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CAMP WHIP-POOR-WILL

All weeks are still open!   We hope you can join us!

Registered students, watch for emails about festival dates, overnights, and other  information.


Where Children Are Children

Camp Whip-Poor-Will has been providing Christian nurture to small outdoor groups
of children of preschool and elementary age since 1982.Campers enjoy their small groups in the wooded areas of the camp-their homes in the woods. The role models of staff has been through the years excellent. Parents from many years still share their joys of the love of their children for Camp Whip-Poor-Will. Junior Counselors return who have been campers and Sr. Staff bring their childhood picture frames to share with their campers of their years at Camp WPW. The memories are many for children, youth, and adults.

Campers have the opportunity to participate in numerous activities and educational opportunities such as  crafts, horses, animal farm, leather crafts, pottery, creek activities, hiking trails, nature crafts, rocks and gems, biking, greenhouse, gardening, recreation, soccer, softball, fishing, music, storytelling, train rides, and more! 

A Christian educational  emphasis is part of every camper's day. Also, each week focuses on a major activity or theme thus varying the weekly activities to always have something special for those attending more than one week.

Small groups of the same age level children (unless enrollment dictates otherwise) share the camp week with counselors, friends, and resource leaders.  

The ratio of staff to children is approximately one to five. The camp has 20 acres of land with plenty of hiking trails, a riding ring, fresh air, two forty feet wide creeks, and a 10,000 square foot log cabin lodge!

We hope you can join us this summer at Camp Whip-Poor-Will, Where Children Are Children!


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For Information about summer enrichment classes and year-round courses, visit our friends at Woodside Learning Center

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How old must I be to attend?
Ages 5-12 or rising 7th (by August 31 of the upcoming fall)

Where is the camp located?
The camp is located at 7123 New Town Road (10 minutes from the Arboretum Shopping Center) approximately thirty minutes from the Providence road area near Queens road.
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How do I register?
Parents may request a registration form by mail, call  the camp at (704) 843-9541, print and mail registration or send email to campwpw@yahoo.com

How do I pay?
Camp WPW is totallly tuition funded, thus payment is requested at time of registration or you may request your own best payment plan for approval. Pay by check or select Pay Pal depending on your choice of registration.

Are scholarships available?
You may request a scholarship form by emailing campwpw@yahoo.com to apply for a
scholarship. All requests should be in by March 15th.

What if I change my mind after I have registered and paid?
If it is a medical emergency, refunds would be made. However, once you have
registered you are expected to honor your requests and no refunds are made.

Are activities different for older campers, especially those who have been before?
Yes. See new activities for grades 4-7 campers here.

Do you celebrate birthdays throughout the year and the summer at Camp WPW?
Birthdays are very special and many birthday choices are made available throughout the year for the activities of the birthday child. Inquire for through the year birthday celebrations or summer birthdays at campwpw@yahoo.com. For additional information and a personal conversation and personalized planning for your child's birthday.The goal of birthdays at Camp WPW is to make the birthday child VERY SIGNIFICANT in the midst of small celebrations of friends and close family.




CELEBRATING 30 YEARS!!


Henry Lathrop, camper

"Betty Ruth and Tommy – Henry has LOVED Camp WPW , and after this summer, this is what he said '…Heaven reminds me of Camp Whip Poor Will. It is perfect.'

Hope you are all well. "
Sarah Lathrop