Our program is tailor-made to our campers’ needs, providing additional support for first-time campers and a full camp experience in gorgeous New Hampshire.

The day is broken into six activity periods. Campers are scheduled for three of those and get to choose the remaining three! This allows campers to experience all that Winaukee has to offer while introducing choice and independence for them to specialize in their favorite activities.

 

 

 

Bunks have 6-8 boys and at least two counselors. All bunks are completely remodeled! Each camper has cubbies for their clothes and personal belongings. Bathrooms are located inside the cabins (no wandering around camp in the dark)!

Boys on the mainland enjoy trip days, special event days, cookouts, Tribal War and Color War!

On the mainland our coaches are laser-focused on building your son’s skills and confidence across all the major sports. Our waterfront is the perfect place to learn how to sail, swim, or water-ski alongside qualified lifeguards and instructors!

GROWING UP AT CAMP

Before you know it, your son’s first summer will be a fond memory, and he’ll be talking about the Island…

TEAM SPORTS

Basketball

Winaukee has incredible basketball facilities, including two indoor arenas, outdoor courts, and a smaller court for our little ballers to hone their skills. We run clinics, have intra-camp competitions, and host tournaments every week!

Soccer

Soccer instruction takes place on our brand new soccer field. Boys are put through their paces by collegiate players and coaches with a focus on individual ball skills so every camper feels comfortable with the ball at their feet. Shooting, passing, dribbling and goalkeeping clinics are available so no matter what part of the ‘beautiful game’ needs work, you can get it at Winaukee.

 

 

Football

Winaukee’s flag football program introduces the game to boys of all ages and abilities. Our experienced coaches work with boys on all positions, focusing on different skills as they go. With sessions covering quarterback, running back, wide receiver and defensive positions, boys will develop their abilities no matter what their positional preference might be.

 

Hockey

Our Ice Hockey program is designed for experienced hockey players of all ages. We have exclusive use of the brand new ice skating rink at nearby Plymouth State University. Campers participate in stick and puck drills on the ice twice a week, along with scrimmages.

Winaukee’s Street Hockey program is something any boy can enjoy. With fewer skills to learn up front, it’s a camp favorite!

Lacrosse

We offer non-contact and full-contact Lacrosse programs. Boys can be a part of the Winaukee Lacrosse Warriors if they want to play in tournaments and inter-camp competitions. Beginners learn basic stick handling, passing and shooting skills, while more advanced players are introduced to offensive and defensive concepts and drills.

 

INDIVIDUAL SPORTS

Tennis

Winaukee runs a high-quality tennis program across 18 hard and clay courts. We offer clinics during elective periods, leagues, serving and volley lessons, private instruction and inter-camp tournaments.

Our Intensive Tennis program allows interested campers to pursue advanced tennis instruction.

Archery

Boys are naturally drawn to a sport like archery. It’s raw. It’s powerful, because the stakes are real. You’re holding a weapon. Counselors recognize this and are quick to put safety first. Your son will learn how to aim, to find his mark, and over time he may have the opportunity to participate in tournaments.

Golf

Using our on-campus driving range and partnerships with local golf courses we offer specialized instruction focusing on the fundamentals of the game all the while growing the love for the game. We also run a 3-day golf trip for our older campers who get to play some of the best courses in New Hampshire.

Gym

We run three programs out of our brand new gym.

Strength focuses on introducing the basics of weight training to our campers. Qualified and experienced trainers work with every camper to improve their performance.

Speed and Agility focuses on developing quick footwork and reflexes that are used in all sports.

Conditioning focuses on building the endurance of our campers primarily through running.

WATER SPORTS

Waterskiing

Waterskiing and wakeboarding are two of the most popular activities at camp. All of our ski boats are driven by lifeguards with extensive waterski experience. Nothing beats waterskiing on Lake Winnipesaukee!

Wakeskiing

Wakeskiing is a new sport that allows a camper to ‘surf’ the wake of the ski boat. Our brand new wakeski boat sits lower in the water to create a bigger wake and the camper does not use a rope, but rather uses the momentum of the wake to follow the boat!

Paddleboarding

Paddleboarding is extremely popular at Winaukee and is a great challenge in strength and balance! Starting in the shallow water, campers are introduced to the basics of paddleboarding and quickly become comfortable traversing around the Island campus!

Canoeing

Our fleet of canoes are used non-stop at Winaukee with qualified instructors guiding our campers every step of the way.

Fishing

Day after day, campers return with small mouth bass and catfish. With two fishing boats and all the required equipment, every camper will be able to learn to fish on the lake!

Kayaking

We offer every camper an introduction to kayaking on our waterfront. We have installed a flat water practice and slalom race course where campers enjoy high quality instruction in paddling and boat handling skills.

Sailing

Sailing is one of the most popular activities at the waterfront. Our campers learn the basics of sailing on our fleet of Sunfish sail boats and can practice in shallow water always supervised by our team of lifeguards.

Swimming

Our swim program is supervised by Red Cross Certified Lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors. Recreational swim is a great way to cool off, have fun and relax on a warm summer day!

 

 

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

Winaukee provides a robust and progressive outdoor adventure program. Sitting in the White Mountains of New Hampshire we want each of our campers to experience the natural beauty of the area and the benefits of spending time with friends in this environment.

Fire!

Boys naturally love building fires and setting up shelters in the woods. Fun skills like these provide an introduction to our Outdoor Adventure program.

Hiking, Rafting, Canoeing, & Camping

Our youngest campers are introduced to short half-day hikes and some of the cool natural features of the White Mountains like the Polar Caves and Diana’s Baths. By the time your son is 12 he will hike Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeastern United States.

Once on the Island, our boys go white-water rafting, take a two day canoe trip and camp overnight.

Exposure and time spent in nature with friends is a powerful experience that bonds people together and truly creates lifelong memories.

Ropes

Winaukee has a low ropes course, two high ropes courses, two zip lines and a 26 foot climbing tower.

Our ropes course provides campers an opportunity to experience the thrill of the zip line, but also a chance to challenge themselves in a way that isn’t possible at home. Scaling the climbing tower or jumping off the pamper pole are significant achievements that build confidence and resilience.

All of our outdoor adventure staff go through extensive training on our ropes courses and are certified in Wilderness First Aid.