A Maine Summer for New York Boys

Getting to Camp from New York

Waterford, Maine is approximately 6 hours by car from New York City and easily accessible by flight to the Portland Jetport, about 45 minutes from camp. Many tri-state families make the trip an annual tradition, often coordinating travel with other Wigwam families from the area.

Why New York Families Choose Wigwam

The contrast between Bear Lake's quiet shoreline and the energy of city life is part of what makes a Wigwam summer transformative. Boys step away from screens, schedules, and the pace of home into a structured but relaxed traditional camp experience.

The independence boys build here, away from home, in a community that knows them by name, is what families from the New York area come back for year after year.

The Wigwam Community

Boys from New York join campers from across the country and beyond in a genuinely diverse summer community. New York is one of our longest-standing feeder markets, which means most NYC, Westchester, Long Island, and tri-state campers arrive already knowing someone, or quickly find their people on Day One.