Register for Day Camp DayCroix

Participants discover their artistic side and let their imaginations soar. Projects may include sketching, painting, collage, beadwork, and more. Participants create masterpieces to take home and enjoy!

Grades K-1 Junior Camp | $360 ($390 non-member)

• June 15–19
• July 6–10
• July 20–24
• Aug 3–7
• Aug 17–21

Grades 3-5 | $360 ($390 non-member)

• June 8–12
• June 15–19
• June 22–26
• June 29–July 2 | $288 ($312 non-member)
• July 13–17
• July 27–31
• Aug 3–7
• Aug 10–14
• Aug 24–28

Grades 6-8 | $360 ($390 non-member)

• June 8–12
• June 22–26
• June 29–July 2 | $288 ($312 non-member)
• July 6–10
• July 27–31
• Aug 10–14

Participants will get to use every corner of their imagination. Each day, campers will get to explore a new imaginative adventure. Examples may include pirate day, superhero day, princess/prince day, and more! Counselors may lead campers through scavenger hunts, themed arts and crafts, and encourage imaginative play!

Grades K-1 Junior Camp | $360 ($390 non-member)

• June 8–12
• June 22–26
• July 13–17
• July 27–31
• Aug 3–7
• Aug 10–14

Grades 1-2 | $360 ($390 non-member)

• June 8–12
• July 6–10
• Aug 17–21

Kids free their imaginations and develop their acting skills! Participants explore the theater world through games, acting exercises, script rehearsals, and even performing for an audience.

Grades 6-8 | $360 ($390 non-member)

• June 22–26
• July 13–17
• July 20–24
• Aug 10–14

Colts is a two-hour-per-day introductory program for campers with little or no experience around horses. First-time riders will build confidence and skills while learning the basics of western horseback riding. Instruction includes safety, leading, mounting, dismounting, reining, and basic riding.

Grades 2-6 | $510 ($540 non-member)

• June 8–12
• June 15–19
• June 22–26
• June 29–July 2 | $408 ($432 non-member)
• July 6–10
• July 13–17
• July 20–24
• July 27–31
• Aug 3–7
• Aug 10–14
• Aug 17–21

Buckaroos is an intermediate program for campers with at least one year of riding experience. Approximately two hours of daily instruction includes a basic skill review, intermediate ring riding, trotting, grooming, and saddling.

Grades 3-6 | $510 ($540 non-member)

• June 8–12
• June 15–19
• June 22–26
• June 29–July 2 | $408 ($432 non-member)
• July 6–10
• July 13–17
• July 20–24
• July 27–31
• Aug 3–7
• Aug 10–14
• Aug 17–21

Build confidence as you develop horsemanship skills. Trained instructors will teach the basics of western horseback riding. You will work on leading, mounting, ring work, grooming, trotting, and saddling. By week’s end, groups may have the opportunity to enjoy a scenic trail ride.

Grades 6-8 | $510 ($540 non-member)

• June 8–12
• June 15–19
• June 22–26
• July 6–10
• July 13–17
• July 20–24
• July 27–31
• Aug 3–7
• Aug 10–14
• Aug 17–21

Participants discover how plants, animals, soil, and people work together to produce the food we eat daily.

Grades 1-2 | $360 ($390 non-member)

• June 15–19
• June 29–July 2 | $288 ($312 non-member)
• July 13–17
• July 27–31
• Aug 10–14
• Aug 24–28

Farm to Table camp.

Grades 3-5 | $360 ($390 non-member)

• June 22–26
• July 6–10
• July 20–24
• Aug 3–7
• Aug 17–21

Grades 6-8 | $360 ($390 non-member)

• June 8–12
• Aug 31–Sep 4

Enjoy the great outdoors as we explore the wonders of nature! Participants will venture on nature hikes to discover camp's natural landscapes and ecosystems. Campers can learn to identify various trees, plants, and animals in this fun nature focused camp.

Grades K-1 Junior Camp | $360 ($390 non-member)

• June 8–12
• June 15–19
• June 22–26
• July 6–10
• July 13–17
• July 20–24
• July 27–31
• Aug 10–14
• Aug 17–21

Grades 1-2 | $360 ($390 non-member)

• June 22–26
• July 20–24
• Aug 3–7

Archers & Anglers camp is your chance to learn the fundamentals of both archery and fishing. Learn more about archery equipment, proper stance and aim, and the science behind target shooting. Dive deeper into fishing skills, catch-and-release fishing, and put what you learn into practice.

Campers may bring their own pole & tackle or use equipment provided by the YMCA of the North. The YMCA is not responsible for lost or broken items.

Grades 3-5 | $360 ($390 non-member)

• June 15–19
• July 6–10
• July 13–17
• Aug 3–7
• Aug 17–21

Learn about basic climbing skills and safety with low and high ropes challenges. Under the supervision of specially trained climbing staff, campers will get to test their strengths, strategy, and skills on our high ropes courses and elements!

Grades 3-5 | $390 ($420 non-member)

• June 8–12
• June 15–19
• June 22–26
• July 6–10
• July 13–17
• July 20–24
• July 27–31
• Aug 10–14
• Aug 17–21

Grades 6-8 | $390 ($420 non-member)

• Aug 3–7
• Aug 17–21

Outdoor Adventure camp participants will get to try out different challenging camp activities. These activities might include advancing skills in climbing, archery, paddling, outdoor survival, and more! Outdoor Adventure is your chance to sample many different outdoor adventures at our camps.

Grades 3-5 | $360 ($390 non-member)

• June 8–12
• July 13–17
• July 27–31
• Aug 3–7
• Aug 10–14

Participants learn the fundamentals of target sports, examine equipment close-up, and learn the science behind target shooting. Instructors teach proper grip, stance, and aim alignment. YMCA of the North provides equipment.

Grades 3-5 | $360 ($390 non-member)

• June 15–19
• June 29–July 2 | $288 ($312 non-member)
• July 6–10
• July 20–24

Grades 6-8 | $360 ($390 non-member)

• June 15–19
• July 13–17
• July 27–31
• Aug 24–28

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 | $460 ($490 non-member) | 2-week sessions

• June 15–26
• July 6–17
• July 20–31
• Aug 3–14
• Aug 17–28

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 us at day.croix@ymcamn.org or 612-461-9694 for more information.

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

Junior Counselor applications are now live! Apply using the button below to fill out a quick questionnaire and set up an interview to start the process of becoming a Junior counselor!