AN EXPERIENCE THAT LASTS A LIFETIME

Summer camp is a wonderful experience for young girls, and WeHaKee Camp for Girls offers one of the best experiences in the Midwest. Girls between the ages of 7 and 17 will have the time of their lives at WeHaKee, discovering new things about themselves, making new friends, and having the best summer ever. WeHaKee Camp for Girls is a place where girls can build new relationships and find their true selves.

The moment your camper arrives at WeHaKee, they will feel at home. The camp staff is dedicated to making sure that each girl feels comfortable, welcome, and confident. WeHaKee is a diverse community, with girls from all over the United States and the world, and camp staff is there to help each girl develop as an individual person, reach her full potential, and build lasting friendships.

WeHaKee Camp for Girls is a community that is built on traditions, values, and fun. Established in 1923, WeHaKee has a long history of providing girls with the best summer camp experience possible. Whether they’re horseback riding, water skiing, dancing, or roasting marshmallows, WeHaKee is all about building great relationships and making memories that will last a lifetime.

At WeHaKee Camp for Girls, your child will…

• Be safe. Our staff is selected based on their exceptional skill sets, their strong understanding of children and youth development, and their sincere compassion for others. From there, they are carefully screened (including employment and criminal background checks) and extensively trained to ensure that they keep the safety, security and development of all the campers a top priority. To ensure this, WeHaKee Camp for Girls is fully accredited by the American Camp Association. A nurse is in residence throughout the summer. Nearly all the staff at WeHaKee Camp for Girls are certified in first aid and CPR. All aquatic activities are supervised and monitored by certified lifeguards ensuring safe waterfront and pool experiences for our campers.

• Learn new activities and skills that will enhance their confidence, independence, and motivation not only at camp, but that will remain when they return home from their WeHaKee Camp for Girls experience.

• Make friends from around the world that will last a lifetime.

• Experience a positive, caring community where they can confidently experience who they are and embrace who they can become.

• Have fun each and every day. They will have the time of their life!

The mission of WeHaKee Camp for Girls is to provide a welcoming community where girls can strengthen their mind, body, and spirit through fun, play, and nature. WeHaKee inspires relationships based on the values of kindness, truth, justice, and peace. The camp staff helps each girl understand her own uniqueness and individuality, and encourages her to reach her full potential. Living in a diverse community with girls from a variety of cultures, races, regions, and socio-economic backgrounds allows each girl to grow and develop in an atmosphere of acceptance, encouragement, and social growth.

Summer 2023

Camps for Grades K-12

Extraordinary summer experiences for all age levels and interests.

Weekly camps

Jun. 5-Sept. 1

Scholarships available

A Note From The Directors – Bob and Maggie Braun

“As the directors of Camp WeHaKee for nearly 20 years, we offer over 50 years of combined experience as youth development specialists. And having raised two amazing daughters, we also bring a wealth of practical experience and wisdom in knowing how to help girls and young women grow in confidence, independence, resilience and leadership.

Additionally, our decades of experience not only allows us to attract and hire exceptional counselors and staff, but prepares them to be kind, supportive, fun and safe mentors and role models for our campers.

Our depth of experience also helps us continually improve our program offerings to meet the needs and interests of today’s children and youth. And we know how best to create a safe, nurturing, and fun community to help girls grow in ways they and you have never imagined!

Our consistent goal is to provide every camper a reassuring sense of belonging the moment they arrive so that each individual feels comfortable and empowered to try new things, meet new people and have the time of their life! We believe that camp is a place for challenge and growth all wrapped up in remarkable fun!

WeHaKee Camp for Girls offers 2, 4, and 6-week sessions, so you can choose the session that is right for you and your family. Whether they attend for 2 weeks or 6, they are sure to have an unforgettable experience at Camp WeHaKee.

WeHaKee Camp for Girls is a place where girls can discover themselves, make new friends, and have the time of their lives. With traditions, values, and fun, WeHaKee is the summer camp experience they’ve always dreamed of. So, come join us this summer, and find out just how much fun discovering oneself at camp can be!