Teen Climbing Camp
A 5-day rock climbing camp for teens at Devil's Lake State Park, focusing on outdoor climbing skills.
▌ Editor's read The Teen Climbing Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their overnight rock climbing program for ages 13-17 at Devil's Lake State Park. The camp is run by Devil's Lake Climbing Guides, founded by Erik L. Johnson, which has been operating since 2004, indicating 20 years of experience. They explicitly state a 1:4 instructor-to-student ratio, which is excellent for a climbing program. The program focuses on climbing techniques, safety, and Leave No Trace principles. While the website mentions instructors are AMGA certified, it does not explicitly state that staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Devil's Lake Climbing Guides' show a strong 4.9-star rating from 120 reviews, with many praising the knowledgeable and patient guides, and the safety-conscious approach. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited.
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Since 200620+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 13–17
Teen Climbing Camp 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 adventure, 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
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 13–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: Devil's Lake State Park, S5975 Park Rd, Baraboo, WI 53913
- Phone: 608-356-8100
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Teen Climbing Camp
- What ages does Teen Climbing Camp accept?
- Teen Climbing Camp is open to children ages 13–17. 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 Teen Climbing Camp cost?
- Teen Climbing Camp publishes $695/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Teen Climbing Camp's hours?
- Teen Climbing Camp 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.
- Who runs Teen Climbing Camp?
- Teen Climbing Camp is operated by a private business, with 20 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 Teen Climbing Camp provide lunch?
- Teen Climbing Camp 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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