Belonging
Every camper is welcomed exactly as they are. No cliques, no benchwarmers — just one big camp family.
🌿 Our story
Started by two counsellors who never wanted summer to end
In 1998, lifelong friends Hannah and Marcus pitched a handful of tents on a quiet stretch of Lake Wildwood with one goal: give kids the unplugged, joyful, confidence-building summer they remembered from their own childhoods.
Twenty-five summers later, those tents have grown into 220 wooded acres, a lifeguarded waterfront, and a community of more than 4,000 alumni — many of whom now send their own children to camp. What hasn't changed is the heart of it all: every kid belongs here, and every kid leaves a little braver than they arrived.
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💚 What we stand for
The values that shape every summer
Camp is more than activities. These four ideas guide how we hire, plan, and care for every camper.
Growth
We gently nudge kids past their comfort zone so they discover just how capable they really are.
Stewardship
We teach campers to love and care for the wild places that make our summers so special.
Joy
Above all, camp should be ridiculously fun. Big laughs and silly songs are part of the curriculum.
🌟 Meet the team
The counsellors who make it all happen
Caring, certified, and endlessly energetic — these are the people your child will look up to all summer long.
Hannah Brooks
Camp Director & Co-Founder
25 years on the lake, a master's in outdoor education, and a knack for remembering every camper's name.
Marcus Reyes
Program Director & Co-Founder
Wilderness first responder and the creative mind behind colour war and our wildest adventure tracks.
Aisha Bello
Waterfront Director
Certified lifeguard trainer who's taught hundreds of nervous first-timers to love the water.
Liam Chen
Head of Camper Wellbeing
Our resident homesickness whisperer, leading inclusion training and supporting every camper's heart.
🛟 Safety first, always
Adventure with every safeguard in place
Big adventures only feel free when the foundation is rock-solid. Here's how we keep every camper safe so they can focus on the fun.
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Trained medical staff on siteRegistered nurses and wilderness first responders available 24/7.
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Lifeguarded waterfrontCertified guards, buddy checks, and swim assessments before any water activity.
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Secure, screened staffBackground checks, references, and reference-verified training for every counsellor.
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Allergy-aware kitchenClearly labelled meals and a nut-aware dining hall managed by our catering team.
🏞️ The grounds
220 acres of forest, field, and lakeshore
A whole little world for campers to explore, all wrapped around the calm waters of Lake Wildwood.
The waterfront
A sandy swimming beach, boathouse, and roped-off zones for canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards.
Forest & trails
Miles of marked hiking trails, a low-and-high ropes course, and a quiet lookout over the valley.
Cabins & commons
Cozy wooden cabins, a big dining hall, the arts barn, sports fields, and a central campfire circle.
Come see it for yourself
Book a tour, ask us anything, or reserve your camper's spot. We'd love to welcome your family to the Wildwood community.