Camp Nebagamon for Boys
Traditional boys' overnight camp in Wisconsin offering a wide range of activities and fostering personal growth.
▌ Editor's read Camp Nebagamon has been operating for over 90 years, founded by Muggs and Janet Muggs, indicating a long-standing tradition in summer camping. The camp is ACA accredited, with accreditation valid until 2025, demonstrating a commitment to industry standards for safety and quality. They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks, enhancing camper safety. A strong staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3 is advertised, suggesting individualized attention for campers. The camp is a for-profit entity, as indicated by its ownership structure. Social media presence includes active Instagram (@campnebagamon) and Facebook (CampNebagamon) accounts.
Who thrives here Ages 8–15
Camp Nebagamon for Boys 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
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–15
- Address: 13305 Nebagamon Rd, Lake Nebagamon, WI 54849
- Phone: (715) 374-2270
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Plus $100 camper spending money deposit for First/Second Session, $200 for Full Season. Balance refunded at the end of the summer. Tuition includes laundry, camp calendar, medical care (most procedures), and most wilderness tripping fees...
3 sessions (0 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jun 16 to Aug 9.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 16 – Aug 9, 2026 · 8 weeks · $14,500
- Session 2 Jun 16 – Jul 12, 2026 · 4 weeks · $8,300
- Session 3 Jul 14 – Aug 9, 2026 · 4 weeks · $8,300
↗ What parents like
- Founded in 1929
- Focus on personal growth
↘ Watch for
- Website can be slow to load
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Nebagamon for Boys
- What ages does Camp Nebagamon for Boys accept?
- Camp Nebagamon for Boys is open to children ages 8–15. 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 Nebagamon for Boys cost?
- Camp Nebagamon for Boys publishes $2,138/week for the standard session. Plus $100 camper spending money deposit for First/Second Session, $200 for Full Season. Balance refunded at the end of the summer. Tuition includes laundry, camp calendar, medical care (most procedures), and most wilderness tripping fees... Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Nebagamon for Boys accredited?
- Yes — Camp Nebagamon for Boys 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.
- Who runs Camp Nebagamon for Boys?
- Camp Nebagamon for Boys is operated by a private business, with 90 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 Nebagamon for Boys provide lunch?
- Camp Nebagamon for Boys 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.
- Does Camp Nebagamon for Boys offer transportation?
- Camp Nebagamon for Boys provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
- How does Camp Nebagamon for Boys compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Lake Nebagamon?
- Camp Nebagamon for Boys is one of 7 overnight/sleepaway camps in Lake Nebagamon 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.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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- 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.
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