At Camp Winnataska, we believe loving your neighbor starts with everyday moments - like learning someone’s name or sitting beside a new friend. These small acts of courage are how kids grow in faith and friendship.

At Camp Winnataska, one of our core values is Community. We believe in the power of shared experiences to help children grow—socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Since last summer, our staff has been thinking about how we can keep building stronger community experiences for our campers.

We know that adjusting to a new way of seeing camp from home can be tough. It’s natural to want a daily glimpse of your camper’s smiling face, but trust us—less documentation means more presence, more fun, and more growth for your child.

Thank you for trusting us with your children. We can’t wait for them to experience the friendships, growth, and joy that only camp can offer.

At camp, children experience something rare in today’s world: connection without distraction. Without phones or social media, they engage fully in real-life friendships, learning how to navigate relationships, resolve conflicts, and form deep bonds that often last a lifetime.

As we prepare for another wonderful summer, we’re excited to share how camp promotes physical growth—not just through outdoor activities but through the unique experience of living and playing in community.

Camp is a place full of firsts—first time away from home, first time climbing a high ropes course, first time meeting new friends outside of school, first time making a bed, and first time handling morning and bedtime routines on their own.

Mental growth—building resilience, independence, leadership, and curiosity—is one of the core values we focus on at camp, all within the framework of the “Four-Fold Life.”

Camp is a beautiful place full of firsts.

Camp Winnataska offers campers a place not only to have fun, but to grow in ways that stay with them for a lifetime. Central to this growth is the “Four-Fold Life”—mental, physical, social, and spiritual development—a principle that we embrace at camp.

I was a camper, served as a Leader, staff member, Program Specialist, in the office, Weekly Director and now as Camp Director. As the Camp Director, my goal is always to provide your child with a safe and fun week growing in their faith and confidence to try new things.