Register for Day Camp Ihduhapi

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.

Grades Pre K-K | $360 ($390 non-member)

• June 8–12
• June 15–19
• June 22–26
• June 29–July 2 | $288 ($312 non-member)
• July 6–10
• July 13–17
• July 20–24
• July 27–31
• Aug 3–7
• Aug 10–14
• Aug 17–21

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!

$330 ($360 non-member)

Explorers: Grades 1-2

Pathfinders: Grades 3-5

Trail Blazers: Grades 6-8

• June 8–12
• June 15–19
• June 22–26
• June 29–July 2 | $264 ($288 non-member)
• July 6–10
• July 13–17
• July 20–24
• July 27–31
• Aug 3–7
• Aug 10–14
• Aug 17–21
• Aug 24–28
• Aug 31–Sep 4

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!

Summer Extravaganza Camp | Grades 1-8 | $390 ($420 non-member)

• Aug 24–28

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

• June 8–12
• June 22–26
• July 6–10
• July 20–24
• Aug 3–7
• Aug 17–21

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

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

Participants let their imaginations soar in this magical fairytale-themed activity. Adventures will include themed arts and crafts projects, a mystical quest, and a royal celebration!

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

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

ROAR! Campers will travel back to explore the Jurassic period with their favorite dinosaurs. We Dig Dinos camp aims to ignite the passion and fuel the enthusiasm of budding paleontologists. Campers dig for fossils, create their dinosaur, and more! Will your kids have a great time at this camp? You bet, Jurassic!

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

• June 15–19
• June 22–26
• July 6–10
• July 13–17
• July 20–24
• Aug 3–7

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 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

Participants discover the finer points of preparing for outdoor adventures while learning various practical camping skills, including building a fire, making camp shelters, knot tying, campfire cooking, and more! Outdoor Living Skills camp does not include an overnight experience.

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

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

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

• June 22–26
• July 6–10
• July 13–17
• July 20–24
• July 27–31
• 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 8–12
• June 22–26
• June 29–July 2 | $288 ($312 non-member)
• July 13–17
• July 27–31

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

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

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

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

• June 22–26
• June 29–July 2 | $312 ($336 non-member)
• July 13–17
• July 27–31

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

• June 15–19
• June 29–July 2
• July 6–10
• July 13–17
• 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 8–12
• June 22–26
• July 20–24
• July 27–31
• Aug 10–14

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 8–19
• June 22–July 2 | $414 ($441 non-member)
• 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 Eric Fallon for more information: eric.fallon@ymcamn.org or 763-230-9308.

A day camp lead staff member will reach out for an interview around mid-March 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!