Culver Summer Schools & Camps
Private
Large residential summer program on the Culver Academies campus on Lake Maxinkuckee, serving ages 7-17 and drawing more than 1,400 young people from around the world. Junior Woodcraft Camp is a four-day introduction for ages 7-9; Woodcraft Camp is a six-week leadership and activity program for ages 9-14; and Upper Schools is the six-week leadership program for ages 14-17. Campers choose from roughly 100 electives spanning sailing, rocketry, theatre, fencing and more.
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 Culver Summer Schools & Camps directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★ShabbyGreat program, but they really should keep records for longer than 5 years.
★★★★★Jeff GreenGiving a child the gift of Culver, which is synonymous with Independence, Leadership, and Honor, will give a kid tools they will remember and use for a lifetime. This is gained whether they spend 1 Summer or 8, Culver is a gift that lasts a lifetime.
★★★★★Mckinley AdamThis year was my bronze c or first year at Culver, and it was an unforgettable summer, I made so many new friends and memories that are unforgettable. The diverse community with every division and wing are just a part of what make culver so unique. The classes here are incredible with amazing teachers from all over the world. The lieutenants, Captains, majority staff are all so friendly and are your friends just as much as your campers. Culver is so important like inspections, G.I. PI AI are some of the most important skills at Culver I love Culver. I can’t wait to come next year. I am already thinking about what position I might get as a. Silver c next year!!!!!!
★★★★★Dylan ComptonCulver was truly the most amazing experience that I was lucky enough to be apart of. Mr Smith as he is known around campus was nice enough and gracious enough to help me be apart of this awesome experience. Culver has something for everyone horseback riding ,sailing,aviation. I was apart of troop. And that was the study of equitation and how to take care of and maintain the safety and wellness of your horse. And different styles of riding. Like I said if you wanna give your child a experience that will help them grow and teach them what it’s like to come together as a team and accomplish goals that are bigger then just one person it will be something that they can take with them forever and I can tell you from experience it was worth it and I can say with confidence that it opened so many doors for me and helped make me into the person I am today. Highly recommended for a spectacular experience and a great way to meet new friends from around our beautiful world. Thank you Culver for everything and the tools I still use everyday to continue to be successful. And also thank you for your time as well.
★★★★★Kyle StormesMy daughter is in her first summer of Woodcraft. Amazing camp to teach your children independence, confidence, structure and so many other qualities and lessons. They find highly capable counselors and staff. Very impressive!