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 "Bennie" Benerofe

Mark "Bennie" Benerofe joined the leadership team of Camp Winadu during the summer of 2009. Bennie's first introduction to Winadu was in 1999 as a coach for the post-season Five-Star Basketball Camp held at Winadu. Bennie 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, Bennie 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, Bennie comes to Winadu as an owner/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.

Bennie shares the camp experience with his wife, Helena, son, Javier and daughter, Ava.

Jared and Jill Shapiro

Jared and Jill Shapiro are excited to be part of the leadership team at Camp Winadu. Jared's history with Camp Winadu goes back to 1984 when he began as a camper joining his two brothers. He remained at camp for twelve consecutive summers as a camper, counselor and group leader, returning in 2011 as Director.

Jared and Jill met as students at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. After college, Jared practiced law and owned a title insurance company for several years before following his true passion for the camp experience, in particular the traditions and unrivaled spirit of Winadu.

Jill, also a camper at heart, attended Camp Kippewa in Maine for six years. Prior to coming to camp, she was a marketing professional for American Express Departures Magazine.

Jared and Jill believe in the Camp Winadu motto, "Building Character through Sports", and enjoy helping campers grow and develop as athletes and young men.

Jared and Jill live in Millburn, New Jersey with their three young sons, Ethan, Reid and Bennett.

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