Camp Westwind

YWCA Camp Westwind
Encouraging Community
Embracing Diversity
Exploring the World Around Us!





Friday, October 21, 2011

Summer 2012


I can't believe the winter hasn't even set in and here I am planning for summer camp. Today Sassy and I finally took the lost and found to the Goodwill and when I dumped the final container into the big donation bin sand covered the top of it and I couldn't help but smiling as I apologized to the worker.

Camp is the gift that keeps on giving. I am not just talking about the sand that comes pouring out or sticks under your fingernails when you put your hands in your pockets six months after you were at camp. I am talking about the camp songs that come to you at random times, the confidence you see in your child in this new school year and ability to make friends a bit easier. I am talking about the feeling you get when you see someone else that is wearing something that says "Camp Westwind" out in public and you want to give them a big hug like they are long lost family (because they are family!).

Even though we haven't even had our first frost, we think to warmer days frolicking in the fountains at day camp in the city, building sandcastles and kayaking at the beach or maybe even white water rafting during travel camp. Will you be there? There are camps for everyone of every age. Mother child camp, Father Child camp, CampOUT family camp for the LGBTQ community, youth camps, Teen Leadership camps, day camps with amazing themes, travel camp, volunteering at camp-there really is something for everyone!

So, as you look forward to the winter season, don't forget that camp is right around the corner! Registration will be opening the first week of December! New registration dates are posted on the website: http://www.ywca-pdx.org/programs/program.html Just think, you could give the gift of camp! You could even purchase a camp hoodie or t-shirt or finger lights to keep the camp memories fresh for a bit longer!

Want to get involved before camp happens? We are looking for people who are passionate about Camp Westwind and want to see it keep thriving to join our "Friends of Camp" advisory committee. Email me if you want more information: janettek@ywcapdx.org

Fondly,
Janette "Pickle"

Monday, October 17, 2011

Follow Up to State of Camp Address

If you would like the notes and handouts from the State of Camp address, please email me: janettek@ywcapdx.org
Thank you.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

State of Camp Address

Just a reminder that tomorrow Thursday October 13th is the State of Camp Address at the ywca building 1111 SW 10th Avenue in the 3rd floor conference room. Come hear about what is happening with camp, the future of camp and how you can be involved.
See you there!
Janette "Pickle"

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Day 2 of Wine Down at Westwind!

What a day! Waking up this morning to blue skies and the sun in the air was a treat after all of the drizzly rain yesterday!
There has been plenty of wine during the wine tasting, happy hour and dinner.
The kids loved making the desserts for their parents: apple and pumpkin pie were enjoyed by all (some before they even got cooked!).
Today is sure to be a lovely day with the kayaks out in the water, candle making in mini pumpkins and amazing food (I can smell the bread pudding baking or maybe it's the homemade brandy sauce). You won't want to miss this weekend next year!