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Camp Onaway

Waupaca, Wisconsin

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(920)725-3983 or (715)258-8774
brigade[AT]bgbrigade.com
E1703 Pine Ridge Ln
Waupaca, Wisconsin 54981

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
109 W. Columbian Ave, Neenah, WI 54956

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 4th Grade-12th Grade

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Day, 4 day, and Week-long camps

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): The Brigade

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Onaway is a 6.5 acre island located on the Chain O' Lakes near Waupaca, Wisconsin. Camps are available June-August for youth who have completed grades 4-12 the previous school year. We have camps for one day, 4-5 days, and week-long camps.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, and more. Leadership Training

CAMP LOCATION: We are located on a 6.5 acre island in the Chain O' Lakes, Waupaca, just miles away from HWY 10.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 17 cabins, beautiful waterfront swimming and games, recreation hall, dining hall, outdoor basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, large outdoor activity space ("The Grinder"), beautiful wooden chapel, lake-side amphitheater, updated headquarters, and trail around the island. We offer tubing, skiing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, and many other fun activities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Onaway is a 6.5 acre island located on the Chain O' Lakes near Waupaca, Wisconsin. Since 1908, the Brigade has offered camps at Onaway Island as an extension of the Building Leaders program at our building in Neenah. Today, camps are available June-August for boys and girls who have completed grades 4-12 the previous school year.

Along with our small list of paid staff members, Camp Onaway is lead by hundreds of volunteer camp leaders who are passionate about the "Onaway Magic" youth experience.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Camp Onaway offers Leadership Training Conference -- for 10th through 12th graders. LTC combines the education of a conference with the fun and excitement of a summer camp. LTC is a blend of empowering speakers, unique leaders, team building and free-time activities.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Aid and scholarships are available. Please review our registration for a scholarship form.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Along with youth summer camp, we also offer Family Camp -
A four night retreat at Onaway for family and friends enjoying all of the island's activities including swimming, tubing, waterskiing, canoeing, kayaking, games, crafts and more!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Onaway is a program of The Brigade, located in Neenah, Wisconsin. Since 1900, the Brigade has provided a community center for youth where they can explore new ideas, develop new relationships with peers and adult mentors, and challenge themselves to achieve their goals and dreams.

OTHER CAMP INFO: We offer Onaway Adventure Camp (tent camping and hiking + more fun activities), and Leadership Training Camp (for grades 10-12 to indulge in becoming a great leader), along with our residential summer camps.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please view our website for more information regarding current camp dates and fees.

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