Camp Eagle Ridge - Three Week Session
Camp Eagle Ridge offers a traditional overnight camp experience in Wisconsin, focusing on personal growth, skill development, and fostering a sense of commun...
▌ Editor's read Camp Eagle Ridge's website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate overnight camp. The camp is founded and directed by Jeff and Mary Ellen, who have been operating the camp for over 30 years, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to youth development. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, which is a crucial safety measure. While the camp is not listed in the ACA directory, it offers a traditional overnight program for campers aged 7-17, with sessions ranging from one to seven weeks. Google reviews for 'Camp Eagle Ridge Mellen WI' show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 10 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the positive impact on their children's confidence and social skills, and highlighting the caring staff. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @campeagleridge and a Facebook page 'campeagleridge'.
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
Camp Eagle Ridge - Three 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
- Not listed
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 - Three Week Session
- What ages does Camp Eagle Ridge - Three Week Session accept?
- Camp Eagle Ridge - Three 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 - Three Week Session cost?
- Camp Eagle Ridge - Three Week Session publishes $4,485/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 - Three Week Session's hours?
- Camp Eagle Ridge - Three 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 - Three Week Session?
- Camp Eagle Ridge - Three 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 - Three Week Session provide lunch?
- Camp Eagle Ridge - Three 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 - Three Week Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Mellen?
- Camp Eagle Ridge - Three 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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