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Over the past few years Westwind has been renovating Tillicum (the barn near the Salmon River estuary) into a multipurpose, covered outdoor program space. We have been extraordinarily fortunate that donors and grantors have seen the value of these changes. Recently, Pacific Power Blue Sky Community Project awarded Westwind $100,000 to install solar panels atop Tillicum. Last month The Oregon…

Westwind End of Year Appeal 2016: Camperships!   Westwind’s End of Year Giving Appeal focuses on Camperships, financial aid awards for campers and families who otherwise could not afford to attend camp. As many of you know, one week at Westwind (which costs $675) can change a life forever. A week at Westwind allows children…

When you give to Westwind on #GivingTuesday, you help us bring youth and families from all  walks of life to Camp Westwind.  Donate directly through Westwind’s GiveGuide portal: all proceeds go to Westwind’s Campership Fund for 2017. This past summer, 240 youth and families received full or partial Camperships to attend Camp Westwind. For example,…

Happy Thanksgiving to all of Westwind’s volunteers, donors, staff, campers, students and friends. You are all stewards of Westwind in your many different ways and we truly appreciate you! Enjoy the holidays and look ahead to upcoming Westwind programs, including a new Winter Wonderland Camp for youth (12/18-22). Also, consider doing some of your holiday shopping…

‘Tis the season for Giving to your favorite Portland-based non-profits, and we hope you consider giving to Westwind! All proceeds go to ‘Camperships,’ full or partial financial aid awards that Westwind gives to campers and families. This year, for the first time, Westwind has been picked by Willamette Week to be included in their annual…

Registration for Westwind’s 2017 camps is now officially open. Not sure what session you want to go to? Learn about Camp Westwind and reasons to attend camp at: https://westwind.org/camps/ General information at: https://westwind.org/camps/general-information/. Check out the camp calendar. Or just register now! Westwind is calling you!

Dear Westwind Families, The reviews are in! Westwind had another successful camp season. We’ve tallied your feedback and the consensus is positive: you love our programs and renovated facilities! And yet our camp season is far from over. Join us for Fall Friends and Family Camp, Oct 14-16th. Registration is open but spots are going fast! Register today….

3rd Annual “Welcoming the Salmon Home” community event on Sunday, September 11th. “Welcome the Salmon Home” Sunday, September 11, 2016, 1-5pm Knight Park (park/board ferry) and Westwind Boat/canoe tours of the Salmon river estuary Gyotaku print making & other art activities Open Fire salmon bake & refreshments Citizen science demonstrations All activities start at 1pm and end at…

Tom Dwyer Automotive Services, a locally owned company since 1981, is a sparkly unicorn in the automotive world. Tom’s philosophy of respecting his clients is immediately evident when you view his website. Yes, Tom’s website offers the usual business information: hours, reviews, services, and contact information. But what makes Tom Dwyer truly unicorn-esque are the add-ons you…

Happy 80th birthday, Camp Westwind! Love Camp Westwind and want to help us celebrate? Then share your alumni story and tell us why Camp Westwind is so important to your life. To share your story, click here: https://westwind.org/stewardship/alumni-stories/