Iron County Summer Camp Programs

Lake of the Falls Campground, 4775 N Popko Cir W, Mercer, WI 54547

mapLake of the Falls Campground, 4775 N Popko Cir W, Mercer, WI 54547

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Iron County Summer Camp Programs include activities such as biking, fishing, swimming, and a half-day canoe trip on the Manitowish River. The Iron County Summer Youth Camp and Iron County Outpost Camp are part of these programs.

• Ages: 8–13 years old
• Schedule: Camp Staff Training runs Saturday, July 11 – Sunday, July 12, 2026; Iron County Outpost Camp runs Tuesday, July 7 – Friday, July 10, 2026; Iron County Summer Youth Camp runs Tuesday, July 21 – Friday, July 24, 2026.

The leadership team includes Neil Klemme, who serves as a 4-H Youth Development Educator. Extension’s mission is to connect people with the University of Wisconsin and to teach, learn, lead, and serve, transforming lives and communities. The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension states that it provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law. Community members and organizations make donations that allow the program to offer this experience to youth at a low cost, and listed 2026 Iron County Summer Youth Camp donors include Ahonen & Tregembo, Anonymous Donation, PLLC, Binz Bros, Inc., Chippewa Valley Bank, Mark Fedora & Laura Scotford-Fedora, Henry & Norene Gilbertson, Hitt’s Fine Furniture, Iron County Community Credit Union, Iron County 4-H Leaders Association, Iron Nugget, Klassic Kruisers Car Club, Knights of Columbus #1396, Clara & Bruce Maki, Mercer Lions Club, Paul & Joyce Mullard, Northwoods Business & Professional Women, Ofstad Sales & Service, Quality Collision, Vietnam Veterans of America, Wes Nasi Construction, and Zak’s Realty, Inc. Iron County Summer Youth Camp is described as an opportunity for youth in grades 3–5 from throughout Iron County to spend a week getting to know each other better, build stronger, and create new friendships. The camp creates roles for eighth grade and high school students to act as leaders, role models, and mentors to the younger youth placed in their care, and parents are described as trusting the program with planning a safe learning experience for their kids. Iron County Summer Outpost Camp is described as a way for youth in grades 6–8 to build on their leadership and teamwork skills, with campers building stronger friendships through physical challenges and a rustic camping experience, and Outpost Camp is described as a great opportunity for community youth to gain independence.

Last updated February 27, 2026.

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