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…
2017 End-Of-Year Campership Campaign “Thank you!”
Holiday greetings! With over $60,000 raised, we are more than halfway to our 2018 Campership goal of $110,000. This is amazing, and we just want to say: THANK YOU! Camperships allow Westwind to welcome those who would otherwise not be able to afford camp, ensuring we heed our own vision that all children have access to wild and undeveloped places (like Westwind!)….
Westwind “Camp Store” Proceeds go to Camperships!
Gifts of Westwind for Friends, Family or Yourself! How about giving a mug or pint glass to a friend? What about a t-shirt or sweatshirt or beanie, all with the Westwind enso/logo and of high quality material? A stretched canvas photo of the Westwind landscape looks great in any room, and wouldn’t you like those…
The Day the Walls Came Tumbling Down
A joyful journey Dear Westwind Family, Today is my last day at Westwind as Development Director. I’ve accepted another position elsewhere though admittedly, this has been one of the hardest decision I’ve had to make. Leaving the safety of Westwind community is sad, and I will miss my second home. For the past two years,…
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…