Getting to Day Camp Gathering Pines
Summer Transportation Options
Please note: bus transportation options are not available for Adventure Days that take place during the non-summer school release days.
Bus Times: Bus schedules are approximate and subject to change. Bus times will be published on a weekly basis. They will be available online and will be emailed out the Friday before.
Summer Bus Stop Schedules
Final bus times and bus names will be published on a weekly basis throughout the summer. They will be available online and will be emailed out the Friday before the week of camp. Due to high volumes changing week to week, some of our routes and times change each week. Please check back each week for the most up-to-date information. Thank you for your understanding.
Summer Bus Stop Locations
Bloomington
Dred Scott Playfield – Plum Bus Stop #2
10820 Bloomington Ferry Road
Bloomington, MN 55431
(Old Shakopee Rd & Bloomington Ferry Rd.)
Not available June 1-4, Aug 24-28, Aug 31-Sep 4
Edina
Southdale YMCA – Watermelon Bus
7355 York Ave S
Edina, MN 55435
(Stop is in the back of the lot behind building.)
Yancey Park – Plum Bus Stop #1
5520 Hansen Rd
Edina, MN 55436
Not available June 1-4, Aug 24-28, Aug 31-Sep 4
Eden Prairie
Eden Lake Elementary School – Banana Bus Stop #1
12000 Anderson Lakes Pkwy
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(Lot in BACK – near playground and ball fields)
Not available June 1-4, Aug 17-21, Aug 24-28, Aug 31-Sep 4
Lakeville
Century Middle School Bus Name=TBD
18610 Ipava Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
Not available June 1-4, Aug 24-28, Aug 31-Sep 4
Minneapolis
Linden Hills – Grape Bus
3100 W 43rd St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(42nd St & Zenith Ave)
Not available June 1-4, June 29-July 2
Kenney Community School – Apple Bus
1203 W 57th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55419
Not available June 1-4
Pearl Park
414 E Diamond Lake Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(Hampshire Drive & E 54th St)
Not available June 1-4
Prior Lake
Jeffers Pond Elementary School – Banana Bus Stop #3
14800 Jeffers Pass NW
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(Lower Parking Lot)
Not available June 1-4, Aug 17-21, Aug 24-28, Aug 31-Sep 4
Shakopee
Red Oak Elementary School – Banana Bus Stop #2
7700 Old Carriage Ct
Shakopee, MN, 55379
Not available June 1-4, Aug 17-21, Aug 24-28, Aug 31-Sep 4
Whoever is picking up the camper must have a photo ID and be listed on the Authorized Pick-Up section of the registration form.
If you wish to make a change to your bus registration, please contact Customer Service. If you are hoping to make a change less than a week before your child's week at camp begins, please email Gathering.Pines@ymcamn.org.