The Camp itself is named after the family from whom the land was purchased on December 31st, 1936, Mr and Mrs James Wildman.

Questions are frequently asked about the Indian names used for the various buildings at Camp Wildman. The decision to use Indian names was made in the early 1980's and considerable research went into the selection. Information on the Huron vocabulary is scarce and this research was greatly assisted by the assistant librarian at Ste. Marie among the Hurons who provided a source for the information that follows.

Research indicated Camp Wildman is located adjacent to the site of what was a major Huron village, called "Ossossane" ( pronounced O - so - saani ) which means "where the corn tops wave". The village was located on what is now known as Lot 16, Concession VII of Tiny Township - Camp Wildman is located on the east side of Lot 17, Concession VII. The beach area at the end of the Concession VIII road is called Ossossane Beach.

The main buildings at the camp have been named after Huron villages and the Adirondack buildings have been named after birds.

BUILDINGS

Large Lodge (42 bunk)
Cahiague (Ki - hog - way)
Fish Spearing Place

Medium Lodge (24 bunk)
Toanche (Toe - on - chee)
White Sand Point

Small Lodge (9 bunk)
Teanaustaye (Ton - oost - o - way )
Guardian of the Spring

ADIRONDACK (3 sided) HUTS

First up the hill
Taron ( Ter - on )
Duck

Second up the hill
Tochingo ( Tosh - in - go )
Crane

Third up the hill
Sondaqua ( Son - dak - wa)
Eagle

Fourth, near large lodge
Kaweechelchen (Ka-wee-chel-chen)
Squirel