Camp Whitcomb/Mason Summer Overnight Camp
Camp Whitcomb/Mason offers traditional overnight camp experiences for youth aged 8-14, focusing on outdoor activities, personal growth, and community building.
▌ Editor's read Camp Whitcomb/Mason Summer Overnight Camp is operated by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, a non-profit organization. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation valid through 2025, indicating compliance with over 200 health, safety, and program quality standards. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive extensive training. The program is an overnight camp for youth aged 8-14, offering activities like swimming, archery, hiking, and campfires. Google reviews for 'Camp Whitcomb/Mason' show a rating of 4.6 stars based on 100 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on children and the dedicated staff. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @bgcmilwaukee and a Facebook handle bgcmilwaukee, both associated with the parent organization.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
Camp Whitcomb/Mason Summer Overnight Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 7–17
- Hours: Overnight
- Address: W294 N8436 Camp Whitcomb Road, Hartland, WI 53029
- Cost notes: Cost information not available on the website. Registration link is provided.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Whitcomb/Mason Summer Overnight Camp
- What ages does Camp Whitcomb/Mason Summer Overnight Camp accept?
- Camp Whitcomb/Mason Summer Overnight Camp is open to children ages 7–17. 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 Whitcomb/Mason Summer Overnight Camp cost?
- Camp Whitcomb/Mason Summer Overnight Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cost information not available on the website. Registration link is provided. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Camp Whitcomb/Mason Summer Overnight Camp's hours?
- Camp Whitcomb/Mason Summer Overnight Camp runs Overnight. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Camp Whitcomb/Mason Summer Overnight Camp accredited?
- Yes — Camp Whitcomb/Mason Summer Overnight Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). 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 Whitcomb/Mason Summer Overnight Camp?
- Camp Whitcomb/Mason Summer Overnight Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Whitcomb/Mason Summer Overnight Camp provide lunch?
- Camp Whitcomb/Mason Summer Overnight Camp 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.
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