Farewell & Thank You Matthew Taylor
It is with deep appreciation that we bid farewell to Matthew Taylor who is stepping down from his role as Executive Director of Westwind this week. Read the announcement here. While this news is bittersweet, we wanted to take a moment to honor his service to Westwind over the years and say thank you for…
The Current: Winter 2020
b Summer Employment Opportunities at Westwind! Ever wished you could stay at Westwind for the whole summer? Now is your chance to join Westwind’s 2020 Summer Team. Jobs are available until filled, and we are in need of applicants for Assistant Camp Director and Youth Camp Unit Coordinator positions! Read more → Spring Stewardship Weekend (March 13-15, 2020) Registration…
Ghost Dog Update
On August 1, 2019, we received a phone call at the Westwind office. Two men spotted a large white dog on the beach at Westwind. The scared dog ran away and up the cliff to escape. We called Lincoln County and Tillamook County Animal Control, to report a found dog. Over the next two months,…
Westwind Cabin Renovations Underway!
Today, Westwind cabins are still a cherished feature of our camp, but due to coastal weathering and increasing costly repairs, many need to be renovated or rebuilt. Over the winter, Westwind staff, board, and skilled volunteers have helped us undergo some immediate and much needed improvements. Over 600 Westwind alumni from outdoor school, rentals, and…
Westwind’s Annual Journey – Your 2019 Impact
Thank you for your support! Check out some highlights of the impact your gifts made in Westwind’s annual journey this year. Annual support is crucial to making all of this possible. Your donations, volunteer hours, and commitment each year continue to make Westwind an amazing place to be! P.S. It’s not too late to make…
Westwind Journeys – It’s Personal
How do we prepare our children with the skills they will need to tackle a changing world? At Westwind, we provide an immensely positive camp experience that promotes community, care for others, team-work, and a concern and appreciation for the natural world around us. We believe that nature needs to be experienced to be…
Westwind Journeys – A Call to Conserve Wild Places
Happy Winter Solstice! As we transition to winter we are reminded of change and the different beat of life that comes when days are short and cold rains are common. A recent birding hike at Westwind with Lincoln City Audubon revealed a surprising myriad of bird and insect life for this time of year, including Anna’s hummingbird…
Westwind Journeys – A Peek Into The 1980 Time Capsule!
Yesterday, we rediscovered an official Time Capsule for Westwind from 1980. Unpacking this box, (first opened after 25 years in 2005), revealed many treasures and insights in Westwind’s own journey through the years. The Time Capsule was created to commemorate the renovation and additions to Wilson Lodge completed in 1980. The contents included: Signed letters…
Westwind Journeys: 2019 Year-End Campaign
What is your Westwind Journey? However you first discovered Westwind, you have a Westwind Journey. Let me tell you a short story. This summer, there was a camper named Jace who came to camp for the first time through our campership program. Jace was extremely nervous, quiet, and afraid of what was, to a five year…
Start your Westwind Journey on #Givingtuesday
Start your Westwind journey with a donation on #GivingTuesday! With just a few more weeks left in 2019, we look forward to sharing the many types of journeys and experiences that Westwind provides to thousands of children and families each year. With your help, we can continue to create more Westwind journeys and memories that…