Camp Chippewa for Boys

Camp Chippewa for Boys offers a summer camp for boys ages 8 to 18. Campers can choose activities and take part in tripping and camp life. A typical camp day includes rise and shine at 8:00am, flag raising, breakfast, inspection, five activity periods from 10:00am to 4:00pm, free swim or free period at 5:00pm, flag lowering, dinner, evening activities, dip time, and lights out.

Programs

• Summer Camp — 8-18 · Overnight wilderness experience for boys; campers can choose activities and participate in tripping and camp life.
• Full Session — Entering grades 3-12 and rising 12th graders for CLT session · $14,150
• Session I — Entering grades 3-12 · $8,140
• Session II — Entering grades 3-12 · $8,140
• Badger Camp A — First-year campers entering 3rd, 4th or 5th grade · $4,890 · 2-week introductory session
• Badger Camp B — First-year campers entering 3rd, 4th or 5th grade · $4,890 · 2-week introductory session
• Badger Camp C — First-year campers entering 3rd, 4th or 5th grade · $4,890 · 2-week introductory session
• Badger Camp D — First-year campers entering 3rd, 4th or 5th grade · $4,890 · 2-week introductory session
• CLT Session — Young men entering their senior year in high school; rising 12th graders · $13,030 · Chippewa Leadership Training; full-summer commitment by invitation.

At a glance

• Ages: 8–18 years old
• Price range: $4,890–$14,150
• Current session: Full Session (Jun 14–Aug 7, 2027); Session I (Jun 14–Jul 10, 2027); Session II (Jul 12–Aug 7, 2027); Badger Camp A (Jun 14–Jun 27, 2027); Badger Camp B (Jun 27–Jul 10, 2027); Badger Camp C (Jul 12–Jul 25, 2027); Badger Camp D (Jul 25–Aug 7, 2027); CLT Session (Jun 14–Aug 7, 2027)
• General schedule: Typical camp day includes rise and shine at 8:00am, flag raising at 8:10am, breakfast at 8:20am, inspection at 9:00am, five activity periods from 10:00am to 4:00pm, free swim/free period at 5:00pm, flag lowering at 5:45pm, dinner at 6:00pm, evening activities at 7:00pm, dip time at 9:00pm, and lights out at 9:30pm for lower and middle camp and 9:45pm for upper camp.

About the provider

Camp Chippewa for Boys has been operating since 1935. Its mission statement is "Adventure. Tradition. Character." Former campers return as staff, and men decades removed from their time at camp donate their time and money to support the camp. The camp also has partnerships with select schools in Minneapolis and Milwaukee to help identify scholarship candidates.

What families say

“My son returns from camp as a calm, confident, kind and respectful kid. What Chippewa does for these boys is something we as parents can’t give to them on our own.” — Nancy W., Camp Parent, Kansas

“He absolutely loves Camp Chippewa. The experience has provided such positive development for our son in terms of hard work, self-reliance, maturity, and patience. He also looks forward to seeing his cabin mates each year.” — Jennifer Y., Camp Parent, New York

“We are so thankful for Chippewa and all that it does for our son. Of all of the things we do for him (private school, competitive soccer clubs, even religious education!), Chippewa is one of the most valuable investments we make. Thank you for your commitment to developing men of character and honor.” — Heidi B., Camp Parent, Colorado

Last updated November 3, 2026.