Camp Eagle Ridge - One Week Session
Camp Eagle Ridge offers a traditional overnight summer camp experience in Wisconsin, focusing on personal growth,...
▌ Editor's read Camp Eagle Ridge's website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate summer camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, confirming adherence to industry standards. The camp has a strong online presence, with a Google rating of 4.9 stars from 100 reviews, frequently praising the positive impact on campers' confidence and the variety of activities. The 'About Us' page indicates that founders Jeff and Mary Ann have been operating the camp for over 30 years, highlighting their extensive experience. The camp explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks, emphasizing safety. Camp Eagle Ridge is an overnight program, and based on the founders' long-term operation, it appears to be a for-profit entity. Social media handles @campeagleridge on Instagram and campeagleridge on Facebook are easily accessible from the website.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 199630+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
Camp Eagle Ridge - One 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
- Yes
- 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
- Phone: (414) 745-3989
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Sibling discounts available: 6% for 2nd child, 15% for 3rd, 20% for 4th. Motorcoach fees are non-refundable after May 15, 2026.
↗ What parents like
- Over 40 activities daily
- Leadership skills practice
- Sessions from 1-7 weeks
↘ Watch for
- Some sessions have waitlists
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Eagle Ridge - One Week Session
- What ages does Camp Eagle Ridge - One Week Session accept?
- Camp Eagle Ridge - One 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 - One Week Session cost?
- Camp Eagle Ridge - One Week Session publishes $1,495/week for the standard session. 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 - One Week Session's hours?
- Camp Eagle Ridge - One 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.
- Is Camp Eagle Ridge - One Week Session accredited?
- Yes — Camp Eagle Ridge - One Week Session is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 30 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 Eagle Ridge - One Week Session?
- Camp Eagle Ridge - One 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 - One Week Session provide lunch?
- Camp Eagle Ridge - One 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 - One Week Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Mellen?
- Camp Eagle Ridge - One 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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