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Westwind 2026

Westwind 2026

Sunset facing the ocean

October 2-4, 2026

100 Reedies at a coastal getaway

From the early 1960s through the early 1990s, Reed students cherished a weekend in the fall embracing surf, sand, a talent show, green eggs and ham, and the unparalleled setting of Camp Westwind on the Oregon coast. In 2002, Reed alumni revitalized this tradition with a family-friendly touch. Register today to join fellow alumni in a weekend of fun and reminiscing.

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Photo by Ben Salzberg '94
Photo by Ben Salzberg '94
Photo by Ben Salzberg '94
Image of a dorm with several bunkbeds
Cabins are simple, but comfortable providing a night’s sleep and a communal living feel. All of the cabins are heated and have electric lights and outlets.
Families kayaking on the salmon river
Kayaking or archery are both options during your stay!
Two alumni cheers-ing their mugs while eating crabs
Several years running, a few alumni have gone diving to harvest dungeness crabs before cooking them up for everyone to share!
Alumni gathered around a campfire on the beach
What's a camping trip without a campfire singalong and s'mores?
Five people walking on an access road through tall trees
The hike into camp is on a wide, easy trail through tall coastal trees
A child walking along a path in the middle of a grass field, with the ocean in the background
There are plenty of trails for hiking, and you can't go wrong in choosing your view.

Transportation:

New this year: Reed will no longer be using busses to transport campers to the coast. We have limited seats with staff drivers, and we will help coordinate a carpool that will depart from campus. Have a spare seat in your car? Make a new best friend. 

Pricing is as follows: 

  • $250 Adults
  • $190 Griffins of the Last Decade (GOLD) (Class of 2016–2026)
  • $190 Teens (13–18 years old)
  • $120 Children (3–12 years old; those under 3 years old are $20)

What to pack:

Bedding (pillow, a duvet + fitted sheet to go on top of a twin mattress, OR a sleeping bag)
Clothes appropriate for the length of your stay
Shoes good for hiking, sand, water
Jacket/windbreaker
Shower towel
Sunscreen; insect or bug spray
Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, shampoos, etc.)
Water bottle & flashlight
Sunglasses/hat/rain gear
Medications
Laundry bag (for your dirty clothes)

  • Learn more about Westwind
  • Stay in the know! Check out the Reedie Westwind page on Facebook.
  • Check out these photos by Ben Salzberg '94 from a spectacular trip in 2012.

Sample Schedule

Check out the sample schedule from 2025 to get a feel for what the weekend looks like. 

Friday

Depart for the Coast

Noon, Eliot Circle (Reed College campus)
Those riding along in the Reed vans or meeting other alumni for carpools depart from Reed at noon. 

Arrive at Westwind Gate

3 p.m., Otis, Oregon
Various vehicles arrive at the Westwind entrance gate, where the staff from Camp Westwind will greet us and welcome us. Prompt arrival is key, as the gate is only open for a limited time. 

Walk to Camp

3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Campers will walk 3 miles from the parking lot to camp along a winding, forested road.  Shuttles are available for those who need to hitch a ride (and your luggage will be transported up without you–no wrestling with suitcases required).

Arrive at Camp

4 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
As guests arrive, you have the ability to pick up your luggage, grab snacks, and gather around for the safety talk and cabin assignments at the Wilson Lodge. Tsunamis, bears, and stairs, oh my! After the safety talk, everyone has time to settle into their cabins and meet their new roomates. 

Dinner

6 p.m.
Dinner in Commons was never so good! Dietary restrictions are accomodated based on the information provided by campers during registration. Seconds are encouraged!

Free Time

7 p.m. - onwards
Will you hunt for shells on the beach? Make s'mores and listen to acoustic guitar at the campfire? Play in the bioluminesnce in the ocean? Read a book in a hammock? The options are nearly endless, and there's enough space to choose to socialize or find a quiet spot at your leisure.
Saturday

Breakfast

9 a.m.
Meals in Commons were never so good! Dietary restrictions are accomodated based on the information provided by campers during registration. Seconds are encouraged! Don't worry, there's bottomless coffee by 5 a.m., for those who want to watch the sunrise. 

Kayaking

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
For the lucky few who grabbed the kayaking add-on at registration, hit the water with an expert guide. See seals right up close!

Free Time

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The world's your oyster! What will you do with several miles of beach, a few dozen Reedies, and hours of open time? This is a great time to go find seals playing in the Salmon River. 

Lunch

12:30 p.m. 
Meals in Commons were never so good! Dietary restrictions are accomodated based on the information provided by campers during registration. Seconds are encouraged!

Free Time

12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
The world's your oyster! What will you do with several miles of beach, a few dozen Reedies, and hours of open time?

Camp Store Open

1:30-2:30 p.m.
Get special Westwind merch to commemorate your weekend and support the foundation that keeps this venue open!

Fish Smoke Snack

4 p.m.
We have the great good fortune of being graced by members of Meat Smoke, who prepared a smoked salmon treat. Join us at the lodge for an hors d'oeuvres that would make James Beard ’24 proud.

Dinner

6 p.m.
Dinner in Commons was never so good! Dietary restrictions are accomodated based on the information provided by campers during registration. Seconds are encouraged!

Free Time

7 p.m. - onwards
Will you hunt for shells on the beach? Make s'mores and listen to acoustic guitar at the campfire? Play in the bioluminesnce in the ocean? Read a book in a hammock? The options are nearly endless, and there's enough space to choose to socialize or find a quiet spot at your leisure.
Sunday

Breakfast

9 a.m.
Meals in Commons were never so good! Dietary restrictions are accomodated based on the information provided by campers during registration. Seconds are encouraged! Don't worry, there's bottomless coffee by 5 a.m., for those who want to watch the sunrise. 

Load up Luggage

10 a.m.
The fun has to end sometime - campers will bring their luggage back to the lodge to be put in the luggage trucks and brought back to the cars below. 

Cleanup Camp

10:30 a.m.
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Everyone pitches in to help clean camp–chores might include washing mugs or sweeping out cabins. 

Walk out of Camp

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Campers will walk 3 miles from camp back to the parking lot along a winding, forested road.  Shuttles are available for those who need to hitch a ride (and your luggage will be transported up without you–no wrestling with suitcases required).

Leave the Coast

1 p.m. 
Vans and cars will depart the coast and continue on their merry way until next year! Those headed back to Reed can expect to arrive around 3 p.m.
Image of sandy beach with large rocks at dusk.

Don't miss your chance to join us for one of Reed's most special alumni benefits. Buy your tickets today.