Register for Camp Warren
Eligibility
As you get ready for registration, please make sure your child meets our Participant Requirements.
Registration
Registration for 2026 Overnight Camp will open on Wednesday, November 12 at 7:00 a.m. (CST).
Our 2026 Camp options are listed below.
Camp offerings are subject to change.
Assistance
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Boy’s Sampler
4 days | Ages 7–17 | $820
A great introduction to your classic sleep away camp. Campers will get to participate in multiple camp activities such as field games, swimming, canoeing, archery, Arts & Crafts and more. Campers will also play all camp games, give back to the community through service activities.
- June 16–19 (Boys)
One Week Traditional
6 days | Ages 7–17 | $1,100
Your classic sleep away camp experience. Campers choose four activities to participate in over the length of their session. These will be progressive in nature with kids working on skills from day to day and year to year. Campers will also play all camp games, give back to the community through service activities.
- 1G: June 21–26 (Girls)
- 3B: August 23–28 (Boys)
Two Week Traditional
13 days | Ages 7–17 | $2,400
Your classic sleep away camp experience. Campers choose four activities to participate in over the length of their session. These will be progressive in nature with kids working on skills from day to day and year to year. Campers will also play all camp games, give back to the community through service activities and two week campers will go on an overnight camping experience across the lake.
- 2G: June 28–July 10 (Girls)
- 3G: July 12–24 (Girls)
- 1B: July 26–August 7 (Boys)
- 2B: August 9–21 (Boys)
Bridge Program
3 days | Ages 7–17 | $350
The Bridge Program is available to campers who wish to register for two or more sessions, creating a longer summer experience. In addition to camp activities, campers will have an opportunity to do laundry and relax around camp.
- 1G/2G: June 26–28 (Girls)
- 2G/3G: July 10–12 (Girls)
- 1B/2B: August 7–8 (Boys)
Emphasis Programs
A traditional camper dives deeper into one activity by participating in it for two out of four activity periods.
Drama Emphasis
13 days | Ages 7–17 | $2,550
A great opportunity for 2-week campers to write, rehearse and perform their own play. You will develop lifelong skills of public speaking, collaboration, and artistic expression.
- 2G: June 28–July 10 (Girls)
- 3G: July 12–24 (Girls)
- 1B: July 26–August 7 (Boys)
- 2B: August 9–21 (Boys)
Fishing Emphasis
6 days | Ages 7–17 | $1,200
Half Moon Lake is home to a variety of wildlife and fish such as sunnies, northern, bass, and more! Campers will spend two activities of the day exploring all corners of our nearly-private lake and learning fishing techniques. Fishing emphasis is available for one-week sessions.
- 1G: June 21–26 (Girls)
- 3B: August 23–28 (Boys)
Photography Emphasis
13 days | Ages 12–17 | $2,575
Spend two activity periods learning the art of black and white photography. You’ll learn proper exposure and shot composition, film development, and printmaking in Camp Warren’s fully-equipped dark room. Bring a personal 35mm camera or use one provided by the camp.
- 2G: June 28–July 10 (Girls)
- 3G: July 12–24 (Girls)
- 1B: July 26–August 7 (Boys)
- 2B: August 9–21 (Boys)
Sailing Emphasis
The Half Moon Yacht Club is a long-standing tradition at Camp Warren. The privacy of our lake provides a great space for extensive sailing lessons—from beginner to advanced levels. Spend two activity periods each day learning sailing techniques, tipping and safety procedures, equipment care and individual goal setting.
6 days | Ages 7-17 | $1,350
- 1G: June 21–26 (Girls)
- 3B: August 23–28 (Boys)
13 days | Ages 7-17 | $2,750
- 2G: June 28–July 10 (Girls)
- 3G: July 12–24 (Girls)
- 1B: July 26–August 7 (Boys)
- 2B: August 9–21 (Boys)
Teen Artist Emphasis
13 days | Ages 13–17 | $2,550
Teenagers can sign up to take their creativity to the next level with an interdisciplinary project. Campers will be able to choose two of Warren’s arts programs (music, pottery, photo, crafts, and drama) and work independently to make something they’re passionate about! The possibilities are endless: set design, musical numbers, photo galleries, and more!
- 2G: June 28–July 10 (Girls)
- 3G: July 12–24 (Girls)
- 1B: July 26–August 7 (Boys)
- 2B: August 9–21 (Boys)
Leadership and Wilderness
Backpacking Trip
5 days | Ages 12–17 | $1,000
Explore the beautiful nature of Norther Minnesota with this backpacking trip on the Superior Hiking trail. This trip will teach campers the basics of wilderness Hiking and minimum impact camping. Campers will spend one night in camp preparing for their trip and then embark on their four-day hiking trip. Option to bridge this trip with a two-week session is available for our Girl’s-camp campers.
- June 16–20 (Girls)
- June 16–20 (Boys)
Short Border Canoe Trip
13 days | Ages 12–17 | $2,570
Canoeists leave base camp to dip their paddles into crystal-clear water while gliding past majestic pines in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness! On this beginning to mid-level wilderness canoe trip, campers learn the basics of wilderness canoe-tripping and minimum impact camping. Campers begin with in-camp preparations before their 5-day trip to the BWCA. The remainder of the 2-week session is spent doing traditional camp activities. This is a great preparation for longer canoe trips.
- June 16–26 (Girls | 11 days | $2,300)
- 2G: June 28–July 10 (Girls)
- 3G: July 12–24 (Girls)
- 1B: July 26–August 7 (Boys)
- 2B: August 9–21 (Boys)
Long Border Canoe Trip
13 days | Ages 14–17 | $2,800
INVITATION ONLY
This trip has a long history and is rich in traditions. Campers will arrive at camp on Sunday, prepare for the trip and then head out on a 9-night/10-day trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA). Runs within 2-week sessions.
- 2G: June 28–July 10 (Girls)
- 3G: July 12–24 (Girls)
- 1B: July 26–August 7 (Boys)
- 2B: August 9–21 (Boys)
50/50 Sailing Trip
13 days | Ages 14–17 | $3,570
INVITATION ONLY
The Fifty-Fifty sailing trip has been a long standing tradition at Camp Warren. We are fortunate to be teamed up with Dreamcatcher Sailing, based in Bayfield, Wisconsin. Warren campers and a counselor become the crew as they learn how to sail and handle the boat, anchoring or docking at night at one of the protected islands of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. By day, they sail, swim, hike and explore the sea caves by dinghy.
- 2G: June 28–July 10 (Girls)
- 3G: July 12–24 (Girls)
- 1B: July 26–August 7 (Boys)
- 2B: August 9–21 (Boys)
Long Long Border
15 days | Ages 15–17 | $3,150
INVITATION ONLY
This trip’s roots date back to 1972 when Warren began running the “Outpost” trip for campers who wished to experience more expeditionary travel after their Long Border year. Campers that excelled on Long Border are invited on this extended 14-day/13-night canoe trip to explore more of the wilderness area and further strengthen their expeditionary travel and leadership skills.
- June 28–July 12 (Boys)
- July 26–August 9 (Girls)
100/100 Sailing Trip
10 days | Ages 15–17 | $3,800
INVITATION ONLY
Successful 50/50 participants are invited to participate in this extended Lake Superior sailing trip. Five days longer than 50/50, sailors are able to explore more of Lake Superior and participate in more technical crossings. Routes may include a visit to Isle Royale or exploring Superior’s North Shore. Nine days of working as a crew, learning about one of North America’s greatest treasures — Lake Superior, and having fun.
- July 15–24 (Boys)
- August 12–21 (Girls)
Counselors in Training (CIT)
27 days | Ages 16–17 | $3,670
Learn what it takes to be a leader. This four-week session will prepare you for a future as a camp counselor or youth development worker. Develop your leadership potential as you work closely with Y counselors to help deliver programming to younger campers. CIT includes lifeguard and CPR training from the American Red Cross, a camping trip, and daily seminars on various camp counselor and leadership topics.
- June 28–July 24 (Girls)
- July 26–August 21 (Boys)
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