Camp Menominee - 2 Week Rookie II
Traditional boys' overnight camp in Wisconsin focusing on skill development, sportsmanship, and personal growth.
▌ Editor's read Camp Menominee's website loads successfully, detailing various programs including the 2-Week Rookie II for younger campers. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, confirming its commitment to health and safety standards. Wisconsin's Department of Children and Families lists Camp Menominee with license number 250000. The camp has been operating for over 80 years, founded by Nathan and Emily Ruben, and is a for-profit entity. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Camp Menominee show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the positive impact on their sons' confidence and the dedicated staff. The camp offers a traditional overnight program for boys, emphasizing a wide range of activities and skill development.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 194680+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages up to 9
Camp Menominee - 2 Week Rookie II 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
- 1946 (80 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 0–9
- Address: 5035 County Road D, Eagle River, WI 54521
- Phone: (715) 479-2267
- Email: [email protected]
- 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 Jul 12 to Jul 25.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Rookie II Jul 12 – 25, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,500
↗ What parents like
- Focus on sportsmanship and character
- Wide range of activities
↘ Watch for
- No email address readily available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Menominee - 2 Week Rookie II
- What ages does Camp Menominee - 2 Week Rookie II accept?
- Camp Menominee - 2 Week Rookie II 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 II cost?
- Camp Menominee - 2 Week Rookie II 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 II accredited?
- Yes — Camp Menominee - 2 Week Rookie II is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 80 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 II?
- Camp Menominee - 2 Week Rookie II is operated by a private business, with 80 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 II provide lunch?
- Camp Menominee - 2 Week Rookie II 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.
- Does Camp Menominee - 2 Week Rookie II offer transportation?
- Camp Menominee - 2 Week Rookie II provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
- How does Camp Menominee - 2 Week Rookie II compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Eagle River?
- Camp Menominee - 2 Week Rookie II 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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