Camp Agawak
Camp Agawak is a traditional all-girls overnight camp in Minocqua, Wisconsin, offering a wide range of activities focused on growth, friendship, and independ...
▌ Editor's read Camp Agawak's website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate overnight camp for girls. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, confirming adherence to industry standards. The camp has a rich history, founded in 1921 by Fanny and Isaac Fox, and has been operating for over 90 years, now under the third generation of family ownership. The website mentions that staff undergo extensive training and background checks. Google reviews show a strong positive sentiment with a 4.9-star rating from 100 reviews, frequently praising the camp's community, activities, and positive impact on campers. The program is exclusively overnight, offering a traditional camp experience. Social media handles for Instagram (@campagawak) and Facebook (CampAgawak) are easily found on the site.
Who thrives here Ages 6–16
Camp Agawak sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1936 (90 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 7851 Agawak Rd, Minocqua, WI 54548
Runs 24-hour residential, 5 sessions (1 one-week, 4 multi-week blocks), from Jun 15 to Aug 5.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 15 – Jul 10, 2026 · 4 weeks · $8,700
- Full Season Jun 15 – Aug 5, 2026 · 8 weeks · $14,000
- Rookie 1 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $2,700
- Session 2 Jul 12 – Aug 5, 2026 · 4 weeks · $8,700
- Rookie 2 Jul 12 – 26, 2026 · 3 weeks · $5,000
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Agawak
- What ages does Camp Agawak accept?
- Camp Agawak is open to children ages 6–16. 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.
- What are Camp Agawak's hours?
- Camp Agawak 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 Agawak accredited?
- Yes — Camp Agawak is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 90 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 Agawak?
- Camp Agawak is operated by a private business, with 90 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 Agawak provide lunch?
- Camp Agawak 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 Agawak compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Minocqua?
- Camp Agawak is one of 13 overnight/sleepaway camps in Minocqua 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
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Agawak with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review the safety signals that matter most.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Agawak.
- Camp Agawak - Rookie 2 · Minocqua, WI · Ages 6–12 · $2,500/week
- Camp Birch Trail - 2nd Session · Minong, WI · Ages 7–15 · $1,900/week
- Camp Kawaga - 2nd 4-Week Session · Minocqua, WI · Ages 8–16 · $2,225/week
- Clearwater Camp for Girls · Minocqua, WI · Ages 8–16 · $1,857/week
- Clearwater Camp for Girls · Minocqua, WI · Ages 8–16 · $1,857/week
- Camp Agawak - First Session · Minocqua, WI · Ages 6–15 · $2,175/week
- Camp Agawak - Full Season · Minocqua, WI · Ages 6–16 · $1,867/week
- Camp Agawak - Rookie 1 · Minocqua, WI · Ages 6–9 · $2,700/week