Nature Can Breathe a Sigh of Relief…
…because it calls Westwind “home.” Environmentalists, nature and outdoor enthusiasts, activists and First Nation peoples are fuming about the loss of beloved National Monuments. Bears Ear National Monument and Grand Staircase-Escalante are two landmarks reduced by 85% and 40% (respectively) of their original size. Some days, this can feel overwhelming and one can lose heart….
Win a Sony Alpha a6300 Camera and Lens!
Strike a pose and say, “Cheeeeeeeese!” Be a social media star with this sweet camera. Snap pics of life’s fleeting moments, then enjoy your memories with crisp, bright images. CNET, a holiday guide for the saavy shopper, gives the Sony Alpha a6300 4 out of 5 stars, “the A6300 seems to have the best photo…
Record Breaking Registration!
40% more registrants during the first month of open registration! It’s not surprising for Westwind to have a waitlist in January; its not surprising for many mother-child camps to be sold out within hours. What IS surprising is the big leap in registrants this past November! During 2016, 339 campers registered in November. This year,…
Celebrate #GivingTuesday Today!
Join millions and support the #UNselfie movement. Give thanks and give back on #GivingTuesday. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season. Pictured here, two campers…
Support Westwind When You Shop
You shop, Amazon donates. The holidays are here! Cyber Monday is upon us and the nation will shop for Christmas gifts, decorations, and more. If you decide to beat the crowds and shop online, remember Westwind. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, Westwind can increase its AmazonSmile donations. To date, charities have earned $62,069,818.82 in Amazon donations!…
Solar Power Monitor Page is Live at Westwind!
Online solar power monitoring page Westwind’s solar array generates clean, renewable power while the sun shines, and now we can see it in real-time! Even if it is raining, power is generating, and these panels should do this quietly, with no emissions and little maintenance for 25+ years. Inverters have brains The Fronius online solar…
#UNselfie Monday
Young people tell us why they give back to Westwind Ah, to be young with the world in front of you! These young folks are long-time Westwind campers who return to Westwind every year. This past Stewardship weekend, they shared their #UNselfie reasons for volunteering at Westwind. Young people are the next generation of leaders…
Brasada Ranch Getaway
Calling all Bend, Oregon lovers! Today is Give!Guide’s Big Give Day, and the getaway package is a treat! Donate $10 or more and win a round of golf and a two-night stay in a luxury suite at Brasada Ranch. Brasada Ranch (nestled in Bend, Oregon) is a nod to luxurious ranch living. Visitors have a…
#UNselfie Stewardship Weekend at Westwind
A Full Camp for Fall Stewardship Weekend Over 50 volunteers joined Westwind for the 2017 Fall Stewardship Weekend. Thank You Westwind Stewards! It takes an open heart, dedication, and selflessness to be a volunteer. At Westwind, we call volunteers and donors ‘Stewards,’ and are grateful for the many ways that people support this very special place…
Westwind Garb Represented All Over the World!
Today, November 14th, is International Wear Your Summer Camp T-Shirt Day! We had past summer staff representing Camp Westwind all over the world today! We had photographs sent in from Turkey, Scotland, Boston, New York City, Eugene, New Orleans, England, New Zealand, Westwind, and of course all over Portland. It was great to see so…