YMCA Camp MacLean

Reviews

• HM

  Hans Miesler

  Jun 9, 2025
  5.0
  At the age of 78, I begin to review my life and some of the highlights certainly was Camp MacLean in Wisconsin. My mom insisted on my enrolling in swimming class at the Lakeview Y since up to that point I merely splashed about being somewhat frightened of Lake Michigan water. This experience at the YMCA led to a summer job as counselor in training by the time I was a sophomore at Lane Tech in the summer of 1963-64. I ended up learning and then teaching archery, canoeing and sailing while a counselor in training " CIT". To this day I remember fondly Rusty and Frank, tall, strong and a great role model for a bunch of Chicago boys. They opened my boyhood eyes of outdoor adventures to seek and explore. And while I didn't learn to SCUBA dive at the Y, my comfort in water led me to depths not imagined as a kid at Lane Tech.
• SP

  Sherry Pierce

  Apr 26, 2025
  5.0
  Wow so happy to see that they're still around I went to this camp back in the 70s-80s and it changed my life I became a social butterfly LOL my daughter also attended in the'90s and she as well thought this was the best camp ever I took a group of kids in 2015 to McLean so that they could experience what it would be like we only stayed for the weekend but it was definitely worth it I couldn't believe I was still able to make a camp fire . I even got a chance to see my old cabin. a lot of great memories remembering the great times I had as a kid. we got the camp ready for the new campers coming for the summer . I couldn't believe how at 7 years old I walked around the campsite freely but as a grown up it definitely looks spooky LOL too many horror movies 🤣 the kids had a great time as well I'm so happy to see that they're still around. I love camp MacLean it has forever changed me my daughters thank you and for the great experience.
• AC

  Angela Carlston

  Apr 3, 2025
  5.0
  I just had the most amazing camp experience with my daughter here! From start to finish, everything was well-organized, engaging, and filled with fun. What truly sets this camp apart is the incredible team running it. The staff makes all the difference, and they go above and beyond to create a welcoming, exciting, and safe environment for the kids. The leader, who goes by Crispy, is absolutely fantastic—funny, kind, and full of energy. Their enthusiasm is contagious, and you can tell they genuinely love what they do. Sydney and KiKi are also outstanding! They strike the perfect balance between being fun, encouraging, and firm when needed. Their ability to connect with the kids while keeping everything running smoothly is impressive. Overall, this camp exceeded my expectations, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the experience my daughter and I had. We’ll definitely be back!
• DK

  Dexter Klein

  Mar 11, 2024
  3.0
  Went during winter with my school, it was just a bunch of adults trying to wave liability wasn't fun.