Camp Cadi-Casu - Traditional Camp
A traditional overnight camp in Kananaskis Country, focusing on nature connection and community building.
▌ Editor's read Camp Cadicasu is an ACA accredited camp, with accreditation valid until 2025, as evidenced by the ACA logo and link on their homepage. The camp has been operating for over 70 years, founded by Dr. Charles and Mrs. Helen Schuler, as stated in their 'About Us' section. They maintain a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, which is clearly listed under their 'Staff' page. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo a 'rigorous screening process including criminal record checks and vulnerable sector checks' on their 'Staff' page. While the initial request specified 'US' and the URL is '.com', the camp is located in Alberta, Canada, as indicated by their address and contact information. The camp offers a wide variety of traditional camp activities, including archery, canoeing, climbing, and arts & crafts, detailed on their 'Activities' page.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195670+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
Camp Cadi-Casu - Traditional Camp 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
- 1956 (70 years)
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 10000 County Road 101, Nevada City, CA 95959
- Phone: 530-265-2500
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: CAD $750 per week
↗ What parents like
- Focus on nature connection
- Located in Kananaskis Country
- Offers traditional camp activities
↘ Watch for
- Some sessions are full
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Cadi-Casu - Traditional Camp
- What ages does Camp Cadi-Casu - Traditional Camp accept?
- Camp Cadi-Casu - Traditional Camp 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 Cadi-Casu - Traditional Camp cost?
- Camp Cadi-Casu - Traditional Camp publishes $750/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Cadi-Casu - Traditional Camp's hours?
- Camp Cadi-Casu - Traditional Camp 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 Cadi-Casu - Traditional Camp accredited?
- Yes — Camp Cadi-Casu - Traditional Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 70 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.
- Does Camp Cadi-Casu - Traditional Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Cadi-Casu - Traditional Camp 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.
- How does Camp Cadi-Casu - Traditional Camp compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Nevada City?
- Camp Cadi-Casu - Traditional Camp is one of 8 overnight/sleepaway camps in Nevada City 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.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- 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.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Cadi-Casu - Traditional Camp.
- CIRCLE (Part I) · Nevada City, CA · Ages 16–18
- Camp Augusta · Nevada City, CA · Ages 7–18 · $2,425/week
- Camp Augusta: Mini-Camp · Nevada City, CA · Ages 7–8 · $510/week
- One Week · Nevada City, CA · Ages 8–16 · $2,425/week
- CIRCLE (Part II) · Nevada City, CA · Ages 16–18
- Traditional Camp · Kananaskis, AB · Ages 7–11 · $750/week
- Two Weeks · Nevada City, CA · Ages 8–16 · $2,388/week