Clearwater Camp for Girls
Traditional overnight summer camp for girls focusing on outdoor activities, leadership, and community.
▌ Editor's read Clearwater Camp is an ACA accredited overnight camp for girls, with accreditation valid through 2025, as confirmed on their website's 'About Us' and 'Safety' pages. The camp was founded in 1933 by Sarah G. Holiday, indicating a long-standing tradition in camping. It operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, as stated in their 'About Us' section. The camp maintains a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, which is a strong indicator of supervision and individualized attention, found under 'Safety'. They explicitly mention conducting background checks for all staff members on their 'Safety' page. The camp's programming focuses on outdoor activities, leadership, and community, as evidenced by their 'Activities' and 'Our Philosophy' sections.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 931933+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–16
Clearwater Camp for Girls 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
- 93 (1933 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 16137 County Rd D, Minocqua, WI 54548
- Phone: 715-356-5030
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: 1st session tuition is $6,500 for 3.5 weeks.
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 · $11,250
- Session 2 Jun 15 – Jul 9, 2026 · 4 weeks · $6,500
- Session 3 Jul 13 – Aug 6, 2026 · 4 weeks · $6,500
↗ What parents like
- Focus on leadership and community
- Private island setting
↘ Watch for
- No 2-week program
- Additional fees for some activities
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Clearwater Camp for Girls
- What ages does Clearwater Camp for Girls accept?
- Clearwater Camp for Girls 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.
- How much does Clearwater Camp for Girls cost?
- Clearwater Camp for Girls publishes $1,857/week for the standard session. 1st session tuition is $6,500 for 3.5 weeks. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Clearwater Camp for Girls's hours?
- Clearwater Camp for Girls 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 Clearwater Camp for Girls accredited?
- Yes — Clearwater Camp for Girls is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1933 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 Clearwater Camp for Girls?
- Clearwater Camp for Girls is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1933 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 Clearwater Camp for Girls provide lunch?
- Yes — Clearwater Camp for Girls 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.
- How does Clearwater Camp for Girls compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Minocqua?
- Clearwater Camp for Girls 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 Clearwater Camp for Girls 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.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Clearwater Camp for Girls.
- 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
- 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
- Camp Agawak - Rookie 1 · Minocqua, WI · Ages 6–9 · $2,700/week