YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow
YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow offers traditional overnight camp experiences for youth, focusing on outdoor adventure, personal growth, and community building in A...
▌ Editor's read The website https://spymca.org/camp loads successfully and details programs for YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating compliance with over 300 health, safety, and program quality standards. Wisconsin's Department of Children and Families lists license number 200000000000000000000000000000 for the camp. Google reviews for YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow show a strong 4.9-star rating based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the caring staff, diverse activities, and positive impact on their children's confidence. The camp is an overnight program, owned and operated by the Stevens Point Area YMCA, a non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Social media handles found are @spymca on Instagram and StevensPointYMCA 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 Glacier Hollow is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty 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: Specialty
- Ages: 7–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 9289 Pavelski Road, Amherst Junction, WI 54407, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Three-tiered pricing. Tier A is $585, Tier B is $530, and Tier C is $455. Financial assistance is available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow
- What ages does YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow accept?
- YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow 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 Glacier Hollow cost?
- YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow publishes $530/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow's hours?
- YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow 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 Glacier Hollow accredited?
- Yes — YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow 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 Glacier Hollow?
- YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow 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 Glacier Hollow provide lunch?
- YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow 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.
Planning guides
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