Register for Camp St. Croix

3 days | Ages 7–9 | $585

Our Summer Samplers experience three days, two nights of Camp St. Croix fun! They get to sample many different traditional camp activities and learn if they are ready for a full week the following summer.

• June 13–15
• July 6–8
• August 22–24

5 days | $975

Pioneers | Ages 7-9

Our youngest campers, ages 7–9, will form our Pioneer Unit. Units form extended families with unit coordinators organizing games and activities throughout the week. Pioneers spend all nights at camp in their cabin.

Trailblazers | Ages 10-12

Returning campers and/or those ages 10–12, will be placed in our Trailblazer Unit. Units form extended families with unit coordinators organizing games and activities throughout the week. Trailblazers camp out in tents for one night at one of Croix’s on-property camp sites.

• June 13–17
• June 27–July 1
• July 11–15
• July 18–22
• July 25–29
• August 1–5
• August 22–26

5 days | Ages 12–14 | $975

In addition to traditional camp activities, TOC participants spend each afternoon trying one of our specialty camp programs — including canoeing, and rock climbing — and also have an advanced overnight experience at one of our special sites on the property.

• June 13–17
• June 27–July 1
• July 11–15
• July 18–22
• July 25–29
• August 1–5
• August 22–26

5 days | Ages 10–12 | $990

Through this one week camp, participants will not only enjoy the traditional aspects of camp, but also spend time on our farm! They’ll experience first-hand the day-to-day operations of a working farm, maintain the high tunnels, harvest produce, and work with the animals. They will have the opportunity to harvest produce for the dining hall, and learn how the leftovers are composted and returned to the soil to grow more vegetables next year.

Campers can look forward to a one night “Farm Stay” where they will camp out on the farm and prepare their meals with produce harvested with their own hands! Campers will be able to witness first-hand how flavorful fruits and vegetables are when they are grown locally and picked at the peak of harvest. During this Farm Stay, campers will learn the skills sets needed to identify ripe vegetables, how to harvest them, and the cooking techniques required to complete the process of learning to eat what we grow.

• June 13–17
• July 18–22
• August 1–5

5 days | Ages 11–14 | $990

The Trekkers experience introduces campers to hiking, both in camp and at Willow River State Park where they will pack out and eat lunch on the trail. This is a great opportunity for participants that are new to specialized programming as well as experienced participants looking for a hiking specialty. This program does day hiking and spends each night at camp. In addition to their hikes, Trekkers will participate in traditional camp programming during their time in camp.

• June 27–July 1
• July 18–22

5 days | Ages 11–14 | $1,275

The Trotters camp is a great option for an intermediate rider with some experience in horseback riding, although that is not required and can be an introduction as well. They spend half of the day with the horses learning riding skills, grooming, care, feeding, and maintenance of the horse barn, arena, and pasture. They spend the remainder of the day participating in the traditional camp schedule including activities and evening programming. They also experience the camping overnight during their stay!

• July 11–15
• July 25–29

12 days | Ages 13–16 | $2,500

Campers in our horse program develop from novice riders to young adults experienced in many aspects of equine care, grooming, riding, and training. Wranglers, with us for two weeks, spend more time in activities besides riding such as grooming and training; they spend their weekend at Woodloch Stables camping, riding, and learning about advanced horse care.

• July 11–22

5 days | Ages 11–14 | $1,100

Our Frontiers campers learn the basics of canoe tripping before they spend two days and one-night camping and paddling the lower St. Croix River. For most of our Frontiers, it is their first time traveling by canoe.

• June 27–July 1
• July 11–15
• July 25–29

12 days | Ages 13–16 | $2,110

Your Voyageur camper’s adventure begins with the best of both worlds! The first week is packed with classic Camp St. Croix fun, giving campers plenty of time to enjoy favorite activities while reviewing and practicing their paddling skills. Once the crew is warmed up and feeling confident, they’ll head north to Camp Menogyn, a wilderness focused YMCA camp. Alongside experienced Menogyn guides, the group will embark on a fantastic 4-day canoe trip into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). It's a wonderful, supportive chance for campers to experience the beauty of the backcountry, learn new outdoor skills, and make lifelong friends under the stars. 

• July 11–23 (Friday pick-up)

5 days | Ages 11–14 | $990

The First Mates introduces participants to basic sailing skills and techniques for optimist-class boats. First Mates spend a portion of each day sailing and the rest of their time participating in traditional camp activities.

• June 27–July 1
• July 18–22
• August 1–5

12 days | Ages 13–16 | $2,500

Our Windjammers experience expert training in partnership with White Bear Sailing School, a regionally renowned youth sailing academy, as well as getting the opportunity to sail for four days on the waters of Lake Superior, surrounding the Apostle Islands, through our partnership with All Hands Sailing in Bayfield, WI.

• June 27–July 8
• July 11–22
• July 25–August 5

5 days | Ages 11–14 | $1,185

Rockers learn basic climbing techniques and safety protocols at Camp St. Croix’s climbing facilities. Midway through their week, Rockers take part in an overnight camping trip to Taylors Falls for some classic outdoor top-rope climbing with Big Rivers Climbing Guides.

• July 11–15
• July 25–29
• August 1–5

12 days | Ages 13–16 | $2,200

Cliffhangers similarly begin with safety and experience training at the camp before hitting the trail for five days and four nights to experience the crags of Devil’s Lake State Park. Our partners at Big Rivers Climbing Guides facilitate all our outdoor climbing.

• July 25–August 5

12 days | Ages 14–16 | $2,300

Our Introductory Leadership Development Program (LDP) is designed to focus on leadership progression with an intro to service learning and community building. Intro. LDPs get training on leading activities, problem solving, and conflict resolution, with an opportunity to put their skills to practice observing a cabin counselor. They will spend five days/four nights on a river canoe trip, and throughout their two weeks do a range of fun activities like climbing, specialized games and challenges, all while building communication and team building skills!

• June 27–July 8 (All Gender)
• July 25–August 5 (All Gender)

26 days | Ages 16–18 | $3,900

Our four-week Advanced Leadership Development Program (LDP) is designed to help prepare campers to move on to the next level – being on staff! Advanced LDPs get training on working with campers, how to lead activities, child development, problem solving, conflict resolution, and more. The first two weeks of this program are spent learning about working with youth and how to be a counselor. The final week of the advanced LDP program includes direct observation of a counselor by shadowing a cabin. Adv. LDPs will live in the cabin with the group and practice their leadership skills. In partnership with YMCA Camp Menogyn, and alongside experienced Menogyn guides, the group will also spend 4-days exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). This program requires a completed application and limited space is available – space is not guaranteed for all applicants.

• July 11–August 5 (All Gender)

Please check back for 2027 application and deadline information.

5 days | Ages 9–17

Camp Oz, run in partnership with the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota, is a traditional summer camp that provides a fun camping experience for youth with epilepsy and their siblings. Cabin nurses and additional medical staff are present to ensure safety while campers connect with friends like them, develop independence and build confidence.

• June 20–24

For more than 65 years, Camp Needlepoint and Camp Daypoint have delivered meaningful, confidence-building summer experiences for children living with diabetes. Hosted at YMCA Camp St. Croix in Hudson, these programs combine the joy of traditional camp with comprehensive medical oversight, creating a safe, welcoming environment where campers can thrive.

Here, campers find a community where they belong—surrounded by peers who understand their day-to-day lives. Days are filled with classic camp adventures like swimming, kayaking, canoeing, climbing towers, horseback riding, arts and crafts, and exploring the scenic St. Croix River, all while building independence and lasting friendships.

Proudly run by the American Diabetes Association, both day and overnight programs are staffed by trained medical professionals and counseling staff who provide expert care and guidance throughout each session. Campers leave with strengthened diabetes management skills, greater confidence, and unforgettable memories of summer at camp.

Needlepoint (overnight camp) | Ages 8–17

• August 8–13
• August 15–20