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Summer 2025
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Our 2025 camp offerings are listed below, subject to change.
Little Seeds Day Camp (Full Day)
At Little Seeds, preschoolers thrive in outdoor play, nurturing their independence, social skills, and a love for nature. Our camp ensures a low staff-to-child ratio, with counselors expertly trained to meet the unique needs of young campers.
Grade Pre-K | $339 ($369 non-member)
- June 16–20
- June 23–27
- July 7–11
- July 14–18
- July 21–25
- July 28–Aug 1
Wee Backpackers
WeeBee Backpackers allow Kindergarteners to thrive in outdoor play, nurturing their independence, social skills, and a love for nature.
Grade 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
Choose Your Adventure
(Grades 1–8)
Campers in grades 1-8 will have the opportunity to choose between one of five core adventures (Aquatics, Horses, Nature & Science, Arts & Imagination or Outdoor Sports.) This ensures each camper gets the most out of their camp experience. It will also allow us to focus on delivering high-quality, focused experiences that cater to the interests and wellness of each camper.
Nature & Science
Nature & Science camps give campers the opportunity to play outdoors while developing curiosity for the natural world and a lifelong relationship with nature.
Campers will experience in daily nature & STEM themed activities. Special activities (such as launching rockets) will be featured throughout the summer!
$319 ($349 non-member)
Explorers: Grades 1-2
Pathfinders: Grades 3-5
- 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
Trail Blazers: Grades 6-8
- 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
Arts & Imagination
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.
Campers will participate in daily art activities that explore various mediums. When engaging in imaginative play, campers will explore the hero’s journey as they build worlds develop characters, and embark on adventures, challenges and quests.
$349 ($379 non-member)
Explorers: Grades 1-2
Pathfinders: Grades 3-5
Trail Blazers: Grades 6-8
- 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
Outdoor Sports
Outdoor sports camps give campers the opportunity to try new outdoor activities that inspire lifelong recreation.
Campers will experience at least 10 different age-appropriate outdoor sports! Examples may include climbing, archery, geocaching, swimming, boating and more!
$349 ($379 non-member)
Explorers: Grades 1-2
Pathfinders: Grades 3-5
Trail Blazers: Grades 6-8
- 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
Horse
Horse camps cultivate a profound bond between campers and horses, nurturing confidence, responsibility, and a lifelong passion for equestrian pursuits. Horse campers will have the opportunity to learn a LOT, but Horse Camp is NOT an equivalent to low ratio and comprehensive, Horseback Riding Lessons. Please also note that horse experiences are also adapted during high heat and inclement weather. Learn more here.
$499 ($529 non-member)
Explorers: Grades 1-2
Pathfinders: Grades 3-5
Trail Blazers: Grades 6-8
- 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
- Aug 25-29
Aquatics
Aquatic camps inspire a lifelong love for water activities while promoting safety, skill development, and environmental stewardship.
Campers will experience LOTS of swimming and aquatic fun that includes boating, kayaking and more!
$379 ($409 non-member)
Explorers: Grades 1-2
Pathfinders: Grades 3-5
Trail Blazers: Grades 6-8
- 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
Camp Extravaganza
Camp Extravaganza allows campers to experience many of camps’ greatest activities, all in one week! It also features activities that are exclusive to these extravaganza sessions. Camp Extravaganza is ONLY offered during the 4th of July holiday and at the end of summer!
4th of July Extravaganza Camp | Grades 1-9 | $255 ($279 non-member)
- June 30–July 3
Summer Extravaganza Camp | Grades 1-9 | $349 ($379 non-member)
- Aug 18-22
- Aug 25-29
Leadership Development
BOLD GOLD Camping
TIER I - With Overnight
Grades 5–6 | $499 ($469 Member)
In addition to their time at day camp, campers will spend two days, one night, camping at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park. Leading up to their trail experience, campers will participate in activities designed to develop leadership and outdoor skills. (Overnight is tentatively Wednesday night.)
Email us with any questions regarding the BOLD GOLD programs including any questions you may have about scholarships.
- June 16–20 (Boys)
- June 23–27 (Girls)
BOLD GOLD Canoeing
TIER I - With Overnight
Grades 5–6 | $499 ($469 Member)
In addition to their time at day camp, canoers will spend two days, one night, camping at Sakatah Lake State Park and canoeing on the Canon River. Leading up to their trail experience, campers will participate in activities designed to develop leadership and outdoor skills. (Overnight is tentatively Wednesday night.)
Email us with any questions regarding the BOLD GOLD programs including any questions you may have about scholarships.
- July 14–18 (Boys)
- July 21–25 (Girls)
Leaders-In-Training
The Leaders in Training (LIT) program cultivates confident, responsible, and skilled leaders, empowering them to support and inspire younger campers.
The first week will consist of fun outdoor activities, leadership lessons and playing games with younger campers. LITs will spend their second week assisting a camp counselor in leading a week of day camp.
Grades 7-9 | $479 ($449 non-member)
- June 16–27
- June 23–July 3 | $404 ($431 non-member)
- July 7–18
- July 14–25
- July 21–Aug 1
- July 28–Aug 8
- Aug 4–15
- Aug 11-22
Junior Counselor
Junior Counselors are key volunteers that assist camp program staff in leading groups and providing fun and safe experiences. Junior Counselors will learn valuable leadership and job skills while being part of a positive and supportive team.
Previous experience in a LIT program or leadership experience working with children is preferred. Junior Counselors will attend the required JC training on June 7th, 2025, and then volunteer for at least three weeks throughout the summer.
Ages 14+
If you have questions, you can reach out to us via Gathering.Pines@ymcamn.org or 651-309-4414.
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