Camp Onaway

APPLICATION STEPS FOR NEW FAMILIES

Interested in Summer 2026? Follow the three simple steps below. Apply here!

  1. New Camper Application – parent/guardian completes and campers have a form to prompt their questions and prepare for the call.
  2. Video Call – Once our office receives your application, we will be in touch to schedule a video call with you and your camper. This call is an opportunity to learn more about our program and ask questions. Our families find this an important step in determining if Onaway is a good fit for your camper! 
  3. Registration – Short process to formally enroll for the summer.

Note: You only have to go through this process prior to your camper’s first summer. The registration for subsequent summers will only consist of the registration link!

Tuition 
Tuition is $11,800 for our Full Session and $6,800 for Wendies. Tuition covers all program expenses including trips and laundry service. We collect an additional $150 to cover camper specific incidentals (trunk rentals, camp store purchases, airport shuttles, etc.). Any unused portion will be returned or can be donated. We require a $1,000 deposit (fully refundable through January 15, 2026) to secure your child’s space at the time of registration. 

Tuition Assistance
The Onaway Board of Trustees and Staff are committed to a robust Tuition Assistance program. Families request an application during the registration process to request an application. At the time of registration, we require a $150 deposit (fully refundable through January 15, 2026) to secure your child’s space while applications are being processed. 

Helpful Timeline for Enrollment
September 15: Applications open for new campers
October 1: Returning Camper and Wendies Registration Open
November 1: New Camper  – Full Session Registration Open
Early December: Tuition assistance applications emailed to families.
January 15th: Tuition assistance applications due. Last day for tuition deposit refund.
February 15th: Tuition assistance grants shared with families.
April 15th: Tuition due (families may request a payment plan).
May 15th: Forms due for ALL campers.

Rolling Registration and Waitlist
Enrollment for new campers is on a first-come, first-serve basis. We recommend you start an application as soon as possible. If we are fully enrolled at the time you register your child, they will be placed on a waitlist.

Interested in a future summer at Onaway? Click here to fill out our Prospective Camper form and visit our New Families page. 

Contacts
Barrie Pendergast, Director, bpendergast@camponaway.org
Alisha Saini, Assistant Director, asaini@camponaway.org
Beth Beckman, Office Manager, bbeckman@camponaway.org

*If you are having trouble with the CampBain Process, please reach out to bbeckman@camponaway.org.