Camp Menominee - Full Season (8 Weeks)
Camp Menominee offers a wide variety of programs throughout the summer.
▌ Editor's read The Camp Menominee website loads successfully and details their 8-week overnight program for boys. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, confirming adherence to industry standards. 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' development and the strong sense of community. The camp's 'About Us' page states it has been operating for over 80 years, founded by the Ruben family, and is currently directed by Nathan and Lisa Ruben. While the website mentions staff training, it does not explicitly detail background check procedures. Social media handles for Instagram (@campmenominee) and Facebook (CampMenominee) are prominently displayed on the site.
Who thrives here Ages 8–16
Camp Menominee - Full Season (8 Weeks) 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
- 1946 (80 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–16
- Address: 5035 County Road D, Eagle River, WI 54521
- Phone: (715) 479-2267
1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 15 to Aug 6.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Full Season Jun 15 – Aug 6, 2026 · 8 weeks · $14,000
↗ 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 - Full Season (8 Weeks)
- What ages does Camp Menominee - Full Season (8 Weeks) accept?
- Camp Menominee - Full Season (8 Weeks) is open to children ages 8–16. 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.
- Is Camp Menominee - Full Season (8 Weeks) accredited?
- Yes — Camp Menominee - Full Season (8 Weeks) 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 - Full Season (8 Weeks)?
- Camp Menominee - Full Season (8 Weeks) 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 - Full Season (8 Weeks) provide lunch?
- Camp Menominee - Full Season (8 Weeks) 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 - Full Season (8 Weeks) compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Eagle River?
- Camp Menominee - Full Season (8 Weeks) 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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