Camp Che-Na-Wah
Camp Che-Na-Wah is an all-girls overnight summer camp located in Minerva, NY, offering a traditional camp experience with a focus on sisterhood and personal ...
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Who thrives here Ages 6–16
Camp Che-Na-Wah 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 adventure 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
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 6–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 2723 State Route 28N, Minerva, NY 12851, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Full 7-week session is $14,975 if paying by check. A 4-week option is available for first-time campers entering 1st-5th grade for $9,750.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Che-Na-Wah
- What ages does Camp Che-Na-Wah accept?
- Camp Che-Na-Wah is open to children ages 6–16. 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 Che-Na-Wah cost?
- Camp Che-Na-Wah publishes $2,139/week for the standard session. USD. Full 7-week session is $14,975 if paying by check. A 4-week option is available for first-time campers entering 1st-5th grade for $9,750. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Che-Na-Wah's hours?
- Camp Che-Na-Wah 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.
- Does Camp Che-Na-Wah provide lunch?
- Camp Che-Na-Wah 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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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Che-Na-Wah.
- Camp Baco · Camp Baco · Ages 6–16 · $2,139/week