American youth are spearheading the fight for the country we will inherit in just a couple of years. This includes us: WriCampians. It’s crucial that we do so; when the youth feel empowered and elevate their voices, we take control of our
A laugh is sort of like a vote, because when you laugh, you are voting with your voice for what is funny, what is absurd, and what is true. Taking away our ability to laugh at humorous truthtellers is a form of
This year, many rising seniors have participated in WriCampia’s CIT program, reading aloud to Lower and Middle Camp bunks each night as well as assuming track-specific leadership roles. In addition to reading to younger campers, Sophie K., 17, serves as the Managing
Dear Seniors, We have loved spending WriCampia 2025 mornings with you all. The laughs, the stretches, and of course, your thoughtful, lyrical writing energized and inspired us from beginning to end. We are so proud of you and what you accomplished this
Catching Golf Carts, Not Feelings by Hollyn A., 14 One night, I was walking and chatting with my friends. Suddenly, I heard a counselor tell everyone to move because a golf cart was coming. As I was moving to let the golf
As I walked through the quiet woods coming from dinner, I could hear friendly banter and shrieks coming from Acres. Clearly, campers don’t just nap and shower during rest and shower hours, so what exactly do they do? At Campus, Gaga Ball
Lower Campers have a lot to share about their experience being at WriCampia for the first time. The campers explain what they think about being the youngest group. There are both highs and lows in the experience of the Lower Camper at
As campers arrived to this year’s annual dance, they were greeted with a playlist of fun beats like “Dancing Queen,” “Defying Gravity,” and even some classics from Hannah Montana, which guaranteed that every camper could find a song that suited their taste.
Hey WriCampia! Huh. Do you know what WriCampia reminds me of? Writing. What is writing for, though? It can be used for so many things, from tax bills, to receipts, to wills, and even to speeches, but that’s not what we’re here
On the third night of WriCampia 2025, sitting on the wet benches of the camp office porch, I was surprised to see so many familiar and new faces. It was the second DDC meeting of 2025, including four new counselors to my