Spread the Word/Refer a Friend
Want to guarantee Camp Nor’wester’s future? Help us connect with potential families and qualified staff members. No other type of advertising will have the impact of your personal endorsement when it comes to introducing people to Camp Nor’wester. If you know families or potential staff members who are looking for the opportunities and experiences provided by Nor’wester please use this Refer a Friend form. Once we receive your referral we will correspond with the potential camper family or staff member, letting them know you asked us to send them a packet of information. If a reunion is scheduled for their area, we will also send them an invitation.
Craftshop & Program Supplies
We are happy to take unused craft shop supplies as well as sports equipment, instruments, scientific equipment (for the Nature program), and other program equipment in GOOD CONDITION off your hands. Look in the back of that hall closet or in that bottom drawer for crafty items you no longer have a need for and send them our way. Quality yarns, knitting needles, beads, sparkles, ribbons, pillow stuffing, felt markers—you name it, we’ll put it to good use. The more supplies we have, the more wonderful creations become a reality.
If you’re purging items between September 1 and May 25, send them to:
Camp Nor’wester
PO Box 1055, 303 5th Ave. S, Suite 201
Edmonds, WA 98020
During the summer, items should be sent to:
Camp Nor’wester
112 Airport Circle
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Outcamp Trip Gear
To support all campers and staff in having the right gear to be able to participate in our full program, we accept donations of GOOD QUALITY outdoor gear of many kinds: sleeping bags, sleeping pads, hiking boots, camping dishware, headlamps, backpacks, etc. Please contact Assistant Director Jill Steigerwald at jill@norwester.org, and include photos of the gear items if possible.
Vehicle Donations
Vehicle donations are a unique and impactful giving option that supports Camp. We partner with CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services) to assist our donors with vehicle donations. Your unwanted car, truck, boat, motorcycle, SUV or even plane can be accepted as a donation. Your generosity qualifies for a tax deduction, and we’ll do all the heavy lifting. The pick-up is free, and we’ll schedule it during a time that’s convenient for you. Call 855-550-GIVE or visit https://careasy.org/nonprofit/CampNorwester to get started.
Preserving the Past
Many reels of 8mm film from the Henderson days have been donated to the camp. To preserve these we would like to transfer them to DVD format. We are looking for an alum who would donate time and expertise to this effort. Please contact the Camp office at (425) 670-1935 for details.