Camp Wildwood
Camp Wildwood is a traditional overnight summer camp for boys aged 7-15, offering a wide range of activities focused on skill development, sportsmanship, and...
▌ Editor's read Camp Wildwood's website (campwildwood.ca) loads successfully and presents as a legitimate overnight camp for boys. The camp has been operating for over 60 years, founded by David and Shari Ebel, and is currently directed by their son, Peter Ebel, indicating a long-standing family tradition in camping. While the website is .ca, it appears to be a US-based camp, specifically in Bridgton, Maine, which is a common occurrence for camps near the US-Canada border. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The program is exclusively overnight for boys aged 7-15, offering activities like waterskiing, sailing, tennis, and arts. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Camp Wildwood Maine' show a rating of 4.9 stars from 100 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their sons' confidence and social skills. The camp's social media handles are @campwildwoodforboys on Instagram and 'campwildwoodforboys' on Facebook, both actively updated.
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Since 196660+ years operating
Who thrives here
Camp Wildwood is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. traditional day camp programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: not listed
- Address: 20 Wildwood Rd, Bridgton, ME 04009
- Phone: (207) 647-3998
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Planning guides
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