Frequently Asked Questions
 

Yes, costs are generally less for children and teens than for adults.

We are hoping to know actual costs by mid September 2025.

Most workshops are included in the cost of camp. However, some require special materials (like art workshops) and so a small fee might be required.

Yes, excursions often require an advance payment. Some, for example, Beer Choir, might simply require the purchase of food and drink at the brewpub where the event is held.

Since workshops are mainly given by campers themselves, we won’t know all of the workshops on offer until as late as February 2026. But you should be able to sign up for most popular workshops (like Awesome Choir and Improv for Adults) in mid-September. We will send notifications throughout the year as new workshops and excursions become available.

There is a form which can be found [here]. Simply fill out the form and someone from the Adult Program will contact you.

It depends, but often a small discount is available. Many workshop leaders choose to “donate” their stipends, but it is up to you.

The lake is about 10 minutes from Ripon. It is a very popular Wisconsin attraction with beaches, watersports, typical waterfront establishments, etc. We will provide bus service from noon until 6pm Monday through Friday [check this….]. This service is covered by your camp fees.

Yes, but there are some restrictions. Every child or teen must have at least one associated “supervising” responsible adult. This could be a parent, adult relative, church leader, etc. Even though “tweens” and teens stay with their own counselors as a group, there still must be an adult at camp who can make decisions on their behalf.

Yes! We would love to include your youth groups at MUUSA! Please note that one adult can only be considered the “supervising” responsible adult for up to 4 campers who are not related to them.

Yes, there are several hotels, etc. in Ripon where you may choose to stay. Everyone who registers for camp receives 3 meals per day as part of your basic camp fee, even if you are housed somewhere other than the Ripon campus dorms/apartments.

Like most college dormitories, people living on each floor will have to share bathroom facilities. We are confident that campers will be considerate of shared living resources just as they are with food, etc. elsewhere at camp.

Yes, adults of legal age, can have alcohol at camp, within reason. Your own room is fine, of course, but we expect rooms to be locked when you are not present. Otherwise alcohol in shared social spaces on campus is allowed, but good judgement is always appreciated. For this reason, we typically don’t encourage alcohol at intergenerational events involving children, at athletic facilities or at workshops (except for workshops that may involve alcohol, like Beer Tasting or Cocktail making).