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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 …

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. …

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 …
2022 is Here! Camp Wekeela’s Success Kit for a Great Summer!
Camp is almost here!!! And we cannot wait! If this is your first summer, you may be a little nervous …
Maine Summer Camps -Camp Wekeela Reviews & Gratitude
The positive reviews that are shared with us each year after the summer season bring us joy, enthusiasm, and a …
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 …
March Blog: Celebrating Women’s History Month
What have the strong female role models of Camp Wekeela taught or meant to you? We ask every staff member …

The Role Camps Play in Society: How we drive social change and community engagement at our camp
Wekeela for Everyone The following passage is a reflection on the power that open communication, conversations, and skilled leaders …