Specialty Programs
Windsor Mountain’s specialty programs include sailing camp, film camp, performing arts camp and visual arts camp. Campers in these programs spend two periods per day in the specialty and the other periods on directed-free choice activities.
New England Sailing Camp
Windsor Mountain offers a sailing camp during our July and August sessions at our setting on Franklin Pierce Lake. Sailors are taught boat safety, rigging, sail handling with an instructor in the boat, and reading the wind. As they achieve greater skills, sailors learn knots; tacking and jibing; capsize and racing drills; and other advanced techniques. We hold a series of formal races, ending with a three-day regatta. Our sailing fleet is comprised of FJs, 15 and 17ft Hunter sloops, a 17ft Precision sloop, and a 14ft JY sloop. The sailing program is exciting, fun, teaches skills and fosters confidence.
Film Camp
Campers seeking an in-depth, tutorial experience in film will be excited by our film camp. From beginners to advanced film-makers, this program provides an opportunity to hone writing, casting, directing, shooting, and editing skills under the guidance of experienced film instructors. Campers use hand-held digital video cameras and a variety of computer-based editing techniques to produce film shorts, documentaries, art pieces and spoofs.
Performing Arts Camp
Our performing arts camp focuses on skill development for actors at every level of experience and culminates with a performance during our annual Theatre Fest. This past summer’s production of “Peter Pan,” was performed in the round and was imaginative, energetic and action-packed. Classes are fun, fast-paced, physical, and include improvisation, acting, characterization, scene-study, costuming, stage design, make-up and theater games.
Visual Arts Camp
Windsor Mountain’s visual arts camp includes technique instruction in several areas including: painting, drawing, stained glass, tie-dye, batik, pottery, jewelry, mosaics, stencil and print-making and public art for campers interested in focusing on art skills during their summer. Camp is alive with color and creativity. Come explore the endless possibilities!
Leaders in Training
Our Leaders in Training (“LIT”) program is a leadership development program for our oldest campers. Through the guidance of trained leaders, the LITs discover and improve their leadership abilities, plan and run group activities, take part in community service projects, serve as role models for younger campers, and accept increased responsibility within the camp community. It is an opportunity for personal growth, self-awareness and to develop incredible friendships that can last a lifetime.
