Clearwater Camp for Girls
Traditional overnight summer camp for girls focusing on outdoor activities, leadership, and community.
▌ Editor's read Clearwater Camp for Girls' website loads successfully, confirming its online presence. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with its accreditation valid until 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards. Founded in 1933 by Carol and Hal Ott, the camp has been operating for over 90 years, with its 'About Us' page celebrating its 100th summer in 2033. It is structured as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The camp explicitly states a camper-to-staff ratio of 4:1 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. It operates as an overnight camp for girls, offering a diverse program including equestrian activities. Social media presence includes an active Instagram handle @clearwatercampforgirls and a Facebook page 'ClearwaterCampforGirls'.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1926100+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–16
Clearwater Camp for Girls is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. equestrian 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
- 1926 (100 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Equestrian
- Ages: 8–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 16137 County Rd D, Minocqua, WI 54548
- Phone: 715-356-5030
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. Full session (7 weeks) is $11,250. 3.5 week sessions are $6,500. Financial aid is available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Clearwater Camp for Girls
- What ages does Clearwater Camp for Girls accept?
- Clearwater Camp for Girls 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 Clearwater Camp for Girls cost?
- Clearwater Camp for Girls publishes $1,607/week for the standard session. USD. Full session (7 weeks) is $11,250. 3.5 week sessions are $6,500. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Clearwater Camp for Girls's hours?
- Clearwater Camp for Girls 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 Clearwater Camp for Girls accredited?
- Yes — Clearwater Camp for Girls is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 100 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 Clearwater Camp for Girls?
- Clearwater Camp for Girls is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 100 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 Clearwater Camp for Girls provide lunch?
- Yes — Clearwater Camp for Girls 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
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Clearwater Camp for Girls.
- Camp Agawak - Rookie 2 · Minocqua, WI · Ages 6–12 · $2,500/week
- Camp Birch Trail - 2nd Session · Minong, WI · Ages 7–15 · $1,900/week
- Camp Kawaga - 2nd 4-Week Session · Minocqua, WI · Ages 8–16 · $2,225/week
- Clearwater Camp for Girls · Minocqua, WI · Ages 8–16 · $1,857/week
- Clearwater Camp for Girls · Minocqua, WI · Ages 8–16 · $1,857/week
- Camp Agawak · Minocqua, WI · Ages 6–16
- Camp Agawak - First Session · Minocqua, WI · Ages 6–15 · $2,175/week
- Camp Agawak - Full Season · Minocqua, WI · Ages 6–16 · $1,867/week