Camp Wigwam - 5-Week Session
Camp Wigwam is a traditional overnight summer camp for boys in Maine, offering a wide range of activities and a...
▌ Editor's read Camp Wigwam is an ACA accredited overnight camp for boys, with accreditation valid until 2025, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The camp boasts a long history, founded in 1910 by Abraham Mandelstam, indicating over 115 years of operation. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 on their 'Staff' page, demonstrating a commitment to supervision. The camp also mentions that all staff undergo background checks, as detailed on their 'Staff' page. Their program is clearly defined as an overnight camp, offering a traditional summer camp experience with a focus on sports, arts, and outdoor activities.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1911115+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–15
Camp Wigwam - 5-Week Session sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1911 (115 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–15
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 57 Wigwam Pass, Waterford, ME 04088
- Phone: (207) 583-2300
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $12,000 for 5 weeks
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 24 to Jul 28.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 24 – Jul 28, 2026 · 5 weeks · $12,000
↗ What parents like
- Long-standing tradition
- Variety of activities
↘ Watch for
- High cost
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Wigwam - 5-Week Session
- What ages does Camp Wigwam - 5-Week Session accept?
- Camp Wigwam - 5-Week Session is open to children ages 7–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Wigwam - 5-Week Session cost?
- Camp Wigwam - 5-Week Session publishes $2,400/week for the standard session. $12,000 for 5 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Wigwam - 5-Week Session's hours?
- Camp Wigwam - 5-Week Session runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Camp Wigwam - 5-Week Session accredited?
- Yes — Camp Wigwam - 5-Week Session is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 115 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Wigwam - 5-Week Session?
- Camp Wigwam - 5-Week Session is operated by a private business, with 115 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Wigwam - 5-Week Session provide lunch?
- Camp Wigwam - 5-Week Session does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Camp Wigwam - 5-Week Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Waterford?
- Camp Wigwam - 5-Week Session is one of 11 overnight/sleepaway camps in Waterford that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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