Camp Wigwam - Umbrella
Camp Wigwam is a traditional overnight summer camp for boys in Maine, offering a wide range of activities and...
▌ Editor's read Camp Wigwam is an overnight summer camp for boys, established in 1910 by Abraham Mandelstam, indicating a long-standing history and tradition (About Us). The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, demonstrating a commitment to industry standards for health and safety (ACA Accredited Camps search). They maintain a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, which suggests a good level of supervision and individualized attention (About Us). The camp offers a wide array of activities including land sports, water sports, and creative arts, promoting a well-rounded experience (Activities). While the website mentions staff are 'carefully selected,' there is no explicit language regarding background checks (About Us).
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1161910+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–15
Camp Wigwam - Umbrella 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
- 116 (1910 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–15
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 57 Wigwam Pass, Waterford, ME 04088
- Phone: (207) 583-2300
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: 5-week session costs $12,000, so the cost per week is $2400.
Runs 24-hour residential, 6 sessions (0 one-week, 6 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.
- Session 1 Jun 24 – Jul 28, 2026 · 5 weeks · $12,000
- Session 2 Jun 24 – Jul 18, 2026 · 4 weeks · $10,200
- Session 4 Jun 24 – Aug 11, 2026 · 7 weeks · $15,000
- Session 5 Jun 24 – Jul 7, 2026 · 2 weeks · $5,200
- Session 3 Jul 19 – Aug 11, 2026 · 4 weeks · $10,200
- Session 6 Jul 20 – Aug 2, 2026 · 2 weeks · $5,200
↗ What parents like
- Full summer boys camp
- Long-standing traditions
↘ Watch for
- No phone number listed
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Wigwam - Umbrella
- What ages does Camp Wigwam - Umbrella accept?
- Camp Wigwam - Umbrella is open to children ages 7–15. 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 - Umbrella cost?
- Camp Wigwam - Umbrella publishes $2,400/week for the standard session. 5-week session costs $12,000, so the cost per week is $2400. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Wigwam - Umbrella's hours?
- Camp Wigwam - Umbrella 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 - Umbrella accredited?
- Yes — Camp Wigwam - Umbrella 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 - Umbrella?
- Camp Wigwam - Umbrella 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 - Umbrella provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Wigwam - Umbrella 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 Wigwam - Umbrella compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Waterford?
- Camp Wigwam - Umbrella 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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- 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