Blog

Wekeela 2022 Reflections at the end of July
As always the summer flies by so quickly. Considering what our children have endured these past 30 months, they need …
Rituals at Camp Wekeela – the Importance of Cabin Bonding
Rituals One of the most unquestionably unique traditions at Camp Wekeela is known simply as Rituals. The feeling and importance …

The Gift of Camp Wekeela
The last two months of the calendar feel like a constant cycle of shopping, eating, traveling, sleeping, repeating with multiple …
October 2021: Spooky Season -Evening Activities, Themes, & Spirit at Camp
It’s October – pumpkin spice, changing leaves, and Halloween! Halloween is more than just dressing up, watching Hocus Pocus (or …

Packing for Summer Camp 2021! Pro Tips and Helpful Hints
April Blog: Packing for Summer Camp 2021! Pro Tips and Helpful Hints The day the camper bags arrive during staff …

How To Honor Native American Heritage
November is a month that brings many things to our minds. A month that starts with Election Day in the …
Why Camp is Important in Today’s World
We hope you and your family are safe, healthy and enjoying the end of the summer or the start of the new …

April Blog: Staying Connected at a Distance: The Power of Camp Friends During Social Distancing
The power of camp friendships is one of the greatest resources of positivity as the world shuts down due to …
5 Ways to Cultivate Gratitude – Thanksgiving 2019
Gratitude is such an important pillar of our camp environment. One of our favorite things to do during staff week …
Wekeela Campers Do Amazing Things; Change by Eli Lapkin
There are incredible and amazing campers that come to Camp Wekeela every summer. From riding a bus or car into …