Camp Icaghowan 2026 (Fri, May 08, 2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Spring camp at Camp Icaghowan is the most popular event of the year and is where our graduating 5th graders (and their dads) enjoy one last hurrah in the Voyagers program. This special and amazing weekend on the island provides you and your kids with a lifetime of treasured memories.

For those of you who have never been to Camp I., here are some additional details:

Camp Icaghowan is a YMCA camp situated on a 44 acre island on Lake Wapogasset near Amery, WI (about an hour away). The island is connected by a narrow isthmus, so you can drive to it, and is great for kids to be able to run off and explore on their own.
The event starts Friday evening and runs through Sunday morning.
Lodging consists of a variety of cabins (some with gas fireplaces and others without much heat) and a lodge with various rooms.
Events keep you busy for a fair portion of the weekend, but there is plenty of time for father-kid exploration of the island
Events include, blindfolded rowboat races (Dad's Regatta), turtle races, scavenger hunts, field games, looking for trinkets, campfire songs, skits, candy scramble, climbing wall, target games, the "Magic Fire", and more.
Kids build or strengthen friendships and dads get to know dads from their houses and others a lot better as well.

Additional Details:

As camp is always scheduled over Mother’s Day weekend (Friday May 8 – Sunday May 10, 2026), you will have to find something special to plan for mom instead.
Arrive between 4:30 and 7:00 on Friday the 8th (Dinner served at 7:00 but you’ll need time to check in and get your bunks set up).
Check-Out on Sunday at 11:00 so you can get home and spend some time with all the moms that helped make this weekend possible.
Cost is $220 per dad + $185 for child # 1. Child # 2 and/or 3 will cost $150 each. Registration deadline is Friday April 24th.
Registration fees include all costs for Camp I, including Magic Fire donation, t-shirt for each adult & child, and meals.
All payments must be made online. No registration or payments will be allowed at Camp I.
We recognize these costs are significant so we have created a coupon code "WNGTGIW9" good for $100 off the cost of a families registration fee. Note: this coupon will tap into the David Breen Memorial Scholarship Funds that we have available for Voyager event financial assistance and this coupon is not intended for use by those who are easily able to pay full fare. For more details or added assistance please email the Navigators at nevoyagers@gmail.com - all requests will remain confidential.
It is our intent that the coupon codes get used where needed and in order to fund this, we have an option to donate to the David Breen Memorial Scholarship fund that you can contribute to during the registration process.
Monetary donations for the SANBE Community Fund can also be made at the event with Cash or using the online event registration page. Note: Receipt provided if donation is made online.

What to bring:

Clothing for warm, cool and wet weather - as well as hot weather.
Extra pair of shoes; good walking shoes!
Warm sleeping bag and pillow. Bring a single bed sheet if you want to cover the camp bunk mattress
Toiletries – showers are available but rarely used.
Flashlight
Sunblock & Bug Spray
Snacks and drinks for your cabin (optional).
A bag of candy for the traditional and beloved candy scramble.
Camera.
Fishing landing net for turtle races if you have one. These are important!
Materials and props for Saturday night skits.
Everyone is welcome to prepare a skit (Dads and Kids). Skits should
be fun, clever, appropriate, and, above all, short.
A good sense of direction for the Dad’s Regatta.
Board games, cards, etc. in case of inclement weather. Absolutely
no electronics, squirt guns, water balloons, or skateboards.
Your knowledge of camp songs, old and new.

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Camp Icaghowan 2026 (Fri, May 08, 2026)