YMCA Camp Icaghowan
YMCA Camp Icaghowan offers traditional overnight camp experiences for youth, focusing on outdoor adventure, leadership development, and community building on...
▌ Editor's read YMCA Camp Icaghowan's website, ymcanorth.org/adventure/locations/camp_icaghowan, loads successfully and provides information about its overnight camp programs. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with its accreditation expiring in 2025, confirming its commitment to industry standards. While a specific staff-to-camper ratio is not explicitly published, the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive extensive training. Google reviews for YMCA Camp Icaghowan show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 178 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on their children, the caring staff, and the variety of activities offered. The camp is owned and operated by the YMCA, a well-known nonprofit organization. Social media handles found are @ymcacampicaghowan on Instagram and YMCACampIcaghowan on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
YMCA Camp Icaghowan is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. equestrian 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Equestrian
- Ages: 7–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 899A 115th St, Amery, WI 54001, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Prices vary by program. Financial assistance is available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Icaghowan
- What ages does YMCA Camp Icaghowan accept?
- YMCA Camp Icaghowan 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 YMCA Camp Icaghowan cost?
- YMCA Camp Icaghowan publishes $950/week for the standard session. USD. Prices vary by program. Financial assistance is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are YMCA Camp Icaghowan's hours?
- YMCA Camp Icaghowan 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 YMCA Camp Icaghowan accredited?
- Yes — YMCA Camp Icaghowan is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). 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 YMCA Camp Icaghowan?
- YMCA Camp Icaghowan is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does YMCA Camp Icaghowan provide lunch?
- YMCA Camp Icaghowan 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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