Oya No Kai

Camp Westwind

Posted on May 5, 2018 Updated on May 5, 2018

Camp Westwind Information and Updates

In order to help you plan and be ready for Camp Westwind we have created a set of pages with detailed information about departures/arrivals, directions, packing, meals, sleeping arrangements, and activities.

Departure Planning: Camp Westwind is normally a TWO HOUR drive from Portland. This page will provide vital information on when to pick you kids up from school, parking, and ferry crossing times.

Packing: Plan for rain, think about rain proof luggage (heafty bags), and make sure you have walking & beach shoes. Check out this page for many other packing suggestions.

Directions: Meeting us at the ferry on Friday or hiking in on Saturday? This page should provide everything you need to know.

Cabins: You will not be roughing it, but you will likely be sharing a living space. Details on the cabins, the lodge, bathrooms, etc can be found here.

Meals: Find out more about meal preparation, serving, and cleanup. Also if you have not already done so make sure to register your dietary preferences in the Westwind Portal.

Activities: Hiking, sandcastles, beach volleyball, campfire night, find out more here.

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Kurabu Summer Camp 2018

Posted on March 9, 2018 Updated on March 9, 2018

Kurabu is designed to offer children a bi-lingual summer camp experience that is rewarding, fun and reinforces their Japanese language skills. Our program is rich in cultural diversity and serves Japanese and non-Japanese children from the Portland Metro Region. All of our staff and volunteers have either studied Japanese, are bi-lingual, or native speakers, and come to us from local and Japanese schools, universities and the community. The Japanese Immersion Program interns act as lead teachers each week.

For more info click: Kurabu Summer Camp 2018

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Camp Westwind 2018

Posted on February 11, 2018 Updated on February 11, 2018

It’s time to register for Oya No Kai’s 2018 weekends at Camp Westwind!

Many of you are already familiar with this annual event, but if you are new to the Japanese Magnet Program, here is what it is about:

Every year our community gets together at the Oregon coast to build friendships through fellowship, relaxation, and fun! We occupy the entirety of Camp Westwind, a beautiful retreat set in pristine Oregon coastal forest, just north of Lincoln City. Families from across the entire spectrum of the JMP participate, from pre-K through graduated alumni. We share cabins, meals, hikes, tide pooling, campfires, games, laughter and songs. We commune with old friends, make new friends, and bond together as a community. It is an experience you and your family will treasure, and the friendships will stay with you throughout your time in the Japanese Magnet Program.