Our Tradition

Tradition can be defined as something that has stood the test of time or as ideals that have been handed down from one generation to the next. At Bil-O-Wood, we maintain a strong sense of tradition by upholding and passing on our founding values and principles to today’s campers.

Since its beginning in 1946, Camp Bil-O-Wood has provided a warm, family environment where every camper becomes a lasting member of the “Bil-O-Wood” family and contributes to the positive “Spirit” of camp life.

Our Spirit

The "Bil-O-Wood SPIRIT" is the magical energy that is ever-present in the daily life and the people at Camp Bil-O-Wood. Although it is difficult to define and explain, it is evident the minute your feet touch the Bil-O-Wood property. Passed on from generation to generation by the campers themselves, this enthusiasm for life is highly infectious.

Old campers return year-after-year with this enduring spirit and new campers catch the spirit within days of arriving. The “Bil-O-Wood SPIRIT” rapidly spreads throughout camp and creates the foundation for developing our tradition and lifelong friendships.

Our Friendships

It is friendships that keep Bil-O-Wood campers joined together as an ever growing, happy family. As campers gain an understanding and appreciation for the similarities and differences between themselves and their peers, they grow in wisdom and stature.

Their experiences in camp and in the wilderness teach life and social skills that foster new friendships and enrich old friendships. Campers at Bil-O-Wood have the experience of a lifetime, and the friends they make are friends for life.