St John’s Northwestern Academy Summer Programs
North Star Camp
- All Boys
- Ages 8-15
- Traditional
Overview
Welcome to North Star Camp For Boys where adventure, personal growth, and lifelong friendships await! Established in 1945 and set on 120 acres along 2.5 miles of beautiful Northwoods shoreline, North Star Camp is a premier residential summer camp dedicated to shaping the lives of boys aged 8 to 15.
Our mission is simple yet profound: to provide every camper with a safe and nurturing environment where they can freely explore their unique personalities and interests, empowering them to become the best versions of themselves.
Read More Show LessUnique Features
- North Star Camp offers a classic, unplugged traditional summer camp experience for boys ages 8–15.
- Campers choose their own daily activities across arts, sports, adventure, aquatic, and more, empowering them to explore new interests and build confidence.
- Every camper embarks on age-appropriate canoeing or hiking trips, deepening their connection to nature and fostering resilience.
- With achievement-based programming and a welcoming pace, boys grow through healthy competition, teamwork, and personal discovery.
- Since 1945, North Star has helped boys become their best selves—returning home more confident, compassionate, and connected.
Activities
Dates & Rates
2026 Season:
- Camp Season June 15 - August 07
- Session Lengths 4, 8 weeks
- Cost $1,875 - $2,100 /week
Financial Offers:
- Tiered/sliding scale tutition: No
- Financial assistance: No
- Special discounts: Available
Accommodations
Bunks
- Type: Cabins
- Not open air
- Electricity/lights
- No air conditioning
- Separate bathhouse
- Showers not attached
- Toilets not attached
Health
- Staff certified in First Aid / CPR
- No doctor onsite
- Nurse onsite
- 24/7 medical staff
- Health Center
Dietary Needs
- Food Allergies
- Gluten Free
- No kosher
- Not peanut free
- Not tree nut-free
- No vegan option
- Vegetarian friendly
International Campers
- Enrolls non-US campers
- 1 countries have attended
Welcome Message
Andy, Owner & Director since 2011
Andy has always had a passion for North Star Camp, its values and the ways that it can transform the lives of its campers. Andy began at North Star as a camper himself, became a Counselor-In-Training at age 15, and since has worked his way through the ranks of staff starting until becoming owner and director in 2011.
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