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Frequently Asked Questions about our Boys Camp
DO I HAVE TO BE A GOOD ATHLETE TO BE A WINADU CAMPER?
No. Boys of all athletic abilities thrive at Winadu and return year after year. The only requirement
is a love of sports or a desire to participate in sports. Over the course of a seven week session, a
novice athlete will see remarkable improvement in his favorite sports and emerge a more confident and
independent boy.
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SHOULDN'T A BOY WHO LOVES SPORTS GO TO A SPECIALTY CAMP?
No doubt many specialty camps provide excellent instruction in a select activity or activities. But few
provide a true camp experience, with camp fires, cheers, spirit, and lifelong friendships. Relationships
born in cabins simply cannot develop in a college dormitory where one or two boys stay together for a week
or two. Winadu provides the best of both worlds - top quality instruction and a true camp experience.
At Winadu, campers develop close personal relationships with their cabin counselors and with their
instructors. Our instructors match up with those at any specialty camp anywhere.
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WHAT DISTINGUISHES CAMP WINADU FROM OTHER CAMPS?
Winadu is unique because we combine a professional, instructional sports program in a warm, caring and nurturing
atmosphere. Our campers acquire excellent skills in both individual and team sports, while they make lifelong
friends. As Winadu boys develop these skills, they are encouraged to be gracious about their new accomplishments.
Each boy leaves Winadu with an enhanced feeling of self-esteem and improved social skills.
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WHAT IS "TEAM WINADU?"
We stress the concept of "Team Winadu." Team Winadu means that the most important thing in life is
to help one another.
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HOW IS THE STAFF SELECTED?
Winadu takes pride in providing mature, professionally trained staff. We employ numerous teachers and coaches
with extensive experience working with children. Our counselor staff is comprised of people who have already
completed one year of college, and most are at least 21 years of age. Many of our staff members are former
Winadu campers. Our recruiters hold personal interviews on college campuses throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. Staff members are selected for their dedication to children and for their ability to
motivate and teach new skills to our campers. Head counselors and head coaches are professionals working in
their field of expertise during the school year.
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IS WINADU VERY COMPETITIVE?
Winadu's program is designed to allow each boy to feel successful. Campers with diverse athletic abilities learn
new skills and develop a true sense of teamwork and camaraderie among all the members of the Winadu camp family.
Boys may participate in leagues within camp, and inter-camp games are scheduled for each division. The emphasis
is on having fun and doing your best, rather than on winning. Winadu has no tryouts.
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HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK?
The program at Winadu is both balanced and varied in a way that gives every child the opportunity to pursue
his personal interests. In addition to required group activities, all campers sign up for "Selectives", our
daily elective program. Two-week long clinics in all athletic and non-athletic activities are also incorporated
into the schedule. Trips, Special Events and Inter-Camp games spark the weekly program.
The program varies by age. Our youngest campers, the Braves and Pioneers, have a structured program, which
incorporates instruction in sports, swimming and tennis, as well as Selectives and daily recreational swim.
The program for campers over the age of 12 is entirely elective. These divisions, Upper Hornets, Lower Warriors,
Upper Warriors, Olympians and Seniors are scheduled on an individualized basis for Clinics, Tournaments and
Leagues. Selectives are offered several times a week. The flexibility of the program provides an opportunity
for boys to specialize in a particular activity. We encourage older campers to vary their choices to take full
advantage of all that Winadu has to offer.
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WHAT IS THE CLINIC PROGRAM?
Each boy at Winadu signs up for specialty clinics, which are scheduled for one hour each day for two weeks.
Water Sports: Canoeing, Kayaking, Rowing, Sailing, Swim Team, Water Skiing and Wakeboarding
Land Sports: Archery, Baseball (batting, fielding, pitching and catching), Basketball (offensive & defensive, weak
hand, post up play), Beach Volleyball, Fencing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Karate, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Roller Blade
Hockey, Roller Blade Skating, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Speed Training and Weight Lifting
Artistic and Creative: Creativity, Drums, Guitar, Magic, Piano, Rocketry and Wood Shop
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DOES WINADU OFFER SPECIALTY SPORTS PROGRAMS?
Specialty programs, which feature extra instruction, practice and game time, are offered in all sports at
no additional charge. For boys who are interested in professional instruction in golf and ice hockey, Winadu
offers an intensive "camp within a camp" for an additional fee.
Winadu Golf: Wonderful instructors and excellent courses make this program ideal for both the beginner and
the advanced golfer. A 4 to 1 camper to staff ratio allows for individual instruction for every camper. Boys
play golf at many of the scenic Berkshire Mountain courses. More advanced golfers compete in Jr. PGA tournaments. Campers who enroll in this program, may choose
golf for their afternoon clinic and "hit the links" 4 to 5 times per week. We also offer a partial golf program.
Winadu Ice Hockey: This is one of the finest ice hockey experiences anywhere! Campers participate in 7 four-hour
sessions during the summer. We
have exclusive use of the Veteran's Memorial Rink in North Adams, Massachusetts, only 25 minutes from camp. Bill
Kangas, longtime varsity hockey coach at Williams College, directs and personally supervises the entire program
along with special guest coaches.
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WHAT TRIPS ARE OFFERED?
Exciting trips include Backpacking and Hiking in local state forests.
Older boys embark on extended trips to
destinations such as Montreal, Boston, Cooperstown, Maine, Toronto and Niagara Falls.
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WILL I HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES OTHER THAN SPORTS?
Absolutely, we offer a variety of non-sports activities for those who wish to vary their program. We teach
three musical instruments, guitar, drums and piano. We offer an excellent creative arts program which includes rocketry and woodshop. We stage
plays and musicals, sing camp songs, have camp fires and engage in many other traditional camp activities.
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ARE THERE SOCIALS WITH GIRLS FROM NEARBY CAMPS?
Throughout the summer there are socials with our sister camp, Danbee, as well as with other fine girls camps in
the Berkshires. The number and format of the socials depend on the age of the campers.
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HOW IS THE FOOD AT WINADU?
Winadu's chef is an expert at preparing food that boys enjoy, and he has been at Winadu for many years. Our meals
are nutritious and include many of the boys' favorites. The Winadu bakery offers homemade cakes and cookies. In
addition to our regular menu, a popular feature is our daily sandwich bar at lunch and outdoor barbecue each evening
for dinner.
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HOW DO THE BOYS GET TO CAMP?
Bus transportation is available from North and Central New Jersey, Long Island, New York City and Westchester. Our
counselors escort campers on flights from Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and Florida. Our staff also meets boys from
other locations at the Albany, NY or Hartford, CT airports.
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WHO WILL TAKE CARE OF MY SON IF HE GETS SICK OR IS INJURED?
Winadu's health care staff consists of six nurses and a physician, in residence seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
Clinic call is held after breakfast and dinner, but campers are treated at any time if they are ill or sustain an
injury. Campers receive routine medications at mealtime and bedtime according to your instructions on the medical
form and medication form. Our health care staff is available to consult with you and will call you or emergency contacts
in the event of an emergency.
Local physicians attend to campers who need to see a specialist. They are affiliated with the Berkshire Medical Center, trauma center and teaching hospital, located five minutes from Winadu.
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IS THERE A CHANCE FOR FATHERS TO ENJOY WINADU?
We know you dads will be jealous of all the fun your sons are having! Spend quality time with your son directly after
the close of camp at Winadu's three-day "Father and Son Camp", open to campers and their fathers, older/younger
brothers, uncles, grandfathers and friends or business associates. Boys and their fathers participate in a wide
variety of activities that include: tennis tournaments, softball games, golf tournament, basketball
games, water sports, campfires, and much more!!!
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HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WINADU?
Our directors meet with every boy and his parents prior to attendance at camp. New campers and their parents may
visit camp late in the spring, before camp opens. Many families enjoy touring during the camp season, and we offer
tours by appointment only during camp.
Boys at Winadu improve their skills both physically and socially, make lifelong friendships and HAVE A GREAT TIME!
Please call our office if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to meeting you and
your son.
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