Camp Wicosuta
Camp Wicosuta is a 60-acre sleep-away summer camp in Hebron, New Hampshire with close to 300 campers and 135 employees. It is a traditional resident summer camp for girls ages 7–16, and it is season from June to August. The camp lies on Newfound Lake which is recognized as one of the cleanest and clearest lakes in America, our waterfront boasts a white sand beach with a gradual incline into the water.
History[edit]
Camp Wicosuta was founded by Anna Rothman in 1920. Mrs. Rothman chose the name Wicosuta, derived from a Native American language, which means “strength of mind and body.” Her primary goal was to provide girls a place where they could take a break from school and the city. Campers traveled to camp via the Boston & Maine Railroad from New York’s Grand Central Terminal to Bristol, New Hampshire. Anna created the foundation of a camp that balances innovation alongside traditions that go back nearly 100 years. Current Wico girls hear about Anna each summer and feel proud to continue her legacy. Anna would be delighted to know that she laid the groundwork for generations of girls to come. In fact, her relatives attend Wicosuta to this day![1]
Management Team[edit]
Corey and Justin became the Directors of Camp Wicosuta in 2006 and have continued the close, family atmosphere that has been a Wico tradition since 1920. Both Corey and Justin attended sleep-away camps from the age of eight and spent many summers thereafter as campers, counselors and leaders at their respective camps. Together, they have over 40 years of combined camping experience. Corey received her B.A. degree in Sociology from Emory University and a Master’s in Social Work from New York University. Justin received both his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and his Master of Education from the University at Buffalo. Both Corey and Justin are active members of the American Camp Association and the New Hampshire Camp Director’s Association. In addition, Corey and Justin enjoy being involved with Project Morry and SCOPE.[2]
Carly Meltzer joined the Wicosuta community in the summer of 2012, and is the Associate Director. Carly received her B.A in Sociology & Communications from Tulane University and her Master’s in Recreation Management from the University of Florida at Gainesville. Before working year-round for Wicosuta, she worked as the Operations Manager at Social Sports Club in New York City, running and managing adult sports leagues. [2]
Activities[edit]
Camp Wicosuta campers participate in many activities such as lacrosse, soccer, waterfront, on Newfound Lake, arts & crafts, and many other activities.[3]
Notable Alumni[edit]
Aly Raisman[4] , Olympic gymnast, and Malia Obama, Daughter of President Barack Obama [5]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Since 1920 - The History of Camp Wicosuta for Girls". Camp Wicosuta. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Meet Directors Corey & Justin Dockswell - Camp Wicosuta for Girls". Camp Wicosuta. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
- ↑ "Evening Programs & Special Events - Camp Wicosuta for Girls". Camp Wicosuta. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
- ↑ "Aly Raisman Predicted Her Olympic Run When She Was 9 Years Old And OMG". BuzzFeed. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
- ↑ "Part Four of the First Tweens' Summer: Malia and Sasha Obama at Camp and on Vacation". Positive experiences for tween girls. 2010-08-20. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
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