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Summer Rewind 2024
We can't help but reminisce on this past summer with incredibly full and grateful hearts. Summer 2024 was one of life-changing, forever-difference-making fun for…
Important Dates 2025
Who else is counting down the days, hours, and minutes to camp!? Mark these important dates on your calendar to remind yourself of these…
Early Bird, Epic Summer! Giveaway
We want to make sure your kid's summer is fun. And not just fun, but EPIC! The best way to ensure you have a…
140 Fun Conversation Starters for Families
Try mixing up conversations with your family with our expansive list of conversation starters, designed to make each moment count. Want to print them…
How to Help Kids Fall in Love with Reading the Bible
How can we help our kids fall in love with God’s Word? We can model it. Our kids will see the value we place…
Parents Guide for Extending Today’s Truths at Home
Throughout this blog, we will explore what your camper saw, heard, and learned each day at camp. You'll also find a guide for extending…
Backyard Water Olympics
Dive into a splash-tacular summer with our ultimate guide to Backyard Water Olympics! Whether you're looking to beat the heat, get the kids off…
The Inside Scoop on Camp Photos: Waldo Photos
With photos being such an important part of the WinShape Camps experience, we wanted a way to make it even better for campers, families,…
Raving Fan Parking Lot
We're reintroducing a tradition that never really went anywhere. Decorate your car, win a grand prize!
Why Day Camps? The Power of The Local Church in Connecting Communities
At WinShape Camps, we get to act as a bridge that draws kids and families to the source of life - Jesus. And we…
Making Memories at Mealtime
Mealtime is one of the few touch points that you have with your family each day. Did you know that scientific research around food…
Raising Joyful Kids: Our WinShape Story
I leaned on their experience at WinShape Camp as a reminder to them of the joy that comes from being centered in Christ. WinShape…
Christian Parenting and Pursuing Jesus as a Family
To say that Christian parents are called to raise their children differently than the world is not a brand-new revelation...
National Kickoff Week 2024 Giveaway
It’s that time of year again! Registration for WinShape Camps for Communities, our one-week day camp experience, opens on March 4th at 9:00 am…
Family Camp: The Difference Between a One-Week Session & Mini Session
This upcoming summer we are excited to offer One-Week Sessions along with our Mini Sessions at Cohutta Springs. Knowing that change can bring about…
2024 Girls at Mount Berry Nite Lifes
The time has come!! Find out about our big-time, over-the-top events and how to pack for them at Mt. Berry.
2024 Boys at Mt. Berry Camp-Wide Events
The time has come!! Find out about our big-time, over-the-top events and how to pack for them at Mt. Berry.
2024 Family Camp Night Events
The time has come!! Find out about our big-time, over-the-top events at Family Camp, and how to prepare for them!
2024 Young Harris Nite Lifes
Young Harris campers - your Summer 2024 Nite-Life Events are here!! Find out more about these big-time, over-the-top events and how to pack for…
2024 Cleveland Camp-Wide Events
The time has come!! Find out about our big-time, over-the-top, camp-wide events and how to pack for them at Cleveland.
Host Rally 2024: Promise of Provision
Over the next few days, our Day Camps team will be all-hands-on-deck for one of their biggest events of the year—Host Rally! WinShape Camps for Communities…
Announcing 2024 Day Camps Locations
You may be asking yourself, just where in the world is WinShape Camps this year? Well – we've got some exciting news for you!…
Easy Recipe: National Championship Popcorn
As you probably know, the National Championship is just a couple of days away, and we've got the perfect snack to bring to any…
The Legacy Years Update
We are calling this new program, The Legacy Years. Many years ago we began dreaming and planning, and preparations still continue as we finalize…
Finish Form Friday Sweepstakes 2024
Here at WinShape, we create some spectacular competitions and games that give campers a chance to win big during the summer. However, we don't…
Reflect & Reset: A Guide to New Year’s Reflections
Whether it’s the end of a month, the end of a year, or the end of a season or project, you can use these…
Advent Devotional: A Season of Love
Today, we look back and remember that first advent. Agape is not just the love that God has for us, but it’s the way…
Advent Devotional: A Season for Joy
Do you ever feel like Christmas has lost a little bit of the magic, or the joy, it once had? When you're a kid…
Advent Devotional: A Season of Peace
Peace. When you hear this word many ideas, concepts, and visuals probably flood your mind. You might think of the peace meaning a lack…
Tales of Traditions: Creating and Embracing Family Christmas Traditions
I tell this story because her story sparked a reflection about this whole Christmas tradition thing! What are the important traditions I want to…
Advent Devotional: A Season of Hope
In this advent season, we hold the two realities that we get to look to back in remembrance to the first arrival of our…
8 Ways to Keep Jesus at the Center of Christmas
I want this season to be fun, memorable, and intentional – and I want to be sure that we keep at the center what…
Igniting Gratitude: Thanksgiving Activities for the Family
Amidst the whirlwind of daily life, there's a game-changer that can transform your family dynamic – gratitude. It's not just a seasonal posture; it's…
Unwrap Camp for Christmas
With each Christmas season, parents and grandparents also face the dilemma of deciding what to put under the tree for their kids to unwrap…
A Sneak Peek at the 2024 Camp Theme… The Wonder Chronicles!
At WinShape Camps, we are committed to serving our campers and their families through every aspect of camp; and our camp theme is no…
24 Camp-Inspired Costume Ideas
It's that time of year when everyone's on the hunt for the perfect costume for October 31st. Who doesn't enjoy dressing up, watching movies,…
Summer 2023 Rewind
Summer 2023 was one of life-changing, forever-difference-making fun for campers, families, and staff. We can't reverse time and do it again, but we can…
Devotion: Unveiling Identity
In a world full of busyness and comparisons, it's easy to find our identity entwined in roles, achievements, and perceptions. Our self-worth can feel…
Carpool Conversations: A New Podcast for Parents
Helloooo moms! We've been holding onto this for a while and are ECSTATIC to introduce you to a new podcast: Carpool Conversations, dedicated to…
Mommin’ Ain’t Easy
Being a mom isn't easy. But there are a few intentional things you can do to help create lifelong memories with your kids.
Family Camp 2024 | More Days, More FUN!
Get ready because Family Camp at Cohutta Springs is about to get even more epic! Starting in the summer of 2024, we will be…
Now Introducing: The Legacy Years
The Legacy Years is a brand new camp program launching in Summer 2024, for high school campers (completed 9th – 11th graders) at two…
Raving Fan Parking Lot
We're reintroducing a tradition that never really went anywhere. Decorate your car, win a grand prize!
National Kickoff Week 2023 Giveaway
This year, to celebrate National Kickoff Week, we’re going over-the-top with giveaways! On February 28th at 8am EST, a post will go live on…
2023 Girls at Mount Berry Nite Lifes
The time has come!! Find out about our big-time, over-the-top events and how to pack for them at Mt. Berry.
2023 Cohutta Springs Late Nites
The time has come! All the info you need to know about Cohutta Springs over-the-top, big-time Late Nite events is here!
Patience in the Waiting
To be human is to daily battle with impatience. Since God is abundantly patient, we should strive to be patient as well. Any time…
Sunday Funday: A Family Experience
Win some time back for the family! Sunday Funday is your chance to take a break on Sundays to reconnect as a family. We've…
Emery’s Baptism Story
Recently, we received a message from a parent informing us that her daughter, Emery, had made the decision to get baptized, dedicating a huge…
How Intentional Experiences Can Impact Your Family
Odds are you have some amazing things that you do with your family. Some of them may involve serving others, going on a mission…
Simple Gratitude
If God takes the time to put the colors, wrinkles, and shapes on a leaf that no one may ever notice, think of all…
26 Fall Activities for Family Fun
Ahhh, fall. As the leaves gradually make their way to the ground, you may find yourself itching to put away the pumpkins and start…
2022 Pumpkin Decorating Contest
At WinShape we're kicking off fall with a little friendly competition... and we hope you’ll join us in ringing in the season with our…
A Sneak Peek at the 2023 Camp Theme… Roadtrip!
Introducing our 2023 Camp Theme! Road Trip! Don't you get excited when you hear someone shout those words? Road trips, much like life, can…
Summer 2022 Rewind
As temperatures get cooler and leaves begin to fall, we can't help but reminisce on this past summer with incredibly full and grateful hearts.…
Back to School Devo: Mission Ready
No matter what, Jesus is always truth! He is always good. He is always love. He is always guiding. And no doubt, it’s easier…
Young Harris Bucket List
We are just a hop, skip, and a moon-walk away from the Summer of a Lifetime. Just as promised, we're releasing WinShape Camps Bucket…
A Message for Moms: Battling Exhaustion
Our culture glorifies “the busy mom.” We see her all over Facebook and Instagram, making Target runs with a messy bun, ragged and frazzled,…
Communities Bucket List
We're less than two months away from the Summer of a Lifetime! Just as promised, we're releasing WinShape Camps Bucket lists for each camp…
Cohutta Springs Speakers 2022
Continuing this tradition, we will have four incredible guest speakers this summer; one for each session of camp. To say that our speaker lineup…
A Message for Moms: Simple Purpose
It is easy to get swept up in the whirlwind of raising children. We race from one ball game to another, from one practice…
Explore More This Spring Break
Another Spring Break and you may be asking yourself, WHAT AM I DOING WITH MY KIDS ALL WEEK? We’re here to help you with…
Cleveland Bucket List
We are just a hop, skip, and a moon-walk away from the Summer of a Lifetime. Just as promised, we're releasing WinShape Camps Bucket…
National Kickoff Week 2022 Giveaway
This year, to celebrate National Kickoff Week, we’re going over-the-top with giveaways! On February 28th at 8am EST, a post will go live on…
2022 Girls at Mt. Berry Nite Lifes
The time has come!! Find out about our big-time, over-the-top events and how to pack for them at Mt. Berry.
2022 Young Harris Nite Lifes
Young Harris campers - your Summer 2022 Nite-Life Events are here!! Find out more about these big-time, over-the-top events and how to pack for…
2022 Cohutta Springs Late Nites
The time has come! All the info you need to know about Cohutta Springs over-the-top, big-time Late Nite events is here!
Cohutta Springs Bucket List
We are just a hop, skip, and a moon-walk away from the Summer of a Lifetime. Just as promised, we're releasing WinShape Camps Bucket…
Celebrating 10 Summers at Young Harris
Today, we celebrate that we've now seen TEN summers of life-changing, memory-making awesomeness at Young Harris. TEN summers of Bumbline, Skocean, and Royalum.
New Year. New Season. Same God.
God created nature’s seasons for a good purpose, but He also takes us through spiritual seasons in life! Change can be exciting, but it…
Family Camp Registration Delayed
DIY: More to Explore Space Ornament
Who doesn’t enjoy a little DIY to gather the family and ring in the Christmas cheer! Our team recently had an ornament decorating “meeting…
Mount Berry Bucket List
Getting excited for more memory-making awesomeness at camp this summer?! Our team certainly is. We've created camp-specific WinShape Camps Bucket Lists! This first one…
Summer Staff Highlight – Carley Kolter
We wanted to take the time to highlight one of our summer staff. Carley Kolter worked this past summer for WinShape Camps for Communities…
Grateful for Togetherness
This Thanksgiving season, I hope you and those you hold dear, are able to experience firsthand the power and gift of togetherness, bearing each…
Tiny Stage. Huge Impact.
After attending WinShape Camps for Girls at Young Harris and at Mt. Berry, the Bulmer girls decided they wanted to bring the camp experience to…
Loved WinShape Camps for Boys at Cleveland and Want MORE Camp?
So, your camper has completed their final year at WinShape Camps for Boys at Cleveland and doesn't want their WinShape journey to end just…
4 Reasons to Join Us at WinShape Camps at Cohutta Springs
At Cohutta Springs, we encourage girls to leave a legacy that will last beyond the Summer of a Lifetime.
More to Explore: Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Join us in kicking off this fall season with our First Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest!
A Sneak Peek at the 2022 Camp Theme… More to Explore
For summer 2022, we felt led to take Jesus up on His word that we can know the truth and it can set us…
Graduating from Camp at Young Harris? What’s next?
So, you’ve completed your final year as a camper at WinShape Camps for Girls at Young Harris and don’t want your WinShape journey to…
WinShape Director Goes “Viral,” but that’s Only Half the Story
While Monday’s viral video was a pretty notable moment for Stephen, what you may not know is that earlier in the day was an…
Summer 2021 Rewind
Early on in 2021, the WinShape Camps team decided to move forward with in-person camp motivated by the belief that kids were made for…
Stream WinShape ON with Yippee TV!
Did your kids attend camp this summer? Are they wanting to see more of WinShape Camps? We've got good news! We've partnered with Yippee…
Is Everybody App-y??
We like making people H-A-P-P-Y at camp — and this year, we’ve gone the extra mile to make you a little extra happy using…
5 Tips for Packing for Overnight Camp
Picking out and packing up items for camp is just the beginning of the ultimate camp experience! Pack the necessities (costumes for Themed Nights…
Meet the New Senior Director of WinShape Camps
We are excited to announce that Chris Witt will be joining the WinShape team as the new Senior Director of WinShape Camps.
3 Reasons to Join Us at WinShape Camps for Families
Why you should join us at WinShape Camps for Families this summer.
2021 Boys at Mt. Berry Camp-Wide Events
The time has come!! Find out about our big-time, over-the-top events and how to pack for them at Mt. Berry.
2021 Cleveland Camp-Wide Events
The time has come!! Find out about our big-time, over-the-top events and how to pack for them at Cleveland.
2021 Cohutta Springs Late Nites
The time has come! Find out about our awesome Cohutta Springs speaker line-up.
2021 Girls at Mt. Berry Nite Lifes
The time has come!! Find out about our big-time, over-the-top events and how to pack for them at Mt. Berry.
2021 Young Harris Nite Lifes
The time has come!! Find out about our big-time, over-the-top events and how to pack for them at Young Harris.
National Kickoff Week 2021 Giveaway
It’s that time of year again! To celebrate National Kickoff Week, we’re going over-the-top with giveaways!
Bringing the Family Closer Together
We're excited to be partnering with Faith and Family as a part of their monthly box subscription! Faith and Family Box exists to come…
A Fun Delivery – Coming to You!
A Fun Delivery - Coming to You! 2021 is here which means we're one step closer to the Summer of a Lifetime. Check out all…
Cohutta Springs Speakers 2021
Continuing this tradition, we will have four incredible guest speakers this summer; one for each session of camp. To say that our speaker lineup…
A History of Leaders in the Making: Gate of Opportunity
Over 35 years ago, one man’s visit to an abandoned academy in the mountains of north Georgia would be the beginning of something spectacular.…
Host Rally: The Beginning of Summer
Host Rally is a multi-day conference where we bring all of the hosts, many of whom are kid's pastors, along with the teams they've…
A History of Leaders in the Making: I Will Never Leave You
Over 35 years ago, one man’s visit to an abandoned academy in the mountains of north Georgia would be the beginning of something spectacular.…
A Very Merry Family Christmas Night
Staying in this weekend? Looking to get in the Christmas Spirit? We're here to give you a list of ideas to make your Friday…
A History of Leaders in the Making: In the Beginning
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give…
Grateful for Guidance
A Different Kind of Summer
As we go into Thanksgiving with our families, there’s reason to celebrate. God did tremendous things this year through WinShape Camps ON, our virtual…
Give the Gift of Camp 2020
We know the perfect gift -- here are 7 reasons to give your campers the gift of overnight camp this Christmas!
Devotions from WinShape Staff: Our Shepherd Calms Us
Jesus wants you to bring your worries to Him! He doesn’t want you going to things of this world or search for peace in…
The WinShape Camps Guide to Last Minute Halloween Costumes
Even though Halloween may look a little different this year and your family may not be Trick or Treating, it's still super fun to…
Devotions from WinShape Staff: The Lord Is My Shepherd
In the midst of uncertainty, fear, or sadness, we can know that The Shepherd is with us, and that He is providing what we…
Devotions from WinShape Staff: We Were Made
Hope sees that God makes and so you can walk through today seeing and knowing that God made you and He is so proud…
3 Treats to Make Your Fall Season Sweeter
Take your skills you learned from Gourmet Chef and Sweet Shoppe and try baking these yummy treats. If you love baking, love desserts, or…
Hope Sees that God Helps
Moses also told the Israelites they needed to do two things in order to see God fight for and rescue them. "Stand firm and…
Seeing God’s Promises in Difficult Times
A Sneak Peek at the 2021 Camp Theme…Made For This
At WinShape Camps, we are committed to serving our campers and their families through every aspect of camp; and this includes our camp theme.
Summer Staff Highlight – Connor Hudgins
Summer Staff Highlight – Josh Hines
Summer Staff Highlight – Stephen Shelter
Summer Staff Highlight – Jenna Gaskins
Q & A Time with WinShape Camps’ Chelsea Fenn
Chelsea Fenn shares with us how the WinShape Camps ON experience came together.
An Overnight Camper’s Guide to Virtual Camp
Cure your kid’s boredom with an experience that will be non-stop fun and that you know will teach them truths that will last a…
A Day Camper’s Guide to Virtual Camp
Cure your kid’s boredom with an experience that will be non-stop fun and that you know will teach them truths that will last a…
WinShape Camp Goggles Giveaway
We are giving away some super awesome WinShape Camps virtual reality headsets, AKA WinShape Camp Goggles, to the next 1,000 families to register for…
Meet Your 2020 ON Junior Communicators
We have some AWESOME communicators bringing Truths to us this summer. We are here today to give our Camp Fam all the deets about…
The 2020 WinShape Camps ON Forces REVEALED
Hey Camp Fam! As we are gearing up for WinShape Camps ON Experience, we wanted to keep the excitement going and reveal this year’s…
Six Ways to Make Summer Spectacular
The Inside Scoop on This Year’s Theme Songs
Hear the story behind the creation of this year’s camp theme songs "Nothin’ Better Than You" and "You Give Life" from it's writers!
A Sneak Peek of WinShape Camps ON
We've taken "NO" camp and literally flipped it around. Outside of knowing that this experience will be 100% authentic to WinShape Camps, you may…
Friday Nite Lifes: Game Nite Craze
How about bringing to life your favorite board games! Below we have a perfect game night for the family – filled with some messiness…
A Little Help For Big Celebrations
There are a couple of special events in the life of your camper that you may be trying to figure out how to make…
Introducing WinShape Now!
Are you and your kids running out of ideas and need some inspiration, encouragement, and joy during this time? Well we are here to…
5 Ways to Take Homeschooling to the Next-Level
We took some of our greatest lessons from years of doing camp and put them in the context of homeschooling as a way of…
Cohutta Springs Speakers 2020
Continuing this tradition, we will have four incredible guest speakers this summer; one for each session of camp. To say that our speaker lineup…
A Quiet Strength
You might be familiar with the story of my parents’ first walk through Mountain Campus at Berry College. My mother, Jeannette Cathy, memorably referred…
#ForTheWinShape Giveaway
It’s that time of year again! To celebrate National Kickoff Week, we’re going over-the-top with giveaways!
Caring for Chino Valley
After suffering the sudden, unexpected death of its pastor, Inland Hills Church stood at a standstill for months. With the help of WinShape Camps,…
Meet the Nurse
In 2015, my daughter attended WinShape Day Camp in Warner Robins, GA. From the start, she loved WinShape and immediately told me she wanted…
Adjusting to Having High Schoolers
Our family’s Winshape story begins in the late 80’s and early 90’s when several of my Berry College friends and I worked camp over…
Coming to a Neighborhood Near You
WinShape Camps for Communities 2020 Day Camp Locations
Giving Is Just The Beginning
What started with the Christmas spirit of giving ended up creating connections and opening unexpected doors of opportunity for an entire community. The result?…
Keeping Jesus at the Center of Christmas
This time of year is magical for a family with little kids in the house. Everything has us starry-eyed and wonder-filled. You are not…
Family Fun in Charlotte
WinShape Camps now takes place in over 110 different locations around the country including our newest overnight location in the Carolinas!
Peytyn Pays it Forward
Full of gratitude, fourth grader, Peytyn C., was encouraged to pay it forward to her community and those in need.
Give the Gift of Camp 2019
We know the perfect gift -- here are 7 reasons to give your campers the gift of overnight camp this Christmas!
Summer Staff Highlight: Haydn Fabre
Every once and a while, we like to highlight some of these Summer Staff to give you an idea of just how awesome these…
S’mores Cupcakes
“Tastes like the great outdoors!”By now you can find more than a few variations on this classic summertime camping treat. This one, though, just…
From Day Camp to Overnight Camp
While WinShape Camps got it’s start in 1985 as a two-week overnight camp for boys, the majority of our campers today will first experience…
Setting an Example in the Digital Age
Have you ever wondered what it looks like to use social media as a means to influence younger generations? As parents of kids growing…
2019 Cohutta Springs Recap
Over 3 years ago, we decided to take on a new adventure by launching our first-ever overnight camp designed specifically for high school girls.…
How Coffee Helps Communities Thrive
You may be familiar with Thrive Farmers coffee if you've ever grabbed breakfast on the way to work at Chick-fil-A, but what you probably…
Why Register in September
While we may just be getting out of summer mindset and back into a routine, now is the best time to start thinking about…
Debunking Parent’s Fears
We spoke to parents during our first Spectacular Starting Sunday to get an idea of some of the most common fears parents face in…
5 Ways to Put “Camp” in Your Campus
Back-to-school can be filled with tons of exciting moments. Buying new clothes and school supplies, meeting new teachers, finding out which friends are in…
Introducing (Sort of): Pay-As-You-Go
Over 6 years ago, we introduced something that changed the game for families who wanted to give their kids an awesome and impactful summer…