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Spring Family Camp Recap

Last weekend was our second annual Spring Family Camp. Like our Fall Family Camp programs, Spring Family Camp welcomed many families to explore the shores of Westwind. During the weekend, we celebrated the start of spring and built community during meals, campfire, and morning coffee chats on the slab. The flowers bloomed, and the weather…

Westwind Prepares for the Spring

During the winter months, Westwind has been hard at work preparing for another year of visitors. Our site team has been making repairs to our facilities. Although maintaining camp is a never-ending process, it is important to celebrate the projects we have completed lately. Scroll through this post and read about the newly remodeled Hidel,…

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Kitchen Training and “Chopped” Extravaganza

As Westwind shakes off its winter slumber, our team is working hard to prepare for another busy year of programs, rentals, and guests. Recently, the Westwind kitchen team met for a day of training and culinary celebration. In the second annual edition of Westwind Chopped, our kitchen team worked together to prepare an appetizer, a…

Westwind visits the ACA National Conference

Last week, three of Westwind’s staff attended the American Camp Association (ACA) National Conference in New Orleans. This three-day event was a chance for our staff to network with camp professionals, learn from experts, and share the incredible work Westwind is doing to fulfill our mission. It was a packed three days of panels, discussions,…

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Inclusive Bathroom Project Groundbreaking

Early Monday morning, Westwind Staff gathered with contractors from Cellar Ridge Construction and architects from Urban Patterns. During a short ceremony, we officially broke ground on phase one of the Westwind Inclusive Bathroom Project. The festivities included a short poem reflecting on the importance of sustainability, a few words from our Executive Director Andy, who…

Iris Meadow and Fraser Farm Restoration

Westwind has begun an ambitious conservation effort to protect and restore its coastal prairie habitat. Coastal prairies are one of the rarest habitats in Oregon, with only 1% of historical prairies still intact. It serves as an important habitat for the endangered Oregon Silverspot Butterfly (OSB). Rare as they may be, a prime example is…

Winter Storm Update

Starting Tuesday, January 9th, storm conditions descended on Westwind. The waves whipped up, approaching the edges of the dune grass at high tide and bringing to shore all manner of treasure and trash. High winds caused several trees to come tumbling down. A few downed trees near Beaver Pond knocked down power lines and left…

Introducing the Westwind Values

In collaboration with the Westwind staff, board, and community, we have identified six values to guide the future of Westwind. These values are core tenets that define Westwind and will center how we work to sustain and create the Westwind of today and tomorrow.  We invite you to scroll through the Westwind Values and reflect…

Accepting Applications for Summer 2024!

Interested in working at Camp Westwind this summer? We are accepting applications now for new and interested folks! Working at Westwind is a rewarding and demanding summer job. You will learn what it means to live and work in a close-knit community that, by the end of the summer, will likely feel like family. Chances…

2024 Teen Lead 2, Teen Apprentice, and Babysitter Applications are Now Open!

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 (To participate in this program, each camper must commit to both sessions with a break in between). This two week program is…