Camp Westwind in the City
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Looking for something new and exciting for the summer? Want to learn more about the community you live in? Have a desire to go on an adventure and explore some of the hidden gems of Portland? Well you have found the right place! Westwind in the City is a new day camp opportunity for children 5-14 years of age that is entirely based in the city. It has been developed with the intention of teaching kids about the community they live in and the outdoor activities that are right here in our back yard. An emphasis will be placed on environment stewardship and conservation.
All day camp sessions will incorporate the following elements into their weekly schedule on top of the theme week activities:
- Navigate the city via public transportation, walking, or in some cases cycling
- Health and wellness activities such as yoga, swimming, or games in the park.
- Art exploration
- Community Service
- Traditional camp songs and games
- Value Sessions
- Rooftop gardening
- Nature Exploration – finding and exploring the wild areas of the city!
2009 Camp Brochure
2009 Camp Registration Form - Day Camp
Session 1: June 15-19
Sports-of-All-Sorts:
Ages 11-14.
From the traditional to the non-traditional sports, campers will get to experience something new each day. From curling, basketball, rock-climbing, rugby, soccer and more!
Abra-Kid-Abra:
Ages 5-10.
For the curious kid whom always wants to know “How’d they do that?” Learn first hand from a magician some of their tricks and even have a chance to perform.
Session 2: June 22-26
Around the World In 5 Days:
All ages.
Using the rich and diverse cultures in the Greater Portland area campers will see, smell, taste, touch, hear and learn about cultures from all over the world. Visits will include the Japanese Gardens, Chinese Community Gardens, African drumming and dancing, visits to cultural societies and beyond!
Session 3: June 29-July 3
Frolic in the Fountains:
Ages 5-10
Explore the fountains around Greater Portland. Play in them, learn how much water comes out a minute, what their history is and how they came to be in Portland—and of course make a big splash of your own at each one!
Pedal, Paddle, Plunge!.
Ages: 11-14
A whole week of bikes, kayaks and swimming! Campers will get to experience all three! In a creative and supportive environment - and with an emphasis on experiential learning campers build confidence, knowledge, and skills.
Session 4: July 6-10
I Spy/Amazing Race:
I Spy ages: 5-12 and Amazing Race ages 13 and 14.
Navigate your way through the city along with your team and counselor to find clues hidden around Portland. See Portland from way up high, go underground, and complete service tasks to get your next clue.
Session 5: July 13-17
So You Wanna Be a Chef?:
All ages.
Can’t get enough of the kitchen? Here is your chance to meet some real live chefs, taste their creations, and make concoctions of your own. Tour restaurants, pick your own herbs and vegetables from the YWCA roof top garden to use in a recipe and take some home to share!
Session 6: July 20-24
Foot Loose:
All ages.
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, African, Hip-Hop and Belly… dance each day in a new way! Campers will spend the week learning about each dance, watching dancers and learning moves of their own.
Row,Row,Row Your Dragon Boat:
Ages: 13-14
Put on a life jacket, grab a paddle and get in! Learn to work together as teams to maneuver a dragon boat, learn new skills each day and have a chance to go out on the river in one of Portland’s infamous Dragon Boats.
Session 7: July 27-31
Around the World In 5 Days:
All ages.
Using the rich and diverse cultures in the Greater Portland area campers will see, smell, taste, touch, hear and learn about cultures from all over the world. Visits will include the Japanese Gardens, Chinese Community Gardens, African drumming and dancing, visits to cultural societies and beyond!
Session 8: August 1-7
I Spy/Amazing Race:
I Spy ages: 5-12 and Amazing Race ages 13 and 14.
Navigate your way through the city along with your team and counselor to find clues hidden around Portland. See Portland from way up high, go underground, and complete service tasks to get your next clue.
Session 9: August 10-14
Swamp Explorers:
All Ages
If you like crawling through mud and exploring everything out in nature, this week is for you! Discover Portland’s wetlands by foot and by boat and find out what is hiding out there!
Session 10: August 17-21
Frolic in the Fountains:
Ages 5-10
Explore the fountains around Greater Portland. Play in them, learn how much water comes out a minute, what their history is and how they came to be in Portland—and of course make a big splash of your own at each one!
Pedal, Paddle, Plunge!.
Ages: 11-14
A whole week of bikes, kayaks and swimming! Campers will get to experience all three! In a creative and supportive environment - and with an emphasis on experiential learning campers build confidence, knowledge, and skills.
Other Helpful Information!
Day Camp Schedule
Each Day Camp week will run from Monday to Friday from 9am till 4pm.
Where we start and end the day
Each day will begin and end at the downtown YWCA building at 1111 SW 10th Ave.
We will also provide pick up/drop off locations along the MAX line. There will be an 8:30 pick up at the Lloyd Center/Holiday Park MAX and another at Sunset Station with drop off at the same stations at 4:30. Further instructions will be sent once child is registered.
Before Care and After Care
Extended care is offered at an addition fee daily from 8:00am to 9:00am and from 4:00pm till 5:00pm. Prices for extended care are $5.00 an hour or $40 for the week, all 10 sessions (morning and afternoon). Extended care needs to be prearranged.
Swimming Lessons
Do you have a child that could use a little more confidence when it comes to swimming?
We are excited to offer swim lessons for beginner swimmers (a beginner swimmer can not swim one full length of the pool unassisted). Swim lessons will be one hour long and will start at 7:30am each day at the 10th Street Athletic club within the downtown YWCA building. Drop off location at the YWCA is required for swim lessons. There is an additional $25 fee for swim lessons
Swim lessons will be offered: Sessions 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9
Teen Volunteers: 15+
Gain camp experience and volunteer hours while working with kids in and around the city. A one week minimum commitment in addition to staff training is mandatory.
- Assist counselors and staff with camper management.
- Help supervise campers during group and transition time.
- Characteristics: adventurous, helpful, positive, patient, take direction well but shows initiative.
- Contact: janettek@ywca-pdx.org or 503-294-7460 for application materials.
Scholarships:
Scholarship requests are due by March 15, 2009. Please use the links below to download scholarship forms and instructions.
2009 Scholarship Letter
2009 Scholarship Application
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