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End of Summer 2023: What an amazing summer!
It’s impossible to describe the summer of 2023 in just words. We have tremendous gratitude to our campers and their …

Tips for First Time Summer Camp Parents
Getting Ready for Sleepaway Camp-First Time Camp Families You’ve made the exciting decision to send your child to Camp Wekeela …

Packing tips for 2023
One of the most crucial components of sending your child to sleepaway camp is to make sure you pack correctly. …

What is College Weekend at Camp Wekeela?
Even if you are not a sports fan, here in the United States, when you think of March, you usually …

Staffing at Wekeela
This month, our blog will focus primarily on staffing at Wekeela – the counselors and role models who take care …
Welcome to 2023: The Gift & Power of Sleepaway Camp
A few weeks ago, we asked our community of Pioneers on social media to answer the question, “What do you …

Traditions (Traditions!) during the holidays and at Wekeela
Around the holidays, family traditions are an important part of our self identity and our family dynamics. Thinking about what …

A time for practicing gratitude
November is a month that brings many things to our minds. In the US, it’s a month that includes Daylight …
Building Community Through Music
This time of year, it’s hard to believe camp ended only a month ago. Although we are working on summer 2023, Wekeela’s 101st …

Summer 2022 in Review
Another Wekeela summer, and our centennial season, is in the books and the shores of Little Bear Pond are quiet and still. …