Programming

Short N’Sweet
Ages: 5-7 Y Member: $320 | $295 | $270 General Public: $360 | $335 | $310

Spend 3 days and 2 nights exploring everything camp has to offer. Make new friends, paddle a canoe, swim in the lake and cook over the fire. This program is perfect for the first-time camper. Program runs Sunday-Tuesday.

Camp Sampler
Ages: 7-9 Y Member: $355 | $330 | $305 General Public: $395 | $370 | $345

For those not quite ready for a full week, join us for 4 days and 3 nights of camp fun. Go swimming, shoot archery, paddle around Waubee Lake during the day and watch the sunset each night. Program runs Tuesday-Friday.

Summer Explorers
Ages: 6-8 Y Member: $538 | $513 | $488 General Public: $578 | $553 | $528

Explore everything camp has to offer; swimming, canoeing, arts & crafts, cooking over the fire and so much more. You will have a blast whether you are an experienced camper or a first timer.

Time Hoppers
Ages: 6-8 Y Member: $538 | $513 | $488 General Public: $578 | $553 | $528

Go back in time to see what life was like in the early days of Wisconsin. Churn butter, split wood, cook over the fire and make candles. End your week with a field trip where you will ride on a real lumberjack steam train to a north woods logging camp.

Icky Sticky Fun
Ages: 6-8 Y Member: $538 | $513 | $488 General Public: $578 | $553 | $528

Find your inner scientist while making goo, elephant toothpaste and designing your own water rocket. The sky’s the limit, literally!

Pathfinders
Ages: 8-10 Y Member: $538 | $513 | $488 General Public: $578 | $553 | $528

Sample everything camp has to offer; swimming, kayaking, archery, arts & crafts and anything else you can dream up. Spend one night at camp sleeping in a tent!

Water Otters
Ages: 8-10 Y Members: $565 | $540 | $515 General Public: $605 | $580 | $555

Pack your sunscreen and get ready to have fun at the lake. Explore the shore, jump on the water trampoline, soak up the sun and play water games. Take a day trip and have a picnic lunch at a local beach!

Sports of All Sorts
Ages: 8-10 Y Member: $538 | $513 | $488 General Public: $578 | $553 | $528

Stay active playing basketball, soccer and gaga. Play archery games, shoot riflery and try your hand at casting for fish. Do some early morning yoga and make healthy snacks to refuel yourself for the next day.

Night Crawlers
Ages: 8-10 Y Member: $538 | $513 | $488 General Public: $578 | $553 | $528

The fun really begins when the sun goes down. Stay up late, gaze at the stars, and watch for animals that come out at night. Dissect owl pellets and learn about bats. Sleep in so you are ready for more late night adventures.

Bon Appetite
Ages 8-10 Y Member: $538 | $513 | $488 General Public: $578 | $553 | $528

Mix, dice, chop and stir up tasty creations in the camp kitchen and over the campfire. Create new recipes and share your skills by helping the camp cooks make lunch.

Adventure Seekers
Ages: 10-12 Y Member: $538 | $513 | $488 General Public: $578 | $553 | $528

Can’t make up your mind what to dodo it all! Archery, swimming, riflery, arts & crafts, boating and much more. Spend one night on a canoe trip across Waubee Lake.

Iron Chefs
Ages: 10-12 Y Member: $538 | $513 | $488 General Public: $578 | $553 | $528

Love to stir, whip and chop? Get in the kitchen with our international staff and cook exotic dishes from around the world.

Passport to Adventure
Ages: 10-12 Y Member: $574 | $549 | $524 General Public: $614 | $589 | $564

Enjoy all the fun the north woods has to offer; play mini golf, visit the zoo and make a stop at the local candy shop. Return to camp each night to recharge for your next day’s adventure.

Splash Zone
Ages: 10-12 Y Member: $574 | $549 | $524 General Public: $614 | $589 | $564

Make a splash as you get up early for a penguin dip, swim across the lake and take a day trip to a local waterpark. Wind down the week with a beautiful sunset paddle.

Great Camp Excursion
Ages: 10-12 Y Members: $565 | $540 | $515 General Public: $605 | $580 | $555

Learn what it takes to survive in the wilderness; build a shelter, cook over the fire, purify water and use a map and compass to find your way. Spend two nights away from camp on a wilderness canoe or backpack trip trying out your new skills.

Voyagers
Ages: 12-14 Y Member: $538 | $513 | $488 General Public: $578 | $553 | $528

Start your camp experience doing traditional camp activities; swimming, archery and much more. Challenge yourself on the high ropes course and climbing wall. Spend one night away from camp at a local campground.

Tree Toppers
Ages 12-14 Y Members: $565 | $540 | $515 General Public: $605 | $580 | $555

Your week will be spent in the trees. Tie knots, learn basic climbing techniques and climbing safety. Climb to the top of the rock wall, ride the zip line and complete the low and high ropes courses.

On The Loose
Ages: 12-14 Y Member: $538 | $513 | $488 General Public: $578 | $553 | $528

Sleeping in? Movies? Ice cream parties? Between traditional camp activities like hanging out at the beach and canoeing, do everything you never thought you could do at camp.

Boats & Boards
Ages: 12-14 Y Member: $538 | $513 | $488 General Public: $578 | $553 | $528

Get out on the water! Explore Waubee Lake in a kayak, learn to balance on a stand up paddle board, paddle around in a canoe and ride the wind in a sailboat. When it gets hot, jump off the water trampoline into Waubee Lake to cool down.

Thrill Seekers
Ages: 12-14 Y Member: $574 | $549 | $524 General Public: $614 | $589 | $564

Get your adrenaline flowing! Grab your PFD and do some whitewater rafting, spend the afternoon on a horseback ride and conquer the climbing wall and zip line at camp.

Go Wild
Ages: 14-16 Y Member: $574 | $549 | $524 General Public: $614 | $589 | $564

Go urban by day and wild by night. Play mini golf, watch a waterski show, race around on go-carts and explore Minocqua. Camp under the stars at a local campground on this 2 or 3 day out-of-camp adventure.

Vertical Limits
Ages: 14-16 Y Member: $574 | $549 | $524 General Public: $614 | $589 | $564

Refresh your climbing safety skills before challenging yourself on the rock wall and high ropes courses. Master knot tying, learn how to belay and assist the facilitators with the zip line operation. Test your limits on an zip line canopy tour field trip.

Ultimate Adventure
Ages: 14-16 Y Member: $915 | $890 | $865 General Public: $955 | $930 | $905

Enjoy all that camp has to offer; you pick what you want to do! From kayaking to swimming to the high ropes course, your time at camp will be jam packed with fun. Over the weekend take a 3 day, 2 night canoe or backpack trip to the location of your choice. This is a two-week program.

Menominee River Canoe
Ages: 12-14 Y Member: $915 | $890 | $865 General Public: $955 | $930 | $905

Listen to the call of the loon and enjoy evenings around the campfire with friends as you take a 4-5 day canoe trip down the Menominee River. Spend your first few days in camp brushing up on your wilderness skills before heading out on the trip of a lifetime. This is a two-week program.

Ice Age Trail Backpack
Ages: 12-14 Y Member: $915 | $890 | $865 General Public: $955 | $930 | $905

Throw everything you need in your backpack and hit the trail. Spend the first few days in camp brushing up on your wilderness skills before heading out of camp for a 4-5 day backpacking trip on the Ice Age Trail. This is a two-week program.

Pictured Rocks Backpack
Ages: 13-15 Y Member: $915 | $890 | $865 General Public: $955 | $930 | $905

Ready for the next challenge? Pack your bags and head to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in the beautiful UP of Michigan for a 6-7 day backpack adventure. This is a two-week program.

Porcupine Mountain Backpack
Ages: 14-16 Y Member: $915 | $890 | $865 General Public: $955 | $930 | $905

Continue enhancing your wilderness skills on this 8-10 day backpacking trip to the beautiful Porcupine Mountains located along Lake Superior in the UP of Michigan. This is a two-week program

Leadership Camp
Ages: 14-16 Y Member: $538 | $513 | $488 General Public: $578 | $553 | $528

Develop the skills needed to work with others and learn to recognize your own strengths as a leader. Go beyond your comfort zone as you push through the low and high ropes courses and participate in lots of other camp activities building your leadership skills as you go.

Leaders in Training (LIT)
Ages: 15-16 Y Member: $915 | $890 | $865 General Public: $955 | $930 | $905

Challenge yourself, look inward, and find the leader you can be. You will work with other teens to achieve group goals, push your comfort zone and be amazed at what can be accomplished working as a team. Participate in a 3 day, 2 night out-of-camp canoe trip. This is a two-week program.

Counselor in Training (CIT)
Ages: 16-17 Y Member: $915 | $890 | $865 General Public: $955 | $930 | $905

Want to work at camp someday? Gain the leadership skills needed to work directly with the campers. Experience all the different roles that counselors play. Participate in a 3 day, 2 night out-of-camp backpacking trip. This is a two-week program.

Family Camp
June 30-July 5, 2019 Adults (Age 18+) Y Member: $324 | $299 | $274 General Public: $364 | $339 | $314 Youth (Ages 5-17) Y Member: $231 | $206 | $181 General Public: $271 | $246 | $221 Children (Ages 0-4): FREE

Big Kid Camp
July 5-7, 2019 Ages: 18+ Y Member: $187 | $162 | $137 General Public: $227 | $202 | $177

Who says you have to be a kid to go to camp? Relive your childhood at this weekend designed for the kid in all of us. Participate in all your favorite camp activities and relax around the campfire; spend the weekend doing what you want in the most beautiful place on earth.

Family Fun Weekend
August 2-4, 2019 Adults (Age 18+) Y Member: $187 | $162 | $137 General Public: $227 | $202 | $177 Youth (Ages 5-17) Y Member: $117 | $92 | $67 General Public: $157 | $132 | $107 Children (Ages 0-4): FREE

Short N’Sweet
Ages: 5-7 Y Member: $316 | $291 | $266 General Public: $356 | $331 | $306

Spend 3 days and 2 nights exploring everything camp has to offer. Make new friends, paddle a canoe, swim in the lake and cook over the fire. This program is perfect for the first time camper. Program runs Sunday- Tuesday.

Camp Sampler
Ages: 7-9 Y Member: $351 | $326 | $301 General Public: $391 | $366 | $341

For those not quite ready for a full week, join us for 4 days and 3 nights of camp fun. Go swimming, shoot archery, paddle around Waubee Lake during the day and watch the sunset each night. Program runs Tuesday-Friday.

Summer Explorers
Ages: 6-8 Y Member: $534 | $509 | $484 General Public: $574 | $549 | $524

Explore everything camp has to offer; swimming, canoeing, arts & crafts, cooking over the fire and so much more. You will have a blast whether you are an experienced camper or a first timer.

Splish Splash
Ages: 6-8 Y Member: $534 | $509 | $484 General Public: $574 | $549 | $524

Grab your swimsuit and spend your days at the waterfront. Take a squish hike, learn basic swim skills and water safety, jump on the water trampoline and play water games. You will even have a picnic on the dock.

Icky Sticky Fun
Ages: 6-8 Y Member: $534 | $509 | $484 General Public: $574 | $549 | $524

Find your inner Einstein while making goo, elephant toothpaste and designing your own water rocket. The sky’s the limit, literally!

Pathfinders
Ages: 8-10 Y Member: $534 | $509 | $484 General Public: $574 | $549 | $524

Sample everything camp has to offer; swimming, kayaking, archery, arts & crafts and anything else you can dream up. Spend one night at camp sleeping in a tent!

Water Otters
Ages: 8-10 Y Members: $561 | $536 | $511 General Public: $601 | $576 | $551

Pack your sunscreen and get ready to have fun at the lake. Explore the shore, soak up the sun, snorkel and try your hand at fishing. Take a day trip and have a picnic lunch at a local beach!

Sports of All Sorts
Ages: 8-10 Y Member: $534 | $509 | $484 General Public: $574 | $549 | $524

Stay active playing basketball, soccer and gaga. Play archery games, shoot riflery and try your hand at casting for fish. Do some early morning yoga and make healthy snacks to refuel yourself for the next day.

Night Crawlers
Ages: 8-10 Y Member: $534 | $509 | $484 General Public: $574 | $549 | $524

The fun really begins when the sun goes down. Stay up late, gaze at the stars, and watch for animals that come out at night. Dissect owl pellets and learn about bats. Sleep in so you are ready for more late night adventures.

Bon Appetite
Ages 8-10 Y Member: $534 | $509 | $484 General Public: $574 | $549 | $524

Mix, dice, chop and stir up tasty creations in the camp kitchen and over the campfire. Create new recipes and share your skills by helping the camp cooks make lunch.

Adventure Seekers
Ages: 10-12 Y Member: $534 | $509 | $484 General Public: $574 | $549 | $524

Can’t make up your mind what to dodo it all! Archery, swimming, riflery, arts & crafts, boating and much more. Spend one night on a canoe trip across Waubee Lake.

Iron Chefs
Ages: 10-12 Y Member: $534 | $509 | $484 General Public: $574 | $549 | $524

Love to stir, whip and chop? Get in the kitchen with our international staff and cook exotic dishes from around the world.

Passport to Adventure
Ages: 10-12 Y Member: $570 | $545 | $520 General Public: $610 | $585 | $560

Enjoy all the fun the north woods has to offer; play mini golf, visit the zoo and make a stop at the local candy shop. Return to camp each night to recharge for your next day’s adventure.

Splash Zone
Ages: 10-12 Y Member: $570 | $545 | $520 General Public: $610 | $585 | $560

Make a splash as you get up early for a penguin dip, swim across the lake and take a day trip to a local waterpark. Wind down the week with a beautiful sunset paddle.

Great Camp Excursion
Ages: 10-12 Y Members: $561 | $536 | $511 General Public: $601 | $576 | $551

Learn what it takes to survive in the wilderness; build a shelter, cook over the fire, purify water and use a map and compass to find your way. Spend two nights away from camp on a wilderness canoe or backpack trip trying out your new skills.

Voyagers
Ages: 12-14 Y Member: $534 | $509 | $484 General Public: $574 | $549 | $524

Start your camp experience doing traditional camp activities; swimming, archery and much more. Challenge yourself on the high ropes course and climbing wall. Spend one night away from camp at a local park.

Tree Toppers
Ages 12-14 Y Members: $561 | $536 | $511 General Public: $601 | $576 | $551

Your week will be spent in the trees. Tie knots, learn basic climbing techniques and climbing safety. Climb to the top of the rock wall, ride the zip line and complete the low and high ropes courses.

On The Loose
Ages: 12-14 Y Member: $534 | $509 | $484 General Public: $574 | $549 | $524

Sleeping in? Movies? Ice cream parties? Between traditional camp activities like hanging out at the beach and canoeing, do everything you never thought you could do at camp.

Boats & Boards
Ages: 12-14 Y Member: $534 | $509 | $484 General Public: $574 | $549 | $524

Get out on the water! Explore Waubee Lake in a kayak, paddle around in a canoe and ride the wind in a sailboat. When it gets hot, jump off the water trampoline into Waubee Lake to cool down.

Thrill Seekers
Ages: 12-14 Y Member: $570 | $545 | $520 General Public: $610 | $585 | $560

Get your adrenaline flowing! Grab your PFD and do some whitewater rafting, spend the afternoon on a horseback ride and conquer the climbing wall and zip line at camp.

Go Wild
Ages: 14-16 Y Member: $570 | $545 | $520 General Public: $610 | $585 | $560

Go urban by day and wild by night. Play mini golf, watch a waterski show, race around on go-carts and explore Minocqua. Camp under the stars at a local campground on this 2-3 day out-of-camp adventure.

Vertical Limits
Ages: 14-16 Y Member: $570 | $545 | $520 General Public: $610 | $585 | $560

Refresh your climbing safety skills before challenging yourself on the rock wall and high ropes courses. Master knot tying, learn how to belay and assist the facilitators with the zip line operation. Test your limits on an out-of-camp zip line field trip.

Ultimate Adventure
Ages: 14-16 Y Member: $911 | $886 | $861 General Public: $951 | $926 | $901

Enjoy all that camp has to offer; you pick what you want to do! From kayaking to swimming to the high ropes course, your time at camp will be jam packed with fun. Over the weekend take a 3 day, 2 night canoe or backpack trip to the location of your choice. This is a two-week program.

Menominee River Canoe
Ages: 12-14 Y Member: $911 | $886 | $861 General Public: $951 | $926 | $901

Listen to the call of the loon and enjoy evenings around the campfire with friends as you take a 4-5 day canoe trip down the Menominee River. Spend your first few days in camp brushing up on your wilderness skills before heading out on the trip of a lifetime. This is a two-week program.

Ice Age Trail Backpack
Ages: 12-14 Y Member: $911 | $886 | $861 General Public: $951 | $926 | $901

Throw everything you need in your backpack and hit the trail. Spend the first few days in camp brushing up on your wilderness skills before heading out of camp for a 4-5 day backpacking trip on the Ice Age Trail. This is a two-week program.

Pictured Rocks Backpack
Ages: 13-16 Y Member: $911 | $886 | $861 General Public: $951 | $926 | $901

Ready for the next challenge? Pack your bags and head to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in the beautiful UP of Michigan for a 5-6 day backpack adventure. This is a two-week program.

Leadership Camp
Ages: 14-16 Y Member: $534 | $509 | $484 General Public: $574 | $549 | $524

Develop the skills needed to work with others and learn to recognize your own strengths as a leader. Go beyond your comfort zone as you take an overnight canoe trip across Waubee Lake, push through the low and high ropes courses and participate in lots of other camp activities.

Leaders in Training (LIT)
Ages: 15-16 Y Member: $911 | $886 | $861 General Public: $951 | $926 | $901

Challenge yourself, look inward, and find the leader you can be. You will work with other teens to achieve group goals, push your comfort zone and be amazed at what can be accomplished working as a team. Participate in a 3 day, 2 night out of camp canoe trip. This is a two-week program.

Counselor in Training (CIT)
Ages: 16-17 Y Member: $911 | $886 | $861 General Public: $951 | $926 | $901

Want to work at camp someday? Gain the leadership skills needed to work directly with the campers. Experience all the different roles that counselors play. Participate in a 3 day, 2 night out-of-camp backpacking trip. This is a two-week program.

LITTLE MINI CAMP • Ages 6-7 • Sunday-Tuesday
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: canoeing, sailing, swimming, archery, riflery arts and crafts.

The perfect first time sample of camp.

DATES: June 19-21 | June 26-28 | July 10-12 | July 17-19 July 24-26 | July 31-August 2 | August 7-9

FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $316 | $291 | $266 General Public: $356 | $331 | $306

BIG MINI CAMP • Ages 8-9 • Wednesday-Friday
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: canoeing, sailing, swimming, archery, riflery arts and crafts.

The perfect first time sample of camp.

DATES: June 22-24 | June 29-July 1 | July 13-15 | July 20-22 | July 27-29 | August 3-5 | August 10-12

FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $316 | $291 | $266 • General Public: $356 | $331 | $306

EXPLORERS • Ages 8-9 • Sunday-Friday
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: canoeing, sailing, swimming, target sports, arts and crafts and spend one night sleeping in a tent on camp property.

DATES: June 19-24 | June 26-July 1 | July 10-15 | July 17-22 | July 24-29 | July 31-August 5 August 7-12

FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $534 | $509 | $484 • General Public: $574 | $549 | $524

BON APPETIT • Ages 8-9 • Sunday-Friday
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: learn cooking and meal preparation with a camp spin – classic and new meals will melt in your mouth. Campers also participate in canoeing, sailing, swimming and archery.

DATES: June 19-24 | July 10-15

FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $561 | $536 | $511 • General Public: $601 | $576 | $551

EXPLORERS • Ages 10-11 • Sunday-Friday
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: sailing, target sports, arts and crafts plus the choice of an overnight canoe trip on Waubee Lake which will included sleeping in a tent.

DATES: June 19-24 | June 26-July 1 | July 10-15 | July 17-22 | July 24-29 | July 31-August 5 | August 7-12

FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $534 | $509 | $484 General Public: $574 | $549 | $524

ANGLERS • Ages 10-11 • Sunday-Friday
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: fishing on Waubee Lake for pan fish, bass, walleye and perch, also participating in archery, canoeing, swimming, sailing arts and crafts, riflery.

DATES: June 19-24 | June 26-July 1 | July 10-15 | August 7-12

FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $561 | $536 | $511 • General Public: $601 | $576 | $551

BON APPETIT • Ages 10-11 • Sunday-Friday
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: learn cooking and meal preparation with a camp spin – classic and new meals will melt in your mouth. Campers also participate in canoeing, sailing, swimming and archery.

DATES: June 26-July 1 | July 17-22

FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $561 | $536 | $511 • General Public: $601 | $576 | $551

SAMPLER • Ages 11-13 • Sunday-Friday
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: kayaking, climbing wall, and windsurfing, archery, canoeing, sailing, arts and crafts, riflery.

DATES: June 19-24 | June 26-July 1 | July 17-22 | July 24-29

FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $561 | $536 | $511 General Public: $601 | $576 | $551

HIKE-A-DAY • Ages 12-14 • Sunday-Friday
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: single day hiking trips, outdoor living, outdoor cooking, archery, canoeing, sailing, arts and crafts, riflery.

DATES: June 19-24 | June 26-July 1 | August 7-12

FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $561 | $536 | $511 • General Public: $601 | $576 | $551

RAGE THE RIVER • Ages 12-14 • Sunday-Friday
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: two days one night canoeing on a premier Midwest river, overnight tenting, outdoor living, and outdoor cooking, archery, sailing, arts and crafts, riflery.

DATES: June 26-July 1 | August 7-12

FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $561 | $536 | $511 General Public: $601 | $576 | $551

EXPLORERS • Ages 12-16 • Sunday-Friday
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: archery, sailing, swimming, arts and crafts, riflery plus the choice of a canoe or hiking trip outside of camp.

DATES: June 19-24 | June 26-July 1 | July 10-15 | July 17-22 | July 24-29 | July 31-August 5 | August 7-12

FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $534 | $509 | $484 General Public: $574 | $549 | $524

ROAD TRIP • Ages 12-16 • Sunday-Friday
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: planning your own road trip including activities and timeline, participating in archery, canoeing, sailing, arts and crafts, swimming, riflery.

DATES: July 10-15

FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $581 | $556 | $531 • General Public: $621 | $596 | $571

KAYAK & WINDSURFING • Ages 12-16 • Sunday-Friday
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: whitewater kayaking - paddling, rolling, and safe river reading. Windsurfing – rig, navigate and ride a windsurf board. The group will decide if they want the day trip outside of camp to be a kayaking or windsurfing trip. Also participate in archery, canoeing, swimming, sailing, arts and crafts, riflery.

DATES: June 26-July 1 | July 10-15 | July 17-22 | July 24-29 | July 31-August 5 | August 7-12

FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $561 | $536 | $511 • General Public: $601 | $576 | $551

CLIMBERS • Ages 12-16 • Sunday-Friday
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: low ropes course, high ropes course that is 40-50 feet in the air, 50 foot climbing wall, and zip line that allows you to fly through the woods on a wire, archery, canoeing, sailing, arts and crafts, riflery.

DATES: June 19-24 | June 26-July 1 | July 10-15 | July 17-22 | July 24-29 | July 31-August 5 | August 7-12

FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $563 | $538 | $513 General Public: $603 | $578 | $553

TRY IT X-TREME • Ten Day Program • Ages 12-14 and 14-16 • Sunday to the following Tuesday
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: white water kayaking, archery, riflery, swimming, climbing wall, and three day/two night canoe trip during the weekend.

DATES: June 19-28 (ages 12-14) | July 17-26 (ages 14-16)

FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $737 | $712 | $687 General Public: $777 | $752 | $727

LEADERSHIP CAMP • Sunday-Friday • Graduates of 8th grade (application is required)
At Leadership Camp we help develop the skills needed to work with others. Campers learn to recognize their strengths as they lead. Previous campers have told us: “it never seemed like learning but I sure got a lot out of this camp” or “it was my best week of the year.” Come to Camp Nan A Bo Sho and meet peers you may

attend high school with.

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: overnight canoe trip, low ropes course, high ropes course, climbing wall, zip line, sailing, swimming, archery and riflery.

DATES: July 10-15 | July 17-22 | July 24-29

FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $534 | $509 | $484 General Public: $574 | $549 | $524

LEADERS IN TRAINING (LIT) • Two Weeks: Sunday to the following Friday
Graduates of 9th grade (application is required)

Challenge yourself, look inward, and find the leader you can be. You will work with other teens to achieve group goals, push your comfort zone and be amazed at what can be accomplished working as a team.

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: leadership styles, teamwork, low ropes course, high ropes course, climbing wall, zip line, plus a three day/two night out of camp canoe trip.

DATES: July 10-22 | July 24-August 5

FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $911 | $886 | $861 General Public: $951 | $926 | $901

COUNSELORS IN TRAINING (CIT) • Two Weeks: Sunday to the following Friday
For campers who have successfully completed the LIT program

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: learning to work with youth, shadowing camp staff, plus a three day/two night out of camp hiking trip.

DATES: July 10-22 | July 24-August 5

FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $911 | $886 | $861 General Public: $951 | $926 | $901

Mini Camp
Ages 6-7 & 8-9

- Is a Wednesday-Friday session. Mini Campers spend two nights and three days at camp participating in traditional camp activities. They sleep in cabins, usually in the lower level of the Orbison Lodge, with bathrooms across the hall. Campers arrive on Wednesday and depart with the regular session campers on Friday. If you choose your child may take the bus to and/or from camp. The bus departs from the Apple Creek YMCA at 8:00 AM. The bus returns between 3:00 and 3:30 PM on Friday. If you choose to drive your child to camp, please arrive at about 10:00AM on Wednesday and pick up on Friday between 1:15 and 1:45 PM.

Explorers
Ages 8-9

In addition to participating in Traditional Camp Activities, 8-9 year old Explorer campers have the opportunity to spend one night sleeping in a tent. The campsite is on camp property, far enough away from the central part of camp to offer an exciting camping experience, but close enough to provide security. Campers are asked to bring just essentials to the campsite. A sleeping bag is all that is needed for this trail. All other nights are spent in cabins.

Explorers
Ages 10-11

In addition to participating in Traditional Camp Activities, 10-11 year old Explorer campers have the option to participate in a one-night canoe trip around Waubee Lake. They are taught canoeing skills and safety before the trip. Campers choosing the canoe overnight trip will paddle around Waubee Lake late in the afternoon and tent overnight off camp property in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest area. During the overnight campers help prepare the evening meal under staff supervision. Campers will help in all aspects of trail - set-up/take down of tents, wood gathering, fire making, meal preparation/clean-up, etc. The interest of four or more campers along with favorable weather conditions will all factor in the decision of an overnight experience. Campers may or may not have an overnight canoe experience.

Recommended equipment for this program is: compact sleeping bag; wet shoes (ones that won't fall off in water), for example: shoes that tie or Tevas); swimming suit; rain gear; hat/bandanna for sun protection. Camp will supply PFDs (lifejackets) and all other necessary equipment.

Explorers
Ages 12-16

In addition to participating in Traditional Camp Activities, 12-16 year old Explorer campers have the choice of overnight experiences off camp property. Campers can choose from a backpacking or canoeing trip. Campers will plan and execute the trip. Campers on overnight trips will be required to help with packs, equipment, and all necessary functions of the trip. Designated bathrooms and showers may not always be available on the trail. Recommended equipment: compact sleeping bag; wet shoes (ones that won't fall off in water), for example: shoes that tie or sandals with a heel strap); sturdy close-toed walking shoes; swim suit; rain gear; hat/bandanna for sun protection. Camp will supply PFDs (lifejackets) and all other necessary equipment. Campers may or may not have an overnight experience away from camp.

Superheroes
Ages 8-9

Come with your imagination and camp staff will help guide you in developing yourself as a superhero. Design a costume, create an alter ego, and above all protect your identity. As a superhero, you will also participate in Traditional Camp Activities. No special equipment needed for this program.

Zombie Survival
Ages 12-16

Zombie Survivors learn to survive in the extreme environment of a zombie takeover. Camper/Survivors learn to grow, find, and maintain their own food, create z-proof shelters, and hunting techniques taught through archery. In breaks from surviving, campers participate in Traditional Camp Activities. No special equipment needed for this camp.

** Some information missing, the information above was taken from the 2015 parent information packet, which didn't include programs such as Climbers, Leadership camp, LIT, and CIT, which were included in the 2015 summer. Others also may be omitted.**

Discoverers
Ages: 6-7

Discoverers spend two nights and three days at camp. They sleep in cabins, usually in the lower level of the Orbison Lodge with bathrooms across the hall, and participate in traditional camp activities. The discoverer program is run from Sunday through Tuesday or a Wednesday through Friday.

Sunday-Tuesday Discoverers
Discoverers participating in a Sunday-Tuesday session arrive at camp on Sunday and leave on Tuesday. If you choose your child may take the bus to and/or from camp. The bus departs the Apple Creek YMCA, located at 2851 E Apple Creek Rd. Appleton, WI 54913 on Sunday at 1:00, (please arrive at 12:30 P.M.) and returns between 3:00 and 3:30 on Tuesday. If you choose to drive your child to camp, please arrive between 3:00 and 3:30 on Sunday and pick up on Tuesday between 1:15 and 1:45.

Wednesday-Friday Discoverers
Discoverers participating in a Wednesday-Friday session arrive at camp on Wednesday and leave on Friday. If you choose your child may take the bus to and/or from camp. Campers choosing to take the bus to camp should arrive at the Apple Creek YMCA just before 8:00 AM on Wednesday. The bus will depart at 8:00 AM. The bus returns to the Apple Creek YMCA between 3:00 and 3:30 PM on Friday. If you choose to drive your child to camp, please arrive about 10:00 Wednesday and pick up on Friday between 1:15 and 1:45.

Rangers
Ages: 8-9

Ranger campers have the opportunity to spend one night on camp property sleeping in a tent. The campsite is far enough away from the central part of camp to offer an exciting camping experience, but close enough to provide security. Campers are asked to bring just essentials to the campsite. All other nights are spent in cabins. No special equipment is needed for this program.

Outback
Ages: 8-9

Learn Introductory outdoor skills, which may include: fire building, shelter building, map reading, equipment selection for outdoor needs, on-site hiking, on-site canoeing while also participating in traditional camp activities. No special equipment is needed for this program.

Adventurers
Ages: 10-11

Adventurers have the option to participate in an overnight canoe trip. Campers are taught canoeing skills and safety before the trip. Campers choosing to take part in the canoe overnight will paddle around Waubee Lake late in the afternoon and tent overnight off camp property in the Chaquamegon-Nicolet National Forest area. During the overnight campers help prepare the evening meal under staff supervision. Campers help in all aspects of trail - set-up/take down of tents, wood gathering, fire making, meal preparation/clean-up, etc. The interest of four or more campers along with the favorable weather conditions will factor in the descision of an overnight experience. Recomended equipment for this program is: compact sleeping bag; wet shoes (ones that won't fall off in water, for example: shoes that tie or Tevas); swimming suit; rain gear; hat/bandanna for sun protection. Camp will supply PFDs (lifejackets) and all other necessary equipment.

Backwoods
Ages: 10-11

Camp provides all equipment needed for introductory backpacking and canoeing. Campers learn outdoor living skills, which may include: on-site hiking, on-site canoeing, camp site set up, orienteering, map reading, and Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics. Outdoor survival is the focus to this introductory session of outdoor skills.

Sampler
Ages: 11-13

This week gives you a chance to try kayaking, climbing wall, and windsurfing. Camp Nan A Bo Sho staff will provide instruction in each program. No special equipment is needed for this program.

Aqua Sampler
Ages: 11-13

Campers experience all that Waubee Lake has to offer. Morning instructionals give campers a taste of kayaking, canoeing, sailing, and windsurfing. No special equipment needed.

Anglers:
Ages: 9-11 or 12-16

Campers experience Northern Wisconsin fishing at its best. Target fish include bass, northern pike, walleye, pan fish, and trout. Campers fish on Waubee Lake and take part in an overnight trip, off site. Campers are encouraged to bring their own poles and tackle (camp does have poles if needed). Camp will provide bait when needed. Camp is not responsible for items broken or lost when at camp. Please leave your best or most expensive fishing gear at home. You can still get the big ones with alternative gear. Please contact us at camp if you are in need of fishing gear or have questions about what to bring and what not to bring.

Explorers
Ages: 12-14

Explorers campers have the option to go on an overnight canoe trip - the interest of six or more campers is required as well as favorable weather conditions. Campers participate in the trip preparation includes: food choices, river site and location, equipment selection, etc. Potential river sites range from hour to several hours away from camp. Camp will provide all necessary equipment and transportation. Recommended equipment for this program is: compact sleeping bag; wet shoes (ones that won't fall off in water, for example: shoes that tie or Tevas); swimming suit; rain gear; hat/bandanna for sun protection. While at camp, counselor led teen activities and stargazing allows teen campers to explore all the fun at camp.

Trekkers
Ages: 12-14

Trekkers go on a two night hiking trail in the Porcupine Mountains in Upper Michigan. The length of the trip is decided by the campers and staff before going on the trail. During the trail campers cover roughly 30 miles of hiking trails. If a camper has hiked in the mountains before we will try to cover a different part of the park. (There are a total of 90 miles of trails to choose from.) Campers learn low-impact camping skills and proper camping etiquette. Hikers stay in tents and cook all their meals over an open fire or cook stoves. Campers who participate must also be aware that all food and most water must be carried. They should expect smaller meals than they may be used to. Designated bathrooms and showers may not always be available on trail. Camp participates in the "leave no trace" outdoor living ethics, and as such, life on trail is extremely primitive. Recommended gear for the trail is: Broken in HIKING BOOTS which are water resistant/waterproof (proper foot gear is essential for maximum enjoyment of the hike); compact sleeping bag; quick-dry pants; lots of socks; swimming suit; rain gear; hat/bandanna; disposable camera. Camp will supply backpacks if needed.

Voyageurs
Ages: 12-14

Voyageurs go on a two night three day canoe trail. The destination of the trip varies from year to year, however past trips have been in the Palate Lake area. This trip is more physical because campers portage around falls and rapids. Campers learn low-impact camping skills and camping etiquette. Although strokes and safety skills are reviewed before the trip, campers must have basic canoe experience (overnight trails, canoeing instructionals at camp in past years, family trips, etc). Campers stay in tents and cook all their meals over an open fire or cook stoves. Campers are expected to carry personal gear and canoes if trip requires a portage. Designated bathrooms and showers may not always be available on trail. Camp participates in the "leave no trace" outdoor living ethics, and as such, life on trail is extremely primitive. Recommended equipment for this trail is: comfortable swimming suit; quick dry pants and shorts; wet shoes (ones that won't fall off in water, for example: shoes that tie or Tevas); dry shoes; compact sleeping bag; sun block (high SPF); warm socks; disposable camera. Camp will supply PFDs (life jackets) and all other necessary equipment.

Zombie Survival
Ages: 12-15

Zombie Survivors learn how to survive in the extreme environment of a zombie takeover. Camper/survivors learn to grow, find, and maintain their own food, create z-proof shelters, and hunting techniques taught through archery. In breaks from surviving, campers will participate in Traditional Camp Activities. No special equipment is needed for this camp.

Kayakers
Ages: 12-16

Weather and group ability permitting kayaker campers go on a one day, off site kayak trail. Kayaker Campers travel to a river to utilize the skills they have practiced all week. No special equipment is needed for this program.

Windjammers
Ages: 12-16

All Windjammer campers go on a one day, off site windsurf trail. They travel to a near-by lake, complete with a sand beach, to utilize the skills they learned at camp. No special equipment is needed for this program.

Climbers
Ages: 12-16

Climber campers participate in Camp Nan A Bo Sho's low and high ropes courses as well as climbing wall and zip line. Campers also learn proper safety and climbing technique. Camp provides all the special equipment needed for this program.

Try It X-Treme
Ages: 12-16

This adventure includes an archery/rifelry instruction, whitewater kayak instructional, climbing wall, and cap it off with a three day two night canoe trip. Canoe trip destinations will be decided by the group. Water levels, weather, and other circumstance effect the decision making process. YMCA Camp Nan A Bo Sho trips in the past have gone to the Menominee, Brule, Wolf, and other rivers in northern Wisconsin and the Upper Michigan. Recommended equipment for this program is: compact sleeping bag; wet shoes (ones that won't fall off in water, for example: shoes that tie or Tevas); swimming suit; rain gear; hat/bandanna for sun protection. (10 Day Program)

Try It X-Treme II
Ages: 13-14 & 15-17

This two week program will tackle the climbing wall, high ropes course, kayaking, windsurfing and participate in a three day two night hiking trip. Activities take place in and out of camp. Trips away from camp include primitive sites absent of showers and restrooms. During the hiking trip campers stay in tents and cook all their meals over an open fire or cook stoves. Campers who participate must be able to hike several miles daily while carrying their personal pack. Campers must also be aware that all food and most water must be carried. they should expect smaller meals than they may be used to. Designated bathrooms and showers may not always be available on trail. Camp participates in the "leave no trace" outdoor living ethics, and as such, life on trail is extremely primitive. Recommended gear for the trail is: Broken in HIKING BOOTS which are water resistant/waterproof (proper foot gear is essential for maximum enjoyment of the hike); compact sleeping bag; quick-dry pants; lots of socks; swimming suit; rain gear; hat/bandanna; disposable camera. Camp will supply backpacks if needed.

Leaders-In-Training (LIT)/Counselors-In-Training (CIT)
(graduation from ninth grade required)

Campers involved in the LIT and CIT are held to the highest standards they are roles models for younger campers. LIT and CIT's participate in a weekend trip leaving early Friday morning and returning to camp Sunday. Campers assist in a phases of the trip which may include equipment loading and hauling, food preparation, site set-up/take down, and more. Campers are responsible for group decisions, participation, and peer cooperation. The weekend trip may be a hiking or canoe trip. Campers and staff work together to determine the best trip for each group. Recommended equipment for this program is: compact sleeping bag; wet shoes (ones that won't fall off in water, for example: shoes that tie or Tevas); swimming suit; rain gear; hat/bandanna for sun protection. Please refer to the enclosed packing list, keeping in mind the recommendations are for one week of camp. Camp does not have the capacity to allow for camper laundry needs.