My love for lacrosse and athletics across all seasons has been a major part of my life since my early years. Not only did I compete on a variety of teams throughout my youth, but I was also fortunate to play and work in several top-tier athletic and development camps throughout college and beyond, spanning multiple sports including lacrosse, soccer, and hockey. In addition to being a professional educator, this lifelong passion for cultivating positive experiences for youth in sports has led to various opportunities as a 3-sport MIAA/US Lacrosse/MYL/MYSL/US Soccer/USA Hockey state- and nationally certified coach, as well as a multi-sport game official, multi-youth lacrosse board member, high school lacrosse coach, and camp director spanning over two decades.

My positive experiences as a student-athlete and camper were the catalyst for a lifelong connection to quality sports-centered settings, especially those located on campus or at summer camp locations. Ultimately, all of my life experiences up to this point—especially my love for playing, teaching, coaching, camp directing, and most notably, being a father—have collectively prepared me for my roles as an educator, coach, and executive director. In these roles, I’ve had the privilege of positively impacting thousands of teammates, colleagues, and players over the past 24 consecutive years of athletic and camp seasons.

Furthermore, my passion for lacrosse, athletics, coaching, and education has been the driving force behind my goal of developing a legacy of quality sport and camp-based experiences for young athletes. Extending my impact as an educator and positive mentor through camp directing, particularly throughout my community on the South Shore of Massachusetts, is an aspect of my life that is not only important to me but incredibly rewarding. It was finally time to take my love for the game of lacrosse and combine it with the proven and winning recipe for an amazing sleepaway camp experience! Inspired by the success and positive impact of WINNIPESAUKEE SOCCER, Winni Lax Girls Camp and WINNIHOCKEY CAMP held at the same location, WINNILAX BOYS CAMP was born to provide lacrosse players with a truly special experience.

For many young athletes—especially lacrosse players—schedules are packed with practices, games, tournaments, and multi-sport commitments. While these are important steps in their athletic development, our camp provides a refreshing change of pace. We focus on fun, offering an overnight camp experience where boys who love lacrosse can come together to simply enjoy the game in a fun, safe, supportive, and socially engaging camp environment.

The foundational mission of WINNIPESAUKEE BOYS LACROSSE CAMP is to provide kids the opportunity to have fun and simply be kids—playing for the love of the game, making lifelong memories, and experiencing the unmatched camaraderie of camp life. Here, lacrosse is played in its purest form—with friends from across New England—while also helping campers build character, confidence, and independence in a supportive setting away from home.

More than just a lacrosse camp, WINNILAX is about fostering growth—both on and off the field. Campers strengthen their skills, develop meaningful friendships, and gain valuable life lessons—all while having an absolute blast. They arrive united by their passion for lacrosse and leave with so much more—shared experiences, deep connections, and memories that will last a lifetime.

I feel so fortunate to live out my dream as a professional educator, director, coach, and father—with August being my absolute favorite time of year. Running camps and creating incredible experiences for amazing kids is what I love most. It’s when I get to pass on the gift of meaningful opportunities that inspire growth, help kids reach their potential, and bring them joy through authentic, high-quality camp moments.

With that said, I am incredibly excited to bring together some of the most talented, passionate, and experienced educators, coaches, and players from across the Northeast to care for our campers in one of the most special locations. Together, we’ll pass on the gift of a memorable overnight camp experience to kids who love the game of lacrosse for years to come!

For me, my wife Kristy, and our amazing staff, a successful season or camp week is not measured by goals and wins—though, of course, both are always great! For us, it’s truly all about ensuring that each and every one of our camper-athletes has a safe, inspiring, and positive overnight camp experience, while having a ton of fun playing great lacrosse and enjoying every aspect our camp has to offer. Of ultimate importance to us is that all of our camper-athletes first and foremost get to enjoy being kids at an overnight camp while building their character, growth mindset, increasing their confidence, forming solid relationships, making lasting memories, and enjoying a quality camp experience that will positively impact their ongoing growth both on and off the field for a lifetime. Our mission is centered on putting each camper first and at the center of their experience, where they can enjoy being a kid and grow their love for the game!

We are honored to have the opportunity to provide your camper with an incredible overnight lacrosse camp experience in this special place that is so close to our hearts. We look forward to welcoming your son or daughter to the tradition as one of our campers and making it the best week of their summer!

Sincerely, TRAV | Founder & Executive Director