private apparatus sessions by appointment. Read more...

Our local 4-H clubs employ a “learn by doing” approach and we utilize the mentorship of knowledgeable, talented islanders with the goal of fostering leadership, responsibility, and caring, that strengthens our families and communities. Read more...

Our Mission:  To inspire athletes, students, coaches, parents, and the Orcas Island community and  collectively create a positive and spirited school atmosphere. Read more...

The mission of Kaleidoscope is to provide safe, affordable, high-quality, consistent childcare and preschool while supporting Orcas Island families Read more...

A 501(c)3 organization established in 1984 for the sole purpose of financially supporting the superior programs offered in the Orcas Island Public Schools, and for scholarships and grants to students and teachers through tax deductible contributions from public and private sectors. Read more...

The arts and cultural hub of Orcas island, Orcas Center is filled with a wide range of activities. We present and produce dance, music, theater and visual arts by local and visiting artists. We host various other local cultural events. We offer diverse learning opportunities for adults and children. We provide a warm, attractive venue for public and private events. Read more...

The new F.E.A.S.T. program formed in 2020 actively engages young adults in the hands-on experiences that teach them how to understand, grow, harvest, reap and prepare foods that will sustain them in good times and bad, and ensure that they will have the tools to thrive. F.E.A.S.T. takes the learning activities from the school environment out into the community. Read more...