Camp Wapo

Fun. Friendship. Formation.

Nestled among towering trees on a peninsula between two lakes, Camp Wapo is an escape into a world of fun, friendship, and discovery for all ages.

With over 70 years of camp tradition and history, you can go higher, wider, longer, and deeper to create memories that will last a lifetime.

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Camp Wapo Programs

Camp Wapo offers year-round opportunities with highly qualified counselors for every age and group. Enjoy modern facilities with private bathrooms and air conditioning while in a beautiful camp setting.

Summer Programs

GIFT- Grandparent/Kid Camp (all ages)

A new intergenerational camp for extended families to experience camp together.

Wapo Youth Leadership Enrichment (WYLE) Grades 10-12

An exciting new leadership program for our high school campers.

Seeds Summer Camp (Grades 1-3)

The perfect introduction to summer camp for our youngest campers, Seeds camp is filled with fun and safe opportunities to learn and grow.

Wapo One-Day (Grades K-2)

A one-day introduction to camp that will feature fun activities of Camp Wapo in a single full day of energy and excitement!

Wapo Youth Camp (Grades 4-9)

An action-packed week of fun activities and new friendships that will stretch campers to new heights of joy and growth.

Fishing Camp (Grades 4-9)

Grab your lucky tackle, shirt, or hat and join us for a week at camp centered around faith and fishing.

Roots Camp (Grades 10-12)

Grow in faith and leadership through a weeklong camp experience where you will work with younger campers and learn leadership skills.

Wapo Family Weekends (All Ages)

A fantastic weekend of family activities and faith formation that will have your whole family smiling and engaged!

Fall, Winter, and Spring Programs

Camp Wapo Adult Retreat

Spring is of the most beautiful times to be at camp. We’ve got a wonderful program scheduled for our time together and we can’t wait to welcome you.

Ignite Youth Retreat (Grades 6-8)

Individuals are welcome to come Ignite their faith with a fall retreat at Wapo. This is the perfect opportunity for campers to renew their faith, meet new friends, and reconnect with camp staff.

Encounter Youth Retreat (Grades 6-9)

This event is designed for Youth Workers to bring a group from their church out to camp. Camp staff will take care of programming focused on community building and faith development in big and small group settings.

Wapo Quilt Retreat (Ages 18+)

Are you looking for a place to renew your creative spirit? This is it! Pack up your machine and favorite quilt projects and head on out to camp for a Wapo Quilt Retreat.

Wapo Women’s Retreat (Ages 18+)

Come get away and renew. A wonderfully talented host will lead us through worship, study, prayer, and fun activities for all.

Recharge: Wapo Men’s Retreat (Ages 18+) – Postponed to 2025

Come join us for a weekend to unwind, explore, and learn. Discover God as you spend time connecting with other men through activities, teaching, relaxation, and worship.

Business Meetings & Retreats (Ages 18+)

Bring your work team together for a change of scenery. We’ll provide comfortable accommodations and meeting space in a beautiful setting and meals for your group.

Group Facility Rental at Camp Wapo

Wapo has a variety of accommodations to meet the needs of your group, including two large retreat centers. Our retreat staff is here to help make your stay the best it can be and our kitchen staff will provide meals cooked with care.

How to Register

Ready to plan the best week or weekend of your summer? To start your camp experience, choose the right Camp Wapo program for you based on your age and interests from the list above. Then, create or login to your online account, select your program and dates, and register your camper!

Summer Camp Registration opens January 15, 2024!

Action-Packed Activities

Camp Wapo will stretch you to new heights of joy and adventure with days full of amazing activities. See your favorite activity on the list? Want to experience something new? Register now for a week or weekend summer camp experience.

Year-Round Activities

  • 9-Square
  • Air Square
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Basketball
  • Bubble Soccer
  • Canteen
  • Capture the Flag
  • Carpetball
  • Dodgeball
  • Field Games
  • Fishing
  • Foosball
  • Frisbee Golf
  • GaGa Pit
  • Laser Tag
  • Mighty Mighty Scoop Noodle Challenge
  • Ping-Pong
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball

Summer Activities

  • Beach Bash
  • Canoes, Kayaks & Paddleboards
  • Masterpiece Theater
  • Servant Fair
  • Slip N Slide
  • Swimming
  • Thursday Night Banquet
  • Wapo Medallion
  • New surprise activities every summer!

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“Overall, my experience was amazing. I could tell the counselors genuinely cared about me which is why I will definitely come back.”

Olivia O.

“There are so few places where our children are immersed in the love of Christ and exposed to positive Christian role models, Wapo provides this.”

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“Wapo is a community of faith and an awesome place to be.”

Isaac A.

“My son had a great time and made several new friends. He not only grew in his faith, but also in his confidence in faith. At the end of the closing chapel, his cabin gathered in a circle to pray. I heard my son pray out loud for the first time and it moved me to tears.”

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“My daughter is an introvert and this was her first time away and I honestly didn’t know how she would do or whether or not she would come home more engaged in learning and growing in the Bible and her relationship with Jesus… and she was fabulous, even teaching me the words and hand motions to the songs she most enjoyed, which brought back my own memories of the songs and moved me to tears of joy.”

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“I love this camp. It is like a second home to me. It is always so happy here.”

Josh L.

“Our children love this camp beyond measure and we can see the positive impact of camp after they have attended.”

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“If my daughter would have been able to stay at camp another week, she would have jumped back into her cabin without even saying goodbye. We love how filled with God’s love she is when she is engulfed at camp. Her ‘little light’ shines so brightly when she returns home.”

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“My faith grew in God because of my wonderful counselors that helped me with my faith. Wapo is such a loving place. It is one of my favorite places on earth.”

Tessa L.

“I love the lake and how integrated into nature we are here. This place turns into a second home for me.”

Camp Wapo Camper

“It is a great place for kids to disconnect from the pressures of social media and reconnect with their faith and build new healthy relationships.”

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“Camp was a great experience for our daughter and helped build closer relationships with her friends at church because they went as a group.”

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“I love the atmosphere—how everyone is so passionate about God, everyone is super accepting and welcoming. Also the games and the activities are really fun.”

Kayla M.

“Being here at Wapo has given me some of the best times of my life and I am beyond thankful for everyone here who helped that happen.”

Jaeda L.

“They sang camp songs the entire way home! Thank you for taking such good care of their bodies, their souls, and their spirits. They may not realize until many years later what this will mean in their faith journey. When they leave camp with their hearts as full as they are today, I am so thankful for their time at camp.”

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“I have never felt so loved and safe in my whole life.”

Mackenzie H.

“I attended as a youth myself, and now my child loves Wapo and comes back feeling renewed in her faith!”

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“I’ve loved it for the seven years I’ve come here and I still do.”

Elias C.

“I love it, I love it, I love it, I love it, I love it, I love it, I love God.”

Jayce

“My son has been coming to Wapo for eight years. He has brought friends and they all love camp and continued to return year after year. My daughter has been a Seeds camper and now she can’t wait to go back for a week. Our family is forever grateful for this camp and all the staff.”

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“It is very fun and I like the fellowship that forms from camper to camper, and even camper to counselor.”

Erik H.

“I grow so much closer to God and I have so many friends that go. It is a true joy to be here.”

Madeline L.

“This was my kids’ first away-camp experience and they loved it and want to go back right away!”

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“My children love going to Wapo. My son came home and told us that he feels so much closer to God which was an amazing thing to hear him say!”

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“My daughter had a fabulous time. She didn’t want to leave and it was her first ever overnight camp. She has been telling us the Bible stories they learned and singing all the songs since she left camp. She can’t wait for next year.”

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“I have created so many memories here from my first game of Mighty Mighty to my last foot washing devo, I would do it all again.”

Allie L.

“I would come back because Wapo is my favorite thing I do all summer.”

Isabella S.

“Camp to my daughter was ‘The best week of my life.’ The theme ‘Fearless’ was absolutely perfect with where she is at in her life. She will never forget this week and will also never forget counselors—they provided her with such sweet support.”

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“Our son has now had two great years at Wapo and his faith has taken a very obvious leap forward. He felt well cared for and I could tell he knew that he was in a safe place for the five days he was part of the Wapo fun!”

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“Our kids have so much fun and grow in their faith lives so much! They are better people because they have attended Wapo.”

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“We have recommended this camp to several friends and their children have all enjoyed camp—it’s a wonderful experience for kids. My daughter talks about next year the day she gets home each summer. That’s a testimony to the fun she has each year!”

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“I love everything! The songs, the activities, the devotionals, the kind people that work here, and growing in faith”

Annabel P.

“Camp is so much fun! I get to meet new people, while praising and learning about the Lord. The counselors were awesome! I would definitely come back.”

Emma H.

“I’ve gone to other camps and retreats, but I connect the most with God here and I think that’s really special.”

Grace T.

“My grandson always comes home knowing more about himself and his developing faith… and has a ton of fun!”

Camp Wapo Parent

“It is an awesome experience for my daughter. She got to do something new, make awesome friends, and experience God’s love in new ways.”

Ox Lake Parent

“This is a wonderful place that exposes kids to Christ’s love in a fun and friendly environment.”

Camp Wapo Parent

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How to Find Us

Only 1 hour from the Twin Cities, Camp Wapo is located close to home on the shores Lake Wapogasset in Wisconsin.