MAC Camp is an inclusive, relationship-centered day camp that combines fun, adventure, field trips, and social-emotional learning while providing children with opportunities to build friendships, confidence, and life skills.

"For MAC Camp, having a place that feels consistent and supportive allows our kids to grow, connect, and shine without judgment. For parents, it removes the constant weight of wondering if their child will be misunderstood or “too much.” That gift is priceless." --Hope WINS Parent

*Click here to see "First Days of Mac Camp Summer 2026" Video 

Linsey McDanel is the Founder and Executive Director of Hope WINS, a family-run nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping children, families, and caregivers with the tools they need to build healthy relationships, strengthen social-emotional wellness, and thrive in their communities.

She is a wife to her husband, Sean, and the proud mother of five children, three of whom joined our family through adoption. 

Her passion for this work is rooted not only in my professional experience but also in lived experience. As a parent who has navigated foster care, adoption, mental health challenges, trauma, special education, and multiple child-serving systems, she deeply understands firsthand the joys, struggles, and complexities many families face. Her family's journey has shaped the mission and vision of Hope WINS and fuels her commitment to ensuring families feel supported, connected, and empowered.

Professionally, Linsey has spent more than 23 years in education and have extensive training in trauma-informed care and Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI). She believes that connection is at the heart of healing and that strong families create strong communities.