Specialty Camps
Adventures for Pre-Teen & Teen Campers
Camp Sturtevant
Explorers Camp
Ages 10-14
Adventure time!
Our Explorers will take on a new adventure every day with trips to parks in the area, local aquatic centers, hiking, fishing, and so much more. Each week will have a highlight destination on Thursday, followed by a campfire and either a late night pick-up from camp or a sleepover!
Camp Sturtevant
Leadership Camp
Ages 13-15
Let’s Go Camping
Our Leadership Campers will embark on an unforgettable week with a 3-day camping experience packed with exciting adventures and memorable moments. Leadership Camp is designed for our teen campers, recognizing the need for more adventure and challenge.
2025 Specialty Camp Themes & Trips
Explorers Camp
Ages 10-14
Bowling at Dale’s & Campfire
Late Night on Thursday (8:30pm)
Week 1: June 9-13
Register by Sunday, May 25
Experience a week of local adventures, swimming, ice cream, and more!
Thursday highlights: Bowling at Dale’s Weston Lanes, followed by a cozy campfire and night games at Camp Sturtevant.
- Drop-off & pick-up at Camp each day
- Thursday pick-up at 8:30pm
Member: $335
Non-Members: $365
Explorers Camp
Ages 10-14
Northwoods League Softball
Sleepover at Camp on Thursday
Week 2: June 16-20
Register by Sunday, June 1
Experience a week of local adventures, swimming, ice cream, and more!
Thursday highlights: Watch an exciting Northwoods League Softball game, followed by a cozy campfire, night games, and a sleepover at Camp Sturtevant.
- Drop-off & pick-up Mon-Wed at Camp
- Thursday Sleepover at Camp
- Friday pick-up at Camp
Member: $335
Non-Members: $365
Leadership Camp
Ages 13-15
Camping Trip to Minocqua
with Elmer’s Fun Park & Mini-Golf
Week 3: June 23-27
Register by Sunday, June 8
Embark on a three-night adventure at our Bachuber Property in Minocqua, WI, enjoying swimming, fishing, hiking, field games, campfires and exploring the area.
Wednesday highlights: Play a fun round of mini-golf.
Thursday highlights: A visit to Elmer’s Fun Park for Go-Karting on two exciting tracks and bumper boats.
- Drop-off & pick-up from Camp Monday
- Tues - Thurs Overnight Trip
- Friday pick-up at Camp
Member: $365
Non-Members: $395
Explorers Camp
Ages 10-14
WOW Laser Tag & Campfire
Late Night on Tuesday (8:30pm)
Week 4: June 30 - July 3
Register by Wednesday, June 15
Experience a week of local adventures, swimming, ice cream, and more!
Tuesday highlights: An exciting laser tag session at WOW, followed by a campfire and night games at Camp Sturtevant.
- Drop-off & pick-up at Camp each day
- Tuesday pick-up at 8:30pm
Member: $335
Non-Members: $365
Leadership Camp
Ages 13-15
Camping Trip to Green Bay
& Bay Beach Amusement Park
Week 5: July 7-11
Register by Sunday, June 22
Travel to Green Bay, WI, for a three-night stay at Bay Shore Campground, enjoying swimming, fishing, hiking, games, campfires and exploring.
Thursday highlights: A thrilling day at Bay Beach Amusement Park, where campers will experience classic rides like the Ferris wheel, tilt-a-whirl, giant slide, and the exciting Zippin’ Pippin’ Roller Coaster.
- Drop-off & pick-up from Camp Monday
- Tues - Thurs Overnight Trip
- Friday pick-up at Camp
Member: $395
Non-Members: $425
Explorers Camp
Ages 10-14
Sawmill Trampoline Park
Sleepover at Camp on Thursday
Week 6: July 14-18
Register by Wednesday, June 29
Experience a week of local adventures, swimming, ice cream, and more!
Thursday highlights: Jump around with a high-energy visit to Sawmill Trampoline Park, followed by a campfire, night games, and a sleepover at Camp Sturtevant.
- Drop-off & pick-up Mon-Wed at Camp
- Thursday Sleepover at Camp
- Friday pick-up at Camp
Member: $335
Non-Members: $365
Explorers Camp
Ages 10-14
NTC E-Sports & Politos Workshop
Late Night on Tuesday (8:30pm)
Week 7: July 21-25
Register by Wednesday, July 6
Experience a week of local adventures, swimming, ice cream, and more!
Wednesday highlights: A visit to NTC for an exciting E-Sports experience.
Thursday highlights: Hands-on pizza-making at Polito’s, followed by a campfire and night games at Camp Sturtevant.
- Drop-off & pick-up at Camp each day
- Thursday pick-up at 8:30pm
Member: $335
Non-Members: $365
Explorers Camp
Ages 10-14
Hatchet Throwing
Sleepover at Camp on Thursday
Week 8: July 28 - August 1
Register by Wednesday, July 13
Experience a week of local adventures, swimming, ice cream, and more!
Thursday highlights: A visit to Section 715 Throwing for an indoor hatchet-throwing experience, followed by a campfire, night games, and a sleepover at Camp Sturtevant.
- Drop-off & pick-up Mon-Wed at Camp
- Thursday Sleepover at Camp
- Friday pick-up at Camp
Member: $335
Non-Members: $365
Explorers Camp
Ages 10-14
Food & Farm Exploration Center
Late Night on Tuesday (8:30pm)
Week 9: August 4-8
Register by Wednesday, July 20
Experience a week of local adventures, swimming, ice cream, and more!
Thursday highlights: A road trip to the Food & Farm Exploration Center in Plover, where campers will gain a hands-on understanding of food production and farming, followed by a campfire and night games at Camp Sturtevant.
- Drop-off & pick-up at Camp each day
- Thursday pick-up at 8:30pm
Member: $335
Non-Members: $365
Leadership Camp
Ages 13-15
Brewers Game & Zoo Trip
Traveling to Milwaukee & Madison
Week 10: August 11-15
Register by Sunday, July 27
Travel to Milwaukee and Madison, staying overnight and experiencing some of the best attractions in Wisconsin.
Wednesday highlights: Cheer on the Brewers at American Family Fields and watch them play against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Thursday highlights: A trip to Madison to visit the Henry Vilas Zoo, followed by a behind-the-scenes tour of the UW Madison Athletic Facility.
- Drop-off & pick-up from Camp Monday
- Tues - Thurs Overnight Trip
- Friday pick-up at Camp
Member: $395
Non-Members: $425
Explorers Camp
Ages 10-14
Rivers Edge Water Park
Sleepover at Camp on Thursday
Week 11: August 18-22
Register by Wednesday, August 3
Experience a week of local adventures, swimming, ice cream, and more!
Thursday highlights: A day of fun at Rivers Edge Inflatable Water Park in Stevens Point, followed by a thrilling water ski show, a campfire, night games, and a sleepover at Camp Sturtevant.
- Drop-off & pick-up Mon-Wed at Camp
- Thursday Sleepover at Camp
- Friday pick-up at Camp
Member: $335
Non-Members: $365
Camp Sturtevant
Woodson YMCA Camp Sturtevant
2701 Northwestern Ave., Wausau, WI, 54403
715-849-2267
Explorers & Leadership Camp always drop-off and pick up at Camp Sturtevant.
CAMP STURTEVANT HOURS
Curbside Drop-Off
6:30-9:00 am
Park & Walk Up
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Curbside Pick-Up
3:30 -6:00 pm
Between 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
You must park & walk up to a Camp Staff Member to check your child in or out of Camp.