Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–16 · $1,869/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–16

Camp Kawaga - Full 8-Week Session

Minocqua, WI · $1,869/week · ★ 4.9 (33 reviews)

Camp Kawaga is a historic all-boys overnight camp in Minocqua, Wisconsin, offering a traditional summer camp experience focused on sports, water activities, ...

▌ Editor's read Camp Kawaga's website, kawaga.com, loads successfully and presents as a legitimate overnight camp for boys. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with its accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. Founded in 1915 by Bernard “B.C.” Perlman, the camp has been operating for over a century. The camp is an all-boys overnight program, offering a full 8-week session. Google reviews for Camp Kawaga show an average rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the camp's positive impact on their sons' growth and the strong sense of community. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @campkawaga and a Facebook page CampKawaga. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1111915+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 8–16

Camp Kawaga - Full 8-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
111 (1915 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 8–16
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 10000 Kawaga Road, Minocqua, WI 54548
  • Cost notes: $14,950 for 8 weeks

Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 15 to Aug 6.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 15 – Aug 6, 2026 · 8 weeks · $14,950

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Kawaga - Full 8-Week Session

What ages does Camp Kawaga - Full 8-Week Session accept?
Camp Kawaga - Full 8-Week Session is open to children ages 8–16. 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 Kawaga - Full 8-Week Session cost?
Camp Kawaga - Full 8-Week Session publishes $1,869/week for the standard session. $14,950 for 8 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Kawaga - Full 8-Week Session's hours?
Camp Kawaga - Full 8-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 Kawaga - Full 8-Week Session accredited?
Yes — Camp Kawaga - Full 8-Week Session is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1915 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 Kawaga - Full 8-Week Session?
Camp Kawaga - Full 8-Week Session is operated by a private business, with 1915 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 Kawaga - Full 8-Week Session provide lunch?
Camp Kawaga - Full 8-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 Kawaga - Full 8-Week Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Minocqua?
Camp Kawaga - Full 8-Week Session is one of 13 overnight/sleepaway camps in Minocqua 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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