Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 10–15 · $1,653/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 10–15

Camp Manitowish YMCA - Boys Camp

Boulder Junction, WI · $1,653/week

Camp Manitowish YMCA offers wilderness tripping and traditional camp activities for boys, focusing on leadership,...

▌ Editor's read Camp Manitowish YMCA, established in 1919 by Spencer and Helen Lewis, is an ACA-accredited overnight camp in Boulder Junction, WI, with accreditation valid until 2025. The camp offers a variety of programs including wilderness tripping, traditional camp activities, and leadership development for boys and girls. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews indicate a strong reputation with a 4.9-star rating from 195 reviews, frequently praising the camp's positive impact on children's growth, the quality of the staff, and the unique wilderness experiences. The camp is a non-profit organization, part of the YMCA network. Social media handles are @campmanitowishymca on Instagram and CampManitoWishYMCA on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1071919+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 10–15

Camp Manitowish YMCA - Boys Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway 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
107 (1919 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 10–15
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 5650 Camp Manito-wish Lane, Boulder Junction, WI 54512
  • Phone: (715) 385-2312
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Actual Fee: $4,960, Discounted Fee: $4,410, Deposit: $750. The camp is 3 weeks long, so the cost per week is $4960/3 = 1653.33

Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 20 to Jul 9.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 20 – Jul 9, 2026 · 3 weeks · $4,960

↗ What parents like

  • Wilderness trips for boys
  • Focus on leadership

↘ Watch for

  • 3-week session only

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Camp Manitowish YMCA - Boys Camp

What ages does Camp Manitowish YMCA - Boys Camp accept?
Camp Manitowish YMCA - Boys Camp is open to children ages 10–15. 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 Manitowish YMCA - Boys Camp cost?
Camp Manitowish YMCA - Boys Camp publishes $1,653/week for the standard session. Actual Fee: $4,960, Discounted Fee: $4,410, Deposit: $750. The camp is 3 weeks long, so the cost per week is $4960/3 = 1653.33 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Manitowish YMCA - Boys Camp's hours?
Camp Manitowish YMCA - Boys 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.
Is Camp Manitowish YMCA - Boys Camp accredited?
Yes — Camp Manitowish YMCA - Boys Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1919 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 Camp Manitowish YMCA - Boys Camp?
Camp Manitowish YMCA - Boys Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1919 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 Camp Manitowish YMCA - Boys Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Manitowish YMCA - Boys Camp 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.

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