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Camp Menominee - 2 Week Rookie I

Eagle River, WI · $2,250/week

Camp Menominee offers a wide variety of programs throughout the summer.

▌ Editor's read Camp Menominee's website loads successfully and details a traditional overnight camp experience for boys. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, confirming its commitment to industry standards. Google reviews for Camp Menominee show an average rating of 4.9 stars from 105 reviews, with parents frequently praising the positive impact on their sons' development and the dedicated staff. The camp has been operating since 1937, founded by Herb Hart, indicating a long-standing tradition. While the website mentions a focus on staff training, it does not explicitly state that staff undergo background checks. The '2 Week Rookie I' program is specifically designed for younger campers to introduce them to the overnight camp experience.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 193987+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages up to 9

Camp Menominee - 2 Week Rookie I is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. overnight/sleepaway programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1939 (87 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 0–9
  • Address: 5035 County Road D, Eagle River, WI 54521
  • Phone: (715) 479-2267
  • Cost notes: Camper Fund: covers personal expenses such as camper spending money for town days, camp store credit, day trips, transportation (excluding flights) to and from camp, laundry, megaphones, memory books and other misc expenses.

1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 15 to Jun 27.

Sessions ⛓

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

  • Rookie I Jun 15 – 27, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,500

↗ What parents like

  • 2, 4, and 8-week sessions
  • Father & Son Weekend

↘ Watch for

  • No email address listed

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Menominee - 2 Week Rookie I

What ages does Camp Menominee - 2 Week Rookie I accept?
Camp Menominee - 2 Week Rookie I is open to children ages up to 9. 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 Menominee - 2 Week Rookie I cost?
Camp Menominee - 2 Week Rookie I publishes $2,250/week for the standard session. Camper Fund: covers personal expenses such as camper spending money for town days, camp store credit, day trips, transportation (excluding flights) to and from camp, laundry, megaphones, memory books and other misc expenses. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Camp Menominee - 2 Week Rookie I accredited?
Yes — Camp Menominee - 2 Week Rookie I is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 87 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 Menominee - 2 Week Rookie I?
Camp Menominee - 2 Week Rookie I is operated by a private business, with 87 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 Menominee - 2 Week Rookie I provide lunch?
Camp Menominee - 2 Week Rookie I 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 Menominee - 2 Week Rookie I compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Eagle River?
Camp Menominee - 2 Week Rookie I 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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