Kitchen Training and “Chopped” Extravaganza
As Westwind shakes off its winter slumber, our team is working hard to prepare for another busy year of programs, rentals, and guests. Recently, the Westwind kitchen team met for a day of training and culinary celebration. In the second annual edition of Westwind Chopped, our kitchen team worked together to prepare an appetizer, a…
Westwind visits the ACA National Conference
Last week, three of Westwind’s staff attended the American Camp Association (ACA) National Conference in New Orleans. This three-day event was a chance for our staff to network with camp professionals, learn from experts, and share the incredible work Westwind is doing to fulfill our mission. It was a packed three days of panels, discussions,…
Inclusive Bathroom Project Groundbreaking
Early Monday morning, Westwind Staff gathered with contractors from Cellar Ridge Construction and architects from Urban Patterns. During a short ceremony, we officially broke ground on phase one of the Westwind Inclusive Bathroom Project. The festivities included a short poem reflecting on the importance of sustainability, a few words from our Executive Director Andy, who…
Iris Meadow and Fraser Farm Restoration
Westwind has begun an ambitious conservation effort to protect and restore its coastal prairie habitat. Coastal prairies are one of the rarest habitats in Oregon, with only 1% of historical prairies still intact. It serves as an important habitat for the endangered Oregon Silverspot Butterfly (OSB). Rare as they may be, a prime example is…
Winter Storm Update
Starting Tuesday, January 9th, storm conditions descended on Westwind. The waves whipped up, approaching the edges of the dune grass at high tide and bringing to shore all manner of treasure and trash. High winds caused several trees to come tumbling down. A few downed trees near Beaver Pond knocked down power lines and left…
Introducing the Westwind Values
In collaboration with the Westwind staff, board, and community, we have identified six values to guide the future of Westwind. These values are core tenets that define Westwind and will center how we work to sustain and create the Westwind of today and tomorrow. We invite you to scroll through the Westwind Values and reflect…
Accepting Applications for Summer 2024!
Interested in working at Camp Westwind this summer? We are accepting applications now for new and interested folks! Working at Westwind is a rewarding and demanding summer job. You will learn what it means to live and work in a close-knit community that, by the end of the summer, will likely feel like family. Chances…
2024 Teen Lead 2, Teen Apprentice, and Babysitter Applications are Now Open!
Teen Leadership 2 registration will be open to applicants who are selected after completing an application and interview. Typically, there are 12-14 spots for the Teen Leadership 2 camp. Sessions 5 and 6 (To participate in this program, each camper must commit to both sessions with a break in between). This two week program is…
2024 Summer Lottery Registration is Open!
The 2024 Lottery Registration Form is live. Starting today, for each child in your household, you can complete the 2024 Lottery Registration Form. On this form, you will indicate your top three session choices for 2024 youth and teen camps. You will have the entire month to complete or edit this form. You can come…
Summer 2024 Registration Information
2024 Camp Registration Brings Some Changes Westwind’s future success relies on being a leader in getting all children outside and connected to nature. The pandemic has demonstrated that getting kids outside is more important than ever. We also know that registering for Westwind’s Youth Camps has become a stressful process for families. Factors like internet…