FAQ's
(Frequently Asked Questions)

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Where will my daughter stay at WeHaKee?
What about bathroom & shower facilities at WeHaKee?
What is the weather like at WeHaKee?
What if there is severe weather at WeHaKee?
What about bugs at WeHaKee?
What if my daughter is not feeling well?
Can I talk with my daughter on the phone?
Can we send food or candy to camp?
What about faith & spirituality at WeHaKee?

Where will my daughter stay at WeHaKee?
If we say so ourselves, we have some of the nicest cabins found at any camp!   They have each been remodeled inside and out.   They are well lit, well ventilated and even have a ceiling fan!   The main area contains four bunk beds, room for up to eight girls along with the adjacent CP (counselor area) where your daughter’s two counselors will live.

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What about bathroom & shower facilities at WeHaKee?
We have four newly built or remodeled shower houses within a few steps of each cabin.   Showers are private and each shower stall has a private individual changing area.   They are professionally cleaned daily.

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What is the weather like at WeHaKee?
It is exceptionally pleasant and comfortable throughout our summer season.   Highs generally are in the low 80’s (26 C) and evenings may cool into the low 60’s or upper 50’s (14-16 C).   We may see a few days in the 90’s (30+ C) as well as a night or two in the 40’s (10 C).   June through August is generally dry and sunny, but an occasional shower or storm may occur during your daughter’s stay at camp.

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What if there is severe weather at WeHaKee?
When storms are forecast, multiple weather web sites are monitored to allow us to have plenty of time to prepare & react.   Weather radios are placed in several locations throughout camp.   The Sawyer County Sheriffs Department also includes us in their automated calling service alerting camp when severe weather may be approaching the county.   Camp WeHaKee is also equipped with several below-ground storm shelters which can easily & safely shelter all of our community when necessary.

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What about bugs at WeHaKee?
Yes, we are in the north woods of Wisconsin so mosquitoes, flies and other annoying insects can appear.   However, camp’s location is kept well-groomed, reducing the areas for insects to thrive.   In addition, we are located on a ridge allowing us to experience frequent breezes, keeping the bugs away!   None-the-less, we do recommend that your daughter pack a good repellant spray or lotion for occasional use in the evening.

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What if my daughter is not feeling well?
She can receive plenty of TLC at our Band Aid!   Often times, a bit of extra rest is all that is needed and we have several private bedrooms in the Band Aid just for this purpose.   If her illness (or injury) is more serious, we will contact you right away to discuss the best course of action.
For Your Information - Our Band AId (our health center) is staffed by volunteer nurses who often have 20 or more years of nursing experience. In addition, a doctor, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner is also available to provide assistance and consultation.

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Can I talk with my daughter on the phone?
It is important to remember that camp is an ideal place for your daughter to increase her self-confidence and independence.   Phone conversations can significantly impede this growth and development.   Parents are always welcome to call or email the camp directors at any time to check on their child’s well being.   So, if you miss your daughter or just want to know how she is doing, feel free to get in touch with us!   However, despite best intentions, direct phone contact with campers nearly always escalates or intensifies homesickness and is generally discouraged.

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Can we send food or candy to camp?
DUE TO INCREASED FOOD BORNE ALLERGIES & SENSITIVITIES, WE CANNOT ALLOW FOOD ITEMS TO BE BROUGHT OR SENT TO CAMP.   Candy and other snacks may seem like fun items to have at camp, but their presence creates challenges in maintaining a healthy and safe environment for all of our campers.   With food sensitivities and serious allergies, many snacks can pose a significant hazard to many of our campers.   These items can also be very attractive to insects and other pests – we really do not want uninvited ‘guests’ in the cabins!   We consistently hear from our campers that there is plenty of food at our meals including snack and dessert items.   And each camper has access to snacks and beverages each afternoon at the Snack Window at the Trading Post (at no extra charge).

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What about faith & spirituality at WeHaKee?
Although the camp is owned and operated by the Dominicans of Sinsinawa - an order of Catholic Sisters - it has been WeHaKee's philosophy to welcome ALL girls to our camp community; a tradition dating back to 1923. Girls of all Christian faiths as well as those of Jewish, Muslim, Hindu and other faiths have enjoyed a welcoming and accepting environment at Camp WeHaKee.
Our approach to faith & spirituality is based on universal gospel values including community, compassion, justice, truth & peace. With these values in mind, WeHaKee embraces a witness approach to expressing faith through the role modeling of our staff and campers.
Specifically, as a camp community we provide the following faith based activities:
- Spoken and sung grace before meals
- Daily evening prayer. Led by a different cabin group each evening, it is an opportunity to reflect on the Blessings each have received through songs, skits, readings and prayer. It provides the camp community a wonderful way to bring each day to a close!
- Cabin Reflections which take place in each cabin prior to 'lights out' where campers and their counselors can share and reflect on their beliefs and what is important to them.
- Weekly Mass. Although this is a Catholic service, it is intended as a sharing between Catholics and those of other beliefs. It is never intended to convert or judge, rather it provides each camper with ways the similarities and differences in each of us!

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