Camp Interlaken - Mini Session 1 (3rd-5th Grade) - JCC Member Fee
Camp Interlaken is a Jewish overnight camp in Wisconsin offering a variety of activities and fostering a strong...
▌ Editor's read Camp Interlaken is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with accreditation valid until 2025, indicating adherence to industry safety and operational standards (ACA Accreditation Directory). The camp has been operating for over 50 years, suggesting a long-standing commitment to youth development (About Us page). It is owned by the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, classifying it as a nonprofit organization (JCC website). The camp explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, which is a strong indicator of supervision and individualized attention (Safety & Health page). Furthermore, the camp mentions background checks for staff, demonstrating a commitment to camper safety (Safety & Health page).
Who thrives here Ages 8–11
Camp Interlaken - Mini Session 1 (3rd-5th Grade) - JCC Member Fee sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1976 (50 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–11
- Address: 7050 Old Highway 70, Eagle River, WI 54521
- Phone: (414) 967-8240
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: A 3% non-refundable convenience charge will be applied to payments made via credit card. We encourage families to pay camp fees via debit card, ACH transfer, or check to avoid this additional charge. The Member Value Fee represents a pri...
1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 16 to Jul 12.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 16 – Jul 12, 2026 · 4 weeks · $7,055
↗ What parents like
- Jewish cultural program
- Mini-session option
- Scholarships available
↘ Watch for
- Credit card convenience fee
- No transportation included
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Interlaken - Mini Session 1 (3rd-5th Grade) - JCC Member Fee
- What ages does Camp Interlaken - Mini Session 1 (3rd-5th Grade) - JCC Member Fee accept?
- Camp Interlaken - Mini Session 1 (3rd-5th Grade) - JCC Member Fee is open to children ages 8–11. 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 Interlaken - Mini Session 1 (3rd-5th Grade) - JCC Member Fee cost?
- Camp Interlaken - Mini Session 1 (3rd-5th Grade) - JCC Member Fee publishes $1,773/week for the standard session. A 3% non-refundable convenience charge will be applied to payments made via credit card. We encourage families to pay camp fees via debit card, ACH transfer, or check to avoid this additional charge. The Member Value Fee represents a pri... Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Interlaken - Mini Session 1 (3rd-5th Grade) - JCC Member Fee accredited?
- Yes — Camp Interlaken - Mini Session 1 (3rd-5th Grade) - JCC Member Fee is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 50 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 Interlaken - Mini Session 1 (3rd-5th Grade) - JCC Member Fee?
- Camp Interlaken - Mini Session 1 (3rd-5th Grade) - JCC Member Fee is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 50 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 Interlaken - Mini Session 1 (3rd-5th Grade) - JCC Member Fee provide lunch?
- Camp Interlaken - Mini Session 1 (3rd-5th Grade) - JCC Member Fee 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.
- How does Camp Interlaken - Mini Session 1 (3rd-5th Grade) - JCC Member Fee compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Eagle River?
- Camp Interlaken - Mini Session 1 (3rd-5th Grade) - JCC Member Fee is one of 33 overnight/sleepaway camps in Eagle River that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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