Northwest Kiwanis Camp opens its doors (and tent flaps) to children and adults with special needs. We are located on the Olympic Peninsula in Chimacum, Washington. The main lodge overlooks Beausite Lake and is surrounded by 50 acres of forest and meadowland.
Campers NWKC campers range in age from 6-60 with disabilities that include but not limited to Autism, Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Hunter Syndrome, Tramatic Brain Injury, Wolf-Hirschhorn and other physical and/or developmental handicaps.
Staff The quality and enthusiasm of our staff is at the core of our success and the reason for the campers’ jubilant return year after year. We have a Nurse Practitioner on staff 24 hours per day and we strive to maintain a staff to camper ratio of 1:1. Our staff and counselors participate in training workshops to insure they are fully versed in the needs of our campers and have the skills needed to meet our high standards. All staff must pass a background check and be certified in basic first-aid.
Program Camp activities Along with arts & crafts, recreational activities include fishing, swimming, horseback riding and a field trip to the Marine Science Center at Fort Worden. Local musicians provide campfire entertainment.
Join In Our Board of Directors and volunteer base is comprised of dedicated Kiwanians from Pt. Angeles, Pt. Townsend & Sequim clubs. Come join us! Register as a camper, apply for staff or counselor employment, volunteer your time or donate funds, services or gifts to the Kiwanis Camp. Please contact us. You support will make a difference in the lives of very special people.
Boy Scout Troop #1461 of Port Angeles generously donated the proceeds from the collection of 28,740 pounds of newspapers deposited in their drop boxes in March to the Northwest Kiwanis Camp - $1,077.75 was donated to help cover program expenses for children who can't afford to pay to attend camp. Thank you Boy Scouts!!
For an evening of family fun, join us at the Pt. Angeles Speedway on May 31st. When you pre-purchase tickets from a Kiwanis Club member, $5.00 for each ticket sold will be donated to the Kiwanis Camp. Can't make it on the 31st?? Puchase tickets from us and use them for a future race between May 31st and September 27th. Visit our news section for a list of Kiwanis Club members to contact for tickets.
The Kiwanis Clubs of Port Angeles are gearing up for their annual garage sale that benefits the Kiwanis Camp. Don't miss out on this one! You'll find gizmos and gadgets, books, clothing, furniture, appliances, arts & crafts supplies....everything including the kitchen sink! Mark your calendar for May 31st. Visit our news section for location, time and contact information.
Purchase delicious appetizers, entrees, pizzas, ice cream and more between now and May 16, 2008 and Schwan's will donate 30% of your purchase to the Kiwanis Camp. Buy on-line at www.schwansfundraising.com with free home delivery! Enter our campaign ID number 1005419. Visit our News Section for more information...
Join us for an evening of fun on May 31st at the Pt. Angeles Speedway as we cheer on long-time board member & camp volunteer, Steve Taylor, in his Dwarf car. This will be racing at its best - you'll see Dwarf cars, stock cars, hobby cars and crash-to-pass. And, best of all, a portion of the ticket price will be donated to the Northwest Kiwanis Camp! Visit our news section for more information or call us at 360-732-7222.
