Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–17 · $1,495/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–17

Camp Eagle Ridge - Seven Week Session

Camp Eagle Ridge · $1,495/week · ★ 4.9 (34 reviews)

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 as a real camp site, offering a traditional overnight camp experience for campers aged 6-17. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, demonstrating adherence to recognized safety and quality standards. The 'About Us' page mentions founders Jeff and Katie and states the camp has been operating for over 30 years, indicating significant experience in youth programming. The camp explicitly states a 1:4 staff-to-camper ratio and mentions that all staff undergo background checks, emphasizing their commitment to camper safety and supervision. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the positive impact on their children's confidence and the caring staff. The camp offers a wide range of activities, including watersports, arts, and adventure, promoting a well-rounded experience. Social media handles found are @campeagleridge on Instagram and 'campeagleridge' on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 199630+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 7–17

Camp Eagle Ridge - Seven 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
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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: USD. 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 daily activities
  • Leadership skill practice

↘ Watch for

  • Waitlists for many sessions

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Camp Eagle Ridge - Seven Week Session

What ages does Camp Eagle Ridge - Seven Week Session accept?
Camp Eagle Ridge - Seven 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 - Seven Week Session cost?
Camp Eagle Ridge - Seven Week Session 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 - Seven Week Session's hours?
Camp Eagle Ridge - Seven 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 - Seven Week Session accredited?
Yes — Camp Eagle Ridge - Seven 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 - Seven Week Session?
Camp Eagle Ridge - Seven 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 - Seven Week Session provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Eagle Ridge - Seven Week Session 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 Eagle Ridge - Seven Week Session offer transportation?
Camp Eagle Ridge - Seven Week Session 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 Eagle Ridge - Seven Week Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Mellen?
Camp Eagle Ridge - Seven 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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