Preparing for Camp
Packing List
There is no camp uniform at Windridge, though you can stock up on Windridge gear in our online store or in our pro shop on opening day. A suggested packing list is available in your CampInTouch portal and as a downloadable PDF here.
A few sport-specific things to keep in mind:
Tennis — Players are required to wear appropriate athletic attire on the courts — no jeans, cutoffs, cargo shorts, or spaghetti strap tank tops. Tennis shoes appropriate for clay courts are required; running shoes and hiking shoes are not permitted. Colored shirts and shorts are perfectly fine.
Soccer — Please pack shin guards and soccer cleats.
Horseback Riding — Riders must wear long pants, an approved helmet, and boots with a heel and hard toe.
Golf — Please bring appropriate golf attire and golf clubs.
Around camp, shorts, sweats, and casual wear are the norm when campers aren't in activities. For our Awards Banquet on the last night of camp, campers typically dress up a bit — a jacket and tie or a dress are recommended.
One practical tip: soft duffle bags work much better than hard trunks, as we slide luggage under the beds where possible. A personal backpack is also a great idea.
Label All Camper Items
This one is simple but important — please label all of your camper's clothing and belongings before they arrive. It saves a lot of headaches and helps us reunite lost items with their owners quickly. A marker works in a pinch, but for a more durable solution we recommend Mabel's Labels, sticker labels for clothing, hard goods, water bottles, and more. After a session, we will get any clothing or belongings back to campers as long as they are labeled.
Medication
The health and safety of every camper is our top priority. For that reason, all medications — prescription and over-the-counter alike, including aspirin, melatonin, allergy medication, and vitamins — must be stored in our locked health center and administered only by our camp nurse or designated staff.
Medications are distributed at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and before bed. On opening day, please bring all medications directly to the health center staff. Prescription medications must be in their original container with your camper's name and dosage information clearly labeled.
If you have any questions or special medical circumstances, please don't hesitate to reach out to us before camp begins.
A Tech-Free Summer
One of the most valuable gifts camp gives kids is a real break from screens — and we take that seriously at Windridge.
Without devices, campers sit down to three meals a day around a table, talking, laughing, and actually looking at each other. They make eye contact, explore their surroundings, and discover what it feels like to be fully present. Unplugged, they learn to communicate, create, and connect in ways that a screen simply can't replicate. They develop patience, compassion, and confidence — skills that last long after the summer ends.
Please help us protect this experience by leaving all personal technology (and anything that can connect to the internet or wifi) at home. If your camper needs a phone or device for travel purposes, they should turn it in at the office on opening day and it will be returned to them for the trip home.
Package Policy
Care packages are always a welcome surprise with one important exception: no food, please.
Food in the cabins can attract wildlife and makes it difficult for us to monitor allergens for all of our campers. Outside food items are not permitted at camp. Our office staff will inspect all incoming packages and remove any food found inside.
Non-food packages are warmly welcomed, though we ask that you limit them to one per session so campers aren't overwhelmed.
Canteen
The canteen opens after lunch each day, offering sports drinks, ice cream, and snacks. Campers are limited to one snack or ice cream and one drink per visit. We also stock everyday necessities like soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, flashlights, batteries, stamps, insect repellent, and sunscreen, so don't panic if you forget something!
Campers 13 and older also get a second canteen visit each evening, after evening activity. All canteen purchases are pre-authorized and will be charged to your card on file after the session ends.
Logo Gear & the Pro Shop
Windridge logo gear is available in our online store year-round and in our on-site pro shop during the summer. Parents can visit the shop on opening and closing days, and campers have access during their daily rest hour. Purchases are charged to your camper's account, and parents can set a spending limit in advance.
We carry a great selection of t-shirts, hoodies, sweatpants, hats, water bottles, tennis apparel, and gifts. Every camper also receives a complimentary white Windridge logo t-shirt for the current year, plus a Teela Games t-shirt during their session.
Questions?
We know preparing for camp — especially for the first time — can bring up a lot of questions. We're here to help!