June 21st to 26th is the first session.

June 28th to July 3rd is the second session.

Check in is at 2:00pm on Sunday and check out is 7:00pm on Friday after a parent presentation from the campers.

Camp is $450 per session.

Yes. Every staff member goes through a national criminal background check, as well as a multi-step interview and reference checks (references from their moms don't count).

Matt Langdon is the camp director.  He has 13 summers of experience in summer camps and 10 full years of year-round camping.  He has been a counselor, ranch director, trip leader, medical first responder, program director, summer camp director, school programs director, and associate executive director.  He has never been a waterfront director though.  He doesn't like swimming...

We are proud to have a staff to child ratio of 1:5.  What this looks like to your child is each cabin has 3 counselors and maximum of 16 campers.  In addition to this there are 3 administrative staff, 1 social worker, a nurse, and approximately 10 program staff provided by Camp Adventure.

We will have a Registered Nurse on staff at all times to provide emergency care as well as to ensure that your child receives any medication they need at the appropriate time. In addition, every staff member will be certified in CPR and First Aid to provide care for minor injuries as needed.

There is a 24 hour emergency clinic half a mile from camp called POH (Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital).

We regard behavior management as one of our most important teaching opportunities at camp. We employ a logic-based approach to handling camper conflicts and difficulties, where campers are reminded that, in a safe environment, they can manage their feelings in positive ways.

The first part of our plan is proactive. Through our daily character development sessions based on heroism, we will be discussing and encouraging positive behaviors. We also will have nightly cabin discussions to debrief the day, discuss concerns or problems, and construct group formulated solutions.

The second part of our plan involves appropriate responses to situations that may arise. Our counselors understand that campers will need help in finding words to express themselves and solve problems in positive ways. Through discussion and support, we will encourage campers to find the voice to solve problems independently.

We understand that using rewards and punishments can seem to be a quick fix to “manage” behavior. However, our belief at Camp Wewabeca is that “managing” children using promises and threats can have negative impact in the long run, as children begin acting only to earn or avoid these things. Instead, we work to develop internal motivation in children to do the right thing simply because it is the right thing to do. With a belief that doing good things every day can build heroes, our campers will be guided on a path to become more giving and responsible people in the long run.

The camp is on the Crossroads For Youth campus.  It's specific address is 573 James Hunt Drive, Oxford, Michigan.  You can use the map below.

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The camp shares grounds with a residential treatment facility, Crossroads For Youth. All of the treatment facilities on ground are staffed at a 1:6 ratio 24 hours a day. These programs are kept completely separate from our program throughout the course of the summer. There will also be a ground supervisor on staff 24 hours a day that patrols the area to ensure a safe environment for your child.

We have a 1:12 ratio of lifeguards to campers. Campers will all be swim tested on the first day, and they will then be assigned to a section of the water appropriate to their swimming level. We use a buddy system during swim time with buddy checks every ten minutes.

There is a designated shallow area, so they will be able to enjoy the water at a safe level. They can also participate in boating activities, because they will wear life jackets. There is also a lifeguard in a patrol boat for boating activities.

You will be receiving three mailings between the time you register your child and the start of camp that will give you detailed information regarding what to pack (and what not to pack), how to contact your child's counselor prior to camp to ask questions, and how to keep up to date on your child's experience while they are away.

During camp we will call you only if we need to.  You will be able to keep up with daily events at camp by visiting the Keep in Touch page.  We'll be uploading photos and news all day every day.  And knowing us, we'll be doing it well into the night as well.

You may send letters or packages to our mailing address. We will pass out mail to campers on a daily basis.  We encourage you to send your child with several self-addressed, stamped envelopes or postcards so they can write to you. Please check the Stay In Touch page where you will be able to keep up with camp happenings through our Twitter and Flickr accounts.  Through these you will see photos, messages, videos, and much more as they happen.  You'll also be able to send messages to your child through this page.  Campers will not be responding via electronic media though.

Please note that cell phones are not permitted for campers.

If there is a need to contact a camper for emergency reasons, please call us at the camp office. We will contact you in the event of any emergency or concern at camp.

Talking to your child about camp before the week is a great way to alleviate any anxiety.  By creating positive anticipation for the camp experience, you will likely eradicate any fears.  This page of questions is not just for you, but also for your child.  Make sure they have all of their questions answered before camp.

If your child has never been away from home, start with some overnight visits with friends or family to experience sleeping in another location. Nothing helps children prepare for being away from home than, you guessed it, being away from home.

All of our staff are very experienced in helping homesick campers. The first night or two can be tough, especially for kids who are not used to being away from home. We have learned that the best way to overcome homesickness is to keep children busy having tons of fun! If your child is homesick, we will work on talking them through it and will focus on helping them become involved in the fun around them. For most campers, once they are busy, homesickness melts away. We do keep a close eye on this, and some campers do struggle more than others. It is our hope that every child leaves camp feeling positive and wanting to come back again. If this means some extra attention, or maybe even a phone call home for a homesick camper, this is what we will do. Please understand that phone calls can often set off a bout of homesickness, or make things worse, so we do try to avoid this if at all possible. At the end of the day, helping your child feel safe, comfortable, and ready to have fun is our number one goal!

Please keep us informed! Once your child is registered for camp, we will request your child's general health information and information on any special concerns you may have (bed wetting, asthma, food allergies, etc). Once we know about your child's specific needs, we can make a plan to best work with you. Many of these concerns are very common and are easily handled at camp (organizing a bottom bunk and using the bathroom before bed, carrying inhalers, changing the menu slightly, etc). We are happy to discuss your child's needs with you. If you have questions regarding something specific before you register, feel free to contact us.

Yes! We believe that children learn from one another. That being said, our program is designed to offer every child developmentally appropriate choices. They will be assigned to a cabin of all boys or all girls of the same age/grade level (or close to if they have a birthday on the cusp.) Many of their activities will take place in this cabin group. Campers will also have the opportunity to choose some activities on their own, during which time they may be with campers of other ages or gender. Finally, we do organize some full camp activities, where all campers and counselors will be together. With this program variety, campers will spend time both with their cabin group engaged in age specific activities, as well as with others on camp.

All of our staff this summer have worked for the camp director previously, and have demonstrated incredible talent and creativity on the job. We view this “real world” training and experience as an invaluable asset to our program. In addition, all counselors will go through a week long staff training program that focuses on our health and safety policies, behavior management philosophy and methods, our hero based character development program, and all activity facilitation. All counselors will also be certified in Red Cross CPR and First Aid.

In a one week session, we believe visits from parents to be counterproductive.  Your child will benefitting enormously from this time away from home, so we discourage any visits.  We do, however, warmly welcome (and in fact, encourage) you to attend the parent celebration at the end of the week that begins at 6pm on Friday.

There is a bath house on either side of camp.  One for boys and one for girls.  The travel time is less than 52 seconds.  Approximately.

Call the same number - (810) 869 3743.  The camp director will be able to answer this number all day.

Campers are assigned by gender and age.  You knew that part I'm sure.  With five cabins, the genders are divided into three cabins for girls one week (with two for boys) and two cabins for girls the other week (with three for boys).  This means during a three cabin week, campers are divided up into 3rd and 4th grade, 5th and 6th grade, and 7th and 8th grade.  During a two cabin week, the breakdown is 3rd-5th grade and 6th-8th grade.  There can be no exceptions to this breakdown to ensure that all parents are aware of the ages of the campers that will share a cabin with their child.  We take age very seriously at Wewabeca, knowing how vital it is to avoid mismatches.