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 | $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

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)

Explorers: Grades 1-2

Pathfinders: Grades 3-5

• June 9–13
• June 16–20
• June 23–27
• June 30–July 3 | $255 ($279 non-member)
• July 7–11
• July 14–18
• July 21–25
• July 28–Aug 1
• Aug 4–8
• Aug 11–15

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!

$349 ($379 non-member)

• Aug 25-29

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 | $349 ($379 non-member)

• June 9–13
• June 23–27
• July 7–11
• July 21–25
• Aug 4–8
• Aug 18-22

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

• June 16–20
• June 30–July 3 | $279 ($303 non-member)
• July 14–18
• July 28–Aug 1
• Aug 11–15

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 | $349 ($379 non-member)

• June 9–13
• June 16–20
• June 23–27
• June 30–July 3 | $279 ($303 non-member)
• July 14–18
• July 21–25
• July 28–Aug 1
• Aug 11–15

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 | $349 ($379 non-member)

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

This program is designed for the first time horse enthusiast and is a great introduction for our younger campers to learn the basics of horsemanship, become more comfortable and confident around horses, and give them a leg up for future horse camps!

Grades 1-2 | $379 ($409 non-member)

• June 9–13
• June 16–20
• June 23–27
• June 30–July 3 | $303 ($327 non-member)
• July 7–11
• July 14–18
• July 21–25
• July 28–Aug 1
• Aug 4–8
• Aug 11–15
• Aug 18-22

Colts is a one-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 2-4 | $499 ($529 non-member)

• June 9–13
• June 16–20
• June 23–27
• June 30–July 3 | $399 ($423 non-member)
• July 7–11
• July 14–18
• July 21–25
• July 28–Aug 1
• Aug 4–8
• Aug 11–15
• Aug 18-22

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

Grades 4-6 | $499 ($529 non-member)

• June 9–13
• June 16–20
• June 23–27
• June 30–July 3 | $399 ($423 non-member)
• July 7–11
• July 14–18
• July 21–25
• July 28–Aug 1
• Aug 4–8
• Aug 11–15
• Aug 18-22

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 23–27
• July 14–18
• Aug 11–15
• Aug 18-22

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

Grades 1-2 | $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

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 | $349 ($379 non-member)

• June 16–20
• June 23–27
• July 14–18
• July 21–25
• July 28–Aug 1
• Aug 11–15

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 | $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

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 | $349 ($379 non-member)

• June 9–13
• June 23–27
• June 30–July 3 | $279 ($303 non-member)
• July 14–18
• July 28–Aug 1

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

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

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

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

• June 23–27
• July 14–18
• July 28–Aug 1

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 | $349 ($379 non-member)

• June 16–20
• June 30–July 3 | $279 ($303 non-member)
• July 7–11
• July 14–18
• Aug 4–8

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 9–13
• June 23–27
• July 21–25
• July 28–Aug 1
• Aug 11–15

Each day young sailors learn the basics of sailing and safety with YMCA instructors. Participants will be taught techniques and terminology for operating our fleet of sailboats as they practice their skills.

Grades 6-8 | $409 ($439 non-member)

• June 16–20
• July 7–11
• July 21–25

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 16–20
• June 30–July 3 | $279 ($303 non-member)
• July 14–18
• July 28–Aug 1
• Aug 11–15

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

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

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 | $449 ($479 non-member)

• June 9–20
• June 23–July 3 | $404 ($431 non-member)
• July 7–18
• July 21–Aug 1
• Aug 4–15

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!