Camp Manitowish YMCA
Camp Manitowish YMCA offers wilderness tripping, leadership development, and traditional camp activities for youth...
▌ Editor's read Camp Manitowish YMCA, located in Boulder Junction, WI, is a well-established overnight camp operating since 1919. It is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp is a nonprofit organization and emphasizes wilderness tripping, leadership development, and traditional camp activities. Their website mentions that staff undergo background checks. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 196 reviews, with common themes praising the positive impact on campers' growth and the quality of the outdoor experiences. The camp's founder is noted as Frank O. Lowden. Social media handles are @campmanitowishymca on Instagram and CampManitowishYMCA on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1071919+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 10–15
Camp Manitowish YMCA 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
- 107 (1919 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 10–15
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 5650 Camp Manito-wish Lane, Boulder Junction, WI 54512
- Phone: (715) 385-2312
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Actual Fee: $4,960, Discounted Fee: $4,410, Deposit: $750. The camp is 3 weeks long, so the cost per week is $4960/3 = 1653.33
↗ What parents like
- Wilderness trips
- Focus on leadership
↘ Watch for
- 3-week session only
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Manitowish YMCA
- What ages does Camp Manitowish YMCA accept?
- Camp Manitowish YMCA is open to children ages 10–15. 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 Manitowish YMCA cost?
- Camp Manitowish YMCA publishes $1,653/week for the standard session. Actual Fee: $4,960, Discounted Fee: $4,410, Deposit: $750. The camp is 3 weeks long, so the cost per week is $4960/3 = 1653.33 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Manitowish YMCA's hours?
- Camp Manitowish YMCA 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 Manitowish YMCA accredited?
- Yes — Camp Manitowish YMCA is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1919 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.
- Who runs Camp Manitowish YMCA?
- Camp Manitowish YMCA is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1919 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Manitowish YMCA provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Manitowish YMCA includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Manitowish YMCA with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Manitowish YMCA.
- Camp Manitowish YMCA - Boys Camp · Boulder Junction, WI · Ages 10–15 · $1,653/week
- Camp Manitowish YMCA - Girls Camp · Boulder Junction, WI · Ages 10–15 · $1,653/week