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Getting to Day Camp Spring Lake

ALL BUS LOCATIONS AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON ENROLLMENT NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK BACK EVERY FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

Route: Fox Bus

Our Eagan bus site & AM/PM Care sites have been determined for this Summer. The Eagan TBD Before/After Care will be at the Eagan YMCA. The Eagan TBD Bus Stop site will be Woodland Elementary.

Woodland Elementary School
945 Wescott Rd, Eagan, MN 55123
Pick up:  8:25 AM | Drop off: 3:50 PM

Eagan YMCA **this site will only run as a bus stop at the end of Summer (August 18-29)** 
550 Opperman Dr, Eagan MN 
Pick up: 8:15 AM | Drop off: 3:50 PM

Please note: the Eagan YMCA will be running as an AM/PM Care site (and those kids will then get on the bus to camp) but there is no option to sign up for this as a bus stop for Weeks 1-10.

Route: Grizzly Bear Bus

Woodcrest Church 
525, Cliff Road, Eagan MN 
Pick up: 8:35 AM | Drop off: 3:50 PM

Route: Penguin/Shark Bus

(Due to bussing numbers the Shark & Penguin routes are combining for Summer 2025)

Hastings YMCA 
85 Pleasant Dr., Hastings, MN 
Pick up: 8:00 AM | Drop off: 4:25 PM

East Lake Elementary 
4715 162nd St. W, Lakeville, MN 
Pick up: 8:30 AM | Drop off: 4:00 PM

Shannon Park Elementary (June 9 – August 15)
13501 Shannon Parkway, Rosemount, MN
Pick up: 8:45 AM | Drop off: 3:50 PM

Route: Raccoon Bus

Baker Community Center 
209 Page Street W., West St. Paul, MN 
Pick up: 8:15 AM | Drop off: 4:15 PM

Simley High School 
2920 80th St. E., Inver Grove Heights, MN 
Pick up: 8:40 AM | Drop off: 3:45 PM

Camp Drop Off and Pick Up

Families who are dropping their camper off directly at camp and are not choosing a bus:

  • When registering, you can select “No Bus Needed”
  • If you selected “No Bus Needed” please plan to arrive at camp between 9:00 am - 9:15 am and pick up from 3:30 - 3:45 pm. Please remember to stay in your car and we will bring your camper to you. Be prepared with your photo ID!

Bus Stop Locations

The YMCA provides safe and reliable transportation each day for our campers to begin their adventure! Bus stop locations are available throughout the communities listed. Transportation is provided by buses. All drivers have completed special training. Campers are expected to follow our bus rules and safety guidelines. All campers registered for Day Camp, Wee Backpackers or one of the Specialty Day Camps must select a bus stop or enroll in Before and After Care OR sign up for No Bus/No Care and plan on dropping off and picking up their campers directly at Camp Spring Lake.

ALL BUS LOCATIONS AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON ENROLLMENT NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK BACK EVERY FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

For your camper's safety:

Whoever is picking up the camper must have a photo ID and be listed on the Authorized Pick-Up section of the registration form.

Pick Up Requirements

  • Whoever is picking up the participant must have a photo ID and be listed on the Authorized Pick-Up section of the registration form. We will only release children to individuals listed as authorized to pick up.
  • Changes or additions to authorized individuals must be made before noon on the day of the change. Please contact Customer Service to make these changes. If you are hoping to make a change during your child’s week at camp, please email camp.springlake@ymcamn.org.
  • You will be asked to sign your children on and off the bus. To expedite this process, we ask you to be ready and wait so buses can remain on schedule.

Bus Rules

  • Participants must remain in their seats.
  • All participants should check on and off the bus with the Bus Captain.
  • No eating or drinking (except water) on the bus.
  • All participants must sit on a seat and face forward. (No lap sitting and no one in the aisle.)
  • All body parts and belongings are to remain inside the bus at all times.
  • Hands remain to yourself.
  • No fighting or screaming.
  • Let a staff member know if something is wrong right away.
  • The emergency exits should be used only during an emergency.
  • Please participate in bus games and songs.
  • If a child’s behavior does not meet these standards, parents will be notified; seating arrangements may be made and if problems persist riding privileges may be revoked.