Whether it is running the ninja ropes course, shooting targets in archery, or completing the Winaukee rite of passage - hiking Mount Washington - the Outdoor Adventure team at Camp Winaukee is always making sure campers are having a fun and safe time exploring the great outdoors. The wonderful bonus of being at a traditional sleepaway camp smack dabbed in the heart of New Hampshire - with its gorgeous scenery, Lake Winnipesaukee, and mountains every direction you look - is that there are infinite possibilities of outdoor activities that campers can choose to do. Here to talk to us today is our Head of Outdoor Adventure, Xolani Matomane aka Malume, who is in his 9th year at Camp Winaukee.

1) What are the benefits of Outdoor Adventure?

There are many benefits to Outdoor Adventure. Here are some of them:

• Social skills and teamwork - activities often involve cooperation and collaboration
• Leadership skills
• Problem-solving - imagine your child navigating an obstacle course
• Building resilience - picture your child confronted with uncertainty of a new, potentially uncomfortable situation like the high ropes elements or hiking a mountain

2) What is your philosophy for how you run Outdoor Adventure?

Having fun but safety first

3) What are you looking forward to most in this year’s Outdoor Adventure program?

We are looking forward to kicking off another amazing summer and welcoming new campers to our community, going out on adventures and enjoying spectacular views!