Camp Lakotah recognizes and instills the values of a positive camp experience into our programs and staff. With over 30 years of combined professional camp management, the Directors of Camp Lakotah have the experience and dedication to offer a program that will truly make the difference in your child’s life. We are dedicated to providing a safe & nurturing environment with an emphasis on outstanding individual customer service and attention to details. We understand the needs of parents and campers alike and pride ourselves on meeting those needs. An integral focus of our program is to provide a supervised, positive environment with boundaries which allow your child to attempt and succeed in trying new challenges. We promote the development of emotional and social skills to complement their intellectual skills.

Camp Director/Owner/Founder - Clifford Clauer   Cliff comes to the team with over 25 years of camp, conference center and facilities management, and youth programming experience.  Cliff earned a Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in Camp Management, Resource Management, Environmental Education and Forestry.  He has successfully designed, marketed, and managed two residential camps within Wisconsin and is recognized in the industry as a camp consultant and Adjunct Professor for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. As the past President of the American Camp Association - Wisconsin, Cliff has worked closely with the State of Wisconsin on legislation which affects the youth camp industry.   Currently Cliff is a lead visitor and instructor for the American Camp Association Accreditation program.

Cliff’s love for the natural world and interest in providing children the opportunity to grow and learn in a caring natural environment is key to the success of Camp Lakotah.  His extensive experience in the camping industry, along with being a father of twins, makes him a credible and resourceful leader for parents and group leaders to feel confident in.

Camp Director/Owner/Founder - Sandy Bartel - Sandy comes to the team with over 10 years of camp experience.  Sandy earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Sandy has developed, marketed and managed many facets of camp operations and has worked to create and promote a successful Early Childhood Education program on a Camp setting.  Sandy is currently a camp marketing consultant, a trainer for American Red Cross and an Associate Visitor for the American Camp Association Accreditation program.

  As the mother of four daughters, all of whom have attended camping programs, Sandy has the ability to relate to and address parents concerns and apprehensions with first hand experience.