Register for Day Camp DayCroix

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

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 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 & 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

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

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 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

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

Grades 1-2 | $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

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.

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

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 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

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 1-2 | $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 6-8 | $349 ($379 non-member)

• June 23–27
• July 21–25
• Aug 11–15

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

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

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!