Youth Summer Camps at Camp Icaghowan

Have you been searching for youth summer camps in Northwest Wisconsin? Consider enrolling your child or teen in one of the YMCA's exciting overnight programs at Camp Icaghowan in Amery, WI.

Founded in 1908, Camp Icaghowan sits on 164 acres, including a beautiful 44-acre island. Lake Wapogasset provides the perfect backdrop to adventure on the island. Icaghowan features tree houses, target sports, water activities, horses, and more.

The Y's Overnight Summer Camp Programs for Kids & Teens

Camp Icaghowan offers youth summer camps for ages 7 to 17, providing boundless outdoor adventure, education, and socialization opportunities. Our summer camp program offerings include:

• Traditional Camp

Our classic overnight camp experience in Northwest Wisconsin allows campers to build relationships and practice teamwork through a variety of fun activities including swimming, crafts, and climbing. One-week overnight summer camp is available for kids aged 8-13, while a two-week program is offered for ages 11-13.

• Summer Sampler

Are you interested in giving your child a fun summer camp experience but aren't ready to send them away for a full week? Our Summer Sampler program packs tons of fun into three days of activities for kids aged 7-9.

• Teen Summer Camp

Camp Icaghowan offers two overnight summer camps created especially for teenagers: Teen Adventure Camp and Teen Extreme. Teen Adventure brings ages 13-15 out into the Great Outdoors of Northwest Wisconsin for 12 days of adventures that range from river canoeing to climbing at Trollhaugen. Teen Extreme consists of 5 days of overnight adventures full of camping, hiking, climbing, kayaking, and more.

• Horse Camp

Our horse camps in Northwest Wisconsin are designed for kids and young teens with an interest in the equestrian arts. Campers will learn all the essential skills for riding, grooming, and caring for horses. We offer five-day camps with foals for ages 8-10, and with ponies for 10- to 12-year-olds. Girls aged 12-14 can take part in our more advanced twelve-day course with fillies.

• Canoe & Kayak Trips

If your teen or preteen wants to attend an overnight summer camp with lots of time spent on the water, Camp Icaghowan has canoe and kayak themed programs available. Our Pioneer and Challenger programs bring ages 14-16 out into the wilderness for a river canoeing adventure. Our Islanders program will allow teens aged 15-17 to embark on a guided kayaking and camping trip through the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior.

• Teen Leadership

Teenagers interested in honing their leadership skills can attend two different three-week summer camp programs at Camp Icaghowan that help them to learn and grow. The Work Leadership Camper program trains 15- to 16-year-old teens to develop their leadership style through a series of service learning activities. Our Counselor In Training program, available to 16-year-olds, allows campers who are interested in becoming staff to shadow a counselor and practice their leadership abilities.