Known only to be a member of the current staff, the BAT appears at camp functions and escapes into the woods or onto the water. Who knows when he will appear?
One of Winona's most unique legends began in 1919, when Hubert V. Davis dressed in a mask and black cape and ran hollering through the camp, much to the amazement of all the campers. To this day we still have these events, called “BAT showings.”
All that ever remains after a frenzied chase by campers are tales of close calls and plans to catch him next time. The identity of the BAT remains a mystery until Awards Night, the final night of camp.
Two or more counselors in BAT costumes are chosen each year by former BATs to spend the summer making surprise appearances. The legend is that if a camper catches and unmasks the BAT, he gets a free summer at camp. The BAT has the longest winning streak in the world: he has never been caught.
108 summers, 1919 to 2026. Three of today's directors are on the list.