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Alpha

Covenant Harbor · $359/week

Covenant Harbor offers Christian teen camps in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, focusing on faith development, outdoor activities, and community building for middle a...

▌ Editor's read Covenant Harbor's Christian Teen Camp in Lake Geneva, WI, is an overnight program for middle and high school students, emphasizing faith, community, and outdoor activities. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through 2025, signifying compliance with over 200 health and safety standards. The website states that staff undergo background checks. Covenant Harbor has been operating for over 70 years, having been founded in 1947. Google reviews for Covenant Harbor show a strong rating of 4.8 stars based on 380 reviews, with common themes praising the beautiful location, friendly staff, and positive spiritual impact. The camp is owned and operated by the Evangelical Covenant Church. Social media handles include @covenantharbor on Instagram and 'covenantharbor' on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195670+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 15–18

Alpha 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 religious, 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
Yes
Established
1956 (70 years)
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Religious
  • Ages: 15–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 1724 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147, USA
  • Cost notes: USD, $359 for 5-night, $686-$699 for 11-night sessions

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Alpha

What ages does Alpha accept?
Alpha is open to children ages 15–18. 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 Alpha cost?
Alpha publishes $359/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Alpha's hours?
Alpha 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 Alpha accredited?
Yes — Alpha is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 70 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 Alpha?
Alpha is operated by a faith-based organization, with 70 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 Alpha provide lunch?
Alpha 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.

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