Camp Manitowish YMCA - Girls Camp
Camp Manito-wish YMCA offers wilderness-based leadership development for girls through traditional overnight summer...
▌ Editor's read The Camp Manito-wish YMCA website loads successfully and details a comprehensive overnight summer camp program focused on leadership development through wilderness experiences. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The 'About Us' section states the camp was founded in 1919 by Spencer S. Beebe, making it over 100 years old, and it operates as a non-profit organization. The website explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks and drug screenings. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the emphasis on safety and leadership training suggests a well-structured program. Google reviews for Camp Manito-wish YMCA show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 178 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on their children's confidence and outdoor skills. Social media presence includes an active Instagram handle @campmanitowishymca and a Facebook page 'campmanitowishymca'.
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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
Who thrives here Ages 10–15
Camp Manitowish YMCA - Girls 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
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 Jul 21 to Aug 9.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jul 21 – Aug 9, 2026 · 3 weeks · $4,960
↗ What parents like
- Wilderness trips for girls
- 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 - Girls Camp
- What ages does Camp Manitowish YMCA - Girls Camp accept?
- Camp Manitowish YMCA - Girls 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 - Girls Camp cost?
- Camp Manitowish YMCA - Girls 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 - Girls Camp's hours?
- Camp Manitowish YMCA - Girls 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 - Girls Camp accredited?
- Yes — Camp Manitowish YMCA - Girls 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 - Girls Camp?
- Camp Manitowish YMCA - Girls 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 - Girls Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Manitowish YMCA - Girls 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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- Camp Manitowish YMCA · Boulder Junction, WI · Ages 10–15 · $1,653/week
- Camp Manitowish YMCA - Boys Camp · Boulder Junction, WI · Ages 10–15 · $1,653/week