Camp Wigwam - Half Session - First
Camp Wigwam is a traditional boys' overnight camp in Maine, offering a wide range of activities and a focus on...
▌ Editor's read Camp Wigwam is an ACA-accredited overnight camp for boys, with accreditation valid until 2025, as confirmed on their website's 'About Us' page and the ACA search tool. The camp was founded in 1910 by Abraham Mandelstam, indicating over a century of operation. They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks on their 'Staff' page. The staff-to-camper ratio is listed as 1:4 on the 'About Us' page, suggesting good supervision. The camp offers a wide variety of activities, including land sports, water sports, and creative arts, as detailed on their 'Activities' page. Their social media presence includes active Instagram (@campwigwam) and Facebook (@campwigwam) accounts.
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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 - Half Session - First 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: $10,200 for 3.5 weeks
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 24 to Jul 18.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 24 – Jul 18, 2026 · 4 weeks · $10,200
↗ 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 - Half Session - First
- What ages does Camp Wigwam - Half Session - First accept?
- Camp Wigwam - Half Session - First 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 - Half Session - First cost?
- Camp Wigwam - Half Session - First publishes $2,914/week for the standard session. $10,200 for 3.5 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Wigwam - Half Session - First's hours?
- Camp Wigwam - Half Session - First 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 - Half Session - First accredited?
- Yes — Camp Wigwam - Half Session - First 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 - Half Session - First?
- Camp Wigwam - Half Session - First 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 - Half Session - First provide lunch?
- Camp Wigwam - Half Session - First 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 - Half Session - First compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Waterford?
- Camp Wigwam - Half Session - First 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.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
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