A Different kind of camp: Porter Camp is like no other.  It is the perfect combination of a gymnastics/cheer camp and a traditional summer camp.  For two magical weeks each August we inhabit a traditional summer camp that includes a beautiful, well-equipped beach-front, stables, tennis courts, archery range, basket ball courts and a 50 foot climbing tower with a 300-foot zip line.

Gymnastics Facility: Our gymnastics workout area is under two 100X40-foot circus tents, and our cheerleading workout area is under one 60x40-foot circus tent. The 10,400 sq feet provides ample space for all of our gymnastics and cheer equipment.  With the walls rolled up, we have a unique, open-air workout environment.

Equipment: We have an abundance of the latest equipment including tumbling-traks, in-ground trampolines and an array of exceptional teaching aids.

Staff: Our professional staff has over 125 combined years of gymnastics experience.  They come from schools, colleges, clubs, city recreational programs and YMCA's.  85 percent of our staff members return every year.

Program: We are proud of the educational contribution Porter Camp has made over the years, both for athletes and coaches.  Our coaching is based on safe, progressive learning so our athletes are comfortable learning new skills. At Porter, a beginning recreational gymnast is going to have fun learning, and a high-level competitor will feel challenged and develop the expertise to pursue and master new skills.

Location: Our camp is located at Chippewa Ranch Camp, eight miles west of Eagle River on Dam Lake.  Chippewa is American Camping Association certified. 

Meals: Food is healthy and plentiful with a variety to allow for all campers to be well fed. Even the finicky eaters, as well as campers with special needs.  Meals are served in a large dining hall overlooking the lake.

Cabins: Our cabins vary in size which allows us to  accommodate different sizes groups.  Each cabin has bathrooms and showers and are well maintained. During their time at camp the campers and cabin staff are responsible for keeping their cabins clean and organized

Activities: There are a wide variety of activities for campers: horseback riding, waterskiing, tubing, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, wind surfing, tennis, rock climbing and zipping, archery, arts and crafts and tramp-ball.

Value: We have yet to find another camp that offers a balanced experience with an assortment of quality and first-rate facilities for reasonable prices.