Even if you have never been to summer camp you know what a great one looks like.  A kid kind of place with rustic cabins, a crisp clean lake, fishing poles and campfires.  Always campfires.  The stuff lasting childhood memories are made of.  There are no “do-overs” in childhood; make your campers youth memorable by allowing them to play in the carefree and magical world of camp. 

Edwards YMCA Camp has been voted one of the best camps by the Daily Herald Readership in the Chicagoland area.  We have reached 14 states and four foreign countries and two U.S. territories.  Our unique Honors program has been building character in the youth we serve for over 83 years instilling values driven development into our campers to help them along the path of success and well-roundedness.  With a return rate of 62%, Camp Edwards prides ourselves in providing a memorable experience year after year to all of our campers. 

Most camps are a great place to allow your camper to grow and mature into independent and confident children.  Starting your child off in camp in the earlier stages of their youth, will help develop self confidence, pride, and responsibility.  Camp Edwards offers great programming coupled with responsible social interaction guided by our well trained staff to assist your camper making the most of out their time with us.  Helping to build important character traits and provide support for all campers to be successful in camp is one of our primary focuses of our staff. 

If you are looking for a safe, well rounded, fun, and character and value driven camp, look no further than Camp Edwards.

Camp Type:  Residential  Day  Family Year Established: 1929 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 7 to 17 years old Cost/Week: $501.00-$650.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Christian Camp Owner(s): Prairie Valley Family YMCA Camp Director(s): Jody Heimos Nearest Large City: Milwaukee, WI Off Season Rental: Yes Accreditations ? ACA YMCA

Camp Focus: Adventure Camps: Kayaking Adventure Camps: Ropes Course Traditional Camps Traditional Camps: YMCA Camps Special Accommodations: Food Allergies,

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Sailing, Kayaking, skin diving, climbing wall/high ropes course, nature

2012 Sessions and Rates

Mini (ages 7-9):

• July 5-8: Session Mini: $325

Youth (ages 8-13):

• June 17-23: Session 1: $475
• June 24-30: Session 2: $550
• July 8-21: Session 3: $890
• July 22-28: Session 4: $550
• July 29-August 4: Session 5: $550
• August 5-11: Session 6: $550

Trekker (ages 13-16):

• June 17-23: Session 1: $495
• June 24-30: Session 2: $570
• July 8-21: Session 3: $910
• July 22-28: Session 4: $570
• July 29-August 4: Session 5: $570
• August 5-11: Session 6: $570

Canoe & Rafting Trip (ages 12-17):

• June 24-30: Session 2: $540

Rock Climb-1 Trip (ages 12-17):

• July 22-28: Session 4: $540

Mountain Bike Trip (ages 12-17):

• July 29-August 4: Session 5: $540

Rock Climb-2 Trip (ages 12-17):

• August 5-11: Session 6: $540

LIT – 1, 2 & 3:

• June 17-30: $920
• July 8-21: $920
• July 22-August 4: $920

JL – 1 & 2:

• July 1-21: $720
• July 22-August 11: $720