Our guiding philosphy is to ensure that children grow and learn in an atmosphere of warmth, freedom, togetherness and security. Our approach to scheduling and camper's role in shaping their own schedules facilitate these goals.

Each day at Wekeela is a custom-made ticket to fun and adventure. Prior to the start of camp, campers receive an activity sheet on which they indicate preferences. Campers establish individual schedules based on an A, B and C day rotation. Once camp begins, they are free on a trial basis to select an activity for the sixth period. Every fifth day is a "Wekeela Day" during which half the camp goes on an out-of-camp trip while the other half participants in special camp events. Simply "hanging out" is not an option in the schedule. After campers go through their entire schedule once, they have an opportunity to drop and add programs.

All campers participate in required and elective programs with older campers having more freedom to choose areas of interest.

Their schedules are derived from programs in six developmental areas:
athletics, water sports, tennis, wilderness/outdoor adventure programs, creative arts and performing arts. Cutting across all campers' schedules are individual options relating to horseback riding, S.C.U.B.A., and inter-camp and outdoor adventure trips.

The purpose of instructional programs is to help campers learn skills and competence in a program area. Campers who crave competition have numerous opportunities to test their skills in team and individual sports. Wekeela offers extensive competition via the inter-camp tournaments and intra-camp contests. At all times, Wekeela emphasizes sportsmanship, fair play and enjoying the experience.