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Eligibility

As you get ready for registration, please make sure your child meets our Participant Requirements.

Registration

Registration for 2024 Overnight Camp is now open.

Options and prices are listed below.

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Traditional Camp and More

One Week Traditional

6 days | Grades 2–12 | $980

Campers choose four activities to participate in over the length of their session. Campers will also play all camp games, sing songs at campfires, and give back to the community through service activities.

  • June 16–21 (Girls)
  • August 18–23 (Boys)
Two Week Traditional

13 days | Grades 2–12 | $2,050

Days blend cabin group and camper’s choice activities, which include options for photography (12+) and pottery. Each camper will also experience an overnight at one of our campsites across the lake, extra-special Sunday activities, and special evening activities like Skit Night and Hobby Night.

  • June 23–July 5 (Girls)
  • July 7–19 (Girls)
  • July 21–August 2 (Boys)
  • August 4–16 (Boys)
Bridge Program

3 days | Grades 2–12 | $310

Add a 'Bridge Session' to attend multiple sessions without having to leave camp in between.

  • June 21–23 (Girls)
  • July 5–7 (Girls)
  • August 2–4 (Boys)

Emphasis Programs

A traditional camper dives deeper into one activity by participating in it for two out of four activity periods.

Drama Emphasis

13 days | Grades 2–12 | $2,140

A great opportunity for 2-week campers to write, rehearse and perform their own play. You will develop lifelong skills of public speaking, collaboration, and artistic expression.

  • June 23–July 5 (Girls)
  • July 7–19 (Girls)
  • July 21–August 2 (Boys)
  • August 4–16 (Boys)
Photography Emphasis

13 days | Grades 7–12* | $2,140

Spend two activity periods learning the art of black and white photography. You’ll learn proper exposure and shot composition, film development, and printmaking in Camp Warren’s fully-equipped dark room. Bring a personal 35mm camera or use one provided by the camp.

*Must be 12 years or older at time of camp.

  • June 23–July 5 (Girls)
  • July 7–19 (Girls)
  • July 21–August 2 (Boys)
  • August 4–16 (Boys)
Sailing Emphasis (One Week)

6 days | Grades 2-12 | $1,060

The Half Moon Yacht Club is a long-standing tradition at Camp Warren. Spend two daily activity periods learning sailing techniques, tipping and safety procedures, equipment care, and individual goal setting. Our fleet includes boats for all skill levels, and campers track their progress with our rank program.

  • June 16–21 (Girls)
  • August 18–23 (Boys)

 

Sailing Emphasis (Two Weeks)

13 days | Grades 2–12 | $2,140

The Half Moon Yacht Club is a long-standing tradition at Camp Warren. Spend two daily activity periods learning sailing techniques, tipping and safety procedures, equipment care, and individual goal setting. Our fleet includes boats for all skill levels, and campers track their progress with our rank program.

  • June 23–July 5 (Girls)
  • July 7–19 (Girls)
  • July 21–August 2 (Boys)
  • August 4–16 (Boys)

Leadership and Wilderness

Short Border Canoe Trip

13 days | Grades 7–12* | $2,380

Canoeists leave base camp to paddle and portage in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness! Campers learn the basics of wilderness canoe-tripping and minimum-impact camping on this beginning to mid-level wilderness canoe trip. Campers begin with in-camp preparations before their 5-day trip to the BWCAW. The remainder of the 2-week session is spent doing traditional camp activities. This is a great preparation for longer canoe trips.

*Must be 12 years or older at time of camp.

  • June 23–July 5 (Girls)
  • July 7–19 (Girls)
  • July 21–August 2 (Boys)
  • August 4–16 (Boys)
Long Border Canoe Trip

13 days | Grades 9–12* | $2,600

INVITATION ONLY

This trip has a long history and is rich in traditions. Campers will arrive at camp on Sunday, prepare for the trip and then head out on a 9-night/10-day trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Runs within 2-week sessions.

*Must be 14 years or older at time of camp.

  • June 23–July 5 (Girls)
  • July 7–19 (Girls)
  • July 21–August 2 (Boys)
  • August 4–16 (Boys)
50/50 Sailing Trip

13 days | Grades 9–12* | $3,080

INVITATION ONLY

The Fifty-Fifty sailing trip has been a long-standing tradition at Camp Warren. We are fortunate to be teamed up with All Hands Sailing, based in Bayfield, Wisconsin. Warren campers and a counselor join the crew of an experienced All Hands captain as they learn how to sail and handle the boat, anchoring or docking at night at one of the protected islands of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.

*Must be 14 years or older at time of camp.

  • June 23–July 5 (Girls)
  • July 7–19 (Girls)
  • July 21–August 2 (Boys)
  • August 4–16 (Boys)
Long Long Border

15 days | Grades 9–12 | $2,840

INVITATION ONLY

Long Long Border is a 14-day canoe trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. This trip’s roots date back to 1972 when Warren began running the “Outpost” trip for campers who wished to experience more expeditionary travel after their Long Border year. Campers that excelled on Long Border are invited on this extended canoe trip to explore more of the wilderness area and further strengthen their expeditionary travel and leadership skills. Runs out-of-session.

  • June 23–July 7 (Boys)
  • July 21–August 4 (Girls)
100/100 Sailing Trip

10 days | Grades 9–12 | $3,600

INVITATION ONLY

There’s much more to explore on Lake Superior for campers who have excelled on 50/50. With twice as much time, Warren campers and a counselor join the crew of an experienced All Hands Sailing captain to explore the open waters and shoreline of the great lake. Runs out-of-session.

  • July 10–19 (Boys)
  • August 7–16 (Boys)
Backpacking Trip

8 days | Grades 8–12 | $1,500

INVITATION ONLY

We are excited to announce a brand-new hiking trip this year for anyone who has completed one of our Short Border canoe trips! This hiking trip will offer campers the opportunity to continue to advance the camping skills they learned on their Short Border Experience on the Kekekabic trail. This trail is located in the Boundary Waters (BWCA) starting near Snowbank Lake and ending on the Gunflint trail. Campers will spend one night in camp preparing for their trip and then embark on their six-day hiking trip. Option to bridge this trip with a two-week session is available.

  • June 16–23 (Girls)
  • August 16–23 (Boys)
Counselors in Training (CIT)

27 days | Grades 11–12* | $3,280

Learn what it takes to be a leader. This four-week session will prepare you for a future as a camp counselor or youth development worker. Develop your leadership potential as you work closely with Y counselors to help deliver programming to younger campers. CIT includes lifeguard and CPR training from the American Red Cross, a camping trip, and daily seminars on various camp counselor and leadership topics.

*Must be 16 years or older.

  • June 23–July 19 (Girls)
  • July 21–August 16 (Boys)
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