Traditional Camp

The Traditional Summer Camp Programs at Camp Olson are the original and most popular option for kids of all ages. These are the perfect programs for first-time campers or a seasoned pro, allowing your child the opportunity to participate in all camp activities.

Voyageur Short Week Camp: Ages 7-10

This program is designed to introduce campers to overnight camp or to fit a busy schedule. Voyageur campers attend for a ½ week of camp. Counselors will guide campers through many of Camp Olson’s fun and exciting activities such as: sailing, horseback riding, swimming, arts & crafts, all-camp games, and a whole lot more.

Voyageur Short Week Camp

SESSION	SESSION NAME	DATE	AGES	2023 Fees	AFTER 4/15	SPACES REMAINING
SWV-1	Voyageur Camp	June 11-14	7-10	$425	$450	8 Male
SWV-1	Voyageur Camp	June 11-14	7-10	$425	$450	10 Female
SWV-4.5	Voyageur Camp	July 5-8	7-10	$425	$450	8 Male
SWV-4.5	Voyageur Camp	July 5-8	7-10	$425	$450	10 Female

Pathfinders: Ages 8-9

This program is geared perfectly toward younger campers. Pathfinders are introduced to a wide range of activities with additional staff support in which campers are accompanied by their counselors through all daily activities.

Pathfinders

SESSION	SESSION NAME	DATE	AGES	2023 Fees	AFTER 4/15	SPACES REMAINING
PF-1	Pathfinders 1	June 11-17	8-9	$845	$872	8 Male
PF-1	Pathfinders 1	June 11-17	8-9	$845	$872	10 Female
PF-2	Pathfinders 2	June 18-24	8-9	$845	$872	8 Male
PF-2	Pathfinders 2	June 18-24	8-9	$845	$872	10 Female
PF-3	Pathfinders 3	June 25-July 1	8-9	$845	$872	7 Male
PF-3	Pathfinders 3	June 25-July 1	8-9	$845	$872	10 Female
PF-4	Pathfinders 4	July 2-8	8-9	$845	$872	6 Male
PF-4	Pathfinders 4	July 2-8	8-9	$845	$872	9 Female
PF-5	Pathfinders 5	July 9-15	8-9	$845	$872	8 Male
PF-5	Pathfinders 5	July 9-15	8-9	$845	$872	10 Female
PF-6	Pathfinders 6	July 16-22	8-9	$845	$872	8 Male
PF-6	Pathfinders 6	July 16-22	8-9	$845	$872	10 Female
PF-7	Pathfinders 7	July 23-29	8-9	$845	$872	7 Male
PF-7	Pathfinders 7	July 23-29	8-9	$845	$872	9 Female
PF-8	Pathfinders 8	July 30-August 5	8-9	$845	$872	7 Male
PF-8	Pathfinders 8	July 30-August 5	8-9	$845	$872	9 Female

Discovery Camp: Ages 9-15

Discovery Camp offers Camp Olson’s traditional camping at its finest. Campers live, learn, and discover the “Spirit of the Northwoods” through new friendships, independence, and exploration of the outdoors. Campers are assigned a cabin at the beginning of the session and will live with two counselors and fellow campers similar in age. Mornings are spent with their cabin group and are structured to include all of the activities Camp Olson has to offer. During the afternoon, campers are given the freedom to choose their own activity. Discovery Campers will also camp out 1 night with their cabin around our beautiful Shurds Lakes.

Discovery Camp

SESSION	SESSION NAME	DATE	AGES	2023 Fees	AFTER 4/15	SPACES REMAINING
DC-1	Discovery 1	June 11-17	9-15	$845	$872	25 Male
DC-1	Discovery 1	June 11-17	9-15	$845	$872	25 Female
DC-2	Discovery 2	June 18-24	9-15	$845	$872	25 Male
DC-2	Discovery 2	June 18-24	9-15	$845	$872	30 Female
DC-3	Discovery 3	June 25-July 1	9-15	$845	$872	23 Male
DC-3	Discovery 3	June 25-July 1	9-15	$845	$872	23 Female
DC-4	Discovery 4	July 2-8	9-15	$845	$872	24 Male
DC-4	Discovery 4	July 2-8	9-15	$845	$872	23 Female
DC-5	Discovery 5	July 9-15	9-15	$845	$872	24 Male
DC-5	Discovery 5	July 9-15	9-15	$845	$872	30 Female
DC-6	Discovery 6	July 16-22	9-15	$845	$872	22 Male
DC-6	Discovery 6	July 16-22	9-15	$845	$872	31 Female
DC-7	Discovery 7	July 23-29	9-15	$845	$872	28 Male
DC-7	Discovery 7	July 23-29	9-15	$845	$872	29 Female
DC-8	Discovery 8	July 30-August 5	9-15	$845	$872	30 Male
DC-8	Discovery 8	July 30-August 5	9-15	$845	$872	27 Female

While we value single-gender experiences in our cabins at camp, some of our campers don’t fit in the boxes of “boy” or “girl”. In order to offer a gender-identity affirming experience for all campers, we offer a cabin for campers who identify outside the gender binary. Campers who’d like to buddy with a friend or sibling of a different gender, campers who are non-binary, and campers who would prefer a mixed gender cabin or counselor experience for any reason may also find this is a great option for them.

We hope that by creating a gender-expansive cabin option, campers who are often targeted by misunderstanding or forced to conform to gender expectations not true to who they are will be able to fully be themselves in a safe and supportive space. This option would be open to anyone who opts in regardless of gender identity or sex. DC+ – 7 is subject to interest and may be canceled if not filled. Anyone may request a gender-expansive option regardless of age or session, though availability is subject to change. Please view our Gender Expansive FAQ page, LGBTQ+ & Gender Inclusion Policy, or contact demi@campolson.org for more information.

Discovery+ Gender Expansive Option

SESSION	SESSION NAME	DATE	AGES	2023 Fees	AFTER 4/15	SPACES REMAINING
DC+-7	Discovery+ 7	July 23-29	13-15	$845	$872	7 Spaces
		*Sailing and Riding also available at additional fee

Discovery Canoe Camp: Ages 12-14

Love Discovery Camp but are looking for a new adventure? Try Canoe Camp! This program is structured just like Discovery Camp with one exception. Instead of having your overnight in the shurds, campers will travel down the Boy River and camp away from camp for the night. Campers will prepare for their trip by heading down to the outpost the afternoon before their departure to practice canoeing and other camping skills. This program is a great first step for campers hoping to join the LIT program in future summers.

Discovery Canoe Camp

SESSION	SESSION NAME	DATE	AGES	2023 Fees	AFTER 4/15	SPACES REMAINING
DCC-2	Discovery Canoe Camp 2 (Coed)	June 18-24	12-14	$860	$885	8 Male
DCC-2	Discovery Canoe Camp 2 (Coed)	June 18-24	12-14	$860	$885	8 Female
DCC-8	Discovery Canoe Camp 8 (Coed)	July 30-August 5	12-14	$860	$885	6 Male
DCC-8	Discovery Canoe Camp 8 (Coed)	July 30-August 5	12-14	$860	$885	8 Female