PARENT INFO
Dear Parents,
First and foremost, THANK YOU for taking the time to visit our website! We know that your time is valuable and we understand how important it is to you to find the right summer camp for your children. We want you to know that we are here to answer any questions you may have in your quest to find the best summer camp for your camper!
The mission of Seek NW Skate Camp (formerly Windells) is to provide a fun, safe learning environment for all campers to unleash their full potential, regardless of age, gender, race, or ability. We aim to create a place where campers can feel comfortable being who they are, while also doing what they love.
We operate on the 28-acre Wy’east Mountain Academy campus, which is located at the base of Mt. Hood, just 45 minutes east of Portland, OR. Our private campus allows campers the freedom to enjoy the activities of their choice with 24-hour supervision. Campers are required to wear helmets while participating in skateboarding, snowboarding, skiing, and biking. All youth camp programs are alcohol-, drug-, tobacco-, and violence-free.
All Seek staff members complete a rigorous training program before the start of camp where we learn everything from trampoline safety to bully prevention and emergency response. All Seek staff are certified in first aid and CPR. We have a registered nurse on duty 24 hours a day. Our staff members are hand-picked from hundreds of applicants every year based on relevant experience, educational background, personality, and a shared passion for Seek’s goals and objectives.
Our facilities are second to none! Campers stay in cabins with common areas, kitchenettes, and full bathrooms. Our amazing kitchen staff serves up three delicious meals a day. The outdoor Concrete Jungle skatepark wraps throughout the campus and never gets old. Our trampolines, airbag, indoor skatepark in B.O.B. (Building Out Back), foam pits and creative activities will keep campers busy all session. There is always something fun to do at Seek Skate Camp!
We are here at Seek because we truly love skateboarding and believe our camp is an amazing place to be. We want to share our passion with you! Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to hearing from you.
Hope to see you soon!
Gregg Janecky
Camp Director
Phone: 503.622.3736
Email: office@wearecamp.com
Why COME TO CAMP?
Camp Info
Staff
Seek’s staff is hand-selected from hundred of applicants every year. We work hard to find the best of the best for every position. Employees are background checked and picked based on relevant work experience, educational back ground, and passion for working with youth. All employees are first aid and CPR Certified. Our staff members are more than just great skateboarders—they're great people!
SuperVision™
Seek’s private, 28-acre campus is only open to campers, staff, and invited guests. This unique environment allows campers plenty of independence, while still allowing us to provide 24-hour SuperVision™. While on skate trips, campers are assigned to coaching groups and are not permitted to leave the immediate park in which we are skating. On campus, all housing units are staffed with a live-in counselor who is there to help with each camper’s off hill needs. Even when our staff members are not technically “on-duty,” they can typically be found hanging out around campus and spending time with the campers.
Safety
Safety is very important to us at Seek. We understand the risks associated with all action sports and do everything in our power to reduce those risks. All campers are required to wear helmets while skateboarding, snowboarding, skiing or biking. Our coaches are trained in safe progression and know how to encourage campers without pushing them to try things too far outside of their current ability levels.
Our camp nurse is on call 24/7 and we have a great relationship with Dr. Grise, a local physician with an office five minutes away.
Cell Phones
Cell phones are kept with counselors at bedtime. We’ve found that “lights out” works best when campers do not have their cell phones in bed with them. Texting and talking to parents during evening downtime, when campers are tired, can feed feelings of homesickness. In addition, cell phone usage is very disruptive to other campers trying to sleep.
Parents are expected to help foster a positive camp environment by enabling parental content and safety controls in their camper’s phone settings. Viewing, creating, and/or distributing content of a vulgar, violent, or sexual nature is not allowed and may be cause for expulsion from camp, with no refunds or credits given. Please help us out by contacting our office immediately if you become aware that your camper sent, received, or viewed any inappropriate digital content.
Grom Campers (ages 9-12)
We know that our youngest group at camp needs a little more structure and TLC than their older peers. For these up-and-comers, we have one (or more, depending on number of campers) specifically designated cabin per session!
Our team of Grom counselors are specially trained to understand the needs of our younger campers. Your Grom counselor will make sure your camper’s lunch is packed every day with a variety of healthy and delicious foods, that they brush their teeth every night, and that they are having the time of their lives. Grom campers get to enjoy all the fun and activities on campus, but will have an earlier curfew and bedtime to make sure they are getting all the rest they need!
Seek NW Skate Camp (formerly Windells) is alcohol, drug, tobacco, violence, and bully free!
The Big 6
In order to be the amazing place that Seek is, we rely on a set of very basic, yet very important rules. We lovingly refer to these six rules as The Big Six™. These rules are imperative to the safety and well-being of your child, as well as other campers at camp.
Camper Packing List:
Summer in Oregon is usually very sunny, dry, and warm, but there can be unexpected weather conditions at times. To be prepared, bring a variety of clothing for both warm and cold weather. Packing lists are the same for both Day and Overnight campers (except for toiletries and bedding). Adult campers have a separate packing list.
YOUTH CAMPERS
Helmet for skateboarding (mandatory)
Lightweight jacket
Sunscreen and lip balm (SPF 30+)
Several pairs of socks
Sweatshirts, long and short sleeve shirts
Sweats, long pants, and shorts
Bathing suit
Skateboard
Day pack to carry lunch, water, and extra clothing
Water bottle
Sleeping bag, pillow, and single fitted sheet
Toiletries and towel
Cell phone
ADULT CAMPERS
Helmet for skateboarding (mandatory)
Lightweight jacket
Sunscreen and lip balm (SPF 30+)
Several pairs of socks
Sweatshirts and long sleeve shirts
Sweats, long pants, and shorts
Bathing suit
Skateboard
Backpack to carry your lunch, water, and extra clothing
Water bottle
Toiletries and towel
Cell phone
Meals & Food
Seek’s private campus is complete with a full kitchen and dining area. Campers gather in the kitchen for morning announcements from Seek’s staff about weather conditions and the day’s events. After breakfast, campers pack a lunch to take with them on skate trips. Seek’s culinary staff prepares dinner nightly, catering to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary restrictions. Make a note of these restrictions in the designated area of your camper’s registration paperwork and we’ll work to accommodate the request.
LODGING
Seek’s cabins are fully furnished and renovated: full bathrooms, carpeted and wood floors, and bunk beds. Campers are supervised overnight by one or two counselors per cabin, according to age and the number of campers. Boys and girls are bunked separately. Camp sponsors like Vans, adidas, DC, and Element have the cabins kitted out with all the comfort and amenities campers want after a fun day skating. Campers step out of their cabins right into one of the best skateparks in the Northwest, the Concrete Jungle! If your camper would like to bunk with a friend or relative, make a note of the request in the designated area of your camper’s registration paperwork and we will accommodate the request.
Arrival and Departure by air
All campers must fly into Portland International Airport (PDX).
ARRIVAL DAY: All flights must arrive into PDX between 8am and 4pm on the first day of camp. Upon arrival, Seek employees will meet your child at Baggage Claim #2.
DEPARTURE DAY: All flights must depart from PDX between 8am and 4pm on the last day of camp. Departing campers will check in and pick up their boarding passes at PDX.
Shuttles to and from camp are included in the camp cost. We run shuttles from the Portland, OR International Airport (PDX) from 8am-4pm PST on arrival and departure day. Please book all flights to land and depart within the 8am-4pm window. Any flights that are not in this time frame will be charged $100-$175 per camper, per trip, depending on the time of the flight. There is a 30 minute grace period for flights that fall within 30 minutes of 8am-4pm and you will not be charged anything extra. **If you cannot book a flight within the travel window, please contact the office immediately to discuss your travel options and any associated fees.
SUMMER CAMPERS FLYING AS UNACCOMPANIED MINORS (UM)
Each airline has different age requirements and additional fees for flying unaccompanied minors. Campers flying under the status of an UM will be met at their gate by a We Are Camp, LLC staff member upon their arrival at PDX.
Name of the Person Picking up UMs at PDX: If at all possible, when the airline asks for the name of the person picking up your UM, please give the airline ‘A We Are Camp Representative’ and our phone number 503.206.8520. If they will not accept this, please give them the following names, airline dependent:
“Darcy Saint” - Alaska, Jet Blue, Frontier
“Luke Williams” - United, Southwest, Delta, Spirit.
One week before the start of your campers session we will be emailing you with the exact name of who will be meeting your child at the gate. After providing you with this information, it’s crucial that you update the information for the airline. If they need an address, it is 59550 US-26, Sandy, OR 97055.
YOUTH SUMMER CAMPERS NOT FLYING AS UNACCOMPANIED MINORS (UM)
All campers not flying as UMs will be met outside the security gate by a We Are Camp staff member and will be assisted with their baggage and checked in for their We Are Camp shuttle near baggage claim #2. If a camper cannot locate a We Are Camp representative they should go to an airport paging telephone and page “A WE ARE CAMP REPRESENTATIVE” to wherever the camper is standing. They can also call the We Are Camp office at 503.206.8520.
Arrival and Departure by car
ARRIVAL DAY: Please arrive no earlier than 12pm noon on the first day of camp (no SuperVision™ is available before 12pm on Arrival Day).
DEPARTURE DAY: Please pick up your camper no later than 12pm on the last day of camp (no SuperVision™ is available after 12pm on Departure Day).
WHAT IF MY CAMPER WANTS TO STAY FOR MORE THAN ONE SUMMER SESSION?
No problem! A lot of Seek campers choose to stay for multiple summer sessions. Rest assured, we’ve got your camper covered! There is a short break between each summer session, but we don’t take a break from having FUN!
The In-Betweens (what we call the two days in between sessions) are PACKED full of fun. During the In-Between, campers get to go adventuring around Oregon, which can include: skate tours at all the cool Portland skate parks, hiking through gorgeous Oregon trails, exploring a lot, trips to the coast, all the while still having time to do laundry (our In-Between counselors can help) and purchase any additional personal items they may need from the store.
In-Between campers are supervised on campus, off campus, and overnight, and a medic will be with them at all times.
For more information on In-Betweens, please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly via phone or email.
If you have already Registered:
You can sign into your mySeek account HERE.
In your account, you can upload all your Finishing Forms.
If you need to get registered for Seek Skate Camp:
To sign up for camp, head over to the Seek Camp dates and prices page!
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellation Policies:
Summer Camps: Cancellations made 30 days or more from the start date of the session will receive a refund less the 50% of the deposit (per session) OR choose a full camp credit*, which can be used for another summer or winter session within two calendar years. *Non-transferable
Cancellations made within 30 days of the start date of the session will receive a refund less the full deposit up to $500 (per session) OR choose a camp credit* less 50% of the deposit (per session), which can be used for another summer or winter session within two calendar years. *Non-transferable
Cancellations made within ten days of the start date of the session will receive a camp credit* less the full deposit up to $500 (per session), which can be used for another summer or winter session within two calendar years. *Non-transferable
Cancellation Procedure
In order to qualify for a refund or a camp credit based on the terms outlined above, you must send an email to info@windells.com with the following information: Camper’s Name, Session(s) to cancel, and the choice of either camp credit OR refund (if applicable). The date the email is sent will be the date used to determine the official date of the cancellation.
*We understand that injuries are part of the sports we participate in, however, there are NO Exceptions to the policies noted above (even in the most extreme cases of emergency, injury or sickness). Therefore, Seek Camp highly recommends that you purchase camp travel insurance through World Nomads (more info below).
*Your registration constitutes acceptance of our Cancellation Policy.
Please note that we do not prorate sessions for campers who arrive late/depart early.
Insure your trip to Seek Camp!
We understand that registration fees and travel expenses can add up, and sometimes extenuating circumstances arise. Travel delay, cancellation, interruption, medical expenses, and other possible interruptions can be covered by insurance!
Travel Insurance: Simple & Flexible
Seek Camp recommends purchasing camp travel insurance through World Nomads. They have a specific coverage for “active travelers”, so please visit World Nomads website for a complimentary quote and to read about the specific benefits.
Payment and Paperwork Deadlines
Summer Registrations: All final payments and forms are due by May 15th. If you have registered past May 15th, all payments and camper paperwork is due 30 days prior to the start date of your session. If you have registered less than 30 days out from the start date of the session, payment is due in full at the time of registration and all registration forms are due as soon as possible!
Winter Registrations: All final payments and forms are due December 15th. If you have registered after that date, payment is due in full at the time of registration and forms are due as soon as possible.
Summer Camp Payment Plans
We are now able to offer payment plans* for summer camp sessions! Auto-payments make it very easy to start your payment in the fall or winter and have camp completely paid for by the time summer rolls around! If you would like to set up a customized payment plan with us, please call 503-622-3736.
*Please note all final payments are due by May 15th and no payment plans can be made after this date.
Payments are deducted on the 15th of each month
Deposit is still due at the time of registration (25% of total purchase)
Easy automated deductions from your checking account