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YMCA Camp Matawa

Summer Address:

   Campbellsport, Wisconsin, USA
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Whether you are a new camper looking for that special place to call "Your Camp" or a returning camper who has already been caught up in the magic that is Camp Matawa, we have wonderful opportunities! Summer camp provides an outstanding opportunity for campers to make new friends and learn new skills that safely encourage positive growth and are a whole lot of fun! From traditional programs like Adventure and Equestrian camp to exceptional teen leadership programs, you will find a program to suit your needs and interests. You will also find a welcoming atmosphere and a sense of home at Camp Matawa. The diverse group of staff and campers that gather each summer create the Spirit of Matawa, which fosters relationships, builds character and creates memories that will last a lifetime.

Camp Type:  Residential  Day  Family
Year Established: 1996
Gender: Coed
Age of Campers: 7 to 17 years old
Cost/Week: $501.00-$650.00/wk
Religious Affiliation:
Camp Owner(s): YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee
Camp Director(s): Jen Feltz
Nearest Large City:
Off Season Rental: Yes
Accreditations ?
ACA YMCA
Camp Focus:
Adventure Camps: Assorted Adventures
Sports Camps: Equestrian and Horseback Riding
Traditional Camps: YMCA Camps

Special Accommodations:
Please contact if your camper has any special needs. Campers with disabilities are welcome to attend any session of camp during the summer.
Art Activities:
  •  Arts and Crafts
  •  Other Arts

Sports Activities:
  •  Archery
  •  Cycling
  •  Equestrian and Horseback Riding
  •  Fishing
  •  Fitness
  •  Skateboarding
  •  Soccer
  •  Swimming

Adventure Activities:
  •  Assorted Adventures
  •  Canoeing
  •  Environmental
  •  Hiking
  •  Mountain Biking
  •  Orienteering
  •  Ropes Course
  •  Survival Skills


Additional Activities:
Outdoor Cooking

2008 Resident Camp Sessions
Includes Adventure Camp, Equestrian Programs, Teen Extreme and Mini Sessions. Pricing tiers are based on what families can best afford and rage from $395 to $795 per week, depending on the camp type; visit www.matawa.org for detailed pricing information.

  • Session 1: June 22-27
  • Session 2: July 6-11
  • Session 3: July 13-18
  • Session 4: July 20-25
  • Session 5: July 27-August 1
  • Session 6: August 3-8
  • Session 7: August 10-15

2008 Day Camp Sessions
Includes activities such as arts & crafts, swimming, archery, canoeing and climbing wall. Prices are $140/week for Y members, $160/week for Community Participants. Bus transportation is available from select areas.

  • Session 2: July 7-11
  • Session 3: July 14-18
  • Session 4: July 21-25
  • Session 5: July 28-August 1
  • Session 6: August 4-8
  • Session 7: August 11-15

Leader-In-Training and Counselor-In-Training
Two week sessions offered throughout the summer. Pricing tiers are based on what families can best afford and rage from $1,120 to $1,220 per two week session; visit www.matawa.org for detailed pricing information.

Matawa Madness Week
One week sessions for ages 10-15, unless noted. Includes Ropes Challenge, Gone Fishin', Advanced Equestrian, Soccer Camp, Biking Camp, Survival Camp, and Toolin' It (ages 13-16). Only offered during Session 1: June 22-27. Pricing tiers are based on what families can best afford and range from $650 to $840 per week, depending on the camp type.