Sunday–Friday, June 25–30, 2023
Camp Superkids is a week-long, overnight summer camp for kids ages 7-14 with asthma. Campers enjoy the fun of an outdoor summer camp in a medically-safe environment. Additionally, campers aged 15-16 can participate in the Junior Leader’s program designed to learn and develop leadership development skills while at camp.
- Who Can Attend – Any young person, age 7-14 (traditional camp) and age 15-16 (junior leaders), who has moderate or severe asthma,
- Cost – The cost of Camp Superkids is $825/camper. Some campers, ages 7-16, may be covered by their Health Insurance Providers. If not, we encourage you to utilize the YMCA's scholarship opportunities. See 'Registration Information' below for details.
- Staff – Our highly trained, skilled, and energetic Camp Ihduhapi staff work alongside doctors, nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and nurse practitioners to provide a week full of fun traditional camp activities, asthma education, and medical support.
- Accommodations – Campers spend sessions with two counselors and other campers in a cabin group. Campers are assigned to their cabin based on age and gender. All food is provided (including options for allergies and other dietary requirements). Camp Superkids is peanut- and shellfish-free.
- Transportation – Drop off (Sunday) and pick up (Friday) are at YMCA Camp Ihduhapi in Loretto (30 minutes west of the twin cities). Transportation is not provided.
Registration Information
To register for Camp Superkids, please read the information below, and follow the appropriate steps.
- Option 1: Insurance Company Coverage. You may have received a letter from your insurance company about this opportunity (PrimeWest Health, Blue Plus, or UCare). If so, click the 'Register Now' link, and enter the discount code at checkout. You must enter the code provided by your insurance company to cover the cost of the experience.
PrimeWest = SUPERKIDSPW23
BCBS = SUPERKIDSBPLUS23
UCare = SUPERKIDSUC23
- Option 2: Scholarships. If your camper is not covered by one of the above insurance companies and needs a scholarship, you may qualify for financial assistance through the YMCA. The online scholarship application is easy and confidential. Please complete the scholarship application process first, and complete your Camp Superkids registration second. Please allow two weeks for your application to be processed. See below for additional details regarding financial assistance.
Scholarship Application
- Option 3: No financial assistance – jump right to registration below! A $50 deposit is due at the time of registration to attend Camp Superkids. The remaining camp fees will be collected via the automatic draft in equal installments on April 15th, May 15th, and June 15th.
Register
NOTE: You may be prompted to log in/create a YMCA account. Once logged in, please access the registration using the link above. Since registration is exclusive to Superkids campers, you cannot search for it in the registration system.
Financial Assistance
The Y offers need-based assistance to help individuals and families access the programs that are important to them. In 2023, YMCA Camp Ihduhapi will provide additional funding to Camp Superkids participants. All individuals who receive a financial assistance award will receive an additional 25% off the cost of Camp Superkids. For example, if you are awarded a 30% scholarship to Overnight Camp, your Camp Superkids registration will be 55% off. This discount will apply when you complete the check-out process of camp registration.
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