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Camp Gray - Diocese of Madison

Camp Gray · $700/week

Camp Gray is a Catholic overnight summer camp in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, offering faith-based programs and outdoor activities for youth since 1948.

▌ Editor's read Camp Gray's website, campgray.com, loads successfully and presents as a legitimate summer camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, confirming its commitment to industry standards. The camp has a strong online reputation, boasting a 4.9-star rating from 308 Google reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on their children and the faith-filled environment. Founded in 1948 by Monsignor Francis Gray, the camp has been operating for 75 years and is owned by the Diocese of Madison, classifying it as a church-affiliated organization. The camp explicitly states on its 'Staff' page that all staff undergo background checks. Camp Gray primarily offers overnight programs for youth, focusing on Catholic values and outdoor experiences.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 7–17

Camp Gray - Diocese of Madison is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. religious 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
1951 (75 years)
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Religious
  • Ages: 7–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: E10213 Shady Lane Rd, Reedsburg, WI 53959, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Tiered pricing available. Parishioner discounts.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Gray - Diocese of Madison

What ages does Camp Gray - Diocese of Madison accept?
Camp Gray - Diocese of Madison is open to children ages 7–17. 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 Gray - Diocese of Madison cost?
Camp Gray - Diocese of Madison publishes $700/week for the standard session. USD. Tiered pricing available. Parishioner discounts. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Gray - Diocese of Madison's hours?
Camp Gray - Diocese of Madison 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 Gray - Diocese of Madison accredited?
Yes — Camp Gray - Diocese of Madison is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 75 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 Gray - Diocese of Madison?
Camp Gray - Diocese of Madison is operated by a faith-based organization, with 75 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 Gray - Diocese of Madison provide lunch?
Camp Gray - Diocese of Madison 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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