2027 summer Registration

Based on feedback from the Westwind community, we recognize that our old registration system was overly stressful and created barriers to accessing Westwind. We are committed to reducing the barriers to accessing camp and outdoor experiences. We hope these changes will allow families to register on a schedule that works better for them and allow campers to attend with siblings.

For the 2024 Lottery, we attempted a friend request system. This proved to be challenging for our lottery system to handle and left many families confused. To streamline the lottery we have removed the friend request system. 

If you are interested in attending with friends, we recommend signing up for the same 2027 waitlists. If friends are selected for the same session, you will still have the ability to make cabin mate requests. 

We recognize that some campers may be nervous to attend without a friend. However, our staff are trained to encourage friendship and cabin bonding from the moment campers cross our shores. In addition, we will be hosting summer camp meet and greets before the summer so campers can make friends before they even arrive at camp. 

If you are not selected for the lottery, you will automatically be placed on the waitlist and notified. Placement on the waitlist is determined by the lottery drawing order. Once we have notified families in the initial draw, we will begin filling additional spots from the waitlist as availability allows. People selected from the waitlist will receive an automated email from UltraCamp prompting them to register for a specific session. You will be able to view what waitlists you are on through your UltraCamp account, under “Reservations”.

If you do not enter the lottery by the required timeline, you can still add yourself to the waitlist after December 2nd.

If you are registering multiple children, you will need to add each child to the lottery. If your children would like to attend the same week, you must enter them for the same sessions. If you would like your children to attend different weeks, please do not add them to the same sessions. As long as one child is selected to register for a session, you may register all of your children at the same time. 

If for some reason not all of your children are selected to register, please contact us immediately so we can help resolve the issue.

Please do not register children who are not in your care for the lottery. Our registration process requires filling out sensitive information like health history forms that must be completed by someone with direct care of the child. 

Yes. You may register for one session and remain on the waitlist for another. If you are notified that a space is available in the waitlisted session, you will need to contact us to switch sessions by emailing info@westwind.org so we can ensure there are no financial cancellation penalties.

You will receive a confirmation after you have completed your entry. You will also be able to confirm what sessions you have entered for through your UltraCamp account. At the top of the UltraCamp webpage select “Reservations”. This will show you all the sessions you have entered the waitlist for. You may remove any entries you are no longer interested in from this page as well. If you do not see your entries in your account, you likely have not finished the registration process and need to complete the checkout process.

The lottery system is being used for all Youth Camps (1-8), including Mini Camp, and for Teen Adventure 1, Teen Adventure 2, Teen Arts, and Teen Lead 1. Due to the nature of the programs, Friends and Family Camp, Mother Child Camp, Teen Stewards, and Teen Lead 2 will not use the lottery system.

Registration for Spring Family Camp, Friends and Family Camp, and Mother Child Camp opens on November 2nd at 7 am. Find more information about applications for Teen Stewards and Teen Lead 2 on our Teen Camps page.

We understand that the expense of summer camp may be out of reach for some families. To help ease potential financial burdens, Camp Westwind provides confidential assistance (or “Camperships”) to campers seeking help affording our camp programs.

Even if you need financial assistance, you must complete lottery registration for each camper you hope to register. Please complete the Campership Application before lottery selection in December; do not wait until you have been selected to apply. If you are selected in the lottery and cannot pay the deposit at that time, contact sarah@westwind.org and you will still be able to register. 

Requesting financial assistance will not affect your odds of being selected in the lottery.

Please email sarah@westwind.org with any questions about financial aid.

Our Teen Lead 2 and Teen Stewards programs do not use the lottery. Both programs require an application and interview. Applications for both programs will open on December 15th.

If you are applying to Teen Lead 2, you may want to fill out the Lottery Registration form for other Teen Programs. If you are not accepted into the Teen 2 program, this will allow you the chance to attend a different Teen Program. The Lottery Registration Form is non-binding, and there will be no penalty if you are selected for a Teen Program and then are later accepted into the Teen Lead 2. 

To learn more, visit our Teen Camp page.

If you have a question not answered on this page or are having trouble with the registration process, please email info@westwind.org. (Email is much faster than a phone call.)