Camp Eagle Ridge
Camp Eagle Ridge is an overnight summer camp in Mellen, Wisconsin, focusing on leadership development, social skills, and traditional camp activities for youth.
▌ Editor's read Camp Eagle Ridge's website loads successfully, presenting an overnight summer camp experience for youth in Mellen, Wisconsin. The camp emphasizes leadership, social skills, and traditional camp activities, stating they have been operating for 25 years under founders Scott and Stephanie. The website explicitly mentions a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and that all staff undergo background checks. While the camp is not listed in the ACA directory, it has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 101 Google reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on their children's confidence and social development. The camp maintains active social media profiles on Instagram (@campeagleridge) and Facebook (campeagleridge).
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Since 200125+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
Camp Eagle Ridge 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
- Not verified
- Established
- 2001 (25 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 75392 Lake Galilee Road, Mellen, Wisconsin 54546, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Sibling discounts available: 6% for 2nd child, 15% for 3rd, 20% for 4th. Motorcoach fees are non-refundable after May 15, 2026.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Eagle Ridge
- What ages does Camp Eagle Ridge accept?
- Camp Eagle Ridge 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 Eagle Ridge cost?
- Camp Eagle Ridge publishes $1,495/week for the standard session. USD. Sibling discounts available: 6% for 2nd child, 15% for 3rd, 20% for 4th. Motorcoach fees are non-refundable after May 15, 2026. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Eagle Ridge's hours?
- Camp Eagle Ridge 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.
- Who runs Camp Eagle Ridge?
- Camp Eagle Ridge is operated by a private business, with 25 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 Eagle Ridge provide lunch?
- Camp Eagle Ridge 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 Eagle Ridge compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Mellen?
- Camp Eagle Ridge is one of 8 overnight/sleepaway camps in Mellen 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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- 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 Eagle Ridge - One Week Session · Camp Eagle Ridge · Ages 7–17 · $1,495/week
- Camp Eagle Ridge - Seven Week Session · Camp Eagle Ridge · Ages 7–17 · $1,495/week
- Camp Eagle Ridge - Two Week Session · Camp Eagle Ridge · Ages 7–17 · $1,495/week
- Camp Eagle Ridge - 11 Day Session · Camp Eagle Ridge · Ages 7–17 · $1,175/week
- Camp Eagle Ridge - Five Week Session · Camp Eagle Ridge · Ages 7–17 · $2,492/week
- Camp Eagle Ridge - Four Week Session · Camp Eagle Ridge · Ages 7–17 · $1,993/week
- Camp Eagle Ridge - Three Week Session · Camp Eagle Ridge · Ages 7–17 · $4,485/week