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The Wee Backpacker program aims to foster a love and appreciation for the outdoors for our younger campers. Campers sing songs, tell stories, and play games while beginning to experience the variety of activities camp has to offer. Wee Backpackers maintains a low staff-to-child ratio.

Grade K | $339 ($369 non-member)

• June 9–13
• June 16–20
• June 23–27
• July 7–11
• July 14–18
• July 21–25
• July 28–Aug 1
• Aug 4–8
• Aug 11–15

Traditional camp is about exploration and discovery. Campers will explore by hiking, studying the wonder of nature, building connections through teamwork, and conquering many challenges under the leadership of well-trained staff. It exposes participants to various activities, including archery, fort building, tie-dye, gaga ball, swimming, nature studies, paddling, arts and crafts, cookouts, group games, and more. Campers will participate in some, but not all, of these activities, depending on their age and camp locations. Each camper will leave camp with a wide range of memories and experiences!

$319 ($349 non-member)

Explorers: Grades 1-2

Pathfinders: Grades 3-5

Trail Blazers: Grades 6-9

• June 9–13
• June 16–20
• June 23–27
• July 7–11
• July 14–18
• July 21–25
• July 28–Aug 1
• Aug 4–8
• Aug 11–15

‘Planting Seeds’ of interest and appreciation for the great outdoors in our youngest campers at Little Seeds Summer Camp! Little Seeds maintains a low staff-to-child ratio under the watchful eye of leadership staff and counselors trained to meet the needs of young campers. Little Seeds offers children the opportunity to engage in nature-based programming while experiencing new things and making new friends!

Grade Pre-K | $339 ($369 non-member)

• June 16–20
• June 23–27
• July 14–18
• July 21–25
• Aug 4–8
• Aug 11–15

Summer Extravaganza is a chance to enjoy the great outdoors, playing all the best games and enjoying some of your favorite camp activities! All available programs are jam-packed into fun session!

4th of July Extravaganza Camp | Grades K-9 | $255 ($279 non-member)

• June 30–July 3

Summer Extravaganza Camp | Grades K-9 | $349 ($379 non-member)

• Aug 18-22
• Aug 25-29

Discover your leadership qualities by learning to lead campers in activities and assist in planning the week for your group! The second week allows you to put those new skills to the test while you shadow a counselor and assist staff in camp activities.

Grades 7-9 | $449 ($479 non-member)

• June 16–27
• July 14–25
• July 28–Aug 8
• Aug 11–22

Do you love working with kids in an outdoor camp setting? Here's your chance to take a leadership role as a volunteer at camp! Junior Counselors are assigned to a group and/or program area where they assist Counselors in leading and carrying out various Day Camp programs.

Ages 14–15

Previous experience in a LIT program or leadership experience working with children is preferred. Candidates will be selected through an application and interview process while gaining career readiness experience.

Contact Mackenzie Erpenbach for more information: mackenzie.erpenbach@ymcamn.org or 612-465-0554.

A day camp lead staff member will reach out Mid-April through Mid-May to set up an interview and talk over details and information about the program. We ask for a minimum of a 3-week commitment. Hope to see you this summer!