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Greetings from Camp!
Greetings from Camp Wekeela and the beautiful state of Maine. Staff have begun to arrive on the shores of Little …
Mother’s Day Meaning
May is an exciting time for Camp people of all ages. Campers and parents can feel the school year winding …
Just Getting Started…
Most children begin their summer camp journey at around eight years old. I started at twenty one months old. It …
Generation Z Goes To Sleepaway Summer Camp – Lifelong Friendships and 21st Century Skills
Today’s young adults born after 1995, known as Generation Z (also known as the Centennial generation), are the most educated …
Your 7-10 Year Old May Ready for Camp … Even If You Aren’t!
by Ephram Caflun As a camp director I sometimes encounter parents of younger children who insist their child is …
HAPPY NEW YEAR PIONEERS! New Year’s Resolutions From Camp Wekeea!
Happy New Year Pioneers! There is so much excitement in-store for Wekeela 2018! We spend so many long hours and …
The Warmest Time of the Year- Happy Holidays from Camp Wekeela!
Is the holiday season the warmest time of the year? Temperature-wise, here in the Northeast, not really. We prefer summer …
Why residential Summer Camp is important
Sleep under the stars. Catch a fish. Learn how to play guitar. Paddle a canoe. Go watersking. Play ball. Make …
Homesickness Prevention
This summer, millions of children will get their first taste of independence at a summer resident camp. For many, it …
Preparing Children for Adulthood – 21st Century Skills
Camp is a particularly effective way to teach critical skills; these include character skills (grit, self control and optimism) and …
