Camp Birch Trail
Birch Trail Camp for Girls is a traditional overnight summer camp in Wisconsin, offering a wide range of activities...
▌ Editor's read Camp Birch Trail is an ACA-accredited all-girls overnight camp in Minong, Wisconsin, with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards (birchtrail.com/about-us/aca-accreditation/). The camp has been operating for over 50 years, founded by Carol and Rich Margolis, demonstrating a long-standing presence in youth camping (birchtrail.com/about-us/our-history/). They maintain a favorable staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, which suggests individualized attention and supervision (birchtrail.com/about-us/our-staff/). The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a commitment to camper safety (birchtrail.com/about-us/our-staff/). The camp offers a diverse range of activities, from watersports to arts and adventure, catering to varied interests (birchtrail.com/activities/). Health and safety protocols, including a full-time health center staff, are detailed, providing reassurance for parents (birchtrail.com/health-safety/).
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 197650+ years operating
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1976 (50 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–15
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 10070 N Birch Trail Rd, Minong, WI 54859
- Phone: 715-466-2219
- Email: info@birchtrail.com
- Cost notes: Four Week Tuition Cash or Check: $8400, Credit Card: $8750. 8 Week Tuition Cash or Check: $15,200, Credit Card: $15,800
↗ What parents like
- Focus on social-emotional learning
- Premier wilderness tripping program
↘ Watch for
- No packages allowed
- No cell phones allowed
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Birch Trail
- What ages does Camp Birch Trail accept?
- Camp Birch Trail is open to children ages 7–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Birch Trail cost?
- Camp Birch Trail publishes $1,900/week for the standard session. Four Week Tuition Cash or Check: $8400, Credit Card: $8750. 8 Week Tuition Cash or Check: $15,200, Credit Card: $15,800 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Birch Trail's hours?
- Camp Birch Trail runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Camp Birch Trail accredited?
- Yes — Camp Birch Trail is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 50 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Birch Trail?
- Camp Birch Trail is operated by a private business, with 50 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Birch Trail provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Birch Trail includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Camp Birch Trail compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Minong?
- Camp Birch Trail is one of 7 overnight/sleepaway camps in Minong that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Birch Trail with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
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