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Get ready for a summer of exploration, friendship, and fun at our Day Camps! Open registration is now available for all Day Camp locations.

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2025 Options
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Summer 2025

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Grades indicated are the grade your camper will be entering in Fall 2025.

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DayCroix Families: Due to the childcare standards from the State of Wisconsin, we are held to tight to licensing rules and regulations. Campers who are under the age of 7 can only register for the following camps – Little Seeds, Wee Backpackers, and Junior Camps (Junior Offerings – Traditional Day Camp, Arts & Crafts, Arts & Imagination, Wild About Nature). As you register for camps, please know that our licensed campers who are 3-6 years old can’t be registered with campers who are 7 and older. If you have campers who want to be together and aren’t BOTH over or under 7 when their camp week starts, we will not be able to put them in the same camp group.
 

Traditional Options

Wee Backpackers

The Wee Backpacker program aims to foster a love and appreciation for the outdoors for our younger campers. Campers sing songs, tell stories, and play games while beginning to experience the variety of activities camp has to offer. Wee Backpackers maintains a low staff-to-child ratio.

Grade K | $339 ($369 non-member)

  • June 9–13
  • June 16–20
  • June 23–27
  • June 30–July 3 | $271 ($295 non-member)
  • July 7–11
  • July 14–18
  • July 21–25
  • July 28–Aug 1
  • Aug 4–8
  • Aug 11–15
  • Aug 18-22
  • Aug 25-29
Traditional Day Camp

Traditional camp is about exploration and discovery. Campers will explore by hiking, studying the wonder of nature, building connections through teamwork, and conquering many challenges under the leadership of well-trained staff. It exposes participants to various activities, including archery, fort building, tie-dye, gaga ball, swimming, nature studies, paddling, arts and crafts, cookouts, group games, and more. Campers will participate in some, but not all, of these activities, depending on their age and camp locations. Each camper will leave camp with a wide range of memories and experiences!

$319 ($349 non-member)

Junior: Grades K-1

Explorers: Grade 2

Pathfinders: Grades 3-5

Trail Blazers: Grades 6-8

  • June 9–13
  • June 16–20
  • June 23–27
  • July 7–11
  • July 14–18
  • July 21–25
  • July 28–Aug 1
  • Aug 4–8
  • Aug 11–15
Little Seeds Day Camp

‘Planting Seeds’ of interest and appreciation for the great outdoors in our youngest campers at Little Seeds Summer Camp! Little Seeds maintains a low staff-to-child ratio under the watchful eye of leadership staff and counselors trained to meet the needs of young campers. Little Seeds offers children the opportunity to engage in nature-based programming while experiencing new things and making new friends!

Half day program, runs 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Grade Pre-K | $179 ($209 non-member)

  • June 9–13
  • June 16–20
  • June 23–27
  • July 7–11
  • July 14–18
  • July 21–25
  • July 28–Aug 1
  • Aug 4–8
  • Aug 11–15
Extravaganza Camps

Summer Extravaganza is a chance to enjoy the great outdoors, playing all the best games and enjoying some of your favorite camp activities! All available programs are jam-packed into fun session!

4th of July Extravaganza Camp | Grades K-8 | $255 ($279 non-member)

  • June 30–July 3

Summer Extravaganza Camp | Grades K-8 | $349 ($379 non-member)

  • Aug 18-22
  • Aug 25-29

Arts and Imagination

Arts and Crafts

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 | $349 ($379 non-member)

  • June 16–20
  • July 7–11
  • July 21–25
  • Aug 4–8

Grades 2 | $349 ($379 non-member)

  • June 16–20
  • June 23–27
  • July 7–11
  • July 14–18
  • July 28–Aug 1
  • Aug 4–8
  • Aug 11–15

Grades 3-5 | $349 ($379 non-member)

  • June 9–13
  • June 16–20
  • June 23–27
  • July 7–11
  • July 14–18
  • July 28–Aug 1
  • Aug 4–8
  • Aug 11–15

Grades 6-8 | $349 ($379 non-member)

  • June 9–13
  • July 7–11
  • July 28–Aug 1
Arts and Imagination

Arts & Imagination camps spark creativity through diverse artistic experiences that ignite imagination, foster creative world-building, and instill confidence, while nurturing a lifelong appreciation for art and self-expression.

Grades K-1 Junior Camp | $349 ($379 non-member)

  • June 9–13
  • June 23–27
  • July 14–18
  • July 28–Aug 1
  • Aug 11–15
Imagination Quest

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!

Grade 2 | $349 ($379 non-member)

  • June 9–13
  • June 16–20
  • July 7–11
  • July 14–18
  • July 21–25
  • July 28–Aug 1
  • Aug 11–15
Theater

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 | $349 ($379 non-member)

  • June 23–27
  • July 21–25
  • Aug 11–15

Horse Camp

Colts

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 3-5 | $499 ($529 non-member)

  • June 9–13
  • June 16–20
  • June 23–27
  • July 7–11
  • July 14–18
  • July 21–25
  • July 28–Aug 1
  • Aug 4–8
  • Aug 11–15
Buckaroos

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 3-5 | $499 ($529 non-member)

  • June 9–13
  • June 16–20
  • June 23–27
  • July 7–11
  • July 14–18
  • July 21–25
  • July 28–Aug 1
  • Aug 4–8
  • Aug 11–15
Broncos

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 | $499 ($529 non-member)

  • June 9–13
  • June 16–20
  • June 23–27
  • July 7–11
  • July 14–18
  • July 21–25
  • July 28–Aug 1
  • Aug 4–8
  • Aug 11–15

Nature and Science

Farm and Garden

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

Grade 2 | $349 ($379 non-member)

  • June 9–13
  • June 16–20
  • June 23–27
  • July 7–11
  • July 21–25
  • July 28–Aug 1
  • Aug 4–8
  • Aug 11–15

Grades 3-5 | $349 ($379 non-member)

  • June 9–13
  • June 16–20
  • June 23–27
  • July 14–18
  • July 21–25
  • July 28–Aug 1
  • Aug 4–8
  • Aug 11–15
Wild About Nature

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 | $349 ($379 non-member)

  • June 9–13
  • June 16–20
  • June 23–27
  • July 7–11
  • July 14–18
  • July 21–25
  • July 28–Aug 1
  • Aug 4–8
  • Aug 11–15

Grade 2 | $349 ($379 non-member)

  • June 9–13
  • June 23–27
  • July 7–11
  • July 14–18
  • July 21–25
  • Aug 4–8
  • Aug 11–15

Outdoor Action

Climbing

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 | $349 ($379 non-member)

  • June 9–13
  • June 16–20
  • June 23–27
  • July 7–11
  • July 14–18
  • July 21–25
  • July 28–Aug 1
  • Aug 4–8
  • Aug 11–15

Grades 6-8 | $349 ($379 non-member)

  • June 16–20
  • July 14–18
  • Aug 4–8
Outdoor Adventure

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 | $349 ($379 non-member)

  • June 9–13
  • June 23–27
  • July 7–11
  • July 14–18
  • July 21–25
  • July 28–Aug 1
  • Aug 4–8
Target Sports

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 | $349 ($379 non-member)

  • June 16–20
  • June 23–27
  • July 7–11
  • July 14–18
  • July 21–25
  • Aug 4–8
  • Aug 11–15

Grades 6-8 | $349 ($379 non-member)

  • June 23–27
  • July 21–25
  • Aug 11–15

Water Action

Water Adventure

Participants spend the whole week enjoying an incredible array of water activities, including boating, canoeing, kayaking, or swimming, along with other fun water games and adventures.

Grades 3-5 | $349 ($379 non-member)

  • June 9–13
  • June 16–20
  • July 7–11
  • July 14–18
  • July 21–25
  • July 28–Aug 1
  • Aug 4–8
  • Aug 11–15

Grades 6-8 | $349 ($379 non-member)

  • June 16–20
  • July 14–18
  • Aug 4–8

Teen and Leadership

Extreme Adventure

This camp provides participants the opportunity to advance their skills and challenge themselves in various outdoor activities, survival skills, and more. Campers’ new skills will be put to the test as they work together to prepare for an overnight!

Grades 6-8 | $399 ($429 non-member)

  • June 9–13
  • July 7–11
  • July 28–Aug 1
Leaders-In-Training

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 8-10 | $449 ($479 non-member)

  • June 16–27
  • July 7–18
  • July 21–Aug 1
  • Aug 4–15
Junior Counselor

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!

Campers attending specialty camps will enjoy other traditional camp activities throughout the week.

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