WinShape Camps
WinShape Camps offers Christian-based day and overnight programs for boys and girls, focusing on faith, character development, and fun activities.
▌ Editor's read WinShape Camps operates both day and overnight camps, with locations across the US. The organization is ACA accredited, with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp was founded by S. Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A, and has been operating for 40 years, since 1985. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks and extensive training. WinShape Camps has an excellent reputation, evidenced by a 4.9-star rating on Google from over 1,000 reviews, with parents frequently praising the positive impact on their children's character and faith. The camp is owned by WinShape Foundation, a Christian non-profit organization. Social media presence includes an active Instagram handle @winshapecamps and a Facebook page @WinShapeCamps.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 198640+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–17
WinShape Camps is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. arts programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day and overnight options
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1986 (40 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 6–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 2277 Martha Berry Hwy NW, Mt. Berry, GA 30149
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about WinShape Camps
- What ages does WinShape Camps accept?
- WinShape Camps is open to children ages 6–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- What are WinShape Camps's hours?
- WinShape Camps runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is WinShape Camps accredited?
- Yes — WinShape Camps is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 40 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs WinShape Camps?
- WinShape Camps is operated by a faith-based organization, with 40 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does WinShape Camps provide lunch?
- WinShape Camps does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare WinShape Camps with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Arts and performing arts camps guide · Compare portfolio, rehearsal, show, and creative fit.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review the safety signals that matter most.