Camp Kamaji - Second Four Week Session
Camp Kamaji is a traditional overnight summer camp for girls in northern Minnesota, focusing on community, personal growth, and a wide range of activities.
▌ Editor's read Camp Kamaji is an ACA accredited overnight camp for girls, with accreditation valid through 2025 (kamaji.com/about-us/aca-accreditation/). The camp has a long history, operating for over 90 years, founded by Katherine and William Kennedy (kamaji.com/about-us/our-history/). They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks (kamaji.com/staff/). A favorable staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 is maintained (kamaji.com/about-us/our-staff/). The camp offers a wide variety of activities, including water sports, arts, and land sports, promoting a well-rounded experience (kamaji.com/activities/). Their philosophy emphasizes community, personal growth, and fostering independence in a supportive environment (kamaji.com/about-us/our-philosophy/).
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 193690+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–16
Camp Kamaji - Second Four Week Session is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1936 (90 years)
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 32054 Wolf Lake Rd, Cass Lake, MN 56633
- Phone: (218) 335-2107
- Cost notes: $8250 for 4 weeks
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Kamaji - Second Four Week Session
- What ages does Camp Kamaji - Second Four Week Session accept?
- Camp Kamaji - Second Four Week Session is open to children ages 7–16. 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 Kamaji - Second Four Week Session cost?
- Camp Kamaji - Second Four Week Session publishes $2,063/week for the standard session. $8250 for 4 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Kamaji - Second Four Week Session's hours?
- Camp Kamaji - Second Four Week Session 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.
- Is Camp Kamaji - Second Four Week Session accredited?
- Yes — Camp Kamaji - Second Four Week Session is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 90 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Does Camp Kamaji - Second Four Week Session provide lunch?
- Camp Kamaji - Second Four Week Session 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.
- How does Camp Kamaji - Second Four Week Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Cass Lake?
- Camp Kamaji - Second Four Week Session is one of 8 overnight/sleepaway camps in Cass Lake that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Kamaji - Second Four Week Session.
- Badger Camp I · Cass Lake, MN · Ages 8–11 · $2,370/week
- Camp Chippewa · Cass Lake, MN · Ages 8–17 · $1,973/week
- Camp Kamaji · Cass Lake, MN · Ages 7–16 · $2,063/week
- Full Session · Cass Lake, MN · Ages 8–17 · $1,715/week
- Badger Camp II · Cass Lake, MN · Ages 8–11 · $2,370/week
- Session I · Cass Lake, MN · Ages 8–17 · $1,973/week
- Session II · Cass Lake, MN · Ages 8–17 · $1,973/week
- CLT Session · Cass Lake, MN · Ages 17–17 · $1,578/week