Are You Ready for Westwind’s Taco Extravaganza?
Just 7 Days Until Taco Time! Join Westwind staff at The Original Taco House (3550 SE Powell Blvd, Portland) from 11 am – 9 pm to celebrate participation in the 2017 Give!Guide!. November 1st is the first day to give to Westwind via the Give!Guide; with the help of friends, family and Westwind lovers, Westwind can…
The Countdown is on!
Birthdays End of School/Start of School Winter Break Spring Break Summer Break What do you countdown for? In the Westwind office we countdown for a quite a few things and right now, registration opening for summer camp is at the top of our list. 9 Days!! In the next 9 days families will be visiting…
What could be better than a summer working at Westwind?
Nothing…well other than being a camper! Summer employment applications are now being accepted. Do you enjoy the outdoors? Love working with kids? Looking for a fun, adventurous summer ahead? Well we may have the opportunity for you! Working at camp is a rewarding, unique and fun experience! A summer on camp staff offers leadership, programming,…
Want to spend January at Westwind?
There’s still time to sign up for Jan Term! Westwind is currently accepting applications for Jan Term 2018: Exploring the Interconnection of Self, Community and Environment. Students will gain a broader understanding of sustainability issues and stewardship. The class will explore and practice: Active stewardship Plant and wildlife identification Traditional plant uses Native culture and history Outdoor living…
Win Sweet Prizes in the 2017 Give!Guide
2017 Give!Guide is Live! Give!Guide is a Portland based nonprofit now celebrating its 13th year. Give!Guide organizes an annual city wide fundraiser featuring 149 select non-profits; the fundraiser encourages philanthropy among donors 35 and under. Last year, Give!Guide raised over 4 million dollars! Of this 4 million, donors 35 and under gave over $300,000. Last year,…
Westwind Winter Wonderland
We aren’t promising snow at Winter Wonderland Youth Camp but we are promising a great time for campers! Top 5 Reasons you should register your camper for Westwind’s Winter Wonderland Youth Camp: 5. Westwind in the winter is beautiful! 4. Reconnect with camp friends! 3. It makes summer not feel so far away! 2. Camp…
Because of Westwind…
…Families can heal and become whole again Westwind heals. This past summer, a first time camper shares her journey and joy reuniting with her sons during their time at Family Camp. She writes: “This was the first time my boys got to be on an overnight together ever in life. It is the first time…
How Will You Spread Joy This Holiday Season?
There are so many ways to share love! Another year has flown by and the end of 2017 lies just ahead. This holiday season, friends and family will gather over warm, cozy meals and shorter days stretch into longer, colder nights. The holiday season ushers in excitement, and excuses to meet up more with those…
Because of Westwind…
…Catlin Gabel Students Can Learn About the Environment First Hand Catlin Gabel school is a long-time rental group. Their time at Westwind allows students the opportunity to enjoy nature in community with others. During their stay, students can be found independently reading assigned books throughout camp; staff and students alike are able to shed their city layers…
Because of Westwind …
…Father and Son Jim (left) and Chuck (right) Stilson Share Fond Memories Captured in a moment of companionship, Jim and Chuck Stilson lounge and enjoy the warm spring sunshine during Visitors’ Day. Jim, who resides in Norway, visits his father who lives in Portland. Along with two close family friends, they return to Westwind to…