Camp Nebagamon for Boys
Traditional boys' overnight camp in Wisconsin offering a wide range of activities and fostering personal growth.
▌ Editor's read Camp Nebagamon is an ACA-accredited overnight camp for boys, with its accreditation valid through 2025, as evidenced by the ACA search tool. The camp has a long history, operating for over 90 years, founded by M.N. Waller, as stated on their 'About Us' page. They maintain a favorable staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3, which is clearly listed on their 'About Us' section, indicating a commitment to supervision and individualized attention. While the website provides extensive details about activities and philosophy, it does not explicitly mention background checks for staff. The camp's social media presence includes active Instagram and Facebook accounts, suggesting engagement with their community.
Who thrives here Ages 8–15
Camp Nebagamon for Boys 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
- Address: 13305 Nebagamon Rd, Lake Nebagamon, WI 54849
- Phone: (715) 374-2270
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Plus $200 camper spending money deposit for Full Season. Balance refunded at the end of the summer. Tuition includes laundry, camp calendar, medical care (most procedures), and most wilderness tripping fees. Optional fees for camp store ...
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
- Financial aid available
- All-inclusive tuition
↘ Watch for
- Credit card payments have a fee
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Nebagamon for Boys
- What ages does Camp Nebagamon for Boys accept?
- Camp Nebagamon for Boys 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 for Boys cost?
- Camp Nebagamon for Boys publishes $1,813/week for the standard session. Plus $200 camper spending money deposit for Full Season. Balance refunded at the end of the summer. Tuition includes laundry, camp calendar, medical care (most procedures), and most wilderness tripping fees. Optional fees for camp store ... Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Nebagamon for Boys accredited?
- Yes — Camp Nebagamon for Boys 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 for Boys?
- Camp Nebagamon for Boys 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 for Boys provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Nebagamon for Boys 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.
- Does Camp Nebagamon for Boys offer transportation?
- Camp Nebagamon for Boys 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 Nebagamon for Boys compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Lake Nebagamon?
- Camp Nebagamon for Boys 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
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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- 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.
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