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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…

2023 Mushroom Camp is Open!

2023 MUSHROOM CAMP DATES:  NOVEMBER 3-5 NOVEMBER 10-12 REGISTRATION FOR BOTH 2023 MUSHROOM CAMPS NOW OPEN! Fall at Westwind brings a fantastic flush of edibles, including matsutake, chanterelles, porcinis, chicken of the woods, oysters and lobsters (the mushroom variety!). Upon foraging at Westwind for a day and finding over 125 species, David Arora called Westwind a “Mushroom Safari.”…

Visitor’s Day 2023

JOIN US ON JUNE 18 AT CAMP WESTWIND! Meet the 2023 Summer Staff and enjoy guided hikes, site tours, beach walks, and more! Lunch is provided. RSVP closed. Have you always wanted to visit the site and haven’t had the chance? Are you coming out this summer and want to meet Westwind staff? Come to…

The New Westwind Website is Here

We are pleased to see you here on the NEW westwind.org website. We hope the new site will help you learn more about Westwind Stewardship Group and the Westwind site. (Check out our History page to dive deeper.) You will notice new Accessibility Features in a small brown box on the upper left of the…

Fall Programs Registration Open Now!

2023 Fall Programs Registration Opens on May 1st at 9am! Featured Fall Programs: Alumni/Friends of Westwind Camp August 25-27 Fall Family Camp!  A: October 13-15 B: October 20-22 Mushroom Camp!  A: November 3-5 B: November 10-12 Please email info@westwind.org for support or questions.

Join us on Earth Day 4/22 at Westwind!

Join us for a day at Camp Westwind to celebrate Earth Day! We are excited to welcome you to Westwind’s scenic beach and green forests on April 22, 2023. Ferry crossings will begin at 12:30PM at Knight County Park, and return crossings will begin at 3:30PM. Come spend the day walking along the Salmon River…

Accepting 2023 Babysitter Applications now!

Family Camp Teen Babysitter Volunteers During Westwind’s Family Camps, Teen Babysitter Volunteers play a huge role! This is a great opportunity to spend time at Westwind while at the same time gaining experience working with children! Roles as a volunteer babysitter: Helping summer staff with Color Groups (activity groups made up of children of a…

Teen campers on a trail in the forest

Apply for Teen Lead 2 today!

APPLY HERE! Application period: December 15-31, 2022 Any questions? Email Laura at laura@westwind.org. 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. (This camp is attended by campers for BOTH sessions, campers…

Campers following a trail at camp

Summer Camp Registration Opens November 1st!

Get ready to register for 2023 summer camp! Registration begins on November 1st at 7am* PDT. Here are some tips and FAQs to help you prepare. *Please note the time change (previously 9am PDT). To register, please follow this link or sign into your UltraCamp account and select the session you are interested in. When…

The Ferries Have Returned!

It was a calm, warm summer evening and the tide was a perfect 6.0. The Nana and the Ina waited patiently to begin the longest journey of their already storied lives.