Camp Nebagamon
Traditional boys' overnight summer camp in Northern Wisconsin, offering a wide range of activities and fostering...
▌ Editor's read Camp Nebagamon is an ACA accredited overnight camp for boys, with accreditation valid until 2025, as confirmed on their website's 'About Us' and 'Safety' pages. The camp has been operating for over 90 years, founded by Muggs and Janet Mamlock, indicating a long-standing tradition. They explicitly state that all staff undergo criminal background checks, including national and state checks, and are vetted through the National Sex Offender Registry. The camp maintains a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, which is favorable for supervision and individualized attention. Their 'About Us' section highlights a focus on developing independence, resilience, and a sense of community among campers.
Who thrives here Ages 8–15
Camp Nebagamon 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
- 1936 (90 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–15
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 1300 N Nebagamon Rd, Lake Nebagamon, WI 54849, USA
- Phone: 715-374-2277
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $8,300 if paying by cash or check
Runs 24-hour residential, 3 sessions (0 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jun 16 to Aug 9.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 16 – Aug 9, 2026 · 8 weeks · $14,500
- Session 2 Jun 16 – Jul 12, 2026 · 4 weeks · $8,300
- Session 3 Jul 14 – Aug 9, 2026 · 4 weeks · $8,300
↗ What parents like
- All-boys camp
- Long-standing history since 1929
- Emphasis on camper choice
↘ Watch for
- Registration requires bot check
- Limited session length options
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Nebagamon
- What ages does Camp Nebagamon accept?
- Camp Nebagamon is open to children ages 8–15. 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 Nebagamon cost?
- Camp Nebagamon publishes $2,075/week for the standard session. $8,300 if paying by cash or check Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Nebagamon's hours?
- Camp Nebagamon runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Camp Nebagamon accredited?
- Yes — Camp Nebagamon is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 90 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 Nebagamon?
- Camp Nebagamon is operated by a private business, with 90 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 Nebagamon provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Nebagamon includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Camp Nebagamon compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Lake Nebagamon?
- Camp Nebagamon is one of 7 overnight/sleepaway camps in Lake Nebagamon 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Nebagamon with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
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- Camp Nebagamon - First Session (Cash/Check) · Lake Nebagamon, WI · Ages 8–15 · $2,075/week
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- Camp Nebagamon for Boys · Lake Nebagamon, WI · Ages 8–15 · $1,813/week
- Camp Nebagamon for Boys · Lake Nebagamon, WI · Ages 8–15 · $2,138/week
- Camp Nebagamon for Boys · Lake Nebagamon, WI · Ages 8–15 · $1,813/week
- Camp Nebagamon - Family Camp · Lake Nebagamon, WI · Ages 0–21