WRITE US!
In a world of emails and social media, harken back to the Sunday tradition and write camp a letter! We’d love to hear from those that know us best: the campers.
Mailing Address:
57 Wigwam Pass
Waterford, ME 04088
Announcement! Fresh off the (digital) presses, the 2023 yearbook, Campfire Days.
Go to First Period
Reach back to summer days and recreate one your favorite camp activities at home.
Practice Your Wigwam Lingo
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“Bear, Bear Lake…
Yow, Wildcats.
W I G – wig, W A M – wam, W I G… W A M
Wigwam, Wigwam, Wigwam”(see any Wigwam alumni for words to Acka Lacka Ching and Muh-Hee cheers)
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The Upper Diamond, or “Uppah” D, is where the campers live and play. Bunks and tents surround the UD, home to small baseball and sports field… think kickball, soccer, lacrosse, and golf chipping and driving lessons.
The Lower D, also an area of much activity, supports Wigwam’s baseball and soccer fields. Football, soccer, baseball, ultimate frisbee, and memorable bunk boy capture the flag games are held here regularly.
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The quarters to almost all of our campers and staff. Bunk row houses the youngest campers, while tent row is home to our CIT’s and JC’s, the oldest boys in camp.
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“Isn’t it beautiful”… A Wigwam tradition, in german, in which the Wigwam community sings along to a hand painted 16 section cartoon/ caricature depicting the funny and memorable events of a particular summer.
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The most beautiful outdoor basketball court in the state of Maine, that we know of! Named after a former camper, Matt Poochio, the ‘Pooch’ is a regular hang out for Wigwammers.
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I’m afraid you’ll need to come Wigwam to have this one explained…
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This period introduces campers to every facet of camp life and ensures strong bonds across their age group and with staff members. Returning campers will love sharing fun memories at activities and locations around camp.
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A long standing year-end tradition! Campers receive a plaque engraved with their name and bars their participation at certain areas of focus. Campers bring back their plaques each year to receive. new bars and extensions, until the plaques measure longer than the camper!
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Once a summer during Parent’s Day, we present a full length waterski show. Headlining the show is the incredible Pyramid act. Name another camp that does this!
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Yesterday’s scores reported each morning after breakfast, followed by a daily temp check of certain team that plays in the Bronx!
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These are the many various activities in and around the lodge. Badminton, shuffleboard, roofball, gaga, four-square, bocce, ping pong….
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Wake up early Sunday morning to the sound of a shofar and come on down to lake for chilly dip. Join multiple times and earn some polar bear swag at the end of the summer!
