Camp Jorn YMCA is a nonprofit camp on a 70-plus-acre peninsula on Rest Lake in Manitowish Waters, operating since 1953 within the Northern Highland State Forest. It runs resident overnight camp for ages 8-16, day camp, family camp, and Sprouts programs, plus LIT and CIT leadership tracks for teens ages 15-17. The lakeside setting supports traditional waterfront and outdoor activities.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Camp Jorn YMCA directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Willow FinchHave been going for 6 years now. It just is the best place in the world
★★★★★Aaron MartinGreat place. Glad our school found it for the 7/8rd class trip!
★★★★★Johnna GeickAttending Camp Jorn YMCA for more than 15 years as a camper and staff member has truly changed my life! The welcoming community and supportive staff empowered me so much as a child and gave me life skills that stick with me today. Not to mention the location is stunning, on a peninsula surrounded by the lake in the beautiful northwoods :) I highly recommend all of their programs!!
★★★★Breanna NordsethWe rented out the entire camp for our early September wedding. Renting this very affordable location is purely renting a location, this isn't like getting married at a hotel where you might have an organizer help you every step of your day. The camp had staff on site for anything we needed, but other than that we were on our own. The hall perfectly fit our 85 guests. The grounds were beautiful and the camp staff were able to accommodate last minute requests like filling a pothole on a gravel path. We did have a bit of a snag initially with a few staff changes and a contract change, but overall communication was prompt, and all of our requests were fulfilled. The staff were very flexible with requests we had made ahead of time. Our guests loved the grounds and were happy they traveled to our wedding.
★★★★★Larry KilpatrickGreat facilities in a beautiful setting make Camp Jorn a northern woods journey not to be missed. Excellent, well-trained staff make for a safe, unique learning experience that won't be forgotten. Every year my family is eager to set off on another adventure to this fantastic, hidden gem of the north woods.