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“Get the Point”—The Point Project Capital Campaign

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The Point Property

WE GOT THE POINT!

With broad support from the camp community during the capital campaign, Nor’wester was able to "Get The Point” in June 2009. The purchase of this 35-acre parcel completed the acquisition of the camp property on Johns Island and allowed Nor’wester to take ownership of its future. We could not be more excited! Thank you to everyone who participated in the “Get the Point” campaign and helped make it such a success.

If you missed the opportunity to participate, you can still contribute to Camp Nor’wester’s legacy. To a degree, the $200,000 annual mortgage payment on the property competes with the programs, maintenance and capital projects that help to make Nor'wester a great camp. Gifts from the camp community help to pay off this debt and ensure the long-term health of the camp. Please consider assisting with these payments as we continue to grow and look toward the future of Nor’wester.

 

 

A Historical Perspective -

The Capital Campaign of 2006 - The Primary Need

Camp Nor’wester had to acquire the Point to secure its future. The camp uses the entire 135 acre property for its programs. Without the Point, the Camp would be required to reduce camper enrollment and could not continue to be economically viable. The Camp’s programs would also be significantly curtailed.

The Point includes 3,696 feet of spectacular shoreline, with coves, points and seven beaches. All of the girls units are located on the Point. It is also the site of the Camp’s year-round dock, and the historic Nell Robinson house and barn. The house was recently remodeled as a caretaker’s residence and the barn will be restored for use by the Camp. Campers, staff and volunteers, under the guidance of Bill and Marty Holm, have completed a traditional Kwakwaka’wakw style Bighouse along the northeast boundary of the Parcel. The Point provides overnight camping sites for the younger campers and critical open space for many of the Camp’s daily activities. The astounding beauty of Camp Nor’wester is due in great part to the availability of the Point.

Nor’wester’s Achievements - 1997 - 2006

Camp Nor’wester purchased 97 acres of the Nell Robinson ranch in 1998 with private donations and mortgage financing. Over the next year the Camp constructed a lodge and kitchen, permanent dock and additional infrastructure. More recently, the Camp installed a ropes course and has completed work on the Craft Center and the Bighouse.

The Camp opened on a limited basis in the summer of 2000 with 75 campers. Since then, the Camp has increased its enrollment every year, and expects to approach maximum capacity with 340 this summer. Revenue from the Camp’s operations, together with the proceeds of its annual fund, is sufficient to cover operating expenses and monthly payments on its mortgage on the 97 acres.

With these achievements behind it, Nor’wester’s Board of Directors initiated the final phase of the Camp’s business plan—a Capital Campaign to raise funds to acquire the Point.

Nor’wester’s Legacy - 1935 - present

Camp Nor’wester has proven its worth as campers, staff, family and friends return year after year and generation after generation for over 75 years. The Camp has contributed to the development of thousands of children by increasing their self-confidence and teaching life skills. Young people learn that taking risks is necessary for achievement and success, and they learn to become active participants in their communities.

Camp Nor’wester gives children and young adults a unique opportunity to grow as individuals and understand that they have a voice and can make a contribution.

Thank you Nor'wester community, for all your support through the years. We have come from re-organizing as a nonprofit in 1996, through site selection, fund raising, property purchase, designing/engineering, permitting, construction and reopening in 2000, to our tenth summer on the site with a new point parcel to call our own.

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