Kids from island County will be able to attend summer camp at Camp Arnold near Mt. Rainier next month.

The opportunity is made possible every year by the Salvation Army’s Service Extension Department and its partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County.

The agency serves as the coordinator for children in Island County.

Camp this year will be held from June 27 to July 1.

There are spots for 35 children ages 8 to 12 and 10 openings for 13 to 16-year-olds from the Island County area.

Transportation to and from camp will be provided.

Parents or caregivers from South or Central Whidbey will need to bring their children to Oak Harbor for departure at 7:30 a.m.

Scholarships for the camp are available and are based on family income. There is a $25 nonrefundable application fee for each child, with a $30 cap per family.

Applications may be paid for at the BBBSIC offices at 913 E. Whidbey Ave. in Oak Harbor.

Applications must be complete and must be submitted by Friday, June 10.

Camp Arnold is a Christian-based camp sponsored by the Salvation Army. it was founded in 1965 and is located on 600 acres.

There are three miles of nature trails, canoeing, climbing wall, a challenge course, outdoor playing fields, modern cabins, a large outdoor swimming pool and more.

For information call BBBS at 279-0644 for North and Central Whidbey Island and 221-6808, ext. 5417 for South Whidbey.