Dear Camp Winaukee Families,
As your son ’ s experience at Winaukee draws closer by the day, we know that last minute questions and concerns commonly arise. This packet contains information about many frequently asked questions this time of year.
We look forward to seeing many of you on arrival day and giving your sons an incredible summer experience. All families are invited to join us on Saturday, July 20th for our Family Visiting Day. There is nothing quite like standing on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee and experiencing camp alongside your son. Please RSVP via the form in your MyWinaukee account so we know to expect you.
Please reach out if we can be helpful in any way over the coming days.
Side-by-Side, Poff, Tony, Ashleigh & Matt
Bus Pick-Up Details
Meeting Point
P L E A S E A R R I V E B Y 8 : 3 0 A M
If your son is a new camper - please plan to have him wearing a 'buff' (yellow) Winaukee t-shirt on arrival day.
Please be on time. If you experience delays - call 800.487.9157.
Please prepare a bag lunch & beverage for your son to have during the ride to camp. Do not include any food that contains nuts (including peanut butter). Any late information or messages to the Directors must be sent via email. We simply can't remember last minute instructions mentioned at the bus. While duffels must be sent to camp ahead of time, campers may bring a backpack or small bag on the bus.
Sports equipment and musical instrucments can go under the bus if the item can't fit in a duffel.
If you have any questions at the bus, look for our staff members who will be wearing Camp Winaukee staff t-shirts.
Under no circumstances should any parent or relative board the bus to assist a child or say 'goodbye'. This only makes separation harder for the child as well as other campers already on the bus.
If you child experiences motion sickness, PLEASE provide him with Dramamine or other medication 30 minutes prior to departure.
Pleaseensureyoursonhaseatenlunchpriortoarrival. Ifyoursonisanewcamper-pleaseplantohavehimwearinga'buff' (yellow)Winaukeet-shirtonarrivalday.
Ifyouexperiencedelays-pleasecall800.487.9157.
AnylateinformationormessagestotheDirectorsmustbesentviaemail. Wesimplycan'trememberlastminuteinstructionsmentionedatdrop-off. Whileduffelsmustbesenttocampaheadoftime,campersmaybringa backpackonarrivalday.
Youwillbegreetedatourfrontgatebyastaffmemberanddirectedwhere youcanpark.Familiesareallowedtospend10-15minuteswiththeirsonto seehiscabin,meethiscounselorsandsaygoodbye.Weoftenfindthat longgoodbyesmaketheadjustmentharderforyourcamper.Pleasebare thisinmindandplanforthisaheadoftime.
Ifyouanticipateyoursonhavingadifficulttimesayinggoodbyetothe extentthatyouwouldliketohavealeadershipteammemberpresent, pleaseletusknowsowecanbepreparedtosupportyourson.
Airport & Flight Logistics
Arrival into Boston Logan Intnl Airport (BOS)
Those who plan to fly into Boston Logan Airport or live locally and will be utilizing our transportation to camp should plan to meet at our pickup location at the airport between 2pm & 3pm on Sunday July 21st. We will contact you personally with exact pickup details/location.
Pleaseensureyoursontravelswithhisphone,chargerandhasmoney formealswhiletraveling.Noteheshouldplantohandhisphoneintoa staffmemberoncehearrivesatcamp.
Pleasebeontime.Ifyouexperiencedelays-call800.487.9157.
AnylateinformationormessagestotheDirectorsmustbesentvia email.
Whileduffelsmustbesenttocampaheadoftime,campersshould bringabackpackwithpersonalitemswhiletraveling
Youwillreceiveanemailfromuswhenyoursonhasarrivedoncamp property.
& W H A T I S G O I N G O N A T C A M P
Mail
It is important that your son receives mail white at camp and we suggest you send the first letter several days before his arrival. Campers love receiving letters AND often 'forget' or are 'too busy' to respond. We will remind the boys this is a responsibility they have to you. Please send stamped/addressed envelopes and extra stamps/stationery with your son.
Podcast
Yes, we will be doing a DAILY podcast! Search ‘Winaukee Chatter’ and subscribe now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to ensure you receive the daily updates!
Photos & Video
Login to your MYWINAUKEE account and click on the appropriate link to view photos. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and get alerts for our weekly re-cap videos!
Email
Camper emails are printed once daily at 11:00am and picked up by counselors Emails received after this time will be distributed with the following day’s mail.
Phone Calls
Our office is staffed from 8:00am - 8:00pm every day. Parents sign up for day/time slots and schedule phone calls with their child the week before his arrival. Phone calls will start after the first week. Calls are 10 minutes in length.
Electronics
Campers are not permitted to bring electronics of any kind to camp. Campers who are flying should travel with cell phones and give to a staff member upon arrival at camp.
Packages
We do not allow packages to be sent to campers. If there are essentials your son forgot, please email the Office Manager (mainlandoffice@winaukee.com) for package approval and so we know what to expect and when.
Birthdays
Birthdays are a very special event at Winaukee! Families are welcome to send birthday packages of any size to their son for his special day. Please address the package to your child with BIRTHDAY PRESENT marked on the outside of the package. Please do not send food, we will ensure he has plenty of treats.
Medical
If you suspect your son(s) has been exposed to any communicable or contagious disease within 2 weeks of his arrival, you must notify us for permission to have him arrive on opening day. Innocent systmptoms may turn out to be a very contagious illness which could affect our entire community.
