Wediko Program

WHERE VULNERABLE CHILDREN BECOME THEIR BEST SELVES

In 2020, Wediko joined The Home for Little Wanderers' family, bringing together two organizations with long and rich histories of service to vulnerable children and families. The Wediko programs include:

•  Camp Wediko
•  The Wediko School 
•  Wediko School-Based Programs in NYC

Wediko’s innovative treatment approaches help children create a sense of belonging, develop competencies, discover safe environments, reinforce positive behaviors and build supportive communities. As the complexity of risk factors for children and families continues to evolve, the Wediko approach remains focused on providing youth with the opportunity to enhance their strengths, resources, and resiliency to meet challenges proactively.

The Wediko commitment began in 1934 when founder Dr. Robert Young and his colleagues created an outdoor oasis for struggling children. This oasis enabled children to go to summer camp instead of psychiatric hospitals to get the treatment they needed and have the fun they deserved. More than eight decades later, Wediko programs provide a robust continuum of services for children and families, never losing the original sense of fun!