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Featured Sleepaway Camps
Camp Ojibwa for Boys
Camp Ojibwa offers everything an active boy could dream of. Days include multiple team sports along with swimming, boating, water-skiing, fishing, wall-climbing, zip-lining… and more! Our boys are guided by a home-grown staff and supported by a brotherhood unlike any other. Ojibwa campers learn to live “”The Ojibwa Way”” practicing Kindness, Respect, Trustworthiness and Fair Play.
Looking for the Summer of a lifetime? Camp Ojibwa is the premiere sports camp for boys of all ages! Two, four and eight week sessions are all enrolling now. Claim your son’s spot NOW!
Age Groups: Campers range from 6-16
Address: 4040 Ojibwa Drive, Eagle River, WI 54521
Phone: 312-961-3262 or 773-497-7677
Email: [email protected]
Summer camp dates: 8 WEEKS Monday June 17 – Wed. August 7
First Four Monday June 17 – Friday July 12
Second Four Sunday July 14 – Wed. August 7
First Two Monday June 17 – Sunday June 30
Second Two Sunday July 14 – Sunday July 28
Camp Ramah in Wisconsin
Campers splashing in Lake Buckatabon. The entire camp gathered for Shabbat services as the Northwoods sun sets. Lots of singing and dancing. And even more laughter. These are the joyous sights and sounds of summer at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin. It’s what happens when you mix a phenomenal staff and magnificent setting with 550+ kids emboldened to live their best lives. For over 75 years, we’ve done exactly that, helping countless campers make connections—to each other, to nature, and to their Jewish identities—that last a lifetime. Nothing makes us happier than making Camp Ramah every camper’s happy place!
Where Fun Never Stops and Friendships Last Forever! Learn more here!
Age Groups: Entering 3rd – Entering 11th Grades
Address: 3390 Ramah Circle; Conover, WI, 54519
Phone: 312-606-9316
Email: [email protected]
Sessions Dates: June 17, 2024 – August 8, 2024
Facebook: www.facebook.com/campramahinwisconsin
Instagram: @ramahwisconsin
Camp Young Judaea Midwest
CYJ Midwest has provided a Jewish camp experience for 50+ years. Our large waterfront campsite includes a kosher kitchen, air-conditioned recreation hall, and is surrounded by trees, trails, and protected wetlands. Our elective-based camp program features water skiing & tubing, archery, a high ropes course, arts, soccer, nature, drama, basketball, digital media, swimming, field trips, a zip line, and the opportunity to explore, take on new challenges, and make friendships that last a lifetime. CYJ offers a pluralist approach, which allows learning and growing together while making informed choices about their connection to Judaism and Israel.
Deepen your child’s connection to the Jewish people, while giving them the gift of friendships, independence, and leadership skills that will last a lifetime. Learn more here!
Age Groups: Grades 2-9th
Address: E989 Stratton Lake Rd. Waupaca, WI. 54981
Phone: 224-235-4665
email: [email protected]
Summer Camp Dates: Session 1: Mon, June 17 – Thu, July 11, Noar Aleph: Mon, June 17 – Sun, June 30- Session 2: Mon, July 15 – Thu, August 8, Noar Bet: Mon, July 15 – Sun, July 28
Facebook: facebook.com/cyjmidwest
Instagram: @cyjmidwest
Discount: Register and mention this ad to get $120 off camp tuition. Email [email protected] when registering.
Camp Walden
In 2024, Walden celebrates 65 summers as a family-owned residential camp for children and teens in beautiful Northern Michigan. Walden’s activity program is fully choice-based, meaning campers interact with lots of different kids and staff throughout their days, while pursuing their interests. This structure gives camp a warm neighborhood vibe, where older and younger campers of all gender identities find community and develop friendships. Walden boasts extensive waterfront and athletics programs, as well as horseback riding, visual/performing arts, nature exploration and more. Led by a veteran team of educators, Walden’s ethos stresses kindness, respect, unity and empathy.
Summer tours available for 2025 prospective campers. Please call us for details. Visit the neighborhood!
Age Groups: 7-16
Address: 5607 South River Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721
Phone: 248-225-1256
Email: [email protected]
Summer camp dates: June 17-August 3
Facebook: facebook.com/campwaldenmi
Instagram: @camp_walden_mi
Camp Kamaji for Girls
Camp Kamaji is an authentic sleepaway camp for girls ages 7-16; a place for girls to have a summer of FUN and learning skills like waterskiing, ceramics, horseback riding, wake surfing, climbing, sailing and TONS more. Kamaji is a down-to-earth place for girls to discover who they truly are, without the noise of technology and social pressures. Kamaji is a place where we instill in each camper a strong sense of self and a desire to grow, learn and develop their independence. Kamaji is a safe and fun community for girls. The gift of camp is providing your daughter a summer of fun, growth, friendships, and lifelong memories.
Call owner/director (and Lake Bluff resident!) Kat Martin Nelson today to answer any and all of your questions! 218.556.1805
Age Groups: 7-16 year old girls
Address: 32054 Wolf Lake Rd, Cass Lake, MN 56633
Session Dates: 8 weeks June 17-August 10, First session June 17-July 13, Second session July 15-August 10
Hours: 24/7
Phone: 218-556-1805
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CampKamajiforGirls
Instagram: @campkamaji
Camp Birch Knoll for Girls
Birch Knoll celebrates 80 years of excellence as an elite summer camp for girls! The Baier family offers 59 years of leadership spanning 3 generations!
Birch Knoll offers a small, family feel where campers know everyone and connect at a “friends for life” level.
Campers custom design their activity schedule based on their interests.
Beautiful setting, amazing special events, strong instructional program, fun staff and awesome food!!
Super programs in Water Skiing, Tennis, jewelry, art, dance, sailing and sports!!
Friends, memories, laughs, fun!!! That is CBK!!
Do you want an amazing experience for your daughter? Learn more here!
Age Groups: 8-16
Session Dates: One week: June 22-28, Two week: June 30-July 12, Four week: July 14-August 7
Address: Eagle River, Wisconsin
Phone: 715-252-3825
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: facebook.com/campbirchknoll
Instagram: @campbirchknoll
Discount: 10% off of tuition amount. Expired January 15, 2024
JCC Camp Chi
For over 100 years, Camp Chi has transformed children’s summers. We unplug campers from their daily lives and connect them to life-changing moments while supporting their personal growth. And long after the last s’more, the best of Camp Chi stays with you. Where else can you sail a boat, fly down a zip line, record an original song, jump in a pool, hit an archery bullseye and sing around a campfire all in one day? Campers see opportunities for adventure and fun, while we see them making decisions for themselves, gaining independence and discovering their passions.
Register today to reserve your spot!
Age Groups: 2nd–11th grade
Address: 443 W Munroe Ave, Lake Delton, WI 53940
Phone: 847-763-3551
Email: [email protected]
Summer Camp Dates:
Session 1: 6/16/24–7/10/24
Session 2: 7/12/24–8/4/24
Take Two: 6/16/24–6/28/24
Mini Session 1: 6/27/24–7/10/24
Mini Session 2: 7/12/24–7/26/24
Try Chi: 8/6/24–8/9/24
Facebook: facebook.com/jcccampchi
Instagram: @campchi
Camp Manito-wish YMCA
Camp Manito-wish YMCA has been helping youth build character, embrace core values and cultivate leadership skills since 1919. And while times have changed, our methods haven’t. We focus on three major areas of emphasis to instill these qualities in our program participants: Collaborative Leadership, Character and Leadership Development, and Wilderness Tripping
Age Groups: 10-18
Address: 5650 Camp Manito-wish Lane, Boulder Junction, WI 54512
Phone: 715-385-2312
Email: [email protected]
Dates: Boys Camp: June 22nd – July 12th | Girls Camp: July 20th – August 9th
Facebook: facebook.com/CampManitowish
Instagram: @campmanitowish
Discovery Camp at Swift Nature Camp
Swift Nature Camp is a small residential summer camp in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. It offers a variety of activities such as swimming, hiking, and horseback riding for children ages 7-17. The camp prides itself on its family-like community and its commitment to nature and animals in the camp zoo. Campers are encouraged to challenge themselves and try new things in a safe and supportive environment.
Discovery Camp is our exclusive beginner camp program for our younger campers, Girls & Boys ages 6-12. It’s designed for the “first time” overnight camper who may be a little reluctant to leave home. Our goal is to have every camper succeed so we keep camp size small (less than 70 campers) and give additional counselor support by having 2 counselors for every 7 campers. Plus we have a Money Back Guarantee for our Discovery Campers.
SNC has a Camp Only For 1st Time Campers!
Age Groups: 6-12
Address: W7471 Ernie Swift Rd. Minong, Wi
Phone: 630-654-8036
Email: [email protected]
Summer Camp Dates: 2-week camp – Jun 03, 2023 – Jun 15, 2023
Pathfinder Camp at Swift Nature Camp
Swift Nature Camp is a small residential summer camp in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. It offers a variety of activities such as swimming, hiking, and horseback riding for children ages 7-17. The camp prides itself on its family-like community and its commitment to nature and animals in the camp zoo. Campers are encouraged to challenge themselves and try new things in a safe and supportive environment.
Pathfinder Camp is our traditional program for returning and new campers who are comfortable leaving home. This program is a blend of our Discovery Camp & Explorer Camps. It will feature all camp activities plus one canoe or backpack camping trip on camp property. Limited to 100 children per session with 10 children and 2 counselors in a cabin.
SNC has a Camp Only For 1st Time Campers!
Age Groups: 7-12
Address: W7471 Ernie Swift Rd. Minong, Wi
Phone: 630-654-8036
Email: [email protected]
Summer Camp Dates: 2-week camp – June 17, 2023 – June 29, 2023
Explorer Camp at Swift Nature Camp
Swift Nature Camp is a small residential summer camp in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. It offers a variety of activities such as swimming, hiking, and horseback riding for children ages 7-17. The camp prides itself on its family-like community and its commitment to nature and animals in the camp zoo. Campers are encouraged to challenge themselves and try new things in a safe and supportive environment.
**EXPLORER CAMP** is our traditional program for returning campers or new campers who are comfortable leaving home. This program incorporates our old fashioned outdoor camp activities plus canoe, backpack & bike camping trips. Each trip is geared toward a camper’s skill and ability.
SNC has a Camp Only For 1st Time Campers!
Age Groups: 7-12
Address: W7471 Ernie Swift Rd. Minong, Wi
Phone: 630-654-8036
Email: [email protected]
Summer Camp Dates: Explorer 1 Camp -For Boys & Girls (3 week) July 01, 2023 – July 20, 2023 and Explorer 2 Camp -For Boys & Girls (3 week) July 22, 2023 – Aug 10, 2023
And more…
This list is ever-evolving, please check back for more!
Wisconsin
Camp Eagle Ridge for Boys and Girl – a summer leadership program
Camp Timber-Lee for Boys and Girls
Timbertop Camp for Youth with Learning Disabilities
Hales Corners Lutheran Timber Trails Camp
Misc Midwest
Camp Kesem for children who have a parent with a cancer diagnosis (Free)
Camp Kids are Kids for children who have a parent with a cancer diagnosis – Chicago
YMCA Overnight Camps in Michigan (15+)
Camp Thunderbird in Minnesota
Lake of the Woods Camp Michigan
Greenwoods Michigan
The Glen (2 week camp in Michigan)
ID Tech Camps (Lake Forest, IL)
ID Tech Camps (Evanston, IL)
*Chicago North Shore Moms researches all camps in our guide. However, please note that these camps are paid partnerships. The Local Moms Network and subsidiary Chicago North Shore Moms does not endorse any one camp and assumes no liability. When making your camp decision, please be sure to perform your own due diligence.