Westwind eNewsletter – Summer 2018
July 25, 2018 Summer Greetings! So far Westwind has held three Youth camp sessions (with Teen Leadership, Adventure and Trekkers programs overlapping), as well as one Friends and Family and two Mother Child camp sessions. That’s 694 campers so far! Check out the incredible videos and photos from these sessions, and more will be available as the season continues. The summer has been a bonanza for wildlife…
Read Westwind’s 2017 Annual Report
Westwind’s 2017 Annual Report is now available! The 2017 Annual Report highlights major accomplishments, projects, and programs in 2017. From the Great Solar Eclipse to the completion of the Wilson Lodge deck renovations – thank you to all of our donors, volunteers, and supporters who helped contribute to a great year for Westwind in 2017….
2018 Camp Westwind has started!
In the blink of an eye, camp begins! Some quick updates on what has been going on: We had a fantastic Visitors’ Day on June 17, with a record 250+ people coming to Westwind for the day. For some it was a first time visit, and for others it was an annual return that has…
Visitors’ Day: June 14, 2020
Join us for a day at Westwind welcome to all! An annual tradition, Westwind Visitors’ Day allows current and prior camper families, Westwind alumni (camp, Outdoor School, and anyone who has spent time at Westwind) and the general public to visit Westwind and learn more about its history, site, mission and programming. Visitors’ Day activities…
Live! Westwind Solar Monitoring
With the completion of the solar array on Tillicum Barn, we are pleased to share a new way to follow Westwind’s solar power project. Through Westwind’s online Solar Monitoring Page, you can view current solar power, along with a lot of other fun information (any data nerds out there?!), including how much we have reduced…
Back to Camp Spring Fundraiser
It’s almost camp season! The change of seasons is upon us and inching closer to our busiest time of the year. Almost every camp session is filled, and through generous donations to Westwind camperships many of the campers are able to come who would otherwise not afford camp. Thank you Westwind community! Have you ever…
Westwind Dining Hall Upgrades!
Happy Spring and check out what’s new at Westwind! Last winter we were consumed with a BIG project (rebuilding the Wilson Lodge deck). This winter, we decided to just move things around and tackle some small projects, starting with the kitchen galley . . . Fill up your cup at the new Westwind hot beverage…
Calling all lovers of Westwind- 2018 Spring Stewardship Weekend!
Come join us at the beach for a weekend of community, natural beauty, and of course hard work! Spring Stewardship Weekend is Friday, March 9th-Sunday, March 11th, 2018. Spring Stewardship Weekend is the perfect excuse to connect, give back, and feel at home at Camp Westwind. Our dedicated volunteers play a vital role in caring…
Do you heart camp?
I heart camp! February 1st is National “I Heart Camp” day! Westwind is very well loved by thousands of people – what is it that makes people love camp? Share the love! Help us tell the world why Westwind is so great. Comment on our Facebook or Instagram with a picture of you holding your “I…
Development Coordinator Position Open!
Want to join a fun and hard working organization? Westwind is dedicated to conservation, education, and changing people’s lives. Help Westwind develop and evolve its philanthropic culture by becoming its next Development Coordinator. Or, share this post with a friend you think might be a great candidate! Click here for a full job description or here for…