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Did you know that you can rent Westwind cabins for any size group? Whether you’re looking for a cozy getaway with a friend or looking to host a school trip Westwind has you covered. Renting at Westwind is a great way to experience our green hills and wild shores while giving your family, group, or…

The end of July means we are halfway through the summer camp season. It’s been an awesome summer so far. We’ve welcomed over 800 campers to our shores to explore the forests, make new connections, and discover the magic of Westwind.  Highlights from the summer include surfing lessons for our Teen Trekker’s campers, exploring the…

How would you make the perfect s’more? Burnt to a crisp? Lightly toasted? Roasted in the embers to a deep golden brown? And that’s just the marshmallow. The classic recipe calls for graham crackers and Hershey’s chocolate, but that’s merely a baseline for you creatively to run wild with. However you set about constructing your…

For several seasons now, Westwind has worked with AmeriCorps to provide community service opportunities to young people. AmeriCorps is a federal agency aimed at providing service-based opportunities and helping aid local communities. Their mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering (AmeriCorps Website). Westwind hosts AmeriCorps volunteers to…

Westwind Stewardship Group Receives $1,055,540 Grant from Oregon State University Extension Service Outdoor School Program We are thrilled to announce that we have received a generous grant totaling $1,055,540 from the Oregon State University Extension Service Outdoor School Program (OSUE ODS) for crucial upgrades to improve access and inclusivity for the Westwind bathhouse (Cascade Head)…

What secrets lie in the depths of coastal soil? This is a question that researchers from Virginia Tech visiting Westwind attempted to answer. Traversing the edges of Westwind, they traveled to the eastern tip of the Salmon River estuary. These researchers used long metal rods to pull layered samples from the river bank. The soil…

Westwind Summer Staff Training wrapped up last weekend. Let’s dive into staff training to learn what happens during training to prepare our amazing staff for their summer! The Basics Staff training is ten days long and is packed full of team-building exercises, training led by communication professionals, and extensive practice on how to be a…

It was another successful Visitor’s Day. The 2024 Visitor’s Day welcomed guests from across the Westwind community. From summer campers and community members to former ODS Student Leaders and staff families, many members of the Westwind community were present. Our summer staff and board members were out and about. They greeted over 200 people who…

Summer camp is right around the corner! It’s going to be another incredible summer at Westwind. From camping under the stars and making new discoveries at the tidepools to making new friends and singing camp songs until you’re out of breath, a week at Westwind is an experience to remember. But just because it will…

Last week, our Buisness Director Sarah took Westwind on the road. As part of a contingent from the American Camp Association (ACA), Sarah met with legislators on Capitol Hill and advocated for camps across the country. Sarah was one of 80 camp professionals and campers from 29 states who participated in the ACA’s Camp Hill…