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With 33 acres of land and 2100 feet of lakeshore, we offer just about every activity you could think of.

We stay busy at camp with four instructional activity hours per day plus open activities at free time. From soccer to skiing to crafts, Highlands has a little something for everyone!

Not only are we active in camp, but we also offer an extensive tripping program based on age and skill. Since it's inception, Highlands has believed in fostering deep connections between our campers and the natural world. Through our trained and specialized tripping staff, we offer canoe trips through the Boundary Waters of Minnesota, hiking trips across Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior as well as many other incredible opportunities and locations. So whether it's sailing a 30 foot boat in Lake Superiors Apostle Islands, or simply canoeing around the Northern Highlands State forest for a few days, we have opportunities for you!

Take a look at what we have to offer:

Archery, arts and crafts, baseball, basketball, canoeing, fishing, football, Frisbee golf, golf, kayaking, lacrosse, music, riflery, ropes course, sailing, skin diving, soccer, swimming, tripping program, tennis, track and field, water skiing, wake boarding, wind surfing

All-camp activities are often the highlight of our camper's summer! We have at least two all-camp capture the flag games each term. We also have an all-camp track meet during our Fourth of July celebrations, and a three-hour relay race over all of camp and the surrounding area on our camp birthday, called the Steeplechase. On Saturdays we have special events that our super-fun (sometimes wacky) counselors cook up, like "Alien Day," "Harry Potter Day," or "Lumberjack Olympics"! Another highlight of the summer is our Sunday Night Sing, where the entire camp gathers together to sing songs dating back to the early days of Highlands, projected onto a screen through the same projector we've been using since the 30's! back to top

Each boy, no matter the age takes an overnight trip. Our youngest campers enjoy weekly overnights on one of the beautiful local lakes, while our oldest campers go for four, five or even six day hiking, canoeing, fishing, kayaking and sailing trips. Whether your trip is on the next lake over, or in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota, you can be sure it will be an exciting and challenging experience. back to top

Moms, you can relax. Your boys are in great hands when it comes to food. We eat three square meals a day, prepared by our amazing cooks. In fact our head chef has been at Highlands for over 20 years. Check out our homepage to catch up on the menu for the day!

Boys eat with their cabins, and take turns being "waiter." It's just another way we learn responsibility and consideration at Highlands. Don't be surprised if your son comes home from camp wanting to help you clear the table! back to top

• 7:30 - Reveille - Wake up, get ready to start your day.
• 8:00 - Breakfast - Eat in the dining hall with your cabin. Pancakes anyone?
• 8:30-9:15 - Cabin Chores - Make your bunk, get your cabin looking great (there could be an inspection.)
• 9:15- 10:15 - First activity period - Determined by request.
• 10:15-11:15 - Second activity period
• 11:15-12:30 - Instructional Swim and Free time -Read a book, buy a toothbrush at the store, play tether ball...
• 12:30 - Lunch.
• 1:15-2:30 - Rest Hour - Read, write a postcard home, or rest (You're going to need it.).
• 2:30-3:30 - Third activity period
• 3:30-4:30 - Fourth activity period
• 4:30-6:00 - Free time - Open activities; football tournaments, Frisbee golf tournaments, band practice, water skiing, free swim with the diving towers or just hanging out with friends.
• 6:00 - Dinner
• 7:00-8:15 - Evening Games followed by a dip in the lake.
• 8:30 - Call to quarters - Brush your teeth, get ready for bed.
• 9:00 - Taps - Lights out.

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Camp is rustic, but Highlands puts the new where it counts - in quality, safe equipment. From our Malibu and Tige inboard ski boats to the wilderness system kayaks, camp doesn't skimp on its equipment.

We also take pride in the rustic nature of our cabins. There is little change from the living arrangements since the early days Highlands. Grandfathers still return to camp to find their names written on our cabin walls. And while our cabins aren't new, they do provide campers with an authentic North Woods camping experience, no running water or screens on the windows!back to top

The following are dates and tuitions for 2009. Call us for more information: 800-868-3398, or download an enrollment form.

• 3 weeks — June 21-July 11 - $2700
• 4 weeks — July 12-August 8 - $3600
• 7 weeks — June 21-August 8 - $5600

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There are four divisions of boys ranging in ages 8 to 16. There are usually five to six boys in one of our 26 cabins. Boys are placed in their cabins not only by age, but also by parent request. Care is taken so that each boy is carefully placed where we know he will thrive.

Our Divisions:

Cubs: 8-11

Colts:11-12

Juniors: 12-13

Seniors: 14-16

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Safety is our number one concern at Camp Highlands. Trained lifeguards supervise all waterfront activities. All of our staff is trained and certified in first aid and CPR. Many of our staff is trained in Wilderness First Aid. We have a full time nurse on site. Our caretaker, Kevin Rassmussen is the local chief of the fire department. We also have an excellent relationship with the local clinics and hospitals in Woodruff and Minocqua, Wisconsin.back to top

Camp Highlands sits on a peninsula on the northern most part of Plum Lake in Sayner, Wisconsin, about seven hours north of Chicago. It's northerly location and prime position on 33 acres adjacent to the Northern Highlands State forest on Plum Lake makes it the perfect place to be in the summertime. Temperatures are usually between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, but can reach as low as the 40's or as high as the 90's!back to top