Camp Winaukee - First Session
A traditional overnight summer camp for boys in New Hampshire, offering a wide range of land and water sports, arts,...
▌ Editor's read The Camp Winaukee website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate overnight camp for boys. It is accredited by the American Camp Association, with accreditation valid through 2024, confirming its commitment to health and safety standards. The camp has been operating since 1920, as stated on their 'About Us' page, indicating a long history and established program. While a specific staff-to-camper ratio is not explicitly published, the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training. The program is clearly an overnight camp, offering a wide array of activities including land sports, water sports, adventure, and creative arts. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their sons' development and the strong sense of community. The camp's social media presence includes active Instagram (@campwinaukee) and Facebook (CampWinaukee) accounts.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1061920+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–15
Camp Winaukee - First Session sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 106 (1920 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–15
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 432 Winaukee Rd, Moultonborough, NH 03254
- Phone: (800) 487-9157
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $9,800 for the session
↗ What parents like
- Focus on sports
- Beautiful lake location
↘ Watch for
- No co-ed option
- Pricey for a half session
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Winaukee - First Session
- What ages does Camp Winaukee - First Session accept?
- Camp Winaukee - First Session is open to children ages 7–15. 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.
- How much does Camp Winaukee - First Session cost?
- Camp Winaukee - First Session publishes $2,450/week for the standard session. $9,800 for the session Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Winaukee - First Session's hours?
- Camp Winaukee - First Session 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 Camp Winaukee - First Session accredited?
- Yes — Camp Winaukee - First Session is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1920 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 Camp Winaukee - First Session?
- Camp Winaukee - First Session is operated by a private business, with 1920 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 Camp Winaukee - First Session provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Winaukee - First Session includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Camp Winaukee - First Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Moultonborough?
- Camp Winaukee - First Session is one of 9 overnight/sleepaway camps in Moultonborough that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Winaukee - First Session.
- Camp Quinebarge · Camp Quinebarge · Ages 6–17 · $1,800/week
- Camp Robindel · Center Harbor, NH · Ages 6–15 · $2,562/week
- Camp Robindel Full Experience · Center Harbor, NH · Ages 6–15 · $2,379/week
- 2 Weeks on Winni · Center Harbor, NH · Ages 6–8 · $2,750/week
- Camp Winaukee · Moultonborough, NH · Ages 7–15
- Camp Winaukee - Full Summer · Moultonborough, NH · Ages 7–15 · $2,261/week
- Camp Winaukee - Rookie Experience · Moultonborough, NH · Ages 6–12 · $2,638/week
- Camp Winaukee - Second Session · Moultonborough, NH · Ages 7–15 · $2,592/week