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Stay at Westwind this Summer with a Family Cabin Rental!

Stroll more than a mile of unspoiled ocean beach. Observe the abundant wildlife of the Salmon River estuary. Play in the sand. Explore deep rainforest ecosystems. Meander through upland meadows. Study marine life in coastal tide pools. Discover hidden lakes and babbling streams. This and more await you during a stay at Westwind. Family Cabin…

Summer Camp Cancellations & New Opportunities

To our Westwind friends and families – We hope this message finds you and your families safe and healthy. We’re reaching out to you today with a heavy heart. In alignment with the state’s cancellation of all overnight youth summer camps, sadly Westwind will not be holding camp programs this summer. This includes all scheduled…

A Future for Westwind

Will you help provide a future for Westwind? The effects of the current pandemic have impacted all of us so deeply in so many ways. We hope first and foremost, that you and your families stay safe and healthy, and we are hoping to welcome our families back to Westwind soon. Like many of our…

June Program Update & Survey

Dear Campers & Families, We hope you and your families are healthy and making the best of these challenging times. We know so many of you have been looking forward to Camp Westwind this summer, so we are sorry to inform you that we have made the difficult decision to cancel the following June programs:…

#GivingTuesdayNow with Westwind

Today is #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving!  Westwind is one of the most beautiful and unique places on the Oregon Coast. For over 84 years, Westwind has been a leader in delivering outdoor experiences for children and families through immersive camping experiences with a focus on environmental stewardship. Now more than ever, we need…

The Captain’s Log – May 2, 2020

Entry no. 6 – May 2, 2020 By Scotty Evens, Site Manager & Ferry Captain It was good to have the sun back after a couple of misty days. It seems to energize everything. This week we saw the False lily of the valley push it blooms up as well as the Pacific rhododendron with…

Shop Westwind & Show Your Support!

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Update Regarding Summer Programs

    Dear Future Campers and Friends of Westwind, On Thursday, April 23, 2020, the Westwind Board of Directors met to discuss Westwind programs for this summer. Please know that safety is our number one priority. We are working (and will continue to work) closely with local, state, and federal authorities (and various other resources) to ensure…

The Captain’s Log – April 24, 2020

Entry no. 5 – April 24, 2020 By Scotty Evens, Site Manager & Ferry Captain It has definitely been a spring week here at Westwind. Mother nature has had a hard time making up her mind.  Sun, rain, wind, marine layer, we have had it all. That’s what keeps it so interesting. Change is constant….

Celebrate Earth Day with a Gift to Westwind

  Can you think of a better way to celebrate Earth Day than by supporting one of your favorite places on earth?  Westwind is an incredible place. Those of us who are lucky enough to have experienced the unforgettable sense of community, connection, inspiration and joy want Camp Westwind to live on for future generations….