Character growth.
Camp Wabansi incorporates the core values of respect, responsibility, caring, and honesty through all of our activities.  Campers bring these positive values home and incorporate them into everyday life.

"My son's grandmother commented on his wonderful manners when he came home from camp!"

Positive role models.
Camp Wabansi staff are carefully chosen for their genuine interest in children.  Your child benefits from the bond created by one-on-one attention and the example set by a young adult they can respect.

"Every year, we are impressed by the maturity and professionalism of your counselors."

Teamwork.
Campers learn to trust each other and how to be trusted, make group decisions, discover their unique role and contribution to a team, and can feel a sense of belonging.

Quality time "unplugged."
Research suggests that the average child uses electronics (TV, cell phones, video games) for
5 1/2 hours per day.  Imagine how much that amount of time increases when school is out!  At Camp Wabansi, kids use that time to learn to value the simplicity of nature, the rewards of physical activity, and the importance of taking care of their environment.

New skills.
Learning doesn't stop in the summer!  Research suggests that children of all ages who continue to be challenged and learn new things in the summer months remember more information from one school year to the next.  But at camp, learning is cleverly disguised as fun!

Inspired creativity.
At Camp Wabansi, kids have unlimited opportunities to express themselves in healthy ways that encourage positive recognition.  Kids learn to take pride in their work with the support of their peers and counselors.

Confidence and identity.
Camper surveys indicate that campers feel safe and supported in the camp environment.  Parents frequently tell us that their kids return from camp with higher levels of confidence and more self-security.

"I never thought my daughter would get on a horse.  Your staff got her to try it - and love it!"

Lasting friendships.
The Camp Wabansi environment breaks through stereotypes and barriers.  It's a community where everyone can belong.

"This is the first camp my daughter has attended where she hasn't been teased and actually came home talking about new friends.  We've never seen her so happy."