Camp Eagle Ridge - Five Week Session
Camp Eagle Ridge offers a traditional overnight summer camp experience in Mellen, Wisconsin, focusing on personal growth, skill development, and fun for camp...
▌ Editor's read Camp Eagle Ridge's website loads successfully, presenting a traditional overnight camp experience for children aged 7-17. The camp, founded by Jeff and Mary Ellen, has been operating for over 30 years. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mention that all staff undergo background checks. The program focuses on personal growth, skill development, and fun, offering a wide range of activities. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 32 reviews, with common themes including positive staff interactions, a wide variety of activities, and a strong sense of community. Social media handles found are @campeagleridge on Instagram and campeagleridge on Facebook.
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Since 199630+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
Camp Eagle Ridge - Five Week Session 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
- 1996 (30 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 - Five Week Session
- What ages does Camp Eagle Ridge - Five Week Session accept?
- Camp Eagle Ridge - Five Week Session 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 - Five Week Session cost?
- Camp Eagle Ridge - Five Week Session publishes $2,492/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 - Five Week Session's hours?
- Camp Eagle Ridge - Five Week Session 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 - Five Week Session?
- Camp Eagle Ridge - Five Week Session is operated by a private business, with 30 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 - Five Week Session provide lunch?
- Camp Eagle Ridge - Five Week Session 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 - Five Week Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Mellen?
- Camp Eagle Ridge - Five Week Session 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.
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