Pastor Richard Wager felt the call to leave the youth pastorate and take the senior pastor position at a church in the Lawndale area of Chicago. He hesitated to leave because of the fruitful ministries he had started which included the founding of an inner-city school in Chicago, and a camp, Phantom Ranch, in southern Wisconsin. He, along with his wife, Joyce, and faithful secretary, Roberta Berggren, could not imagine leading a church without the ministry opportunities provided at a summer camp. In November 1967, Rich found a camp for sale, borrowed the down payment, and began the camping ministry called Silver Birch Ranch. ...

Our Mission Statement: Utilizing its natural, God created setting, Sky Lodge Christian Camp, a ministry of the North Central Conference of the Free Methodist Church, exists to provide physical recreation, emotional renewal and spiritual restoration through camping activities blended with biblical principles and Christian values. ...

Camp Onaway is a 6 ½ acre island located on The Chain O' Lakes near Waupaca, Wisconsin. Discovered in 1908 and purchased by Mr. S.F. Shattuck in 1910, Onaway has long been a favorite place for boys to spend a week during the summer. In 1973, the first Brigade Girls' camp was held and a new era of camping began. The success of the Girls' Camps ultimately led to the formation of the Girls' Brigade program in 1979.

Since 1908, The Boys' & Girls' Brigade has been camping at Onaway Island looking at the experience as an extension of the drill, leadership and character building programs. Camping provided another opportunity for youth to learn these skills from adult leaders. The objectives remain similar to those of almost 100 years ago, but over those years, the program at Onaway has changed and evolved.

"Roughing It" at Camp Onaway in 1910When Brigade first used Onaway, the camping experience was almost entirely devoted to "roughing it". Getting to the island, pitching tents, ...

Camp Tamarack is owned and operated by the American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin. Located on over 200 acres outside of Waupaca, and holding considerable frontage on the beautiful Chain of Lakes, Tamarack offers a retreat for youth and adults of all beliefs throughout the year. ...

We invite you to browse the website of Red Pine Camp, a traditional residential summer camp for girls ages 7-16. Serving 120 girls, campers may join us for the entire 8-week summer season or choose from one of our 4-week sessions. Red Pine Camp is American Camping Association, ACA, accredited ...

We have programs for children of all ages and talents, with programs ranging in length from five days to seven weeks. ...

Individualized balanced program. Expert instruction. Exciting wilderness trips. 120 staff. Diversity welcomed. ...

Covenant Harbor has been a place of retreat for youth, adults and families since 1947. The Harbor's 52 wooded acres on the north shore of Geneva Lake were historically the site of an exclusive private estate. In this beautiful country setting, the Harbor has established a long tradition of personal, caring service to individuals, churches and non-profit organizations. Many retreat groups consider Covenant Harbor their retreat home -- some groups returning to the Harbor for over 25 years. ...

Covenant Harbor offers several summer camp programs to choose from. With programs for different ages and camps of different lengths, you're sure to find the right fit for everyone in your family. ...

So many times we have heard those words from campers and families who have been touched by Clearwater's camping tradition. For over seventy years, Clearwater Camp has helped girls grow through the instruction and support of caring counselors and staff. Girls between the ages of eight and sixteen come to Tomahawk Lake each summer in north central Wisconsin to experience the beauty of nature while living in the Northwoods. Life-long friendships have had their start here for generations of girls. ...