Camp du Nord Specialty Programs
Resource Families - Camp du Nord
Seasoned family campers can apply to be a Resource Family. Resource Families support campers throughout the week by leading activities such as Polar Bear Plunge and leading an Adult Group activity each day.
Cost & Accommodations
- Being a Resource Family costs $300.
- Resource Families stay in Nipigon, in Northland Village, or The Yurt in Pine Pointe
Applications
- Applications open October 21, 2025, and are due Friday, November 21, 2025.
- Applicants will be informed by Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
2026 Resource Family Session Dates
- Session 1: June 7 – 13
- Session 2: June 14 – 20
- Session 3: June 21 – 27
- Session 4: June 28 – July 4 *STEPS Session
- Session 5: July 5 - 11
- Session 6: July 12 - 18
- Session 7: July 19 – 25
- Session 8: July 26 – Aug 1
- Session 9: Aug 2 – 8
- Session 10: Aug 9 - 15
- Session 11: Aug 16 – 22
- Session 12: August 23 – 29
- Session 13: August 30-September 3 *Sunday – Thursday
Leadership Development Program - Camp du Nord
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 LDP housing in Pine Pointe Village, Superior. There are two sleeping buildings and a shared communal space.
We are excited to bring back a tiered pricing system for 2026 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 21, 2025 and are due Friday, November 21, 2025.
- Applicants will be informed by Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
2026 Session Dates
- Session 1: June 7 – 21
- Session 2: June 21 – July 5
- Session 3: July 5 – 19
- Session 4: July 19 – Aug 2
- Session 5: Aug 2 – 16
- Volunteer Session: August 16 – September 3
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 7:30 a.m.
- The bus will depart White Bear Lake at 7:45 a.m. and they will arrive at camp between 12:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
*There is a $60 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.