CLT Session
A leadership training program for rising seniors with extensive wilderness canoe tripping and in-camp leadership...
▌ Editor's read Camp Chippewa for Boys is an ACA-accredited overnight camp in Cass Lake, Minnesota, with accreditation valid through 2025. The camp has been operating for over 65 years, founded by Morton and Goldie Sharit, and is currently run by their son, Mike Sharit. The website states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the camp's positive impact on their sons' independence and growth. The program focuses on traditional camp activities like watersports, archery, and wilderness skills. The camp appears to be a for-profit entity, offering a comprehensive summer experience for boys.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196165+ years operating
Who thrives here Age 17
CLT Session serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in overnight/sleepaway, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1961 (65 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 17–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 22767 Cap Endres Road SE, Cass Lake, MN 56633
- Phone: (218) 335-8807
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $12,620 for the full session
↗ What parents like
- Leadership development focus
- Extended wilderness canoe trip
- Prepares for future staff roles
↘ Watch for
- Full-summer commitment required
- By invitation only
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about CLT Session
- What ages does CLT Session accept?
- CLT Session is open to children age 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 CLT Session cost?
- CLT Session publishes $1,578/week for the standard session. $12,620 for the full session Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are CLT Session's hours?
- CLT Session 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 CLT Session accredited?
- Yes — CLT Session is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 65 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 CLT Session?
- CLT Session is operated by a private business, with 65 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 CLT Session provide lunch?
- Yes — CLT Session 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.
- Does CLT Session offer transportation?
- CLT Session 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 CLT Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Cass Lake?
- CLT Session 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 CLT Session 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 CLT Session.
- Camp Chippewa · Cass Lake, MN · Ages 8–17 · $1,973/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
- Badger Camp I · Cass Lake, MN · Ages 8–11 · $2,370/week
- Camp Kamaji · Cass Lake, MN · Ages 7–16 · $2,063/week
- Badger Camp II · Cass Lake, MN · Ages 8–11 · $2,370/week
- Camp Kamaji - Second Four Week Session · Cass Lake, MN · Ages 7–16 · $2,063/week