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In 1915, Dr. Bernard C. Ehrenreich - "Doc E" - established Camp Kawaga because he believed that a boy needed a place where he could “do all the things near and
dear to his youthful heart” and learn to “mix with fellows of his own age.”
As one of the first 25 camps in the country, Doc E was a pioneer in the camping industry. At a time when camping was virtually an unknown Doc E understood that play was an
essential part of a child’s life. He also recognized that “unless a camp improves a boy physically, mentally and morally then
that camp has accomplished but little.”
There have been many changes over the years to Kawaga’s physical structure and camp operations. However, the basic principles
and philosophies are still strongly intact. We are proud that his original Ideal of Character Building still guides our boys
each summer. The values of Fellowship, Sportsmanship, Spirit, and Enthusiasm are still the backbone of our institution.
Kawaga is a traditional eight-week camp with limited four-week enrollment. Our program is designed so that in eight weeks our
campers are exposed to all programming aspects. An optional four-week session also provides a broad camp experience.
Kawaga is a camp, but it is also something much more. It’s a community of over two hundred people each summer that have fun,
work, live, laugh, and overcome challenges together. It’s a place where boys learn and grow while becoming better people.
Kawaga is about heart and character!
We thank you for your interest in Camp Kawaga and for taking the time to visit our website.
Please call us at 513-791-4883 (winter) or 715-356-6262 (summer) and
fill out a prospective camper form so we
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