Camp Wigwam - Half Session - Second
Camp Wigwam is a traditional boys' overnight camp in Maine, offering a wide range of land and water activities with...
▌ Editor's read Camp Wigwam is an ACA accredited boys' overnight camp, with its accreditation valid until 2025, as evidenced by the ACA logo and link on their homepage. The camp has a long history, operating since 1910, as stated in their 'About Us' section. They explicitly mention conducting background checks on all staff members on their 'Staff' page. A staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 is provided on their 'About Us' page. The camp offers a comprehensive program of land and water activities, emphasizing sportsmanship and character, as detailed throughout their website. The founder, Abraham Mandelstam, is mentioned in their history section.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1911115+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–13
Camp Wigwam - Half Session - Second 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: 7–13
- 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 Jul 19 to Aug 11.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 2 Jul 19 – Aug 11, 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 - Second
- What ages does Camp Wigwam - Half Session - Second accept?
- Camp Wigwam - Half Session - Second is open to children ages 7–13. 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 - Second cost?
- Camp Wigwam - Half Session - Second 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 - Second's hours?
- Camp Wigwam - Half Session - Second 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 - Second accredited?
- Yes — Camp Wigwam - Half Session - Second 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 - Second?
- Camp Wigwam - Half Session - Second 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 - Second provide lunch?
- Camp Wigwam - Half Session - Second 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 - Second compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Waterford?
- Camp Wigwam - Half Session - Second 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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- Camp Wigwam - Half Session - First · Waterford, ME · Ages 7–15 · $2,914/week
- Camp Wigwam - Rookie Session I · Waterford, ME · Ages 7–11 · $2,600/week
- Camp Wigwam - Rookie Session II · Waterford, ME · Ages 7–11 · $2,600/week
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- Camp Wigwam - Full Session · Waterford, ME · Ages 7–15 · $2,143/week
- Camp Wigwam - Umbrella · Waterford, ME · Ages 7–15 · $2,400/week