Where Adventure Lives
Camp Nan A Bo Sho is just far enough away to feel like an escape, yet close enough for easy travel from surrounding communities. Surrounded by towering pines and miles of natural beauty, it’s the perfect setting for summer camp, retreats, and outdoor learning.
We’re proud to be an ACA-accredited camp. It is our assurance to you that we are committed to providing our campers with the safest and best possible camp experience.
Find Us in Northern Wisconsin
Camp Nan A Bo Sho is nestled on the shores of Waubee Lake in Lakewood, Wisconsin — a 40-acre property built for adventure, connection, and growth. Whether your child is a first-time camper or a returning favorite, we can’t wait to welcome them this summer.
- Address: 18369 Okonto Lane, Lakewood, WI 54138
- Phone: 715.276.6084 (while child is at camp)
- Office: 920.733.9622 (Apple Creek YMCA, Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM)
- Email: gro.seiticxofacmy@hcivapllams
Camp, For All
Last year we received financial assistance for our son Henry to attend camp. It was such a blessing and a wonderful opportunity that we never could have provided him otherwise. Henry is a child with unique interests and struggles to find friends with the same quirky interests as him. I was nervous about him being away from home, but he truly was able to meet so many people he connected with and shared common interests with. It was so powerful for him in building his confidence and he can not wait to attend camp again. I hope we can send our younger son for his first camp experience this summer as well!
Supporting the Whole Family
Last summer was one of the hardest seasons our family has ever faced. My two daughters had just experienced the unimaginable loss of their father in a tragic accident. As a mother, I was doing everything I could to hold our lives together while helping them navigate grief no child should have to carry.
Financially, emotionally, and mentally, we were stretched thin. Sending my girls to summer camp felt like a luxury I simply could not afford—but it was also something I knew they desperately needed. When the YMCA stepped in with financial assistance, it did more than cover a cost. It opened a door to healing.
Because of the YMCA, my daughters were able to attend camp during a time when their world felt broken. Camp gave them structure, laughter, and a safe space to just be kids again. The counselors didn’t just supervise activities—they showed compassion, patience, and understanding. They noticed when my girls were quiet. They celebrated their smiles. They created an environment where my daughters felt supported, included, and seen.
From Camper to Counselor
The YMCA has been imbedded in my life in a positive way since I was a child. I worked at the YMCA for about 12 years in a camp counselor, program staff, coordinator, and director position. Being a camp counselor at NABS was my initial introduction to the organization. I was essentially raised, professionally, by the Y and am eager for my children to grow their leadership skills much in the same way. Camp is “home away from home” that I believe is a great way for future kiddos to learn independence in a healthy, safe way!
