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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wildwood?
What is your contact information?
When was Wildwood founded?
How large is Wildwood?
What is the staff to camper ratio?
Is your staff safe?
How large are the cabins?
Do the cabins have restrooms?
Is Wildwood ACA Accredited?
Do you swim in a pool or a pond?
Is your pool supervised by lifeguards?
Where is the closest hospital?
Do you have a nurse on staff?
What do you do in case of severe weather?
Can my child bring their cell phone to camp?
Can we talk to our child?
How do I send mail to my child?
Wildwood is located at 7095 W. 399th St. LaCygne, KS 66040. Approximately 35 miles south of I-435 on 69 highway or 16 miles south of Louisburg, KS.
What is your contact information?
Office phone: 913-757-4500
Office fax: 913-757-2624
Email: wildwood@peoplestelecom.net
1980
Wildwood consists of 150 acres, with 6 residential cabins, a large Dining Hall, Infirmary, and a large covered Pavilion, swimming pool, ponds and open play fields.
What is the staff to camper ratio?
One counselor to eight campers.
All Wildwood staff members are background checked and must complete an intensive staff training prior to working with youth and groups.
All cabins sleep 24, except Eagles Nest, which sleeps 32.
Yes. Every cabin has individual showers, restroom stalls and sinks.
Yes. Wildwood was accredited in 2005.
Do you swim in a pool or pond?
All swimming is done in the pool.
Is your pool supervised by lifeguards?
Yes. All swim times are supervised by certified lifeguards.
Where is the closest hospital?
The Miami County Medical Center is located in Paola, KS, and is about 25 miles from Wildwood. Wildwood Campers who need medical attention are taken there, unless a parent specifies another hospital preference. Emergency transport vehicles could be dispatched from one of the following four towns:
Drexel, MO, Louisburg, KS,
LaCygne, KS or Paola, KS.
No. During the summer, Wildwood has a Health Manager whose sole responsibility is to over see medication disbursement, treat injured or sick campers and to assist with maintaining a healthy camp. All treatment protocols are reviewed annually by a physician at LaCygne Family Care.
What do you do in case of severe weather?
We monitor the weather via the internet and local weather channels. We are on the Miami County Sheriff Department severe weather call list: they inform us if severe weather is headed toward Wildwood or if we need to take shelter. A tornado siren is located ¼ of a mile from the Wildwood gate, on 399th St. All cabins except Lakeside have built in storm shelters—campers staying in Lakeside use the Learning Center basement for shelter. We also use a Beacon Lighting Detector to monitor lighting.
Can my child bring their cell phone to camp?
We encourage campers and parents to leave all electronics at home where they are safe and secure. In case of an emergency, accident, illness or injury related to a camper the parents will be notified immediately by a Wildwood Director or the Health Manager.
Can we call to talk to our child?
Wildwood only has one phone line into the camp, so it is not feasible to let every camper receive or make calls. We encourage parents to send letters or postcards throughout their child’s stay.
How do I send mail to my child?
We encourage parents to send mail. Campers enjoy hearing from you and look forward to mail call. Be sure to put your child’s first and last name and the name of their cabin on the letter. During the Outdoor School season be sure to include your child’s school’s name on the letter.
Mail can be sent to the Wildwood address:
7095 W. 399th St., LaCygne, KS 66040
Certifications
- American Camp Association Accredited Camp
- Safety First Award - Awarded by Markell Insurance
- Executive Directors are licensed Masters Social Workers
- Summer Staff are CPR certified
- Pool and Waterfront activities are staffed by certified lifeguards
