Camp Wigwam - Rookie Session II
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 through 2025, as stated on their website's 'About Us' page and confirmed by the ACA search tool. The camp boasts a long history, founded in 1910 by Abraham Mandelstam, indicating over a century of operation. They maintain a favorable staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, as noted on their 'Staff' page, suggesting individualized attention. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, as detailed on their 'Staff' page under 'Our Staff'. Their program is exclusively overnight, 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 1161910+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–11
Camp Wigwam - Rookie Session II fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given overnight/sleepaway program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 116 (1910 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–11
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 57 Wigwam Pass, Waterford, ME 04088
- Phone: (207) 583-2300
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $5,200 for 2 weeks
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jul 20 to Aug 2.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 2 Jul 20 – Aug 2, 2026 · 2 weeks · $5,200
↗ What parents like
- Good for first-time campers
- Long-standing tradition
↘ Watch for
- Limited availability
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Wigwam - Rookie Session II
- What ages does Camp Wigwam - Rookie Session II accept?
- Camp Wigwam - Rookie Session II is open to children ages 7–11. 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 - Rookie Session II cost?
- Camp Wigwam - Rookie Session II publishes $2,600/week for the standard session. $5,200 for 2 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Wigwam - Rookie Session II's hours?
- Camp Wigwam - Rookie Session II 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 - Rookie Session II accredited?
- Yes — Camp Wigwam - Rookie Session II is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1910 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 - Rookie Session II?
- Camp Wigwam - Rookie Session II is operated by a private business, with 1910 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 - Rookie Session II provide lunch?
- Camp Wigwam - Rookie Session II 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 - Rookie Session II compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Waterford?
- Camp Wigwam - Rookie Session II 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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