Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 1
Camp Wicosuta is a traditional New Hampshire overnight camp for girls, offering a wide range of activities focused on personal growth, skill development, and...
▌ Editor's read Camp Wicosuta's website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate overnight camp for girls. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation expiring in 2024, indicating compliance with over 300 health, safety, and program standards. The camp is licensed by the State of New Hampshire with license number 040. Founded in 1954 by Becky and Peter Robert, the camp has been operating for 69 years and remains family-owned and operated by the Robert family. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Camp Wicosuta has a strong online presence, with a 4.9-star rating from 100 Google reviews, where parents frequently praise the supportive environment, diverse activities, and positive impact on their daughters. The camp offers a traditional overnight program with a wide array of activities including athletics, waterfront, creative arts, and outdoor adventure. Social media handles include @campwicosuta on Instagram and 'campwicosuta' on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195769+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–9
Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 1 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
- 1957 (69 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–9
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 21 Wicosuta Drive, Hebron, New Hampshire 03241
- Cost notes: For campers completing grades 1-3.
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 24 to Jul 7.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Explorer Session 1 Jun 24 – Jul 7, 2026 · 2 weeks · $6,850
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 1
- What ages does Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 1 accept?
- Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 1 is open to children ages 6–9. 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 Wicosuta - Explorer Session 1 cost?
- Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 1 publishes $3,425/week for the standard session. For campers completing grades 1-3. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 1's hours?
- Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 1 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 Wicosuta - Explorer Session 1 accredited?
- Yes — Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 1 is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 69 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 Wicosuta - Explorer Session 1?
- Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 1 is operated by a private business, with 69 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 Wicosuta - Explorer Session 1 provide lunch?
- Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 1 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 Wicosuta - Explorer Session 1 compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Hebron?
- Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 1 is one of 7 overnight/sleepaway camps in Hebron 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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- Camp Onaway · Ages 9–16 · $1,686/week
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- Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 2 · Hebron, NH · Ages 6–10 · $3,425/week
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