Camp Birchwood for Girls

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6983 North Steamboat Lake Drive NW, LaPorte, Minnesota 56461

Outdoor & adventure
Sports
Art
Dance
Outdoor & adventure
Sports
Art
Dance
Girls aged 6-17•Mon–Sun from 0•25/day & 100/week
Girls aged 6-17
Mon–Sun from 0
25/day & 100/week

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Empowering girls through adventure, choice, and friendship

It's all about building confidence and independence in a safe, supportive environment. Girls will build lifelong friendships and develop new skills. The focus on choice, leadership, and community means every girl feels included and valued. The camp has been welcoming girls for many years. The lakeside setting and tradition of letting campers choose their own activities daily make it stand out.
It's all about building confidence and independence in a safe, supportive environment. Girls will build lifelong friendships and develop new skills. The focus on choice, leadership, and community means every girl feels included and valued. The camp has been welcoming girls for many years. The lakeside setting and tradition of letting campers choose their own activities daily make it stand out.

Location & hours

6983 North Steamboat Lake Drive NW, LaPorte, Minnesota 56461

Monday

8AM - 4:30PM

Tuesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Wednesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Thursday

8AM - 4:30PM

Friday

8AM - 4:30PM

Saturday

8AM - 4:30PM

Sunday

Closed

Activities

Horseback Riding
Sailing
Waterskiing
Swimming
Canoeing
Archery
Arts & Crafts
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Tennis
Windsurfing
Drama/Theatre
Dance
Riflery
Tubing
Campfire Cooking
Climbing
Hiking
Yoga
Ceramics
Painting
Paddle Boarding
Sports & Fitness
Wilderness Cooking
Wake-boarding
Knee-boarding
Pottery
Open Waterfront
Outdoor & adventure
Sports
Art
Dance
Horseback Riding
Sailing
Waterskiing
Swimming
Canoeing
Archery
Arts & Crafts
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Tennis
Windsurfing
Drama/Theatre
Dance
Riflery
Tubing
Campfire Cooking
Climbing
Hiking
Yoga
Ceramics
Painting
Paddle Boarding
Sports & Fitness
Wilderness Cooking
Wake-boarding
Knee-boarding
Pottery
Open Waterfront

Schedule

Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat

8:00 AM

-

Schedule may vary based on day of the week or extended care.

Pricing

$85-$111

/day

$$600-$775

/week

Summer camp pricing
Member rate: $675
Non-member rate: $695
Orange County YMCA rate: $775 for 8 days/7 nights
YMCA of the Desert: $600 for one week
Day Camp (local residents, ages 6-13): July 21-25, 2025
Financial assistance is available through the Open Doors program (apply by May 9, 2025).
Pricing typically includes accommodations, meals, activities, a camp t-shirt, and sometimes transportation and a photo yearbook.
Member discounts available.
Registration for 2025 is open, but some programs are already full.
No daily drop-in option; rates are based on full sessions.
Summer camp pricing
Member rate: $675
Non-member rate: $695
Orange County YMCA rate: $775 for 8 days/7 nights
YMCA of the Desert: $600 for one week
Day Camp (local residents, ages 6-13): July 21-25, 2025
Financial assistance is available through the Open Doors program (apply by May 9, 2025).
Pricing typically includes accommodations, meals, activities, a camp t-shirt, and sometimes transportation and a photo yearbook.
Member discounts available.
Registration for 2025 is open, but some programs are already full.
No daily drop-in option; rates are based on full sessions.

Visit YMCA Camp Oakes's website for the latest and most accurate pricing info.

Additional information

Food: All meals and snacks are included in the camp fee, so you don’t have to worry about packing lunches.
Transportation is sometimes included, depending on the YMCA branch you register with.
Camp Oakes is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), ensuring high safety and program standards.
There’s a special day camp session for local residents in July.
The camp is fully co-ed and welcomes children of all backgrounds.
Financial assistance is available for qualifying families; don’t hesitate to ask about support if you need it.
Food: All meals and snacks are included in the camp fee, so you don’t have to worry about packing lunches.
Transportation is sometimes included, depending on the YMCA branch you register with.
Camp Oakes is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), ensuring high safety and program standards.
There’s a special day camp session for local residents in July.
The camp is fully co-ed and welcomes children of all backgrounds.
Financial assistance is available for qualifying families; don’t hesitate to ask about support if you need it.

Birthdays

No birthday party hosting information found

Affiliations:

YMCA, ACA

Hours of operation

Monday

8AM - 4:30PM

Tuesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Wednesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Thursday

8AM - 4:30PM

Friday

8AM - 4:30PM

Saturday

8AM - 4:30PM

Sunday

Closed

Extras

Birthdays

Food

ACA

Accessible

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What people are saying

4.7
My child loved the activities and caring staff!

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