It’s a time of transition here on Johns Island. Tipis are coming down, twilight is arriving earlier every evening, and shades of orange and red are starting to appear on the deciduous trees. Even as bright sunshine still warms the shore, our minds are shifting towards the coming autumn season. Families participated in several [...]
It’s hard to believe, but Second Session has come to a close. Early this morning, our campers boarded the departure boats and sailed away from Johns Island and towards their reunions with family and friends. We are sad to see them go, but also grateful for the shining month we got to spend with them, [...]
The final weekend of Second Session was one to remember! Cascade Games pitted the Bear and Raven teams against each other in good-natured competitions, and special events filled our evenings. We were also honored to welcome friends from Vancouver Island, as well as some of our Johns Island neighbors and Nor’wester alumni to camp for [...]
What a busy and wonderful weekend we had here at camp! Two full days of visitors, picnics, theatre, Anchor Day activities, and more! Joyful reunions took place all across Johns Island on Visitors' Weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, dozens of families traveled to Johns Island to spend time with their campers. Visitors and [...]
It’s been a busy third week of Second Session! Our Big Trips returned, and campers from those trips have been full of excitement and stories about the adventures they shared together away from camp. But while our oldest campers were off-property making Big Trip memories, our younger campers made some magic of their own here [...]
During Second Session, Tuesday nights are overnight nights! Many of our on-property overnight sites become some of our campers' most beloved spots on the island. One of the key tenets of the Nor’wester experience is our overnights program. Once a week, everyone packs up and heads out for a one- or two-night excursion [...]
As of Monday, all of our Big Trips have departed from camp! Campers from our four oldest units – Islanders, Wayfarers, Mountaineers, and Troubadours – will be away from camp for the next four nights. While we miss them already, we’re so excited for the wonderful experiences we know they are having on their outcamp [...]
Friday was Island Fair Day at camp! This Nor’wester tradition is celebrated only once a summer, during the first half of Second Session. And what a memorable day it is! Lots of smiles during booth set-up on Mission Point! After enjoying a special breakfast of cinnamon rolls with icing, granola, bacon, and a [...]
As our campers have settled into the routines of camp, special activities and events have begun to pepper the daily schedule, adding extra excitement and fun to the second week of the session. Clay creations took shape during Older Unit Specials! On Wednesday, campers returned from their first overnight trips away from main [...]
