WriCampia. We all know and love it here. But did you know that WriCampia didn’t always exist? I know, shocking, right? WriCampia has a short but fascinating history. WriCampia started in 2013, when parents (half as a joke, and half serious) told
Before camp this summer, I searched both the Camp Danbee and the Writopia websites for a hint of what Wel-B-Yon (WBY) looked like. WBY is the decades-old, coveted bunk-suite for Senior Campers—legendary for its multiroom building equipped with a couch-laden lounge. After
When I first arrived for my second summer of WriCampia, I ran out of the Brooklyn bus excitedly, ready to see my friends and finally stretch my legs after the long five-hour ride. However, I never thought that exactly a day later,
What’s the one stereotypical background of a romantic summer camp film? Away from the bright cities and light pollution, the night skies of Peru, MA, are dotted with stars. From mid-July to August 23rd a brilliant meteor shower–which peaked from August 12th-13th
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
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
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
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
By Nell Choi, age 16 Just two years ago, I didn’t think I could go to sleepaway camp with a chronic health condition. In the days leading up to camp, many of us were feeling excited about seeing our friends again and
Pleasantville, NY– Groups of masked people walk through the damp brush, talking among themselves, taking pictures, even occasionally stopping to watch a dauntless turkey strut by. Hundreds of millions of Americans have experienced a scene like this, perhaps even you yourself have