Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 14–17 · $450/week
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High School Camp

North Lakeland Discovery Center · $450/week

The Wisconsin Land+Water Conservation Camp offers high school students an immersive overnight experience focused on conservation, natural resources, and envi...

▌ Editor's read The Wisconsin Land+Water Conservation Camp website loads successfully, detailing an overnight program for high school students held at the North Lakeland Discovery Center in Manitowish Waters. The camp is organized by Wisconsin Land+Water, a non-profit organization, and is not listed in the ACA directory. The program, running from June 17-20, 2024, costs $450 and includes activities like field tours, hands-on conservation practices, and discussions with natural resource professionals. While specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are not explicitly stated on the camp's page, the organization's broader mission implies a commitment to youth education. Google reviews for 'Wisconsin Land+Water' show a 4.9-star rating from 10 reviews, with positive comments generally praising their conservation efforts and educational initiatives. The camp's Facebook page is 'wisconsinlandwater'.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–17

High School Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in outdoors/nature, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 14–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 215 County Hwy W, Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about High School Camp

What ages does High School Camp accept?
High School Camp is open to children ages 14–17. 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 High School Camp cost?
High School Camp publishes $450/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are High School Camp's hours?
High School Camp runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs High School Camp?
High School 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 High School Camp provide lunch?
High School 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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