Windridge Tennis & Sports Camps stand unique among camps in that we incorporate highly specialized tennis, soccer and riding programs within the traditional framework of a rural New England camp setting.

Thank you for your interest in working at the Windridge Tennis and Sports Camps. We are looking for talented sports enthusiasts who enjoy meeting and becoming friends with other athletes from all over the US and many foreign countries. It takes a very special type of person to be willing to commit your time and energy coaching, playing and living with children. It’s a great life and an unforgettable experience and we hope you soon become a member of the Windridge team.

Our dynamic counselors are hand picked based upon their ability and/or their experience in teaching others. Many are involved in some form of competitive play, have great coaching experience or are busy studying some form of sports degree. With so much talent in one place, your abilities and knowledge will improve too.

As a prospective staff member, you should know that working at camp is extremely rewarding while at the same time, very demanding. We expect a great deal from our staff. The safety of the children and quality of instruction are primary concerns, but our overall focus is FUN! We want you to apply, but only if you understand that for a short period of time, a camp counselor becomes a “parent” to a group of children whose parents have entrusted us with their care. Like parenting, the responsibility can seem overwhelming at times. Like parenting, if you love children and are willing to give to them, they will give back to you a thousand times over and you may have “the best summer of your life!” As a group, we take on this commitment seriously, energetically, and with a youthful spirit. You should know that the use of alcohol, drugs or tobacco while on camp property or trips is NOT tolerated.

What can Windridge do for you?

Being a camp counselor can be one of the most rewarding jobs you will ever have. You will meet staff and campers from around the world and have the chance to make a positive impact on their lives. The varied jobs you do as a camp counselor will prepare you for many future endeavors, making you more marketable in the workplace. You will learn interpersonal skills, develop teaching and technical skills in your area and gain a great deal of experience in managing and organizing yourself.

The amazing benefits of a summer at Windridge can only be fully realized after camp. Below are some comments from former staff members. The genuine friendships made at Windridge continue throughout the year, sparked by every letter and e-mail a counselor receives from a mate, whether from the same state or from around the world. The Windridge experience is a special one and cannot be compared to any other.

"Camp for me was an awesome experience. I met all sorts of people, learned many new things and saw some amazing places! Most of all, I had heaps of fun, and I'll miss you guys and Windridge."

"I always knew that I would laugh about the time I cried, but I never knew I would cry about the times I laughed. I have grown more as a person than I thought possible. I have made some amazing friends and hold some unforgettable memories. Thank you for the best summer ever."

"I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to experience four of the best summers of my life. Windridge has had such a positive effect on my life. I have learned many things from working with some wonderful people, whom I regard as my very close friends. I know that I will never lose contact with the Windridge crew, no matter what."

The Windridge Philosophy

The Windridge Tennis Camps are widely recognized around the world as being among the finest tennis training centers for boys and girls ages 8-15. Young people representing most of the fifty states, and more than 30 countries have shared the Windridge experience- a commitment to hard work, good sportsmanship, and wholesome fun and laughter amidst a warm and friendly environment. The tennis instruction is excellent, offering a solid foundation for all young athletes and challenging advanced players to improve their technical and match play skills. Our elective program is varied, challenging and an important part of every camper’s day.

Windridge’s purpose is to provide it’s campers with the instruction, care, activities and good fun that will assure them a happy and rewarding experience during their summer in Vermont.

The camps’ philosophy is centered around the belief that children who are encouraged to do well in areas which they enjoy will show a positive personality growth. By providing a broad range of instruction in sports and an opportunity for supervised group living, we are able to give campers the fundamentals they need for fulfilling their individual potentials. Within this idealized community, youngsters discover the meaning of trust and respect for others, and are able to realize a confidence in themselves as well as a good feeling towards those around them.