Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 2
An all-girls overnight camp in New Hampshire offering a wide range of activities focused on building confidence 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 an expiration year of 2025, confirming its commitment to industry standards. The camp, founded by Becky and Peter Robert, has been operating for 65 years, indicating a long-standing presence and experience in summer camping. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. While a specific staff-to-camper ratio is not published, the camp emphasizes a supportive and nurturing environment. Google reviews for Camp Wicosuta average 4.9 stars from 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the positive impact on their daughters' confidence and the strong sense of community. The camp offers a diverse program including athletics, waterfront activities, creative arts, and adventure, allowing campers to customize their experience.
Who thrives here Ages 6–10
Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 2 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
- 1961 (65 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–10
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 21 Wicosuta Drive, Hebron, New Hampshire 03241
- Phone: (603) 744-3301
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $6,850 for the two-week session.
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jul 21 to Aug 3.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Explorer Session 2 Jul 21 – Aug 3, 2026 · 2 weeks · $6,850
↗ What parents like
- Introductory camp experience
- All-inclusive tuition
↘ Watch for
- Short session duration
- Limited age range
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 2
- What ages does Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 2 accept?
- Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 2 is open to children ages 6–10. 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 2 cost?
- Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 2 publishes $3,425/week for the standard session. $6,850 for the two-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 2's hours?
- Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 2 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 2 accredited?
- Yes — Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 2 is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 65 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 2?
- Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 2 is operated by a private business, with 65 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 2 provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 2 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.
- Does Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 2 offer transportation?
- Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 2 provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
- How does Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 2 compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Hebron?
- Camp Wicosuta - Explorer Session 2 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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