100 years of tradition
Cooperation, Loyalty, Friendship,
Sportsmanship, Achievement, Enthusiasm.
Camp Winaukee is a private residential boys’ camp on beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Our program offers seven, four and three week sessions for boys ages 7-15.
Founded in 1920, Winaukee enjoys a reputation as one of the premier sports and adventure camps in America.
Winaukee has two campuses. The Mainland Camp has approximately 200 campers ages 7-12 and the Island Camp, located on a private island just off the Mainland, has approximately 150 campers ages 13-15. Winaukee’s two separate facilities offer all of our campers the intimacy of a small camp setting with the breadth and diversity of programming of a larger camp. The atmosphere at each of the two age-appropriate camps is unique. The camps are run essentially separate, and each has its own facilities, playing fields, courts, bunks, playhouses and dining halls.
Basketball
The Mainland has three courts — two outdoor and one indoor. The boys learn skills from our fantastic, seasoned coaches. From zone defenses to pick and rolls to jump shots, the ball never stops bouncing! Play in tournaments, leagues and intensive clinics – Now get ready for some high flying, slam dunking action!
Soccer
Professional and college level instructors direct the Mainland soccer program on our two full-size fields. Campers get great instruction and have the option to play in leagues and tournaments throughout the summer.
Hockey
Hockey is king at Winaukee. Street Hockey, Roller Hockey and Ice Hockey — we’ve got it all at Camp Winaukee!
Our Ice Hockey program is designed for experienced hockey players of all ages on both Mainland and Island camps. We have made special arrangements to have exclusive use of the Ice Skating Rink at a local college. The campers enrolled in the program participate in stick and puck drills on the ice once a week. Ice time combines instruction with ample time for scrimmages.
Baseball
Four fields, dug outs, three professional pitching machines, batting cages – sounds of rawhide striking lumber reverberate all day! Get ready! Play ball!
Imagine going to a batting cage with a major league ball club. Winaukee has two “Casey” batting machines to go with our two full length cages. Your batting average will soar!
Football
Flag football as well as touch football games are very popular activities Intensive clinics are offered for boys who want to specialize in football.
Passing, punting, kicking, defense, offense – you will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of the game!
Lacrosse
A game full of excitement and one of our more popular sports on camp! Non-contact and full contact programs are offered. For those campers interested in taking their skills to a new level, they may join the Winaukee Lacrosse Warriors and play in tournaments and inter-camp competitions throughout the summer. Nothing beats Winaukee’s LAX program!
Archery
Robin Hood beware!
The merry men of Winaukee are coming. We have two facilities and a variety of compound and simple bows.
Golf
A new driving range and miniature golf course round out a fantastic on camp golf experience. For those who wish more of a challenge, campers may also have a chance to hit booming drives and sink putts on nearby courses.
Tennis
Winaukee runs a high-quality tennis program including special tournament clinics during elective periods, leagues, serving and volley lessons, private instruction, and inter-camps. In addition, all campers have use of the small ball machines, as well as the Prince Pro machine.
To help meet the needs of the growing number of advanced and tournament-level tennis players coming to Camp Winaukee, we have created an Intensive Tennis program. This program offers a special opportunity for those campers who have requested more intensive, advanced tennis instruction.
Campers who enroll in the Intensive Tennis Program have an opportunity to be involved in more competition and round robins. The level of instruction is appropriately geared to boys who are enthusiastic tennis players. Instruction includes areas such as under and top spin, backhand, American twist serve, drop volleys and half volleys, as well as court strategy clinics. We are delighted to have world class players and coaches coordinating this program.
Canoeing
Whether it is across our Island Wilderness Reservation or all the way over the spectacular Lake Winnipesaukee, you can be assured awesome views and a great time paddling in one of Camp Winaukee’s canoes.
Fishing
The boys love it! Day after day, campers return with loads of small mouth bass and catfish. We even have a 26-foot pontoon boat that has been specially designed and rigged to be used exclusively as a fishing boat.
Kayaking
Flat Water – We offer every camper an introduction to kayaking on our waterfront. We have a flat water practice and slalom race course where campers enjoy high quality instruction in paddling and boat handling skills. Kayaking is great fun for everyone!
Sailing
Sailing is one of the most popular activities at the waterfront! We have a fleet of sailboats including 20 Sunfish and 3 large sailing yachts.
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!
Waterskiing
Waterskiing and wakeboarding are among the most popular activities at camp. We have a whole fleet of ski boats including a Malibu championship ski boat. Double, single, trick, wake, knee and boogie boards, scurffers – we have it all!
Outdoor Adventure
Mainland campers enjoy a wide range of outdoor adventures. Trips galore await our campers! Optional trips include canoe and sailing trips on the lake; adventures throughout the White Mountains region of New Hampshire; Red Sox games at Fenway Park; tours of Boston and Cape Cod; excursions to the Maine coastline including Acadia National Park and Kennebunkport.
Ropes
Campers love the excitement of our Adventure Ropes Course. Our 26 foot high climbing wall and 18 element confidence course, while completely safe, provide an exciting way for campers to challenge themselves. After a tough work-out climbing, campers enjoy their walk across the “Burma Bridge,” scaling the Pamper Pole then riding the Zip Line.
Basketball
Five courts. Top level instruction. Learn from great coaches. Zone defenses, pick and rolls, jump shots. Play in tournaments, leagues – Now get ready for some high flying, slam dunking action. Intensive clinics are offered for boys who want to specialize in basketball.
Soccer
We have three NCAA regulation soccer fields on the island.
Professional and college level instructors direct the program. Opportunities are available for campers to get great instruction and play in leagues and tournaments.
Volleyball
A variety of games! Beach Volleyball and Bombardment.
Learn how to spike, dig and bump your way into the USA’s Olympic Volleyball Team on our hard courts and sand volleyball courts!
Baseball
Four fields, dug outs, three professional pitching machines, batting cages – sounds of rawhide striking lumber reverberate all day! Get ready! Play ball!
Imagine going to a batting cage with a major league ball club. Winaukee has two “Casey” batting machines to go with our two full length cages. Your batting average will soar!
Football
Flag football as well as touch football games are very popular activities Intensive clinics are offered for boys who want to specialize in football.
Passing, punting, kicking, defense, offense – you will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of the game!
Lacrosse
A game full of excitement and one of our more popular sports on camp! Non-contact and full contact programs are offered. For those campers interested in taking their skills to a new level, they may join the Winaukee Lacrosse Warriors and play in tournaments and inter-camp competitions throughout the summer. Nothing beats Winaukee’s LAX program!
Golf
A brand new driving range, putting green, even a sand trap on campus. Pars, birdies – you’ll have a chance to hit booming drives and sink putts on nearby courses.
We offer special programs for Island campers who want to specialize in golf, including an extended three day golf trip.
Tennis
Winaukee runs a high-quality tennis program including special tournament clinics during elective periods, leagues, serving and volley lessons, private instruction, and intercamps. In addition, all campers have use of the small ball machines, as well as the Prince Pro machine.
Campers who enroll in the Intensive Tennis Program, have an opportunity to be involved in more competition and round robins. The level of instruction is appropriately geared to boys who are enthusiastic tennis players. Instruction includes areas such as under and top spin, backhand, American twist serve, drop volleys and half volleys, as well as court strategy clinics. We are delighted to have world class players and coaches coordinating this program.
Weight Training
The weight training center is a perfect place to tone up and get in top shape. The center includes a universal machine and free weights.
Whatever your goal is, a counselor specializing in health and conditioning is available to help plan your program.
Waterskiing
Waterskiing is one of the most popular activities at camp. We have a whole fleet of ski boats including a Malibu championship ski boat. Double, single, trick, wake, knee and boogie boards, scurffers – we have it all!
Canoeing
Whether it is across our Island Wilderness Reservation or all the way over the spectacular Lake Winnipesaukee, you can be assured awesome views and a great time paddling in one of Camp Winaukee’s canoes.
Fishing
The boys love it! Day after day, campers return with loads of small mouth bass and catfish. We even have a 26-foot pontoon boat that has been specially designed and rigged to be used exclusively as a fishing boat.
Kayaking
Flat Water – 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.
Whitewater – Campers who have mastered the necessary skills on quiet water can elect to learn to paddle whitewater, manage safety and discover the fun of playful waves in beginner level rapids.
Sailing
Sailing is one of the most popular activities at the waterfront. We have a fleet of sailboats including 20 Sunfish and 3 large sailing yachts.
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 Island campers experience many out of camp travel adventures. Some of these include whitewater rafting in Canada, mountain biking in Maine’s Acadia National Park, whitewater rafting in Maine, and mountain climbing and hiking in New Hampshire’s White Mountain range.
Ropes
Campers will love the excitement of our Adventure Ropes Course. Our 26 foot high climbing wall and 18 element confidence course, while completely safe, provide an exciting way for campers to challenge themselves. After a tough work-out climbing, campers will enjoy their walk across the “Burma Bridge,” scaling the Pamper Pole then riding the Zip Line. The Island camp has its own ropes facility.
7-Week Session
Saturday, June 27th
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Saturday, August 15th
4-Week Session
Saturday, June 27th
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Sunday, July 26th
3-Week Session
Sunday, July 26th
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Saturday, August 15th
* The camp tuition does not include transportation to and from camp, optional programs, spending money or overnight trips.
Winaukee is primarily a 7 week camp, but we know many parents (and boys too!) aren’t quite ready to spend that long away from home. So we have created a 3 and 4-week complete camp experience!
Campers will enjoy all aspects of our 7 week program: excellent skill instruction across all sports, three electives per day, inter-camp tournaments, two trip days off camp, visiting day, a phone call home and LOTS of fun! Our shorter programs allows for meaningful friendships to form within an awesome camp program but isn’t too overwhelming.
Winaukee’s approach to camping is grounded in a strong values system. Our Tree of Values guides our programming and is weaved into the fabric of each day. Friendship, Sportsmanship, Cooperation, Athleticism, Loyalty and Enthusiasm are the values that we model for our campers and instill in them the importance each and every day.
Each camper will have the opportunity to take a half-day tour of Lake Winnipesaukee on Winaukee’s own speed boat with his bunkmates. This is always a highlight of the summer!
Each Sunday the whole of camp participates in Tribal War! The campus is broken into four teams and compete against each other across a variety of athletic challenges with everyone cheering each other on! This gives our 4 week campers exposure to a traditional “Color War” experience that typically take place during the last week of a 7 week camp.
Our 3-week campers get to experience a full week of Color War!
Campers will experience campfires with s’mores, songs, skits, and all aspects of a traditional summer camp experience within a nurturing environment that fosters positive interactions with other campers and staff.
Interested in learning more about our 4 week complete summer experience? Give us a call on 800-487-9157 now or enroll online here.
What is a typical day like?
8:00 am - Breakfast/Morning meeting
9:00 am - Morning Activity 1
10:00 am - Morning Elective 1
10:50 am - Snack
11:00 am - Morning Activity 2
12:30 pm - Lunch
1:00 pm - Rest Hour
2:00 pm - Afternoon Elective 2
3:00 pm - Afternoon Activity 3
3:50 pm - Snack
4:00 pm - Bunk Period
6:00 pm - Dinner
6:45 pm - Evening Activity
8:00 pm - Snack
8:30 pm - Showers/Campfire/Songs/Chill time
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Virtual Tours
My son has had the time of his life the past 2 years! He cannot get enough of Camp Winaukee. For him, it's the happiest place on earth!
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General frequently asked questions
Winaukee staff members escort campers on flights to and from Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Florida and Los Angeles. Campers traveling from abroad are met by a senior staff member at Logan Airport in Boston, Portland, Maine or Manchester Airports in New Hampshire, and are escorted to their departing flights at the end of camp
Supervised by Winaukee staff members, is available from Manhattan, Northern New Jersey, Long Island, Westchester and Connecticut