We want to hear why YOU heart Camp Westwind!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
National "I Heart Camp" Day!! February 1st
February 1st is National I Heart Camp day!! Comment here or post on ywca Camp Westwind's facebook page and be entered to win a "I Heart Camp Westwind T-shirt".
We want to hear why YOU heart Camp Westwind!
We want to hear why YOU heart Camp Westwind!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Looking forward to an amazing year for camp in 2012!
Camp Families,
As I was bringing in the new year last night I was talking to a friend who said “remember when we were partying like it was 1999 and then we jumped right into stock piling for what might happen in Y2K?” It is amazing how time flies and now that it is January 1 in no time it will be June 8th and staff will be arriving for staff training to prepare for all of you! Below are 12 things we are looking forward to in this year. One quick reminder, Day Camp registration opens February 1st and will be limited to the first 30 campers. All resident camp sessions at the beach are open for registration with many session nearly full! Don’t miss out on the PS with an offer just for you!
Here we go; 12 things we are looking forward to in 2012……
12. International Staff from Angola, Turkey, South Africa, Australia, England, Czech Republic and Mexico!
11. Another summer to get people of all ages out in nature whether in the city at day camp, at the beach at resident camp or on the road at travel camp!
10. Singing crazy camp songs that get stuck in our heads and hopefully getting those all recorded on a CD to sale in the camp store this summer!
9. Totally tubular day camp themes all with a catchy 80’s song title-you have to read them: http://www.ywca-pdx.org/campwestwind/day-camp.html
8. A second year of Father Child Camp that is longer and promises to be a great time for dads and their kids!
7. Providing campers and experience of a lifetime that doesn’t need a power button or screen!
6. Growing our Century Partners-People who are committed to giving to camp on a monthly basis to ensure its long term sustainability! Wanna join? Email us for information.
5. A great group “Friends of Camp Advisory Board” with 16 amazing people who are passionate about camp and willing to give their time to make camp even better!
4. Welcoming back the Teen Intern program for high schoolers who want to volunteer a session or two at day camp and/or resident camp!
3. A website that has been updated, changed and a wonderful work in progress: www.ywcapdx.org/campwestwind
2. Celebrating our 75th Birthday as a summer camp with an EPIC birthday party you will not want to miss!
1. Having you, your child and/or your family at Camp Westwind this summer!
See you soon!
Pickle
PS Register for camp by this Friday January 6th and any new families you refer will earn you a $20 credit at the camp store! This is for resident camp and travel camp only.
As I was bringing in the new year last night I was talking to a friend who said “remember when we were partying like it was 1999 and then we jumped right into stock piling for what might happen in Y2K?” It is amazing how time flies and now that it is January 1 in no time it will be June 8th and staff will be arriving for staff training to prepare for all of you! Below are 12 things we are looking forward to in this year. One quick reminder, Day Camp registration opens February 1st and will be limited to the first 30 campers. All resident camp sessions at the beach are open for registration with many session nearly full! Don’t miss out on the PS with an offer just for you!
Here we go; 12 things we are looking forward to in 2012……
12. International Staff from Angola, Turkey, South Africa, Australia, England, Czech Republic and Mexico!
11. Another summer to get people of all ages out in nature whether in the city at day camp, at the beach at resident camp or on the road at travel camp!
10. Singing crazy camp songs that get stuck in our heads and hopefully getting those all recorded on a CD to sale in the camp store this summer!
9. Totally tubular day camp themes all with a catchy 80’s song title-you have to read them: http://www.ywca-pdx.org/campwestwind/day-camp.html
8. A second year of Father Child Camp that is longer and promises to be a great time for dads and their kids!
7. Providing campers and experience of a lifetime that doesn’t need a power button or screen!
6. Growing our Century Partners-People who are committed to giving to camp on a monthly basis to ensure its long term sustainability! Wanna join? Email us for information.
5. A great group “Friends of Camp Advisory Board” with 16 amazing people who are passionate about camp and willing to give their time to make camp even better!
4. Welcoming back the Teen Intern program for high schoolers who want to volunteer a session or two at day camp and/or resident camp!
3. A website that has been updated, changed and a wonderful work in progress: www.ywcapdx.org/campwestwind
2. Celebrating our 75th Birthday as a summer camp with an EPIC birthday party you will not want to miss!
1. Having you, your child and/or your family at Camp Westwind this summer!
See you soon!
Pickle
PS Register for camp by this Friday January 6th and any new families you refer will earn you a $20 credit at the camp store! This is for resident camp and travel camp only.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
A Day of Thankfulness!
Dear Camp Westwind Family,
I wanted to stop and take a moment to let you know how thankful the ywca and Camp Westwind are for each of you!
I hope that you have each had a lovely day full of family, friends and food!
We are in the process of updating the website so keep checking it!
http://www.ywca-pdx.org/campwestwind/index.html
The registration dates and information are posted!
Thanks again for giving us the chance to serve you and your children!
Thankful,
Janette "Pickle"
I wanted to stop and take a moment to let you know how thankful the ywca and Camp Westwind are for each of you!
I hope that you have each had a lovely day full of family, friends and food!
We are in the process of updating the website so keep checking it!
http://www.ywca-pdx.org/campwestwind/index.html
The registration dates and information are posted!
Thanks again for giving us the chance to serve you and your children!
Thankful,
Janette "Pickle"
Monday, November 14, 2011
Yummy Moroccan Stew recipe from Wine Down that ya'll have been asking for!
Many of you have been asking for the Moroccan Stew recipe that we served at Wine Down so here it is!
Thanks to Sassy for making the delicious dish and for providing the recipe!
It's a great dish for a cold and blustry November day!
Moroccan Stew (Vegan and Gluten Free)
1/3 cup Oil
3 cups Onion, diced
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Turmeric
½ tsp Cinnamon
¼ tsp Cayenne
½ tsp Paprika
1 cup Carrots, lg dice
4 cups Yams, lg dice
3 cups Eggplant, lg dice
1 Red Bell Pepper, lg dice
4 cups Zucchini, Yellow Squash, lg dice
2 Tomatoes, lg dice (or 1 can diced tomatoes, reserve the juice)
1 can Garbanzo Beans
1 Pinch Saffron
1 cup Raisins
Liquid as necessary (use the reserved tomato juice, V8, or water)
Chopped Parsley to garnish
Sweat the onions, add garlic until fragrant, add spices until fragrant. Add each vegetable, one at a time and briefly sauté between each addition. Add the beans, saffron, raisins and liquid (not too much liquid, this should be a thick stew!). Serve with couscous (not Gluten Free) or rice.
Thanks to Sassy for making the delicious dish and for providing the recipe!
It's a great dish for a cold and blustry November day!
Moroccan Stew (Vegan and Gluten Free)
1/3 cup Oil
3 cups Onion, diced
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Turmeric
½ tsp Cinnamon
¼ tsp Cayenne
½ tsp Paprika
1 cup Carrots, lg dice
4 cups Yams, lg dice
3 cups Eggplant, lg dice
1 Red Bell Pepper, lg dice
4 cups Zucchini, Yellow Squash, lg dice
2 Tomatoes, lg dice (or 1 can diced tomatoes, reserve the juice)
1 can Garbanzo Beans
1 Pinch Saffron
1 cup Raisins
Liquid as necessary (use the reserved tomato juice, V8, or water)
Chopped Parsley to garnish
Sweat the onions, add garlic until fragrant, add spices until fragrant. Add each vegetable, one at a time and briefly sauté between each addition. Add the beans, saffron, raisins and liquid (not too much liquid, this should be a thick stew!). Serve with couscous (not Gluten Free) or rice.
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.
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"
See you there!
Janette "Pickle"
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