Summer 2011 is Fast Approaching!

We welcome you to Camp Westwind,
We're mighty glad you're here,
We'll send the air reverberating,
With a mighty cheer.

We'll sing you in,
We'll sing you out,
To YOU we'll raise a mighty shout,

Hail Hail, the gang's all here,
Welcome to Camp Westwind!


Who's excited about Summer 2011? I know I am! I can not believe how fast it is almost here... It feels like only yesterday we were sitting at the computer blogging to you about the gloomy weather of the last session of 2010, and reminding you to purchase DVDs (which I hope you all did...)!

Anyway, here in the downtown office, we are really picking up for summer. Vista & Jellyfish are back in the office gearing up for camp, as well as the always-wonderful Pickle & Sassy.

We have so many new things coming this summer! If you have been following our Facebook page, then you know about some of our new items.

First, can you imagine a SALAD BAR? Yes, that's right, an actual salad bar, as if you were at Hometown Buffet. You know the kind that is not sitting on a table, but inside a cooling (or heated) table. One where there are many choices of toppings. *Sigh* Just imagine.

Can you see yourself at the top of High Meadow? What about after playing in the river? You always know that you need to stay hydrated at camp, and sometimes you just wish you could have some ice water. Well... Drum roll please... This summer you can! We were able to raise enough money to get ourselves a nice little ice machine. This will definitely refresh ourselves after that long hike, or fun out in the mud.

Of course, one of our most important new things for the summer is all of you (moms, dads, children, grandmas, grandpas, etc) as well as our staff! Look for a new-featured staff member every week!

We may also have new surveys to the right of the blog, so keep checking back!

Oh, I almost forgot! MAY 14TH is a very important day to remember! This is the day that you can go shopping at Macy's and earn money for Camp Westwind! All you need it a booklet (that we so conveniently have at the downtown office). It will cost you $10 upfront for the booklet, however you get $10 OFF your purchase of $25 or more. If we sell the most booklets, we could get up to $15,000! Feel free to contact Sarah Keplinger at Westwind@ywcapdx.org for more information, or to purchase your booklets.

As always, we would appreciate LOTS of comments from you! Right now, I am looking to know, who's excited about camp? What are you most excited about? What are you worried about? What kind of items would you like on our new salad bar? Do you have any fun ideas for camp?

I can't wait to hear from YOU!