Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–15 · $2,175/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–15

Camp Agawak - First Session

Minocqua, WI · $2,175/week · ★ 5.0 (33 reviews)

Camp Agawak is a historic all-girls overnight camp in Minocqua, Wisconsin, offering a diverse program of activities focused on growth, friendship, and tradit...

▌ Editor's read The Camp Agawak website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards. The camp, founded by Mary and Fannie in 1921, has been operating for over 100 years, highlighting its long-standing tradition. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks. Camp Agawak is an all-girls overnight camp. Google reviews show a strong positive sentiment with a 4.9-star rating from 104 reviews, with many reviewers praising the camp's community, activities, and positive impact on their daughters. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @campagawak and a Facebook page 'CampAgawak'.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1051921+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 6–15

Camp Agawak - First Session 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
105 (1921 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 6–15
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 7851 Agawak Rd, Minocqua, WI 54548
  • Cost notes: $8,700.00 for the session

Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 15 to Jul 10.

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

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Agawak - First Session

What ages does Camp Agawak - First Session accept?
Camp Agawak - First Session is open to children ages 6–15. 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 Agawak - First Session cost?
Camp Agawak - First Session publishes $2,175/week for the standard session. $8,700.00 for the session Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Agawak - First Session's hours?
Camp Agawak - First 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 Agawak - First Session accredited?
Yes — Camp Agawak - First Session is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1921 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 - First Session?
Camp Agawak - First Session is operated by a private business, with 1921 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 - First Session provide lunch?
Camp Agawak - First 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 Agawak - First Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Minocqua?
Camp Agawak - First Session 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.

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