Leave the Infinite Scrolling up to Waldo Photos
At WinShape Camps, we don’t call summer life-changing, adventure-taking, memory-making awesomeness for nothing! As the years go by, however, even the best memories start to fade and become less sparkly. That’s why our top-notch camp photographers work hard to capture as many moments as possible — from worship to Mega Relay — freezing these memories in time!
It’s not just about the memories, though. We know parents are eager for a glimpse into their Camper’s daily adventures. In fact, the #1 question we get every summer is:
“When will yesterday’s photos be posted?!”
And once they are posted, the search can feel endless — late nights spent scrolling through hundreds of photos, hoping to find that one perfect shot. Since 2016, our photographers have uploaded over 1.2 million photos to our photo‑sharing platforms. Last summer alone, they broke a WinShape Camps record by uploading more than 172,000 photos!
That’s why our partnership with Waldo Photos is back for Summer 2026. With photos being such an important part of the WinShape Camps experience, we want to make it easier than ever for families to find the moments that matter most.
What Is Waldo Photos?
Waldo Photos is a “photo-finding phenom” that uses facial recognition to find your Camper’s photos and deliver them straight to your phone through the Waldo Photos app — complete with instant notifications when new photos are posted!
For Overnight Camps, Waldo’s photo delivery service is available for:
$9.99 per Camper for a One-Week Camp
$14.99 per Camper for a Two-Week Camp
Overnight Camp families– for just a few dollars, Waldo Photos helps take the searching off your plate. Once photos of your Camper are uploaded, Waldo finds them and sends them straight to your phone. Inside the app, you can pick your favorite photos and keep all your Camper’s best camp moments organized in one place.
Once you sign up, simply upload a selfie of your Camper and let Waldo Photos work its magic. You can even invite family members at no extra cost — so spouses, grandparents, aunts, and uncles can share in the experience, too.
Disclaimer: Technology isn’t perfect! While Waldo catches most photos, we still recommend a quick manual scroll in case the human eye spots something Waldo misses.
Facial recognition technology is only available for Overnight Camp photo albums. Day Camps families may use the free gallery.)
That’s Cool, but is it Safe?
Absolutely. Waldo takes safety seriously — it’s one of the reasons we chose them. Trusted by camps across the country, Waldo Photos protects your data and provides a secure way to access camp photos.
Instead of managing complicated, case‑sensitive passwords, families access Waldo using their mobile number with text verification — making it simple, secure, and easy to manage.
What if I Don’t Want to Pay?
No problem at all! Every family is different in how they choose to access camp photos.
If you decide not to use Waldo’s photo delivery service, you’ll still have free access to your Camper’s photo galleries. You won’t receive photo notifications, but you can browse, view, download, and share photos at your own pace using the join code, provided in your Camper’s Get Ready Guide.
We’re so excited to continue this partnership and can’t wait for you to see all the fun moments captured during your Camper’s time at camp.
Keep reading below for more FAQs about Waldo Photos!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Text the join code to: 1-512-308-3535.
2. After enrolling and downloading the Waldo app, turn on Push Notifications and this will turn off the text notifications.
You can do this in the Waldo Photos app by clicking the yellow Waldo face in the top left corner, and clicking Enable Push Notifications.
To receive matched photos:
Text the Join Code winshape26 to 735‑343, enroll in facial recognition, and matched photos will be delivered to the Waldo app.
To view the free gallery:
Visit waldo.photos/galleries and enter the Join Code winshape26.
Taiga parents: Use the Join Code taiga2026 to view photos from your Camper’s trail experience.
Each year you’ll need to enroll again by texting the new Join Code: winshape26 to 735‑343. This ensures Waldo has an up‑to‑date photo of your Camper.
To see all camp photos, just select All Photos and scroll to your heart’s desire. Waldo doesn't know the back of your Camper's head, but you do!
Visit: https://waldo.photos/galleries
Join Code: winshape26
The free gallery is available in a web browser on your phone or computer. Photos viewed in the free gallery will not appear in the Waldo Photos app.
1) There are no photos of your Camper yet in the album or
2) Your Camper’s submitted selfie is blurry, dark, or unclear and Waldo is having a hard time matching it.
Email support@waldophotos.com for quick help or replace your Camper’s photo inside the Waldo app.
1. Log in to your Waldo account
2. Go to My Matches
3. Select your Camper’s face
4. Click the download icon on any photo
If you’re using a computer, photos must be downloaded one at a time. To download all photos at once, use the Waldo app.
While our photographers work hard to capture as many Campers and moments as possible, one way to ensure your Camper shows up in more photos is to coach them ahead of time: encourage them to find the photographer!
Facial data is not sold or used for advertising and is handled securely according to Waldo’s privacy standards.
For more information on Waldo's data privacy standards visit:
https://waldophotos.com/terms-of-use/#privacy
For viewing the free gallery, make sure to keep track of the unique join code provided each year by WinShape Camps. You'll use this to access each summer's photo albums.
1. Visit waldo.photos/galleries
2. Use the join code winshape26
Upload timing can vary based on the day’s schedule and activities.
