Water Exploration Camps

Young people develop life-long skills with opportunities for water safety and recreation.

No Day Camp programs July 3 & 4, 2023 - fees prorated.

Canoe/Kayak Camp

Entering grades 4 – 6 in fall

Member Participants: $324/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $349/week

Weeks of June 26, July 10, July 17, July 24, August 7 and August 21

Participants learn paddling skills and canoe/kayak safety as they experience the challenge of navigating water! Kids learn to identify the parts of the canoe/kayak, paddling techniques, and the importance of teamwork.

Sailing Camp

Entering grades 4 – 6 in fall

Member Participants: $344/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $369/week

Weeks of June 12, July 5, July 31 and August 14

Each day young sailors learn the basics of sailing and safety with YMCA instructors. Participants will be taught techniques and terminology for operating our sailboats as they practice their skills on Lake Minnetonka. Sailing camp will take daily field trips to Wayzata Community Sailing Center.

Lake Exploration Camp

Entering grades 4 – 6 in fall

Member Participants: $344/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $369/week

Weeks of July 24 and August 14 (7/14 update: both cancelled due to scheduling conflicts with partners)

Participants learn about our local lake ecology through fishing, sailing, STEM, and water study. This experience features a daily field trip to area lakes sites to enjoy on-the-water programming.