Water Exploration Camps
Young people develop life-long skills with opportunities for water safety and recreation.
Canoe/Kayak Camp
Entering grades 4 – 6 in fall
Member Participants: $265/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $290/week
Weeks of June 22, July 6, July 20 and August 3
Campers learn paddling skills and canoe/kayak safety as they experience the beauty of Camp Christmas Tree’s Dutch Lake! Kids learn to identify the parts of the canoe and learn the key strokes of canoeing and kayaking, along with the importance of weight distribution and center of gravity. An adventure through Dutch Lake will test their skills and they’ll enjoy a lunch on the lake.
Water Sports Camp
Entering grades 4 – 6 in fall
Member Participants: $310/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $335/week
Weeks of June 8 – August 17 (No program July 3, fee prorated)
Campers try a variety of water sports activities including one-on-one water-ski instruction, canoeing/kayaking and tubing. Kids spend about 2 hours each day on water activities.
Sailing Camp
Entering grades 4 – 6 in fall
Member Participants: $340/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $365/week
Weeks of June 15, July 6, July 20 and August 17
Sailing is a life-long sport teaching teamwork and an appreciation for the outdoors. Each day young sailors learn the basics of sailing and safety with camp instructors. Campers will be taught techniques and terminology for operating our fleet of sailboats as they practice their skills on Lake Minnetonka.
Lake Exploration Camp
Entering grades 4 – 6 in fall
Member Participants: $280/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $305/week
Weeks of June 22 and August 3
Partnership with Lake Effect Conservancy, Wayzata Community Sailing, W.P.S., City of Wayzata. Campers will learn about our local lake ecology through fishing, sailing, STEM and water study. This camp will go on a daily field trip to area Lake Minnetonka sites and enjoy on the water programming.