Badger Camp II
An introductory overnight camp for younger boys, focusing on a variety of traditional camp activities.
▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Chippewa for Boys loads successfully and presents as a legitimate summer camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, signifying compliance with industry standards for safety and program quality. The camp has been operating for over 70 years, founded by Allan and Mary Jane Sigel, and is currently directed by their grandson, Dan Sigel. The program is exclusively overnight for boys, emphasizing outdoor activities like canoeing, sailing, and archery, alongside traditional camp crafts. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks. Google reviews indicate a strong reputation with a 4.9-star rating from 100 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their sons' independence and confidence. Social media presence includes an active Instagram account (@campchippewa) and a Facebook page (CampChippewa).
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195670+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 8–11
Badger Camp II sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1956 (70 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–11
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 22767 Cap Endres Road SE, Cass Lake, MN 56633
- Phone: (218) 335-8807
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $4,740 for Badger Camp II (July 15 - July 28). This is a 2-week introductory session for first-year campers entering 3rd, 4th or 5th grade.
↗ What parents like
- Introductory session for new campers
- Focus on traditional camp activities
↘ Watch for
- Shorter session length
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Badger Camp II
- What ages does Badger Camp II accept?
- Badger Camp II is open to children ages 8–11. 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 Badger Camp II cost?
- Badger Camp II publishes $2,370/week for the standard session. $4,740 for Badger Camp II (July 15 - July 28). This is a 2-week introductory session for first-year campers entering 3rd, 4th or 5th grade. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Badger Camp II's hours?
- Badger Camp II 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 Badger Camp II accredited?
- Yes — Badger Camp II 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.
- Who runs Badger Camp II?
- Badger Camp II is operated by a private business, with 70 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 Badger Camp II provide lunch?
- Badger Camp II 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.
- Does Badger Camp II offer transportation?
- Badger Camp II provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
- How does Badger Camp II compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Cass Lake?
- Badger Camp II is one of 8 overnight/sleepaway camps in Cass Lake 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
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Badger Camp II with other camps.
- 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 Badger Camp II.
- Badger Camp I · Cass Lake, MN · Ages 8–11 · $2,370/week
- Camp Chippewa · Cass Lake, MN · Ages 8–17 · $1,973/week
- Camp Kamaji · Cass Lake, MN · Ages 7–16 · $2,063/week
- Full Session · Cass Lake, MN · Ages 8–17 · $1,715/week
- Session I · Cass Lake, MN · Ages 8–17 · $1,973/week
- Session II · Cass Lake, MN · Ages 8–17 · $1,973/week
- Camp Kamaji - Second Four Week Session · Cass Lake, MN · Ages 7–16 · $2,063/week
- CLT Session · Cass Lake, MN · Ages 17–17 · $1,578/week