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 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CAMP WICOSUTA
 WHERE IS WICOSUTA LOCATED? Camp Wicosuta is located on 100 acres of pristine, wooded land on the shores of Newfound Lake in the foothills of the White Mountains in Bristol, New Hampshire. Wico is 2 hours from downtown Boston, 3 1/2 hours from Montreal and 5 hours from New York City. back to top WHO ARE THE DIRECTORS? Corey and Justin Dockswell are Camp Wicosuta's directors. With 25 years of combined camp experience and extensive backgrounds in education and social work, Corey and Justin know what it takes to create a safe, supportive and fun environment for your daughter. Both Corey and Justin attended overnight camps from the age of 8 and spent many summers thereafter as campers and counselors at their respective camps. Corey received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Emory University and a Master of Social Work from New York University. She joined Wicosuta as Assistant Director in 2006. Prior to that, she worked at a resident camp and spent three years as the Director of Special Programs for the American Camp Association's New York Section. Justin received both his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and his Masters in Education from the University at Buffalo. He served as the Assistant Director at Wicosuta and, prior to that, worked for five years as Assistant Director and Boys Head Counselor at two residential camps. Camp is in our hearts. We recognize the lasting impact of the summer camp experience and wish to share it with your daughter. Our goal is to provide her with the same sense of independence, lifelong friendships and camp memories that have influenced Corey and me to this day. Along with our young daughter Sophie, we look forward to welcoming your family to Camp Wicosuta. back to top WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT WICOSUTA? Camp Wicosuta is a high-quality, four-week camp just for girls. Whether you select the first or second session, your daughter will receive a complete traditional sleep-away camp experience. Our philosophy is based on providing the "3 C's": Confidence, Competence & Community. Our goal is for every child to walk away feeling confident in herself and competent in her ability in any number of areas. We teach these lessons in a physically and emotionally safe community in which our campers are challenged to move past their self-set limits. Campers learn these skills in arts and crafts, on the athletic fields, on the hiking trails of the White Mountains, in Newfound Lake, and in their bunks. All our girls build lasting friendships, explore a wide range of activities and have fun! back to top DO YOU OFFER OPTIONS FOR CAMPERS TO COME FOR LESS THAN 4 WEEKS? Yes. Our Two-Week Introductory Session is open to current 1st through 5th graders. It is the perfect introduction to overnight camping for girls and families interested in the experience, but not yet ready for a full four-week session. The two-week camper is exposed to a wide range of traditional camp activities and events. Two-week campers share cabins only with other two-week campers and enjoy a 3:1 camper-to-counselor ratio. The Two-Week program has limited enrollment, so please contact us as soon as possible if you are interested. back to top WHAT IS A TYPICAL DAY AT WICOSUTA LIKE?
HOW DO YOU SELECT THE STAFF? Wicosuta hires staff members who possess character and integrity and who serve as excellent role models for our girls. We do this by recruiting staff members from the finest schools in the U.S. and abroad. Each program area is headed by a specialist with many years of coaching and teaching experience. All of our group counselors are college students. A camper-to-counselor ratio of 3:1 is maintained to ensure proper supervision at all times. Staff members are sensitive to the needs of first-time campers and are trained to make sure that girls acclimate to the camp environment. back to top WHERE DO CAMPERS COME FROM? Wicosuta girls hail from 18 states and 10 countries. Many of our campers are the daughters and granddaughters of Wicosuta alumnae. back to top HOW IS THE PROGRAM DESIGNED? We believe in a well-rounded program that provides opportunities to increase existing skills as well as try new activities. Campers who just completed grades 1-3 have a set program that exposes them to all our activities. Campers finishing grade 4 have a mixture of pre-scheduled and elective activities. They are required to swim every day, play tennis twice a week, and go to the waterfront twice a week. The rest of their activities are based on their preferences. Girls finishing grades 5 and older have an individual, choice-based program. Campers participate in choice-based activities with other campers of similar ages and are able to change their individual schedules if they would like. The last period of the day, called "Selective," allows all campers a chance to choose their last activity of the day. back to top IS WICOSUTA A UNIFORM CAMP? Wico girls are required to wear the official uniform through grade 5. Girls in 6th grade and up are not required to wear uniforms, but must wear solid-color (non-designer) clothing. These dress requirements eliminate the pressure and the resulting competition that girls often feel about "what to wear." back to top WHAT ARE THE CAMP FACILITIES? Wicosuta prides itself on its state-of-the-art facilities:
WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE OFFERED AT WICOSUTA? Wicosuta offers extensive land, field and water sports programs, as well as a wide variety of additional activities such as tennis, aquatics, arts, drama, dance and "Wico Extreme," our outdoor adventure program. The overall program is designed to enable every girl to feel successful. Girls may express their individual artistic interests in ceramics, arts and crafts, fine arts, dance and theatrical productions. Other popular activities include archery, fitness, aerobics, cooking, nature, gymnastics, outdoor camping and hiking. Having over 30 different activities gives each girl the chance to explore new challenges and specialize in the activities she enjoys most. We emphasize instruction and participation in each activity area. At Wico, there are no tryouts or "A" and "B" teams. Girls who are interested may participate in inter-camp tournaments and play days throughout the summer. back to top WHERE DO THE GIRLS SWIM? Wicosuta is located on beautiful Newfound Lake, noted as one of the clearest, cleanest lakes in the U.S. Our campers enjoy swimming, sailing, boating, wake boarding, windsurfing, kayaking and water skiing at our waterfront. In addition, our campus boasts an Olympic Size Heated Swimming Pool. The pool enhances our recreational, instructional and competitive swim programs. Campers never complain about instructional swim and stay in the water as long as they possibly can at free swim. back to top HOW IS THE FOOD? The Wicosuta dining hall is alive with songs and cheers. Our menu is designed to appeal to girls. Our food service and chefs provide a large variety of nutritious and well-prepared selections. Alternatives, including vegetarian options, are available at every meal. Two large salad bars, a deli bar, and a daily pasta selection are offered at both lunch and dinner. Snacks during the day and at bedtime include fresh fruit, healthy treats and ice-cream novelties. back to top DO WE HAVE SOCIALS WITH BOYS FROM NEARBY CAMPS? Regular socials are held throughout the summer with our brother camp, Camp Winaukee, as well as with other boys' camps. The number and format of the socials depends upon the age of the campers. back to top HOW DO GIRLS GET TO CAMP? Coach bus transportation is provided for campers from Westchester, Connecticut, Boston and New York. We meet girls arriving by plane at Logan Airport in Boston and at Manchester Airport in Manchester, NH. back to top WHAT DOES WICOSUTA DO TO MAKE GIRLS FEEL WELCOME? Corey and Justin strive to meet every girl who is planning to attend Wicosuta. Spending time with our campers in their homes helps us get to know each girl and contributes to her adjustment to camp. Each new camper is also assigned a "Big Sister," a returning camper who will help the first-time camper to feel at home. Wico Big Sisters contact first-time campers by phone, email and mail before the summer and spend time at camp with their "Little Sisters" throughout the summer. back to top WHAT ABOUT PHONE CALLS AND MAIL? Parents may call their daughters at a specified time once during the session. Girls are required to write home and we ask parents to write almost every day. Emails may also be sent to campers through the Wicosuta web site. Parents are encouraged to share questions or concerns with the directors anytime throughout the summer. back to top WHO WILL TAKE CARE OF MY CHILD IF SHE GETS SICK OR IS INJURED? Wicosuta's health center staff consists of four full-time nurses. Our Health Center is open seven days a week, and a nurse is on call 24 hours a day. We have an established relationship with a local pediatrician who is on-call daily. Medical specialists, dentists and orthodontists are nearby and will treat our girls if necessary. The health center staff reviews each of our camper's medical history and medications. Sick call is held after each meal, but campers who are ill are escorted to the Health Center by their counselor at any time. Children receive routine medications at mealtime and bedtime according to the documentation on their health history. Parents are always called when a child stays overnight in the Health Center, needs to see a specialist, or needs to be started on prescription medication. We also contact parents or the emergency contact person immediately in the event of an accident or serious injury. back to top HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CAMP WICOSUTA? We strive to meet every camper before she enrolls at camp. This is a time for us to answer questions and to get to know one another. Some families take the opportunity to visit camp while it's in session. Many of our campers return every summer. Therefore, we encourage new families to meet with Corey and Justin and make their decision early in the fall while space is still available. Once you decide to enroll at Wicosuta, we will send you all pertinent information about transportation, visiting days, trips, clothing and big sisters. Feel free to call us if you have questions or would like more information about Camp Wicosuta. back to top |
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