About Our Camp and Campers
Summer Camp Info
Camp Winadu is a seven week summer sports camp for boys. Approximately 100
counselors live in the cabins with the campers. We also have an experienced
administrative staff. The camp has a full office staff, kitchen and dining hall
staff and infirmary staff consisting of five nurses and a doctor.
Our staff members come from all over the US and Canada, as well as from
overseas countries, including Australia, New Zealand and England. Each staff
member has completed at least one year of college. Many of these staff members
are studying in an education or recreation related program in school. However, this is by no means a
precondition for employment.
The camp is located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in the very western part
of the state. We are approximately 3 hours by car to both New York City and
Boston, MA. Other nearby attractions include the Basketball Hall of Fame in
Springfield, MA (1-1/2 hours away) and the Baseball Hall of Fame in
Cooperstown, NY (3 hours away). The camp is only 5 minutes from downtown
Pittsfield and within 20 minutes of camp are shopping malls, night clubs and
other camps (including Camp Danbee, our sister camp). Staff have an opportunity
to visit these places on one of 5 days off (one each during the middle 5 weeks
of the summer). Local rental car companies offer discounts to staff members
and, by carpooling, staff can inexpensively enjoy all that our area has to
offer.
Most of our campers are from the NY/NJ metropolitan area. Others travel to
camp from Florida, California and even from as far away as the Dominican
Republic. Campers come from a variety of families who are looking for a safe
place for their son(s) to grow and learn, both as individuals and as athletes. Winadu
provides them with a warm, nurturing environment that has a truly professional
sports program.