Four Winds and Westward Ho

Learn sailing on the bay, visit the riding barn and return to tents or cabins during a four-week island stay.

On Orcas Island, Four Winds organizes activities around the dock, sports areas, barn, craft courts and garden. Campers choose six classes that run on alternating days throughout the term. The four-week format supports continuity; Junior short sessions are no longer offered in 2027.

ACA-accredited

Four-week island campSailing & ridingUnpowered sleeping areasSustained classes

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Past waterfront activity: paddling a canoe togetherView past-program photos (7)

Courses & activities

Sailing & bay exploration

Choose among sailing, canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding classes.

Riding barn

Join equestrian classes in the camp’s riding area.

Crafts & garden

Craft and garden activities offer focused creative time.

Shared evening programs

Songs, skits and whole-camp games bring groups together each evening.

Camp features & life

Sustained classes

Six classes progress across two alternating daily schedules.

Tents & rustic cabins

Sleeping areas have no electricity; nearby bathhouses have hot water and private shower stalls.

Older-camper trips

Campers entering grades 9–10 take a six-day trip away from camp.

Who might enjoy this camp?

For children ready to practise interests over four weeks.
For campers comfortable with simple sleeping areas and shared bathhouses.
For families able to allow for island travel and a full term.

Regular 2027 camp serves ages 9–15 entering grades 4–10, with rustic lodging and trips. Confirm international admission, English and waterfront readiness.