Camp Winadu

Shelley and Arleen Weiner

Shelley and Arleen Weiner, purchased Camp Winadu in 1974 and continue to direct the camp today. Under their guidance, Winadu has established itself as the premier, traditional boys sports camp in the nation. Shelley has spent his entire life serving children, first as a teacher, then as owner and director of an after school program, and later as owner/director of Camp Winadu.

During the summer, Shelley directs all aspects of the camp program. He knows every boy at Winadu, and every boy knows that nothing is too small to bring to Shelley's attention.

Arleen oversees the camp office and directs all aspects of the camp's operations including transportation, out of camp trips and information flow. Arleen is responsible for all parent communication, both during the summer and in the off-season. She also is responsible for all camper and staff medical issues.

Mark Benerofe

Mark Benerofe joined the leadership team of Camp Winadu during the summer of 2009. Mark's first introduction to Winadu was in 1999 as a coach for the post-season Five-Star Basketball Camp held at Winadu. Mark was then a teacher, basketball coach, and athletic director at the High School for Health Professions and Human Services in New York City. He developed a close relationship with Shelley and Arleen that has grown over the past ten years.

In 2004, Mark joined CampGroup as an owner and partner and became actively involved in Winadu and its affiliate camps, including Danbee and Mah-Kee-Nac. Currently president of CampGroup, Mark comes to Winadu as a director to share his passion for sports and teaching children firsthand. He is excited to continue the Winadu tradition as America's premier traditional sports camp.

Mark shares the camp experience with his wife, Helena, and son, Javier.

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