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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…

Thank You!

Shout out to the Westwind family!  Thank you for donating to Westwind during yesterday’s Big Give day! Because of your support, 11 new and returning donors have given $585 towards Westwind’s $15,000 Campership goal. We are stoked, and so grateful for your generosity. Westwind has 7 more weeks to reach its goal, and we know we can…

A Dollar Towards Camperships, A Step Closer to Equity

Make a Difference During Big Give Day! Larger forces may threaten our vibrant communities, but with your help, Westwind can protect its land and resources. When you donate to Camperships, your dollars stretch into the next generation. You protect the environment and help us train the next generation of leaders. Camperships are vital to Westwind’s ability…