YMCA Family Camp Nawakwa
Last checked August 2026
YMCA Family Camp Nawakwa sits on 180 acres of forest, wetlands, and lakes in Lac du Flambeau and has served families for over 100 years. It is a family camp where parents and children stay together in 34 cabins (most with kitchens), rather than a drop-off youth camp. Activities include kayaking, archery, crafts, wildlife presentations, water carnivals, tie-dye, and campfires.
Camps
| Camp | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Harvest WeekendRegister → | Oct 9 – Oct 12, 2026 | — | Varies | Active |
| Holiday Family Camp | Self-guided DaysRegister → | Dec 16 – Dec 26, 2026 | — | Varies | Active |
| Holiday Family Camp | Staff-Led WeekRegister → | Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | — | Varies | Active |
6-person cabin: $600 | Bridge Builder cabin: $1,520
6-person cabin, minimum 3-night stay: 5+ night stay $185/night, 4-night stay $225/night, 3-night stay $280/night…
6-person cabin: $600 | Bridge Builder: $1,410
The practical details
- Environment
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Operator
- YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago · YMCA
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 YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago directly before you register or pay.
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★★★★★Joelle WakeI went to Nawakwa for 10-15 years in the summer, but as I became an adult it got harder to go for extended periods of time in the summer. Over the last six years my family and my sister’s family have been going for Thanksgiving. It’s peaceful and beautiful anytime of the year, but now the snowy days are definitely are favorite!
★★★★★Rebecca SOne of the very few places that all family members absolutely love. From age 1 to 100! I return every year for a week of fun in a cabin on a pristine lake packed with fishing, kayaking, swimming, sailboats and paddle boards. Volleyball, Pickleball, Softball and Archery games. Ending each sun-filled day with a roaring campfire and belting out those campfire songs!
★★★★★Diane SchwartzI have stayed in the Bridgebuilder cabin multiple times and loved it. The great room is perfect for gathering around the fire and playing games. The kitchen is huge and well stocked. The bedrooms have comfortable beds. The building is located on the lake so it very pretty too. You can walk from the lodge to the lake. Staff are nice and price is also reasonable for such a large facility.
★★★★★Sarah KAwesome! My dear friend had her wedding here and it was perfect! Abbi is amazing! Got lost and she stayed on the phone with me until I arrived! Very nice cabins! Highly recommend!! Can't wait to go back!
★★★★★JENNY GIPSONBeen going since a child . Beautiful loving place . Great memory's