We are an all-inclusive, 7-day summer ski camp located on Mt. Hood, Oregon determined to show you the best time of your life. Thanks to Mt. Hood’s Palmer Snowfield and massive winter snowfalls, we are able to ski all summer long! We offer five 7-day-long summer camp sessions staffed by over 100 dedicated and professional individuals who are eager to share their love of skiing, skateboarding, and spending time outdoors. Every session at Windells offers the same world-class freeskiing coaching and cutting edge facilities, both on hill and off.
Speaking of "a lot of snow," Mt. Hood averages over 500 inches of snowfall yearly, and up on the Palmer Snow Field, it's not uncommon to reach snow depths of 30-50 feet (yes, feet!). On top of that, unlike many ski resorts in North America, Timberline relies on 100% natural snowfall, meaning you can shred REAL SNOW all year long.
Note: US Sports Camps, Inc. and Nike, Inc. are not sponsors, co-sponsors, owners or operators of the Windells Ski Camp. Windells Ski Camp is owned and operated by Milepost35 Mountain Bike Camp. US Sports Camps, Inc. is a marketing and registration service for these camps and it and Nike have no control over the operation of the camps or the acts or omissions of Windells Ski Camp. Windells Ski Camp has its own cancellation policy that can be found on our Peace of Mind Policy page in the About tab of our website.
PROGRAM TYPES
GROMS™ Boys and Girls Campers (Age 9-12): The word “grom” or “grommet” typically refers to a young mountain biker under the age of 13 who has more energy than thought possible and wants nothing more than to ride all day long. That's why we've developed a program just for these kids that caters to their needs.
Youth (Ages 13-20): An all-inclusive 7-day summer camp located on Mt. Hood, Oregon determined to show you the best time of your life.
Youth Super Session™ (Ages 9-18): Windells’ Super Session™ is for those ages 9-18 who want to experience everything summer in Oregon has to offer. Each day you’ll head out to immerse yourself in the surrounding adventures, returning each night to enjoy the trampolines, skateparks, and activities our campus has to offer. Go skiing, skateboarding, surfing, mountain biking, & rafting all in one incredible camp session! If you are interested in learning more about the Super Session, check out this page for more information!
CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
ARRIVAL DAY: Please arrive no earlier than 12:00pm 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 12:00pm on the last day of camp (no SuperVision™ is available after 12pm on Departure Day).
FLYING TO CAMP
All campers must fly into Portland International Airport (PDX).
ARRIVAL DAY: All flights must arrive at 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.
UNACCOMPANIED MINORS
Each airline has different age requirements and additional fees for flying unaccompanied minors. Campers flying under the status of an unaccompanied minor will be met at their gate by a staff member upon their arrival at PDX. For their departure, a staff member will help them get checked in and wait with them at their gate until they are on their way.
NAME OF PERSON PICKING UP UM’S AT PDX
When traveling as a UM, most airlines require additional information about the person meeting your UM. 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 “Hannah Bellenbaum” (our airport manager) in place. One week before the start of your session our office will email 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 E US 26, Sandy OR 97055
Our campers utilize Timberline’s Freestyle Training Park. The park is located high atop Mt. Hood's Palmer Snowfield, where—thanks to elevation and geographic positioning—the area is able to collect and maintain snow (a lot of snow!) the entire year. In addition to the Freestyle Park, Timberline boasts over two miles of "skiable" terrain, accessible via two high-speed quad chairlifts throughout the summer months.
Parents can rest easy knowing that Windells campers stay in a tobacco- and alcohol-free environment and are supervised around the clock by friendly, helpful, and trained staff members. Our entire campus is private, and campers aren’t permitted to leave camp boundaries unless under SuperVision™.
Super Sessions (Ages 9-18)
Windells’ Super Session™ is for those ages 9-18 who wants to experience everything summer in Oregon has to offer. Based out of our 28-acre campus nestled on the western slope of the Cascades, we are a short distance to Oregon’s splendors in all directions. Each day you’ll head out to immerse yourself in the surrounding adventures, returning each night to enjoy the trampolines, skateparks and activities our campus has to offer. Go skiing, skateboarding, surfing, mountain biking, & rafting all in one incredible camp session!
Daily Schedule
7:15am - Breakfast
The Windells kitchen crew serves up hot meals in the heshin' delicatessen. Pack a lunch to take up on the ski hill.
8:10am - Depart for Mountain
Load up in our tricked out camp vans and off you go!
9:00am - Arrive at Mountain
Ski all day with your coaches. Take laps on snow at the best park in the pacific northwest. Learn more in one week of camp than a whole season on your own!
1:00pm - Hill Sponsor Activity
Every day there is a different sponsor activity on hill, like the Rome snowboards game of shred, the Dakine Super Grab Contest, there are a ton of prizes up for grabs! These aren't your average contest, they're great for learning and progressing in a fun environment. In addition to first, second and third places, prizes are given out for learning new tricks, most improved, and having the most fun!
1:30pm to 3:00pm - Leave the Mountain
Windells Buses and vans depart from the mountain approximately every 15 minutes.
3:30pm - Welcome Back to Campus
Ahhh, free time! Relax in your cabin, join in on the trampoline and skate clinics, wax your skis, skate the concrete jungle, get a snack. There are a TON activities!
5:00pm - Video Review
Campers meet up with their coaches and watch video footage from the day.
5:30pm - Dinner
The kitchen crew serves up dinner in the heshin' delicatessen. Our culinary staff serves up a different delicious course every night.
7:00pm - Activities
More free time!
8:00pm - Sponsor Night Activities
Our team take over crew thinks up the craziest and entertaining activities for the campers to win a ton of prizes. We have had water baloon fights, doughnut eating contest, mud races, DJ clincs and so much more.
9:00pm - Courtyard Campfire
Enjoy a true summer tradition!
10:00pm - Back to Cabins
Time to head back to your home for the week.
10:30pm - Lights Out
Get some rest because tomorrow it all starts again!
Windells Ski Camp operates on the grounds of Wy’east Mountain Academy, a 28-acre private campus that provides endless options for activities and entertainment, in addition to world-class training opportunities. Our campus is located at the base of Mt. Hood off HWY 26 in beautiful Welches, Oregon, tucked away from traffic, the city, and the distractions of being in town.
Parents can rest easy knowing that Windells campers stay in a tobacco- and alcohol-free environment and are supervised around the clock by friendly, helpful, and trained staff members. Our entire campus is private, and campers aren’t permitted to leave camp boundaries unless under SuperVision™.
