Main Office Hours

The Main Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th. Dunning Lake Programs will not be held. Day Camp will be held on Wednesday, July 4th. The Main Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm.

Office Drop Box

The main office will be open 8:30am – 4:00pm Monday through Friday. If you miss the office hours, you can always use the convenient Drop Box slot at the office door.

Summer Park Hours

The park will be open for swimming daily from Saturday, June 2nd to Labor Day, Monday, September 3rd. Swimming is available June 2nd to July 31st from 10:00am to 7:45pm. From August 1st to Labor Day 10:00am. to 7:00pm. The gate locks promptly at dusk.

Membership Checks

Throughout the upcoming months, we will be periodically manning the gate with two persons to verify the proper use of membership stickers. During these inspections, we ask that you be patient and understanding with our gate attendants as they are ensuring the integrity of your membership. As stated in your membership handbook, all membership stickers must be affixed to the front, driver’s side windshield. Anyone misusing stickers will immediately lose all membership privileges and no refund will be given.

Winding Trails 2007 Committee Member Volunteers

Greg Batton
Mike Cenci
Mike Daly
Dan Escajeda
Lynn Ingvertsen
John LaForest-Roys
Jim Phillips
Jim Platosh
Paul Prisloe
Colleen Walsh

Trails Fund - Together We Can Do Better

Winding Trails is a non-profit 501(c3) organization because we are dedicated to enriching children’s lives through summer camp and program activities. This beautiful property was bought and paid for through donations with that purpose in mind. Winding Trails needs assistance again to continue this honorable tradition. The Trails Fund is dedicated to three needs this year; Camperships, that provide needy children the opportunity to attend summer camp, Experiential Education that will build hands-on opportunities and programs in ecology for school groups and families, and Environmental Preservation to ensure a pristine environment that our children’s children will enjoy. Please give generously. Thank You. If you would like to donate and have not received our brochure, please call the office.

Donations

As part of Winding Trail’s effort to provide quality educational and recreational programs, we will occasionally ask for items that you may be getting rid of. Please drop off gently used and serviceable items to the main office. Thank you!
We are looking for:
Water boots (all sizes)
Rain jackets or Ponchos (all sizes)
Nets (water and butterfly)
Ice skates

Helping Hands - Many hands mean light work

Get out your families work gloves and lend a hand. Winding Trails will be holding its second annual beautification day on May 5, 2007. Last year our members and volunteers were able to save Winding Trails approximately two weeks worth of maintenance work. Winding Trails is our park and we should all lend a helping hand to keep her beautiful. Please mark the day on your calendar and join your community in a short day of giving back. Please call to register.

Date: May 5th
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Where: Roosen’s Roost

Words of Wisdom:

“Television has changed a child from an irresistible force to an immovable object.”
—Laurence J. Peter

Fishing Opening Day

Dunning Lake will open for the 2007 fishing season at 6:00am on Saturday, April 21st. We appreciate your cooperation during this time. Children only under the age of 16 will be allowed to fish during the Children’s Fishing Derby on April 14th. Connecticut State Law states that anyone over the age of 16 cannot fish prior to opening day.

Tennis Information

The tennis courts will open April 1st. The hours will be from 8:00am to 7:45pm. Summer hours begin June 1st and run from 7:00am until 7:45pm. Two courts will be designated for camp use between June 25th and August 17th from 9:00am to 3:00pm weekdays to accommodate the campers.

Boat Slip

Boat storage is available to members on a first come first serve basis. Registration forms for the storage of canoes, rowboats & sailboats under 15' are available at the Main Office. Boats will be stored across from the Main Office building at the owner’s risk. All boats must be registered with Winding Trails. Stickers will be attached to boats indicating member number and boat slip number. Non-registered boats and boats not up to date on payment will become property of Winding Trails. Winding Trails offers year round boat storage for $180, six month storage for $100 and three month storage for $60. Additional months can be added for a charge of $20 per month. All boats will be given an assigned space & number. Only one boat per slip permitted.

Boat Rentals

All persons renting a boat must be at least 8 years old and a Level 5 swimmer. All boaters must wear lifejackets. Boats are available for rent at the boathouse daily between the hours of 11:00am and 7:00pm.

Overnight Camping

Did you know that members of Winding Trails may camp overnight at the designated camp area on weekends from May - October. There is a fire pit, picnic table, grill and a Sani-Can all on site. We also keep the camp bathhouse, with hot showers, open for your convenience.

There are 5 campsites available for reservations. These areas are intended for tent camping only. Your vehicle will be allowed at the campsite to unload only before 10:00am and after 6:00pm. No vehicle traffic will be allowed during the day. Please observe quiet time from 10:00pm - 8:00am. Call Donna at 677-1370 for reservations.

Members Fee: $10.00 per family
Guests of Members Fee: $6.00 per adult/$4.00 per child

Summer Day Camp Programs

Registrations for the 60th year of Summer Day Camp continue to be strong. We are currently 70% filled so be sure to call and register today! The summer will be filled with great activities such as archery, basketball, nature, swimming, arts and crafts and more. We will also have some fantastic special events and performers. We feature a variety of specialty programs like our new theater workshops, nature, sports, or adventure. Don’t sit inside playing video games this summer, get out and enjoy all the great things that the Winding Trails Summer Camps have to offer. For a complete brochure and to check on availability for your child’s age group please call Renee @ 674-4227 or go online to view or download the camp brochure at www.windingtrails.org.

Self Guided Nature Trail Is Open

Outdoor enthusiasts will be happy to hear that we have a self-guided nature trail marked and ready for your enjoyment. The trail is approximately 1.5 miles in length and has 45 points of interest. Along the trail you will find numbered plates that correspond to a brochure that will identify what you are viewing. You will begin your journey on this trail at the parking lot on the right just before the stop sign. Brochures can be picked up at the gatehouse, in the main office or outside the Lodge. Simply follow the yellow blaze marks on the trails and enjoy the great outdoors.

Another day at school

The Tech. Ed. construction class at Farmington High School helped Winding Trails by building two sheds this past fall. The 3 classes that participated are made up of 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students who learn about residential construction, finish carpentry, cabinetmaking, as well as how to cut and install interior trim. In addition, members of the class build the sets for the plays and musicals at FHS and take part in 4 separate Habitat For Humanity house construction projects in Hartford each year. Winding Trails would like to thank all these students and their teacher Rick Mulcunary for doing an outstanding job.