Register for Camp St. Croix

3 days | Ages 7–9

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.

5 days

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.

5 days | Ages 12–14

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.

5 days | Ages 10–12

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.

5 days | Ages 11–14

NEW THIS YEAR, 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.

5 days | Ages 11–14

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!

12 days | Ages 13–16

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 Pine Lake Pastures camping, riding, and learning about advanced horse care.

5 days | Ages 11–14

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.

12 days | Ages 13–16

Our Voyageur campers spend the first few days at camp reviewing their paddling and river safety skills, then they will spend eight days and seven nights on the Namekagon and St. Croix rivers.

5 days | Ages 11–14

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.

12 days | Ages 13–16

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.

5 days | Ages 11–14

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 Vertical Endeavors Guided Adventures.

12 days | Ages 13–16

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 Vertical Endeavors Guided Adventures facilitate all our outdoor climbing.

12 days | Ages 14–16

Our Introductory LDP program requires a completed application, and limited space is available. Priority deadline for applications is January 1, 2026, with rolling application to follow. Applicants will be informed by Friday, January 9, 2026. Space is not guaranteed for all applicants.

Please check back for 2027 information and application.

26 days | Ages 15–17

Our Advanced LDP program, in partnership with YMCA Camp Menogyn, requires a completed application, and limited space is available. Priority deadline for applications is January 1, 2026, with rolling application to follow. Applicants will be informed by Friday, January 9, 2026. Space is not guaranteed for all applicants.

Please check back for 2027 information and application.

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.

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.