Cruiser Day: The Weekend Tradition at Boys Camp
Cruiser Day is North Star Camp for Boys’ version of the weekend: cabin-led adventures, day trips, and campfire dinners. Here is how this Wisconsin tradition works.
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What Boys Learn Through Play at Overnight Camp
At North Star Camp for Boys, simple play teaches teamwork, resilience, and trust. Here is why unstructured games matter and what happens when adults join in.
What Unorganized Free Time at Summer Camp Teaches Boys
At North Star Camp for Boys, free play and campfire reflection teach boys friendship, gratitude, and character. Here is why unstructured time matters so much.
Healthy Competition and New Skills at Summer Camp
See how North Star Camp for Boys mixes new skill clinics with friendly Green and White competition to help campers grow, compete, and stay good friends.
The Friendship Fire: A Summer Camp Tradition Since 1945
Since 1945, North Star Camp for Boys has gathered at the Friendship Fire. Discover the Northwoods tradition and why camp friendships run so deep.
How a Boys Summer Camp Builds Confidence Daily
From first-time waterskiing to camp store traditions, see how North Star Camp for Boys helps campers try new things and build confidence one success at a time.
What a Rainy Day Looks Like at a Boys Summer Camp
Rain cannot wash out the fun at North Star Camp for Boys. See how a Wisconsin overnight camp turns a wet day into games, traditions, and good attitudes.
What the First Full Day at Boys Camp Looks Like
A look at the first full day at North Star Camp for Boys: dodgeball introductions, swim tests on a Northwoods lake, and the traditions that build community.
How Boys Build Real Friendships at Summer Camp
At North Star Camp for Boys in the Wisconsin Northwoods, real friendships grow through courage, shared days, and the brave act of reaching out first.
Why Four Weeks Matters
Recently, we sat down with a camp alum in Washington, DC who has spent much of his career working abroad. He told us that no matter where he goes or what he is asked to navigate, he feels grounded in his core beliefs. “You can’t knock me off my base. […]
A Camp Mom’s Mother’s Day Note
By Robyn Boehm As Mother’s Day approaches, I want to start with what matters most: to all of our North Star moms, grandmas, stepmoms, and mother-figures—thank you. Truly. You are a big part of why your boys arrive at camp with kindness, resilience, and curiosity. And as a mom myself, […]
