Camp Wigwam For Boys

★★★★★Cathy McNally

My son is 18 and will be headed to college in the Fall. I mention this because when we spoke about his summer plans for this year, the one thing he insisted on doing was returning to the place that helped shape the caring, empathetic and kind young man he is today. Wigwam was more than just a summer on a lake playing games, eating amazing food, splashing in the water and and enjoying being a kid. It gave my son life-long friends, confidence and a deep sense of community. Wigwam was the place where he first developed a passion for water skiing. He was merely 8 years old when he first went to Wigwam and it quickly became his home away from home. Bob, the owner, is one of the most caring, kindest and warm people you will ever meet. His warmth permeates the entire camp culture and is seen in the way the staff and campers treat each other. This year my son will return as a counselor, a truly full circle moment. To see him guide and support young campers the way he was supported and guided means so much to us. We all are forever grateful to Wigwam!

★★★★★Sam Aronwald

Words won’t do Wigwam enough justice, you really have to experience it for yourself to understand best. Camp Wigwam is much more than a summer camp; it’s a 115-year-old family that keeps creating the greatest summers of all time.

★★★★★Daniel Turetsky

"Camp Wigwam is, without exaggeration, one of the most special places on Earth. I spent eight life-shaping summers there (1972–1980), and even now, I find myself wishing I’d never outgrown it. What makes Wigwam unique is its rare balance: it provides an environment where boys can play and compete at their own pace, while fostering a profound sense of community that is nearly impossible to find in today's frantic world. Decades later, I can still vividly recall the sun on the lake, the intensity of Color War, the camaraderie of baseball and dodgeball, and the quiet freedom of Liberty fishing trips. My message to parents is simple: Camp Wigwam is more than just a summer program; it is a foundational experience that will stay with your son for the rest of his life."

★★★★★Andrew Norden

No place better on Earth. My brothers and I spent many summers (10+) here as campers and counselors, and I’ve sent all three of my own sons. This is a truly special camp and community that somehow has managed to keep the magic alive for more than 100 years. If you’re the parent of a boy, don’t think twice - just send him! He will thank you now and for the rest of his life.

★★★★★Patrick Bredland (Triksavestheday)

If you've ever wanted your boy to have an overnight camp experience, this is the place. A beautiful camp on a private lake, with water sports, land sports, visual arts and more. This is an absolute paradise and has been helping young boys grow for over 110 years! The boys find everlasting friendships in the brotherhood that is created here. You will be hard pressed to find another camp that has a director and staff put this much time, energy and love into their program. The best part of all of this, for 7 weeks, the boys learn and fall in love with nature and the outdoors, without technology and screens! They play outside all day and have fun! This is something we all desperately need more of! It says something when there are families that are 4 generations deep, some tracing their lineage back to 1910, when the camp first opened! This summer camp is more than just a camp, its a tradition, its love, it's home. If you are able, please take time to check it out with your son. It's a magical place that will create memories and bonds that will last a lifetime.