Introductory Programs

I had so much fun –
I didn’t want to leave!

Wonder Week

One Week at Wawenock
for girls entering 2nd and 3rd grades

Curious about sleep-away camp? Wonder Week is the perfect first step.

Designed especially for younger campers, this one-week experience introduces girls to the fun, friendships, and routines of camp in a structured and supportive setting.

Wonder Weekers will:

  • Enjoy the lake while swimming and boating
  • Create in pottery and crafts
  • Ride a horse
  • Try tennis and archery
  • Enjoy all-camp events like campfire and vespers
  • Sing camp songs with her big sister
  • And so much more!

Each day is thoughtfully paced, and staffing ratios allow for lots of individual care and support. Whether she’s exploring camp’s beautiful wooded trails, trying a new activity, or roasting marshmallows on a campfire, your daughter will learn by doing, and feel a great sense of accomplishment as she gains confidence and becomes part of the Wawenock family.

Wonder Week Dates: July 12th-July 18th
Tuition: $2800

Spots are limited and tend to fill quickly.

Register for Wonder Week
Wonder Week Packing List

Please mark all items, including traveling clothes, clearly and permanently with your daughter’s name. Wonder Weekers are not required to wear the camp uniform.

Clothing

  • 6 t-shirts
  • 1 long-sleeved shirt
  • 7 pr. underwear
  • 1 pr. pajamas
  • 6 pr. socks
  • 6 pr. shorts
  • 1 pr. jeans/sweatpants
  • 2 swimsuits
  • 1 rain jacket
  • 2 sweatshirts/fleece tops

Footwear

  • 1 pr. sneakers
  • 1 pr. footwear for rain
  • 1 pr. flip-flops

Equipment

  • Tennis Racket (optional – we can provide one)
  • Lacing shoes or boots, with heel, for riding (rain boots work, if they have a heel)
  • Riding Helmet (optional – we can provide one)

Bedding/Linen

  • Pillow (we can provideone if necessary)
  • 1 bath towel
  • 1 beach towel

Toiletries

  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Hair care supplies
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellant

Miscellaneous

  • Stuffed animal or comfort item
  • Laundry bag (lg. plastic garbage liner is fine)
  • Flashlight
  • Water bottle
  • Stationary, Address List, Stamps, Pen
  • Disposable Camera (optional)
Wonder Week Sample Schedule
7:15Reveille – Rise and Shine!
7:45Breakfast
8:30Cabin Duties
9:00Tennis
10:00Arts & Crafts
11:00Swimming
12:00Cabin Time
12:30Lunch
1:30Rest Hour
2:30Pottery
3:30Hobby Hour – with camper buddy
4:30General Swim
5:15Supervised Showers
6:00Dinner
7:30Campfire
8:00Stories in the Cabin
8:30Lights Out
9:00Taps – “Good night, we sing goodnight!”

The Wayseeker Program

Two Weeks at Wawenock
for girls entering 3rd and 4th grades

Wayseeker is our two-week introductory program – ideal for families who want a longer introductory experience while still easing into camp life.

Wayseekers are fully integrated into the Camp Family. They:

  • Choose their own activity schedule
  • Participate in all-camp events
  • Experience the rhythm and traditions of a longer session

With two weeks, campers have more time to settle in, build friendships, grow skills, and feel more connected as part of the broader camp community.

Wayseeker: July 19th – August 2nd
Tuition: $6000

Register for Wayseeker

Click here for the Wayseeker Daily Schedule

Wawenock’s introductory programs are designed as a gentle on-ramp to longer sessions, helping campers leave feeling confident, capable, and excited for more.

Please note, spaces in our Introductory Programs are limited so we encourage you to enroll as soon as possible. Contact us if you have any questions.

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