Camp Bovey

Camp Bovey is a small, rustic campground in northwestern Wisconsin that offers nature education in an exciting summer camp setting. We make learning about the environment fun while also helping campers feel confident about their outdoor skills and their ability to learn new things.

Since 1949, campers have been calling Camp Bovey their summer home. From fishing in our private lake, to camping across our 200-acre property, to singing songs around campfires, Camp Bovey has helped thousands of youth build lifelong connections with friends and lasting connections to our Hodagger community.

At Camp Bovey our highly trained staff are committed to making sure that all campers feel welcome, included, and connected. Our mission is to center youth, families and community while providing rich, joyful experiences that foster respect for self, community, and nature. Our core values are Caring, Sharing, Curiosity, and Connection.

Camp registration is closed for the season - See you in 2025!

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Camp registration is closed for the season - See you in 2025! 〰️

location

Camp Bovey is located in Gordon, WI about 3-hours from the Twin Cities, or 1-hour southeast of Duluth. Our address is 11770 E. Townline Rd, Gordon WI 54838.

 
 

Celebrating 75 Years!

The summer of 2024 has been filled with all kinds of memories and moments of reconnection and celebration for the impact Camp Bovey has had in the lives of so many youth and families over the past 75 years. You can read more about some of the events and history we’ve been highlighting in the stories linked below from The Northeaster:

Camp Bovey: Giving kids a chance to grow for 75 years

“Settlement House Girl” details a different NE era

Book sales benefit Camp Bovey, ESNS kicks off camp’s 75th anniversary with author visit

Due to a variety of reasons, the Staff Reunion planned in August had to be cancelled. We hope to offer more opportunities to reconnect in the future. Thanks for your understanding and continued support!


Camp staff from the 1960’s to 2020’s!

 

Questions?

For inquiries about camp programming, please contact Director of Youth Programs, Inge Milius: IMilius@esns.org

For inquiries about 75th Anniversary events and private rentals, please contact Sr. Director of Youth & Families, Lindsay Walz: LWalz@esns.org