Camp Onaway

Camp Onaway is a 6 ½ acre island located on The Chain O' Lakes near Waupaca, Wisconsin. Since 1908, The Boys’ & Girls’ Brigade has been camping at Onaway Island looking at the experience as an extension of the drill, leadership and character building programs. Camping provides another opportunity for youth to learn these skills from adult leaders. The objectives remain similar to those of almost 100 years ago, but over those years, the program at Onaway has changed and evolved. 

• Read more about the history of Onaway Island.
• View our Camp Onaway Brochure

Onaway Camp Offerings

Once summer begins, Onaway Island is never empty. Brigade offers eight weeks of camping fun with three one-week camps for boys, three one-week camps for girls, two fun filled weeks of family camp for families, one week of Adventure Camp and one week for the Leadership Training Conference. Click on a link below for more detailed information.

Rent Onaway Island!

Other groups and organizations rent Onaway for the few remaining weeks of summer. Onaway Island is more than a "summer get-a-way". Onaway is used throughout the year for weekend camping expeditions during the spring, fall, and winter. The camping season extends to year-round because of a versatile headquarters building that sleeps 32 people comfortably. The multi-purpose building is also a year-round facility extending the season. Camp Onaway is an ideal location for off-season, conferences and retreats.

For rental information, please call (920) 725-3983. If you want to call directly to Onaway during the summer, please call (715) 258-9966. Camp Onaway's address is E1703 Pine Ridge Lane, Waupaca, WI 54981. Get Driving Directions.