Resident Camp Wrap-Up

This has been one crazy, amazing, EPIC summer at the BEACH. Resident camp was a pretty happening place, with many firsts.

Session 1: First campfire of the summer
Session 2: First "Royal Marriage" at camp
Session 3: First time away from camp, some made their very first sandwich.
Father Child: Enough said!
Session 4:First time using under the Cove as an overnight spot.
Mother Child 1: First MoCho hanging out in the Cove
Mother Child 2: First trip to Cascade Head
Session 5: First week of 2011 Teen 2's
Session 6: First session each unit took a trip to Cascade Head
campOUT: First experience with daily kids groups & babysitters.

Those are just a few that I can remember, I'm sure there were many other memories that happened this summer.

BUT, the summer isn't over yet! Day Camp still has another week left of camp! They are having some great weather, and currently are engaging in Mad Science & Geocaching!

campOUT day 3

The sun is still shining! We really have been lucky the past few days.

So, are you ready to find out about our amazing few days? We are having a blast. We nearly didn't stop to write the blog! It's just been so exciting.

So yesterday...our adventures, well, lets explore your imagination to fully appreciate the day...

Picture this.....a sunny sky...a mud pit...that smells delicious....and a group of families. Ready to get dirtier than ever before! YES WE WENT MUD MUCKING! It was amazing, exciting and down right crazy, but that is why we love it so much. If you have been mud mucking with us before, I want you to picture that smell and the consistency of that mud! mmmmm lovely! If you haven't -Why not?! you need to get yourself here next year to explore the authenticity of our amazing mud pit. You really will have an amazing time.

Any who, moving away from that excitement to another...we had a battle of the bands talent show last night. The pictures will describe all. If you were here session five, we had a visit from Glitter Shake Explosion! A very famous boy band here at Westwind.

We then experienced some great Karaoke over at the Cove, which really was great!

So all in all, an epic day at Camp Westwind

For today, we leave you on a high, and remember, even if you aren't here with us, you are all 'Camp Westwind Born and Camp Westwind Bred'

Share the lessons you learnt here and embrace the differences, because it really does make the world a brighter place.

campOUT, Day 2

Good afternoon to everyone!

Hope you are having a pleasant day and soaking up the sunshine like we are!

Wednesday morning our Camp-Out session begun! We were all in full swing ready for a great week, it's the last session of the summer so we are going to go out with a bang!
The families happily arrived yesterday at around noon, they made their journey across to the Island on the barge and then walked up to the lodge for a BBQ lunch. It was a great success, we had plenty of burgers, hot-dogs and watermelon! It was just lovely.

Next we had kids groups! The majority of them went towards the beach and played fantastic beach games and enjoyed the beautiful landscape. The red group, in company with Mac, went to a secret cave to tell stories! They had a blast!

Last night we had campfire, which was 'Westwind Survival Skills' Platypuss amazed us by becoming a survival expert! We all now feel like we can survive any Westwind expedition!
The blue and green group their skits, it was fantastic, and everyone had a great time.

After that, the parents were able to have some chill time in the Cove and the Lodge, doing arts and crafts and playing cards.

Already today,people have been on various adventures! But you will have to wait until tomorrow to find out !

for now...enjoy you day
Love Camp Westwind

Hope you are all having a great weekend wherever you are!

We are having a lovely time here at Camp Westwind, the sun is still shining and we are making the most of it!

As you can see Alpine had a fantastic time on their Cascade Head hike yesterday! The view was 'Amazing'. They got back just in time for dinner last night which was Chicken Strips, Herby potatoes and green beans. It was simply delicious! Today Alpine are dressing up whilst exploring their creative flare in the Art Palace! Let's see what they can create!

Teen Ad got back from their overnight, they were lucky enough to hike back through the salt marshes! They came back needing showers, but they were all very enthusiastic about their trip. They also dropped by the art palace and created a Diversity Mural- They were inspired by their value session they took part in last night. It really is a great mural, and is currently being placed on the lodge wall!

Highlands were embracing their adventurous side this afternoon and have took a trip to Cascade Head, let's hope they have as good time as Alpine!

Sherwood this afternoon have taken part in a Wiggle Walk! It looked extremely fun! The aim was to find things in their cabin that matched a certain criteria.

Finally, our amazing Teen Twos are preparing for their All-Camp. We know it is going to rock! Their theme is Peter Pan- Pictures will follow tomorrow.

Have a great weekend, until tomorrow,

Session 6, Day 5

Today we are enjoying the glorious sunshine at Camp Westwind!

Alpine have been very lucky with the weather and are currently hiking up to Cascade Head. The view will be amazing, pictures will follow tomorrow of their adventure.

So, last night everyone went on their overnight, to spend a night under the stars making smores and playing games outside (aswell as burying several campers in the sand!). It really was quite the expedition, Sherwood and Highlands ventured to Pirates Cove! A brilliant spot on the beach, they had hotdogs for dinner and were playing a game of shoulder tag when disaster struck! A Racoon was spotted trying to get near their belongings...the staff decided to deter the racoon by making loud noises, eventually this seemed to work! However the weather took a turn for the worst and the wind picked up significantly...it was decided to change spots! Both units moved to nearer camp, still staying outside, and enjoyed sleeping out in the wilderness, being away from racoons and wind!


Alpine went to the beautiful Estuary Spot! They ate up chicken tortillas and played a variety of games. Everything went well on their overnight and they were all excited for their hike this afternoon!

The Teen Ads are currently enjoying their two night overnight, last night they stayed at firebreak and have been hiking this afternoon! They will end up at the Estuary Spot and develop their survival skills by making their own fires, and cooking their own food!

Finally, our Teen Leads 2s have been shadowing counselors and leading value sessions, two of them said how fun it has been, even though it was tiring they are having a great time!

That is all for today, enjoy the pictures of the boys being buried and the Teen Leads assisting in art palace!

Session 6, Day 2

This session is off to an amazing start! The weather has been perfect, we are so fortunate to he here at camp!

Yesterday after all the campers arrived and checked in, after beach time and fun, we gathered round the campfire to sing our campfire songs! It was movie themed, and the campers thought of movies and the staff had to act them out without any prep! It was lovely!

Right now, I am sitting watching the talent show. Some of these kids have fantastic talent! Their singing, beat boxing, guitar playing, and more. The theme for the talent show is "Oregon's got Knowledge with Dr. Camiro and Miss. Daisy. They have been asking questions about the state of Oregon. One of their questions: What is the best camp in Oregon?! Can you guess what their answer was?

Let's see, besides the Talent Show, Teen 2's went kayaking to Otis for their dinner. Don't worry, they loved it! It was a lot of work, but it was well worth it (or so I heard, I didn't go!).

Teen Ad spent time on the Challenge Course

Alpine spent some time on the beach, and is currently doing the Virginia Reel Hoedown in the lodge. It is very entertaining!

Highwood had some fun on the beach, elimination, and other games.

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