CAMP WA-KLOʼS STORY
All Girls Are Created Equally Different
Camp Wa-Klo empowers a girl to be confident, independent, and have a voice. Throughout her time maneuvering through social situations in her cabin, choosing what new activities she wants to try, and speaking in front of the camp community during Reflections, there will be ample opportunities for your daughter to make connections and grow!
What Makes Us Special
Our Progressive Program
OVERVIEW
The Wa-Klo Way
At Wa-Klo we recognize that at each stage of a girl’s life, she needs something a bit different. So that a girl can grow with camp, we have a progressive program.
GRADES 2-5
Juniors & Mids
Our Juniors and Mids are the youngest campers at camp. Most of them are first time campers, and our counselors and older campers are on hand to give them the best first camp experience.
GRADES 6 & 7
Inters
Our Inters are in 6th and 7th Grade. Bringing so much energy to camp, our counselors help them to become independent, navigate social skills in the cabin and encourage them to try new activities.
GRADES 8-10
The Area
Our Seniors and Pioneers gain independence and develop their interests through choosing their own schedule each week and trying new and challenging things, they experience leading younger campers through games and events, and build meaningful connections in the cabin and around camp.
GRADE 11
Leadership Training
In this full summer program, girls develop their leadership skills by taking a leadership class, assisting in some activity classes, organizing a camp wide program once a session and volunteering outside of camp in the local community. Girls who complete the LTG program are able to apply to be Junior Counselors the next summer.
OUR ALL-STAR CAMPERS
“It’s a place where girls become empowered, you are supported, and it’s a place with no judgement. It’s also a way to get away from technology, the real world, everything in normal everyday life.”
Marley, Camper
OUR ALL-STAR CAMPERS
“Wa-Klo is a home for me. I am able to discover new parts of myself and be confident in who I am. Everyone there is positive, caring, loving, and supportive. Without camp I truly wouldn’t be the person I am today!”
Abby, Camper
OUR ALL-STAR CAMPERS
“I love being at Wa-Klo because I get to meet new people and try new things. I also love it because it is open and friendly and there are a lot of things to do there.”
Marin, Camper
OUR ALL FEMALE COUNSELORS
“Camp Wa-Klo gave me the freedom to grow and learn at my own pace. Not only did I develop fun and challenging skills like archery and kayaking, but I also learned how to problem solve, communicate with my peers, and use creativity in several aspects of my life and work. I would not be the woman I am today if I had not gone to camp Wa-Klo.”
Gianna Maiorino
OUR ALL FEMALE COUNSELORS
“The only way to sum up camp is by quoting Dr. Seuss, “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” My whole 5 summers of camp are a collection of moments that have become amazing memories I still think of most days! Not to mention the amazing friendships I have made all over the world and still talk to. Doing camp was the single best decision I ever made 💚 #yeahbuddy #G”
Emma Gillespie
OUR ALL FEMALE COUNSELORS
“I spent my whole childhood at camp Wa-Klo and worked there all the way through college. I honestly grew up there. I made some of my best friends who I am still closely connected to today. The most important part about Camp Wa-Klo for me are the lessons I learned there about leadership and community that I use every day!”
