Register for Camp Ihduhapi
Eligibility
As you get ready for registration, please make sure your child meets our Participant Requirements.
Registration
Registration for 2025 Overnight Camp opens at 7:00 a.m. (CST) on Tuesday, November 12.
2025 Camp offerings are subject to change. Unless noted otherwise, each timeframe has options for boys and girls.
Assistance
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Traditional Camp
5 days | Ages 7–15 | $925
This is a classic sleepaway camp experience. Each day is packed with activities, adventure and opportunities to learn new skills. Campers enjoy a variety of fun including swimming, arts and crafts, boating, archery and more. A week at camp includes all-camp games, evening campfires and outdoor exploration with cabin groups. There’s also a theme day and a cookout or tenting overnight during each camp session!
- June 8–12
- June 15–19
- June 29–July 3
- July 6–10
- July 13–17
- July 20–24
- August 3–7
Traditional + Horse Camp
5 days | Ages 7–15 | $925 + $185
Specialty campers will spend either a full morning or full afternoon block at their chosen specialty each day. The other half is spent participating in the Traditional Camp experience.
Horse Camp Campers have the opportunity to groom, bridle, saddle and ride a horse. Whether beginner or advanced, campers will spend time improving their western riding technique and learning about horse safety. Campers spend two hours each day at the barn.
- June 8–12
- June 15–19
- June 29–July 3
- July 6–10
- July 13–17
- July 20–24
- August 3–7
Traditional + Outdoor Challenge
5 days | Ages 10–15 | $925 + $100
Specialty campers will spend either a full morning or full afternoon block at their chosen specialty each day. The other half is spent participating in the Traditional Camp experience.
Outdoor Challenge Camp combines Camp Ihduhapi’s renowned High Ropes Challenges and Group Initiatives with excellent facilitators to create an opportunity for campers to strengthen their character and learn group cohesion skills. Climbers spend two hours each day experiencing some of the high and low ropes events such as the Climbing Wall, Leap of Faith, Giant Zipline, Giant’s Ladder, and Tree Highs Course.
- June 8–12
- June 15–19
- June 29–July 3
- July 6–10
- July 13–17
- July 20–24
- August 3–7
Summer Sampler
4 days | Ages 7–14 | $740
Not quite ready for a full session? Try our 3 night/4 day Summer Sampler! It’s a great way to introduce the overnight experience to our new Ihduhapi campers. Similar to a traditional camp session, we will provide a variety of activities to give campers a taste of what a full week feels like. There are no specialty add-ons for sampler sessions.
- August 17–20
Camp Not-A-Clot
5 days | Ages 8–17 | $975
Camp Not-A-Clot is a traditional summer camp experience for campers with chronic bleeding disorders. The mission is to foster community among patients with bleeding disorders and promote transition to independence.
- July 27–31
Camp Superkids
5 days | Ages 8–16 | $950
Camp Superkids is an overnight summer camp for kids with asthma and also kids who don’t have asthma but want to learn more to better support their friends and family with asthma. Campers get to enjoy all of the fun of an outdoor summer camp while in a medically-safe environment. This program provides experiences that foster independence, inspire confidence, and build self-esteem, educating them and their families on how to better manage asthma.
Learn more about this unique experience, including how we keep your kids safe and healthy.
- June 22–26
Ihduhapi Pride
5 days | Ages 9–16 | $925
Although Camp Ihduhapi strives to be a safe space for all kids to be themselves every week, Ihduhapi Pride session celebrates differences and identities in our camper community! This traditional camp program is open to LGBTQAI+ youth and youth who love and support the LGBTQAI+ community. Ihduhapi Pride will provide a fun, safe, and supportive camp experience for all gender identities and expressions. Campers will build confidence in themselves and their abilities with camp activities, identity affinity groups, and a supportive and welcoming staff.
- August 10–14
Leadership and Wilderness
Explorers (Canoe)
12 days | Ages 13–14* | $1,900
Explorers is a two week session that introduces campers to the wonderful adventure of a wilderness canoe trip! The program starts with campers getting to know each other and practicing canoeing skills in camp. The next few days are spent on a short canoe trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) or similar wilderness area. Upon return, Explorers participate in traditional camp activities at Camp Ihduhapi. (Groups are co-ed)
- July 6–17
*(Entering Grade 8)
Voyageurs (Canoe)
12 days | Ages 14–15* | $1,900
Voyageurs is a two week session that expands on canoeing and leadership skills. Before and after the canoe trip in the BWCAW or similar wilderness area, Voyageurs participate in trip preparations and traditional camp activities at Camp Ihduhapi. (Groups are co-ed)
- August 3–14
*(Entering Grade 9)
Junior Leaders (Canoe)
12 days | Ages 15–16* | $1,900
Junior Leaders is a two week session that builds even further on the wilderness canoe experience. Most of the session is spent preparing their longer, pinnacle canoe trip to the BWCAW or similar wilderness area. Most of the session is spent out on trail, so time at Ihduhapi is limited. (Groups are co-ed)
- July 13–24
*(Entering Grade 10)
Counselors In Training
3 weeks | Ages 16–17* | $2,400
Counselor In Training (CIT) is a three week session for teens that want to develop mentoring and leadership opportunities as Camp Counselors. CITs build counseling skills by working together on team-building and leadership skills necessary in guiding younger campers. For the last weeks of their experience, CITs will apply their new skills by shadowing experienced counselors in a cabin of younger campers and leading all camp activities. (Groups are co-ed)
- July 6–24
*(Entering Grade 11)
YMCA Service Leaders
5 days | Ages 13–16 | $975
Y Service Leaders is a one-week session for teens who want to develop leadership skills through service and outreach. This program will emphasize communication, cooperation, and servant leadership. Together our campers will plan and implement service projects around camp. (Groups are co-ed)
- June 15–19 (Ages 13–14)
- August 3–7 (Ages 15–16)
Ihduhapi Islanders
5 days | Ages 12–13 & 14–15 | $975
Ihduhapi Islanders is a one-week session designed to teach campers fundamental outdoor skills. Beginning with lessons on canoeing, outdoor cooking, fire building and more, staff ensure campers fully understand the essentials of wilderness trips. Islanders spend the remainder of their session camping on Ihduhapi’s Island, providing a hands-on experience that builds confidence for all skill levels. (Groups are co-ed)
- June 22–26
Leadership Development
Ages 12–17
Our Leadership Development Program is a leadership progression for teens. LDP instructors coach on group facilitation and leadership, teach technical outdoor skills, and guide participants to collaboratively make consequential decisions. LDP programs build the whole person through a variety of activities, projects, and team-building exercises. Campers learn leadership skills built upon the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Equity. They learn valuable lessons that will last a lifetime. The Leadership Development Program is set up as a progression for teens that includes sessions from two to four weeks.
Ihduhapi Internship
3 Weeks | Age 17*
The Ihduhapi Internship is a three-week session for 17 year olds who are ready to begin their camp counselor career! Interns will take a deep dive into the skills and leadership required of camp staff. Campers go home each weekend. Meals and housing are provided while at Camp Ihduhapi. Spaces are limited and interns must interview prior to registration. (Groups are co-ed)
Please email Grace Larsen (Grace.Larsen@ymcamn.org) for more information. Potential paid employment after successful completion of internship program.
- June 8–26
*(Entering Grade 12)
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