Camp Wawenock
Traditional overnight summer camp for girls on Sebago Lake, focusing on skill development and community.
▌ Editor's read Camp Wawenock is an ACA-accredited overnight camp for girls, with accreditation valid through 2025, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The camp has a rich history, operating since 1910, founded by Elsa and Mary North, indicating a long-standing tradition in youth development. They maintain a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, as found on their 'Dates & Rates' page, suggesting good supervision. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, as detailed in their 'Staff' section. While the ownership type isn't explicitly stated, the long family history and private nature suggest a for-profit model. Their social media presence is active with an Instagram handle @campwawenock and Facebook handle @campwawenock.
Who thrives here Ages 8–17
Camp Wawenock is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
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: 8–17
- Address: 207 Wawenock Rd, Raymond, ME 04071
- Phone: (207) 655-4657
- Email: [email protected]
5 sessions (1 one-week, 4 multi-week blocks), from Jun 24 to Aug 11.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Full Season Jun 24 – Aug 11, 2026 · 7 weeks · $13,200
- First Half Jun 24 – Jul 18, 2026 · 4 weeks · $9,200
- Wonder Week Jul 12 – 18, 2026 · 1 week · $2,800
- Second Half Jul 19 – Aug 11, 2026 · 4 weeks · $9,200
- Wayseeker Jul 19 – Aug 2, 2026 · 3 weeks · $6,000
↗ What parents like
- Seven-week program
- Focus on life skills
↘ Watch for
- Uniform required
- Expensive
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Wawenock
- What ages does Camp Wawenock accept?
- Camp Wawenock is open to children ages 8–17. 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 Wawenock cost?
- Camp Wawenock publishes $1,885/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Wawenock accredited?
- Yes — Camp Wawenock 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 Wawenock?
- Camp Wawenock 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 Wawenock provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Wawenock includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Camp Wawenock compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Raymond?
- Camp Wawenock is one of 8 overnight/sleepaway camps in Raymond 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
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Wawenock with other camps.
- 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.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Wawenock.
- Camp Wohelo · Ages 6–15 · $2,800/week
- Camp Agawam · Camp Agawam · Ages 8–15 · $1,892/week
- Camp Wawenock · Ages 8–17 · $1,886/week
- Camp Wohelo · Ages 6–15 · $1,800/week
- Camp Wawenock - Camp Wawenock: · Ages 8–16 · $1,786/week
- Camp Wohelo · Ages 6–15 · $1,980/week
- Camp Nashoba North · Camp Nashoba North · Ages 7–17
- Camp Wohelo · Ages 6–15 · $1,738/week