Camp Northern Lights Specialty Programs
Resource Families - Camp Northern Lights
Seasoned family campers can apply to be a Resource Family. Resource Families support campers throughout the week by leading activities such as Big & Little Dippers and leading an Adult Group activity each day.
Cost & Accommodations
- Being a Resource Family costs $300.
- Resource Families stay in Alder, a full-facility cabin in North Point Village.
Applications
- Applications open October 14, 2024, and are due Friday, November 22, 2024.
- Applicants will be informed by Monday, December 2, 2024.
2025 Resource Family Session Dates
- Session 1: June 8 – 14
- Session 2: June 15 – 21
- Session 3: June 22 – 28 *STEPS Session
- Session 4: June 29 – July 5
- Session 5 & 6: July 6 – 12 *Split Session / STEPS
- Session 7: July 13 - 19
- Session 8: July 20 – 26 *STEPS Session
- Session 9: July 27 – Aug 2
- Session 10: Aug 3 – 9 *STEPS Session
- Session 11: Aug 10 - 16
- Session 12: Aug 17 – 23
- Session 13: August 24 – 27 *Sunday – Wednesday
- Session 14: August 29 – September 1 *Labor Day Weekend
Leadership Development Program - Camp Northern Lights
Teens who have finished 9th grade, through teens that have finished 12th grade will learn about leadership through training and helping camp counselors facilitate programs.
Cost & Accommodations
LDP Participants stay in one of our two beautiful ‘glamping’ platform tents, aptly named Loon, Deer and Pike.
With a continued focus on equity, we are excited to bring back a tiered pricing system for 2025 Leadership Development Program registration.
The registration tier you select will directly support the continued operation of this program. There are a range of pricing levels intended to support each family’s financial situation. This means you can choose from a range of tiers and opt in to pay the amount that suits your family best.
- Tier 1 - $1,400 (reflects actual cost of LDP Program which includes lodging, meals, staffing and transportation)
- Subsidized Rates
- Tier 2 - $1,000
- Tier 3 – $800
- We encourage families unable to afford Tier 3 to apply for Financial Assistance.
- We recognize that LDP Program can stretch the financial resources of many families. The Family Camp administrative teams and community boards raise funds annually to ensure this powerful experience is accessible to all interested campers. The majority of families who submit an application will receive the financial assistance needed.
- There is a $60 transportation fee to ride the bus to/from camp.
- Payment Schedule – An initial 25% deposit will be followed by three equal payments on the first of the month in April, May, and June.
Applications
- Applications open on October 14, 2024 and are due Friday, November 22, 2024.
- Applicants will be informed by Monday, December 2, 2024.
2025 Session Dates
- Session 1: June 8 – 22
- Session 2: June 22 – July 6
- Session 3: July 6 – 20
- Session 4: July 20 – Aug 3
- Session 5: Aug 3 – 17
Tentative Transportation Schedule
Sunday going to camp:
- Participants should arrive at the White Bear Lake YMCA (2100 Orchard Ln, White Bear Lake, MN 55110) no later than 7:45 a.m.
- The bus will depart White Bear Lake at 8:00 a.m. and they will arrive at camp between 12:0 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
*There is a $40 transportation fee to ride the bus to/from camp.
Sunday leaving camp:
The participants will depart after lunch, this is generally around 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. The bus will arrive back at the White Bear Lake YMCA at approximately 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.