Wilma Neidlebark

Wilma Neidlebark is a respected nature expert and adult leader at Camp What-A-Nut. Her outdoor knowledge belongs in a camp full of hikes, wildlife stories, and rumors about strange creatures in the woods. She also enforces the rules that protect campers. After Lucy and Jill repeatedly sneak away from their group, Mrs. Neidlebark catches them outside after dark with her flashlight. Their secret trips have already led to a dangerous search during a mountain storm. Her discovery leaves counselor Connie Kendall with the painful responsibility of sending both girls home. Firm and observant, Wilma helps make clear that outdoor adventure requires trust and discipline. A hidden waterfall or animal sighting is never worth disappearing when adults are responsible for a child's safety.