Discovery Day Camp at Long Lake

A Full Week of Day Camp at Long Lake in Birchwood, WI

Discovery Day Camp at Long Lake in Birchwood, WI is a 5-day long program (Monday - Friday) that is open to all youth in Kindergarten through 6th grade. Each day will be filled with activities such as swimming, hiking, climbing, archery, STEM activities, outdoor skills, crafts, and more! All of the activities will be age appropriate and guided by our well trained and enthusiastic staff. This 5-day long camp is the perfect addition to your camper's summer vacation!

Registration opens January 13th

 

Some Activities You'll Do

GAGA BALL

Enter the Octagon with your friends and try and be the last to survive the round!

CRAFTS

Crafty things to do at our camps

STEM

STEM activities can be anything that gets your unit thinking scientifically about a project.

BB GUN SHOOTING

Take aim at a target and nail the bullseye with a BB gun

KNOTS AND LASHINGS

Use one of our knot/lashing kits to learn the basics of this outdoor skill.

HORSE BACK RIDING

Ride a horse on some of our trails in a guided tour!

NATURE TRAIL

Day or night, our nature trails make your hike even more exciting.

HIKING

Hiking at camp is a fantastic way to enjoy the environment.

FIRE BUILDING TECHNIQUES

Start and stop a fire the right way.

ARCHERY

Take up a bow and fire a few arrows toward the bullseye

MAPS AND COMPASS

Map and compass is a key skill if you plan to do any backpacking

BOULDERING

Bouldering provides challenging horizontal routes for climbers that like the unique challenge of going sideways instead of up and down.

CAMP STORE

Get yourself a camp souvenir or pick up something you may have forgotten at home.

CLIMBING

We have climbing structures at four locations, providing physical and mental challenges to campers of all ages

ANIMALS

Get a chance to see some pretty cool animals in the wild

Restrooms

Indoor Restrooms

Restroom facilities include a flush toilet and a sink.

Outdoor Latrines

You can expect to see latrines near every campsite and program area. Latrines are stocked with toilet paper and a hand washing stations (either hand sanitizer or a sink with soap).

Internet and Cell Phones

Internet accessibility and cell phone coverage is limited at all of our camp properties. Participants will be asked to keep cell phones and other electronic devices in their backpacks during the day.

Camp Store

The camp store is stocked with small convenience items, snacks, apparel, souvenirs and patches. Cash, check, and credit cards are accepted. Please only send your child with the amount of money you are comfortable with them spending.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • Swimming/Boating
  • Climbing
  • Archery
  • BB Guns
  • Horseback Riding
  • Outdoor Skills
  • Nature Activites

SCHEDULE

  • 9:00 am Camper Drop Off
  • 9:15 am - 11:30 am Morning Activities
  • 11:30 - 12:00 pm Lunch (bring your own lunch)
  • 12:00 pm - 3:15 pm Afternoon Activities
  • 2:00 Snack/Rest Time
  • 2:15 pm - Afternoon Activities Continued
  • 4:00 pm - Camper Pickup

During the day, participants will be in divided into small groups by grade level. This allows us to provide age appropriate activities for all of our campers.

 

WHO CAN ATTEND?

Discovery Day Camp is open to all youth (boys and girls) entering Kindergarten through 6th grade.

DO PARENTS HAVE TO ATTEND?

Discovery Day Camp is a drop off program run by qualified and trained staff. Our staff ratios meet our supervision requirements. Parents are not part of the Day Camp program.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

2025 fees coming soon!

This includes all program supplies, staffing, activities, and any other fees associated with the full-week program.

IS THERE FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE?

Yes! We think that every camper should have an opportunity to attend Summer Camp and we do not want cost to hold anyone back from this experience. If you are in need, please complete the form linked in the "Related Articles" section on the right-hand side (or below on mobile devices) to receive up to 50% of the youth cost covered.

WHEN IS DISCOVERY DAY CAMP?

2025 Dates coming soon!

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

We recommend that each youth participant brings a back pack each day with the following items:

  • Swim Suit (for water activities at all locations)
  • Towel
  • Sun screen
  • Bug spray
  • Hat or sunglasses
  • Snack
  • Any medications that they might need (tell staff about these at check in)
  • Rain jacket

Every day, participants should have closed toed shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather. They will be spending the day outdoors so it is important that they are dressed properly.

WHAT FORMS DO I NEED TO BRING?

Each participant must have parts A and B completed of the Health Form.

Additionally, participants must fill out and bring the "Participant Day Camp Waiver", which can be found in the "Related Articles" section to the right (below on mobile devices).

Forms will be turned into the staff at check in on Monday morning. If you do not have them completed, you will be asked to fill them out once you arrive.

If you are attending multiple sessions of Discovery Day Camp, you may use the same forms each time.

FOOD SERVICE

Lunch is not provided - please bring a lunch to eat each day.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT CHECK IN

On the first day (Monday) please be prepared to turn in a completed Health Form and Particpant Day Camp Waiver. Make sure you have an emergency contact listed on the Health Form and if anyone else plans to drop off or pick up your child during the week, their names and phone numbers need to be listed as authorized persons.

If your child needs to take any medications during the day, please inform the staff.

Groups

In order to run our camp as effectively as possible, we split up all youth in the session into smaller groups. This allows us to maintain better youth-staff ratios and ensures everyone is always able to stay busy - they never need to wait their turn for an activity.

If you want your kid to be in a group with another kid, you can submit up to two names and we'll do our best to keep everyone together. When registering, please enter the full name (first and last) of anyone else attending that session that you want your kid to be in a group with.

SWIMMING QUALIFICATIONS

Our swimming areas are supervised by staff who are certified lifeguards and trained in CPR and First Aid. All participants will be required to stay in the shallow (learner) section unless they are able to pass a swimming test. Those that can pass with lifeguard approval will be allowed to move into the deep end.

Life jackets and flotation toys will be provided upon request. If may also send personal life jackets or flotation devices for you child to use if you wish.

FIRST AID & ONSITE MEDICAL STAFF

Each camp property has at least 50% of their staff trained in First Aid and CPR. In addition to that, they have a designated staff member to respond to any injuries or other medical situations that might happen while at camp. If something happens that will require a trip to a clinic or hospital, emergency contacts will be called immediately.

What is the Payment Timeline?

Full payment is required at the time of registration.

Cancellation Policy

All Camp Northern Star program camps share the same cancellation policy, found at the page linked at the button below:

Camp Northern Star Cancellation Policy

Ready to register? Select the register button for the property you would like to attend and you will be redirected to our online registration site! If you would like assistance or are experiencing problems with the registration process, please contact Customer Service at 612-261-2303.

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2025 Registration opens 1/13

2025 Dates coming soon!

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