Alumni Events
Alumni Hike in Discovery Park
Join us for an easy hike on Discovery Park’s trails. Meet at the Discovery Park Visitor’s Center at 11 am. Exact route will be determined by interest. Parking is available and there is a 10+ minute walk from public transportation. If you are interested in carpooling (either getting a ride or giving others a ride), please contact Kelsey@norwester.org or (360) 593-1950
Portland Alumni Happy Hour
Join us for an Alumni Happy Hour at Schilling Cider House in Portland. Stop by anytime to say “hi” or hang out! (You do not have to be over 21 to attend). Address is: 1050 N 34th St. Street and lot parking nearby and accessible from public transportation.
90th Reunion in Seattle
Join in celebrating 90 years of San Juan Spirit at Camp Nor’wester. We are hosting a family-friendly event at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center in Seattle (5011 Bernie Whitebear Way). This is an opportunity to connect with camp friends, celebrate shared memories, and meet folks from across the generations of Camp Nor’wester. There will be dinner, drinks, and of course dances and singing.
90th Reunion on Johns Island
Celebrate nine decades of San Juan Spirit at Camp Nor’wester with a long weekend on Johns Island. Truly experience the essence of Nor’wester with folks from many generations of Camp’s history. There will be activities, a salmon bake, and plenty of singing. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve spent decades on Johns Island, we’d love to see you there. Ticketing and RSVP information coming soon.
Recent Staff Happy Hour
Recent staff (however you choose to define that) are invited to gather at Reuben’s Brews in Fremont. Fellow recent staff member Samantha McKaige is performing at a venue nearby, many community members are attending that concert following this gathering. You do not have to be over 21 to attend.
Alumni Happy Hour
Join us at Fremont Brewing’s Urban Beer Garden for an Alumni Happy Hour. You do not have to be over 21 to attend this event. Come hang out for a while or stop by to say “hi.”
Recent Staff Gathering
Recent staff (however you want to define that) are invited to gather at Mox Boarding House in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood for dinner. Fellow recent staff member, Samantha McKaige, will be performing at a venue nearby and you several folks will be heading there after the event.
Picnic in Lower Woodland Park
We’ll be hanging out at Lower Woodland Park in Seattle on Sunday, May 5th. Stop by anytime 10 am-2 pm to relax in the park and hang out with other Nor’wester alum.
Arboretum Walk
Join us for a walk in the Arboretum accompanied by beloved camp community member Bill Horder.
Alumni Happy Hour
Join us at Fremont Brewing’s Urban Beer Garden in Seattle for an Alumni Happy Hour. You do not have to be over 21 to attend. Come hang out or stop by to say “hi".”