Posts by Owen Lowe-Rogstad
Say Hello To Our Mushroom Camp Experts
Who will you be learning from at Mushroom Camp? We are so excited to welcome this amazing team of mycologists, fungi aficionados, professional chefs, and medicinal mushroom experts. You may recognize some of these familiar faces, while others are joining us for the first time. Each of our mushroom experts brings their personalized understanding of…
Read MoreReconnecting and Connection at Westwind
During Friends of Westwind Camp, we welcomed back former summer staff and current board committee member Ali. She was able to reconnect with old friends and build new connections to Westwind. She hiked to High Meadow with her family and took these gorgeous Westwind flicks. Scroll through and appreciate camp through the lens of Ali’s…
Read MoreEnd of Summer Wrap-Up
Oh my! It feels like it was June just yesterday. But as the leaves turn to their fall colors it reminds us we are moving to a new season. Summer Camp was an incredible time. It was full of new faces and old friends, big adventures and little creatures, long-lasting memories and moments gone too…
Read MoreWhat Happens During the Fall?
Summer camp may be over, but that doesn’t mean Westwind is slowing down. Throughout the fall, Westwind is a bustling place. From Westwind programs and site work to rental groups and volunteer programs, our shores are bursting with energy. Scroll through and learn about what’s happening at Westwind this fall! Westwind Programs Fall Family Camp…
Read MoreSpectacular Coastal Northern Lights
This summer has been magical for many reasons. However, one of the most incredible things we witnessed was the aurora borealis (Northern Lights). In mid-August, the coastal northern lights appeared in the night sky. This night also coincided with the near peak of the Perseids meteor shower. The dual astro-phenomenon created a night sky to…
Read MoreCelebrating New Bathrooms at Westwind
Wilson Lodge Bathrooms Are Ready After many months of planning, design, and construction, we have officially opened our new staff bathrooms! Construction finished earlier this month and we cut the ribbons at a small ceremony with our Summer Staff. This marks the completion of phase one of the Westwind Inclusive Bathroom Project: a multi-phase project…
Read MoreAnother Fantastic Year of Teen Lead 2
During sessions 5 and 6, Westwind held its annual Teen Leadership 2 Camp (Teen Lead 2). This is a unique experience for many reasons. The program is two weeks long and it focuses heavily on building leadership skills. It is also a jumping-off point for many exciting things, at Westwind and beyond. Read more to…
Read MoreReserve a Fantastic Westwind Experience
Did you know that you can rent Westwind cabins for any size group? Whether you’re looking for a cozy getaway with a friend or looking to host a school trip Westwind has you covered. Renting at Westwind is a great way to experience our green hills and wild shores while giving your family, group, or…
Read MoreMid-Summer Check-In
The end of July means we are halfway through the summer camp season. It’s been an awesome summer so far. We’ve welcomed over 800 campers to our shores to explore the forests, make new connections, and discover the magic of Westwind. Highlights from the summer include surfing lessons for our Teen Trekker’s campers, exploring the…
Read MoreThe Perfect S’more
How would you make the perfect s’more? Burnt to a crisp? Lightly toasted? Roasted in the embers to a deep golden brown? And that’s just the marshmallow. The classic recipe calls for graham crackers and Hershey’s chocolate, but that’s merely a baseline for you creatively to run wild with. However you set about constructing your…
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