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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. …

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 …
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 …
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 …

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 …

The Important Role Animals Play at Wekeela: Meet Ruby and Dunkin’ for Summer 2020!
October is such a great month in Maine. The leaves change from green to a cacophony (I think this is …
End of Summer 2019: What a special year!
At Camp, it’s quiet. There is an eerie sense of calm. We are “campsick.” We miss the children and staff, …