Planning for Arrival

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Arrival Time, Parking & Hiking In

Camp Westwind is a two+ hour drive from Portland, and it is a two mile hike in from the parking area. The hike is mostly along a groomed dirt road. If you have mobility concerns or need special accommodations, please email westwind@oyanokai.org.

Plan to arrive at Westwind from 3-4:30 p.m. on your arrival day. FOR SAFETY REASONS WE CANNOT ACCOMMODATE LATE ARRIVALS. Hiking an unfamiliar trail in the dark can be dangerous. Arrive in time to unload all your gear and park your vehicle.

The Westwind truck will be in the parking lot and ready to transport your personal gear to camp while you and your family hike into the camp.

What to expect when you arrive Friday

  • The truck with all your belongings will arrive at Wilson Lodge by about 5:45 p.m. Expect to spend some time helping unload all the bags then take your bags to your assigned cabin.
  • Keep your family close to the lodge. Everyone needs to attend the welcome orientation where we’ll cover safety, meal times, and other general information.
  • Dinner will be ready at approximately 6:30 p.m. Friday so make sure to pack snacks if your kids need something to eat before then.

Richmond Families – Pickup Times

Please pick up students before or after lunch & recess. It’s difficult to locate multiple students when they’re in the cafeteria and at recess. Here are the times to AVOID picking up students, if possible:

  • KG lunch 10:50-11:30
    • Please avoid this time frame: 10:40-11:40
  • 1G lunch 11:05-11:45
    • Please avoid this time frame: 10:55-11:55
  • 3G lunch 11:20-12:00
    • Please avoid this time frame: 11:10-12:10
  • 2G lunch 11:30-12:10
    • Please avoid this time frame: 11:20-12:20
  • 4G lunch 11:40-12:20
    • Please avoid this time frame: 11:30-12:30
  • 5G lunch 11:50-12:30
    • Please avoid this time frame: 11:40-12:40