Why Wigwam Is One of the Best Boys Camps in Maine
Families choose Wigwam for the same reasons they have for over a century: a beautiful Maine lake, a strong all-boys community, and staff who know every camper by name.
115+ Years Strong
Founded in 1910, Wigwam is one of America's oldest continuously running boys camps. Traditions run deep.
1:4 Staff Ratio
ACA accredited with counselors who return year after year. Boys are known, supported, and pushed to grow.
40 Acres on Bear Lake
A private waterfront in western Maine with clear water, pine forests, and no crowds.
The All-Boys Advantage
An all-boys summer camp gives boys room to try things, fail, and try again without worrying about how they look. At Wigwam, a shy camper can pick up a tennis racket for the first time, sail a boat alone, or step on stage in a camp play, all in the same week.
Our counselors are men who have often been Wigwam campers themselves. They coach, listen, and set the tone for how boys treat each other. That is how a good boys camp turns into a great one.
Parents tell us their sons come home more confident, more independent, and with friendships that last for decades.
What Campers Do All Summer
Waterfront
Swim, sail, canoe, kayak, water ski, wakeboard, and stand-up paddle on Bear Lake.
Tennis
Six courts and a full instructional program. Wigwam has produced serious tennis players for decades.
Team Sports
Baseball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, and more, with real coaching.
Arts & Woodshop
Painting, ceramics, music, theater, and one of the best camp woodshops in Maine.
Trips
Overnight hikes in the White Mountains, canoe trips, and rock climbing adventures.
Nature & Camping
Real Maine woods, campfires, and skills that stay with boys long after camp.
Founded 1910
Boys ages 6 to 16
Bear Lake, Waterford ME
45 min from Portland
ACA Accredited
1:4 staff ratio
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Camp Wigwam one of the best boys summer camps in Maine?
Camp Wigwam has been running full-summer programs for boys since 1910. We are ACA accredited, keep a 1:4 staff-to-camper ratio, and sit on 40 private acres along Bear Lake in Waterford, Maine. Boys pick from more than 30 activities each week, from tennis and sailing to woodworking and mountain trips.
How old do boys need to be to attend?
Wigwam is an all-boys camp for ages 6 to 16. Younger boys often start in our Rookies 2-week session, and most stay for the full 7-week summer by their second year.
Where in Maine is Camp Wigwam located?
We are on Bear Lake in Waterford, Maine, about 45 minutes northwest of Portland in the western Maine lakes region.
What activities are offered?
Tennis, waterfront (sailing, canoeing, kayaking, swim, water ski, wakeboard), team sports, arts, woodshop, nature, rock climbing, mountain biking, overnight trips to the White Mountains, and more.
How much does a summer at Camp Wigwam cost?
2026 tuition ranges from $5,200 for a 2-week Rookies session up to $15,000 for the full 7-week season. See the Dates & Rates page for all options.