Camp Kawaga
Camp Kawaga is a historic boys' overnight camp in Minocqua, Wisconsin, established in 1915, focusing on character development, sports, and outdoor adventure.
▌ Editor's read Camp Kawaga's website, kawaga.com, loads successfully and presents as a legitimate boys' overnight camp. It was founded in 1915 by Arthur A. Fleck, making it over 100 years old. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, confirming its commitment to industry standards. Google reviews indicate a strong reputation with a 4.9-star rating from 100 reviews, frequently praising the camp's traditions, supportive community, and positive impact on campers. The camp offers a diverse program including land sports, water sports, and creative arts. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @campkawaga and a Facebook page 'campkawaga'. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1111915+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 8–16
Camp Kawaga 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
- 111 (1915 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 10000 Kawaga Road, Minocqua, WI 54548
Runs 24-hour residential, 3 sessions (0 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jun 15 to Aug 6.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 15 – Aug 6, 2026 · 8 weeks · $14,950
- Session 1 Jun 15 – Jul 10, 2026 · 4 weeks · $8,900
- Session 2 Jul 12 – Aug 6, 2026 · 4 weeks · $8,900
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Kawaga
- What ages does Camp Kawaga accept?
- Camp Kawaga is open to children ages 8–16. 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 Kawaga's hours?
- Camp Kawaga 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 Kawaga accredited?
- Yes — Camp Kawaga is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1915 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 Kawaga?
- Camp Kawaga is operated by a private business, with 1915 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 Kawaga provide lunch?
- Camp Kawaga 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 Kawaga compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Minocqua?
- Camp Kawaga 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 Kawaga 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 Kawaga.
- 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 · Minocqua, WI · Ages 6–16
- Camp Agawak - First Session · Minocqua, WI · Ages 6–15 · $2,175/week
- Camp Agawak - Full Season · Minocqua, WI · Ages 6–16 · $1,867/week