We are committed to the physical and emotional well-being of our campers

We provide an overall 1:4 Staff-to-Camper ratio

Full-time professional staff live on-site

Registered Nurse lives on-site and is available 24 hours a day for our campers and staff

Our top-notch food service provides a variety of nutritious and delicious meals that fuel the fun at camp

We are committed to leadership development in our youth

Founded in 1954 after a gift of property from E.O. and Bella Olson

1250 Acres of forests, lakes and fields with shoreline on 5 lakes, three of which are private to Camp Olson

A typical summer runs 8 weeks of youth camp followed by 2 weeks of Family Camp

Summer Programming includes: Horseback Riding, Sailing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Nature Study, Arts & Crafts, Archery, Riflery, Swimming, Fishing, Hiking, and so much more!

4 Year-round staff are supported by 65 Summer Staff from June-August

Accredited by the American Camping Association

501(c)3 non-profit organization

Independently chartered YMCA

Scholarship Assistance is available and we make every effort to ensure that every child who wants to attend Camp Olson can do so regardless of financial limitations.

Camp is FUN!  We strive each day to make Camp Olson an active, life-learning experience for all our campers and staff