YWCA Camp Westwind
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YWCA Camp Westwind is a summer camp on the Oregon Coast just north of Lincon City and south of Cascade Head. Founded in 1937, this camp maintains affiliation with the Portland branch of the YWCA. It is one of only two YWCA summer camps which still exist in the United Stated. As of 2006, Westwind was accredited by the American Camp Association. The camp comprises 503 acres which touch the Salmon River, Pacific Ocean and on its easternmost edge, borders Route 101.
Known for its pristine natural beauty and serene location, the camp also has a low ropes course, horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, archery, and hiking. The camp offers a variety of programs for children from ages 7-17 as well as a number of family options.
[edit] History
The land was once inhabited by the Neschesney, a Salish speaking tribe of the Oregon Coast.[1]
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Big Lake Youth Camp (Sisters) | Bnai Brith Camp (Lincoln City) | Camp Cleawox (Florence) | Camp Namanu (Sandy) | Camp Taloali (Stayton) | Camp Tamarack (Sisters) | Canyonview Camp (Silverton) | Twin Rocks Friends Camp (Rockaway Beach) | YWCA Camp Westwind (Lincoln City) |
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