YMCA Camp Icaghowan - Traditional (Mini Session)
A shorter, 4-day traditional camp experience.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a real camp website for YMCA Camp Icaghowan, part of YMCA North. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to over 200 health, safety, and program quality standards. While specific state licensing information for Wisconsin was not readily available on the site, ACA accreditation often overlaps with state requirements. The camp's 'About Us' section does not explicitly state a founder's name or years of operation, but it is clearly a nonprofit organization under the YMCA umbrella. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'YMCA Camp Icaghowan' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 170 reviews, with parents frequently praising the positive impact on their children, the caring staff, and the variety of activities offered. The camp offers overnight programs, including mini-sessions, and promotes outdoor activities and character development. Social media handles found on the site are @ymcacampicaghowan for Instagram and YMCACampIcaghowan for Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 7–12
YMCA Camp Icaghowan - Traditional (Mini Session) sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 899 A 115th Street, Amery, WI 54001, USA
- Phone: (612) 230-9622
- Cost notes: YMCA member/non-member pricing may apply
Runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 1 session (1 one-week), from Aug 16 to Aug 19.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Aug 16 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $750
↗ What parents like
- Variety of classic camp activities
- Shorter than a full week
↘ Watch for
- Not a full week experience
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Icaghowan - Traditional (Mini Session)
- What ages does YMCA Camp Icaghowan - Traditional (Mini Session) accept?
- YMCA Camp Icaghowan - Traditional (Mini Session) is open to children ages 7–12. 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 YMCA Camp Icaghowan - Traditional (Mini Session) cost?
- YMCA Camp Icaghowan - Traditional (Mini Session) publishes $750/week for the standard session. YMCA member/non-member pricing may apply Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are YMCA Camp Icaghowan - Traditional (Mini Session)'s hours?
- YMCA Camp Icaghowan - Traditional (Mini Session) runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is YMCA Camp Icaghowan - Traditional (Mini Session) accredited?
- Yes — YMCA Camp Icaghowan - Traditional (Mini Session) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). 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.
- Who runs YMCA Camp Icaghowan - Traditional (Mini Session)?
- YMCA Camp Icaghowan - Traditional (Mini Session) is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does YMCA Camp Icaghowan - Traditional (Mini Session) provide lunch?
- YMCA Camp Icaghowan - Traditional (Mini 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.
Planning guides
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