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Camp du Nord Specialty Programs

Resource Families - Camp du Nord

Seasoned family campers can apply to be a Resource Family. Resource Families support campers throughout the week by leading activities such as Polar Bear Plunge and leading an Adult Group activity each day.

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Cost & Accommodations

  • Being a Resource Family costs $300.
  • Resource Families stay in Nipigon, in Northland Village, or The Yurt in Pine Pointe

Applications

  • Applications open October 14, 2024, and are due Friday, November 22, 2024.
  • Applicants will be informed by Monday, December 2, 2024.

2025 Resource Family Session Dates

  • Session 1: June 8 – 14
  • Session 2: June 15 – 21 
  • Session 3: June 22 – 28 
  • Session 4: June 29 – July 5 *STEPS Session
  • Session 5: July 6 - 12
  • Session 6: July 13 - 19
  • Session 7: July 20 – 26 
  • Session 8: July 27 – Aug 2
  • Session 9: Aug 3 – 9 
  • Session 10: Aug 10 - 16
  • Session 11: Aug 17 – 23
  • Session 12: August 24 – 28  *Sunday – Thursday

Leadership Development Program - Camp du Nord

Teens who have finished 9th grade, through teens that have finished 12th grade will learn about leadership through training and helping camp counselors facilitate programs.

Cost & Accommodations

LDP Participants stay in LDP housing in Pine Pointe ViIllage, Superior. There are two sleeping buildings and a shared communal space. 

With a continued focus on equity, we are excited to bring back a tiered pricing system for 2025 Leadership Development Program registration.

The registration tier you select will directly support the continued operation of this program. There are a range of pricing levels intended to support each family’s financial situation. This means you can choose from a range of tiers and opt in to pay the amount that suits your family best.

  • Tier 1 – $1,800 (reflects premium amount to help offset subsidized tier options)
  • Tier 2 - $1,400 (reflects actual cost of LDP Program which includes lodging, food and, staffing and transportation)
  • Subsidized Rates
    • Tier 3 – $1,000 
    • Tier 4 – $600
    • Tier 5 - $200
  • Payment Schedule – An initial 25% deposit will be followed by three equal payments on the first of the month in April, May, and June.
LDP Home & Away

In the Summer of 2025 Camp du Nord is offering a unique program for teens. LDP Home and Away is a two-week LDP experience that begins with a week in the Twin Cities and ends with a 3-4 night canoe trip in the Boundary Waters.

The first week of programming runs from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and focuses on connection to nature and environment through service at local non-profits.

The following week, the group will head up to du Nord, pack-up, and head out on a 3-4 canoe trip led by our fantastic staff.

Option included in the LDP Application.

Applications

  • Applications open on October 14, 2024 and are due Friday, November 22, 2024.
  • Applicants will be informed by Monday, December 2, 2024.

LDP Info Packet

2025 Session Dates

  • Session 1: June 8 – 22
  • Session 2: June 22 – July 6
  • Session 3: July 6 – 20
  • Session 4: July 20 – Aug 2
  • Session 5: Aug 2 – 16

Tentative Transportation Schedule

Sunday going to camp:

  • Participants should arrive at the White Bear Lake YMCA (2100 Orchard Ln, White Bear Lake, MN 55110) no later than 7:45 a.m.
  • The bus will depart White Bear Lake at 8:00 a.m. and they will arrive at camp between 12:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

*There is a $60 transportation fee to ride the bus to/from camp.

Sunday leaving camp:

The participants will depart after lunch, this is generally around 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. The bus will arrive back at the White Bear Lake YMCA at approximately 5:30 - 6:00  p.m.

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