Camp Cadicasu: Onawa
Camp Cadicasu offers traditional overnight summer camp experiences for children and teens, focusing on outdoor activities, skill development, and community b...
▌ Editor's read Camp Cadicasu is an overnight summer camp with a history spanning over 70 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The camp offers a range of traditional activities including canoeing, archery, and arts and crafts, detailed under their 'Activities' section. While the website provides information on program structure and daily schedules, there is no readily available information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or specific safety policies, such as background checks for staff. The camp maintains an active presence on Instagram (@campcadicasu) and Facebook (CampCadicasu), showcasing camp life and activities. The 'Contact Us' page provides an email address and phone number for inquiries, but no specific licensing or accreditation details are published on the site.
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Since 195670+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 13–15
Camp Cadicasu: Onawa serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in overnight/sleepaway, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1956 (70 years)
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 13–15
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 4000 Onawa Rd, Onawa, IA 51040
- Phone: (712) 423-2612
- Cost notes: CAD $750 per week
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Cadicasu: Onawa
- What ages does Camp Cadicasu: Onawa accept?
- Camp Cadicasu: Onawa is open to children ages 13–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Cadicasu: Onawa cost?
- Camp Cadicasu: Onawa publishes $750/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Cadicasu: Onawa's hours?
- Camp Cadicasu: Onawa runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Does Camp Cadicasu: Onawa provide lunch?
- Camp Cadicasu: Onawa does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
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