Minnesota

Minnesota’s camps are renowned for their lakeside locations, offering canoeing, swimming, and fishing alongside hiking and arts programs. Many camps focus on wilderness adventure, leadership, and environmental education, providing a supportive and inclusive environment for campers to develop new skills and make lasting friendships.

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Aitkin

Camp New Hope

53035 Lake Avenue, McGregor, MN 55760

4.7
Where every camper feels truly welcome
Boys & girls aged 5-25•Mon–Sun from 8AM–6PM•$150/day & $900/week

Catholic Youth Camp

19590 520th Lane, McGregor, MN 55760

4.8
Faith, friendship, and adventure on Big Sandy Lake
Boys & girls aged 7-17•Mon–Fri, Sun from 0•$157/day & $785/week

Camp New Hope

53035 Lake Avenue, McGregor, MN 55760

4.7
Where every camper feels truly welcome
Boys & girls aged 5-25
Mon–Sun from 8AM–6PM
$150/day & $900/week

Catholic Youth Camp

19590 520th Lane, McGregor, MN 55760

4.8
Faith, friendship, and adventure on Big Sandy Lake
Boys & girls aged 7-17
Mon–Fri, Sun from 0
$157/day & $785/week

Cook

Brookfield Zoo Camp

3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL 60513

4.7
Wild discoveries, hands-on fun, lifelong memories
Boys & girls aged 4-14•Mon–Fri from 8AM–5PM•$100/day & $500/week

Buehler YMCA Day Camp

1400 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL 60067

4.7
Where summer fun and friendships grow strong
Boys & girls aged 2-13•Mon–Fri from 7AM–6PM•$76/day & $380/week

Camp Birchwood for Boys

12586 Gunflint Trail, Slip 85, Grand Marais, MN 55604

5
Wilderness adventure, leadership, and lifelong friendships
Boys aged 7-17• from 0•About **$304/day** for 2-week session/day & About **$2,125/week** for 2-week session/week

Camp Magellan

255 S Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60302-3103

4.5
Adventure, growth, and friendship-right in Oak Park
Boys & girls aged 5-14•Mon–Fri from 7AM–7PM•$41 (Members), $54 (Non-Members)/day & $205 (Members), $270 (Non-Members)/week

Camp One Step by Children's Oncology Services - Chicago Day Camp

DePaul College Prep, 3300 N Campbell Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

4.9
**Where kids with cancer find fun and friendship**
Boys & girls aged 5-10•Mon–Fri from 8:30AM–4PM•$0

Camp Skokie-Central Park

9350 Central Park Ave, Skokie, IL 60203

4.7
Classic summer fun in the heart of Skokie
Boys & girls aged 5-11•Mon–Fri from 9AM–4PM•$60/day & $300/week

Farm & Ranch Camps at The Center

12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, IL 60464

4.8
Nature, animals, and adventure in every day
Boys & girls aged 3-17•Mon–Fri from 8AM–3PM•$91/day & $455/week

Greater LaGrange YMCA - GL Travelers

1100 E. 31st St, La Grange Park, IL 60526

4.3
Where kids grow, play, and belong together
Boys & girls aged 5-12•Mon–Fri from 7AM–6PM•$34 (Member), $41 (Non-Member)/day & $170 (Member), $205 (Non-Member)/week

Lake View YMCA Day Camp

3333 N Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657-2123

4.2
Fun, growth, and friendship all summer long
Boys & girls aged 3-14•Mon–Fri from 7AM–6PM•About $60/day & About $300/week

Lincolnwood Summer Day Camp

6900 N Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712

4.6
Fun-filled summer adventures for every child
Boys & girls aged 5-13•Mon–Fri from 8:30AM–3:30PM•$60/day & $300/week

McCormick YMCA Day Camp

1834 N. Lawndale Ave., Chicago, IL 60647

4.2
Building confidence, friendships, and summer memories
Boys & girls aged 5-12•Mon–Fri from 7AM–6PM•$48.60/day & $243.00/week

Rauner Family YMCA Summer Camp

2700 S. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

4.5
Where kids grow, play, and thrive together
Boys & girls aged 5-12•Mon–Fri from 7AM–6PM•$54/day & $270/week

SWSRA Summer Camp (Tiny Turtles Camp, Extreme Explorers Camp, Get Up and Go Camp)

12521 S. Kostner Ave., Alsip, IL 60803

4.7
Inclusive fun for every child, every summer
Boys & girls aged 3-22•Mon–Fri from 10AM–3PM•$53-$70 (Resident), $106-$140 (Non-Resident)/day & $265-$350 (Resident), $530-$700 (Non-Resident)/week

YMCA Camp Menogyn

55 Menogyn Trail, Grand Marais, MN 55604

4.8
Wilderness adventures that build lifelong confidence
Boys & girls aged 12-18•Mon from 0•$160/day & $800/week

Brookfield Zoo Camp

3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL 60513

4.7
Wild discoveries, hands-on fun, lifelong memories
Boys & girls aged 4-14
Mon–Fri from 8AM–5PM
$100/day & $500/week

Buehler YMCA Day Camp

1400 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL 60067

4.7
Where summer fun and friendships grow strong
Boys & girls aged 2-13
Mon–Fri from 7AM–6PM
$76/day & $380/week

Camp Birchwood for Boys

12586 Gunflint Trail, Slip 85, Grand Marais, MN 55604

5
Wilderness adventure, leadership, and lifelong friendships
Boys aged 7-17
from 0
About **$304/day** for 2-week session/day & About **$2,125/week** for 2-week session/week

Camp Magellan

255 S Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60302-3103

4.5
Adventure, growth, and friendship-right in Oak Park
Boys & girls aged 5-14
Mon–Fri from 7AM–7PM
$41 (Members), $54 (Non-Members)/day & $205 (Members), $270 (Non-Members)/week

Camp One Step by Children's Oncology Services - Chicago Day Camp

DePaul College Prep, 3300 N Campbell Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

4.9
**Where kids with cancer find fun and friendship**
Boys & girls aged 5-10
Mon–Fri from 8:30AM–4PM
$0

Camp Skokie-Central Park

9350 Central Park Ave, Skokie, IL 60203

4.7
Classic summer fun in the heart of Skokie
Boys & girls aged 5-11
Mon–Fri from 9AM–4PM
$60/day & $300/week

Farm & Ranch Camps at The Center

12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, IL 60464

4.8
Nature, animals, and adventure in every day
Boys & girls aged 3-17
Mon–Fri from 8AM–3PM
$91/day & $455/week

Greater LaGrange YMCA - GL Travelers

1100 E. 31st St, La Grange Park, IL 60526

4.3
Where kids grow, play, and belong together
Boys & girls aged 5-12
Mon–Fri from 7AM–6PM
$34 (Member), $41 (Non-Member)/day & $170 (Member), $205 (Non-Member)/week

Lake View YMCA Day Camp

3333 N Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657-2123

4.2
Fun, growth, and friendship all summer long
Boys & girls aged 3-14
Mon–Fri from 7AM–6PM
About $60/day & About $300/week

Lincolnwood Summer Day Camp

6900 N Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712

4.6
Fun-filled summer adventures for every child
Boys & girls aged 5-13
Mon–Fri from 8:30AM–3:30PM
$60/day & $300/week

McCormick YMCA Day Camp

1834 N. Lawndale Ave., Chicago, IL 60647

4.2
Building confidence, friendships, and summer memories
Boys & girls aged 5-12
Mon–Fri from 7AM–6PM
$48.60/day & $243.00/week

Rauner Family YMCA Summer Camp

2700 S. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

4.5
Where kids grow, play, and thrive together
Boys & girls aged 5-12
Mon–Fri from 7AM–6PM
$54/day & $270/week

SWSRA Summer Camp (Tiny Turtles Camp, Extreme Explorers Camp, Get Up and Go Camp)

12521 S. Kostner Ave., Alsip, IL 60803

4.7
Inclusive fun for every child, every summer
Boys & girls aged 3-22
Mon–Fri from 10AM–3PM
$53-$70 (Resident), $106-$140 (Non-Resident)/day & $265-$350 (Resident), $530-$700 (Non-Resident)/week

YMCA Camp Menogyn

55 Menogyn Trail, Grand Marais, MN 55604

4.8
Wilderness adventures that build lifelong confidence
Boys & girls aged 12-18
Mon from 0
$160/day & $800/week

Crow Wing

Camp Knutson

11148 Manhattan Point Blvd., Crosslake, MN 56442

4.8
A place for every child to belong
Boys & girls aged 7-22•Mon–Sun from 0•*Estimated $120–$160 per day, depending on partner program and length of stay*/day & *Estimated $800–$1,100 per week, depending on program*/week

Camp Lake Hubert for Girls

23416 Camp Lincoln Rd, Lake Hubert, MN 56459

4.9
Empowering girls through adventure and friendship
Girls aged 5-17•Mon–Sun from 8AM–6PM•$464/day & $3,250/week

Camp Lincoln For Boys

23416 Camp Lincoln Rd, Lake Hubert, MN 56459

4.8
Adventure, growth, and lifelong friendships by the lake
Boys aged 5-17•Mon–Sun from 0•$160/day & $1,120/week

Presbyterian Clearwater Forest Camp & Retreat Center

16595 Crooked Lake Rd, Deerwood, MN 56444

4.8
Nature, faith, and fun for every child
Boys & girls aged 5-18•Mon–Fri from 7:30AM–5PM•$50/day & $220/week

Star Lake Wilderness Camp

10992 Star Lake Camp Drive, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472

4.9
Wilderness adventures that build character and confidence
Boys & girls aged 7-17•Mon–Fri from 8:30AM–3PM•$0

Camp Knutson

11148 Manhattan Point Blvd., Crosslake, MN 56442

4.8
A place for every child to belong
Boys & girls aged 7-22
Mon–Sun from 0
*Estimated $120–$160 per day, depending on partner program and length of stay*/day & *Estimated $800–$1,100 per week, depending on program*/week

Camp Lake Hubert for Girls

23416 Camp Lincoln Rd, Lake Hubert, MN 56459

4.9
Empowering girls through adventure and friendship
Girls aged 5-17
Mon–Sun from 8AM–6PM
$464/day & $3,250/week

Camp Lincoln For Boys

23416 Camp Lincoln Rd, Lake Hubert, MN 56459

4.8
Adventure, growth, and lifelong friendships by the lake
Boys aged 5-17
Mon–Sun from 0
$160/day & $1,120/week

Presbyterian Clearwater Forest Camp & Retreat Center

16595 Crooked Lake Rd, Deerwood, MN 56444

4.8
Nature, faith, and fun for every child
Boys & girls aged 5-18
Mon–Fri from 7:30AM–5PM
$50/day & $220/week

Star Lake Wilderness Camp

10992 Star Lake Camp Drive, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472

4.9
Wilderness adventures that build character and confidence
Boys & girls aged 7-17
Mon–Fri from 8:30AM–3PM
$0

Dakota

Camp Butwin

945 Butwin Rd, Eagan, MN 55123

4.7
Outdoor fun, friendships, and confidence by the lake
Boys & girls aged 5-16•Mon–Fri from 8AM–5:30PM•$170 (girls), $135 (boys)/day & $585 (girls), $485 (boys)/week

Jack Butwin Memorial Camp (Camp Butwin)

945 Butwin Road, Eagan, MN 55123

4.7
Outdoor adventure, friendship, and Jewish values
Boys & girls aged 5-14•Mon–Fri from 8AM–5:30PM•$117/day & $585/week

YMCA Day Camp Gathering Pines

23701 Zane Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044

4.8
Adventure, friendship, and growth in the great outdoors
Boys & girls aged 3-14•Mon–Fri from 8:30AM–4PM•$67.80/day & $339/week

YMCA Day Camp Spring Lake

14421 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley, MN 55124

4.6
Adventure, friendship, and growth all summer long
Boys & girls aged 5-15•Mon–Fri from 7AM–6PM•$65/day & $325/week

Camp Butwin

945 Butwin Rd, Eagan, MN 55123

4.7
Outdoor fun, friendships, and confidence by the lake
Boys & girls aged 5-16
Mon–Fri from 8AM–5:30PM
$170 (girls), $135 (boys)/day & $585 (girls), $485 (boys)/week

Jack Butwin Memorial Camp (Camp Butwin)

945 Butwin Road, Eagan, MN 55123

4.7
Outdoor adventure, friendship, and Jewish values
Boys & girls aged 5-14
Mon–Fri from 8AM–5:30PM
$117/day & $585/week

YMCA Day Camp Gathering Pines

23701 Zane Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044

4.8
Adventure, friendship, and growth in the great outdoors
Boys & girls aged 3-14
Mon–Fri from 8:30AM–4PM
$67.80/day & $339/week

YMCA Day Camp Spring Lake

14421 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley, MN 55124

4.6
Adventure, friendship, and growth all summer long
Boys & girls aged 5-15
Mon–Fri from 7AM–6PM
$65/day & $325/week

Fillmore

Good Earth Village

25303 Old Town Dr, Spring Valley, MN 55975

4.8
Faith, friendship, and adventure in nature
Boys & girls aged 6-17•Mon–Sun from 8AM–6PM•$90/day & $450/week

Good Earth Village

25303 Old Town Dr, Spring Valley, MN 55975

4.8
Faith, friendship, and adventure in nature
Boys & girls aged 6-17
Mon–Sun from 8AM–6PM
$90/day & $450/week

Hennepin

Camp Acoma at The Blake School

110 Blake Rd S, Hopkins, MN 55343-2021

4.1
Adventure, creativity, and friendships in every summer day
Boys & girls aged 4-13•Mon–Fri from 7:30AM–5:30PM•$80–$90/day & $400–$450/week

Camp Fire Minnesota

3300 Tanadoona Drive, Excelsior, MN 55331

4.8
Nature, friendship, and adventure by the lake
Boys & girls aged 5-16•Mon–Fri from 7:30AM–5:30PM•$77/day & $385/week

Hip Hop: Culture & Practice

2822 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

4.7
Explore Hip Hop through art, dance, and dialogue
Boys & girls aged 8-18•Mon–Fri from 9AM–4PM•$60/day & $300/week

JCC Camp Olami

4330 Cedar Lake Rd S, Minneapolis, MN 55416

4.7
Where friendship, fun, and growth meet daily
Boys & girls aged 5-12•Mon–Fri from 8:30AM–4PM•$117/day & $585/week

Camp Acoma at The Blake School

110 Blake Rd S, Hopkins, MN 55343-2021

4.1
Adventure, creativity, and friendships in every summer day
Boys & girls aged 4-13
Mon–Fri from 7:30AM–5:30PM
$80–$90/day & $400–$450/week

Camp Fire Minnesota

3300 Tanadoona Drive, Excelsior, MN 55331

4.8
Nature, friendship, and adventure by the lake
Boys & girls aged 5-16
Mon–Fri from 7:30AM–5:30PM
$77/day & $385/week

Hip Hop: Culture & Practice

2822 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

4.7
Explore Hip Hop through art, dance, and dialogue
Boys & girls aged 8-18
Mon–Fri from 9AM–4PM
$60/day & $300/week

JCC Camp Olami

4330 Cedar Lake Rd S, Minneapolis, MN 55416

4.7
Where friendship, fun, and growth meet daily
Boys & girls aged 5-12
Mon–Fri from 8:30AM–4PM
$117/day & $585/week

Hubbard

Camp Birchwood for Girls

6983 North Steamboat Lake Drive NW, LaPorte, Minnesota 56461

4.7
Empowering girls through adventure, choice, and friendship
Girls aged 6-17•Mon–Sun from 0•$303.57/day & $1,750/week

Camp Courage North - True Friends

37569 N Courage Dr, Lake George, MN 56458

4.8
Adventure and friendship for every ability
Boys & girls aged 5-99•Mon–Sun from 0•**$114/day** (based on $800/week for 7-day session)/day & **$800/week**/week

Northern Pines Camp & Retreat Center

20033 County 1, Park Rapids, MN 56470

4.8
**Nature, faith, and fun in the Northwoods**
Boys & girls aged 4-18•Mon–Sun from 8AM–6PM•$93/day & $651/week

Camp Birchwood for Girls

6983 North Steamboat Lake Drive NW, LaPorte, Minnesota 56461

4.7
Empowering girls through adventure, choice, and friendship
Girls aged 6-17
Mon–Sun from 0
$303.57/day & $1,750/week

Camp Courage North - True Friends

37569 N Courage Dr, Lake George, MN 56458

4.8
Adventure and friendship for every ability
Boys & girls aged 5-99
Mon–Sun from 0
**$114/day** (based on $800/week for 7-day session)/day & **$800/week**/week

Northern Pines Camp & Retreat Center

20033 County 1, Park Rapids, MN 56470

4.8
**Nature, faith, and fun in the Northwoods**
Boys & girls aged 4-18
Mon–Sun from 8AM–6PM
$93/day & $651/week

Koochiching

Camp Kooch-i-ching

2124 County Road 137, International Falls, MN 56649

4.8
Building character through wilderness and adventure
Boys aged 8-17•Mon–Sun from 0•$209/day/day & $1,463/week/week

Ogichi Daa Kwe

2144 County Road 137, International Falls, MN 56649

4.8
Empowering girls through wilderness adventure
Girls aged 7-17•Mon–Sun from 8AM–6PM•$230/day & $1,610/week

Camp Kooch-i-ching

2124 County Road 137, International Falls, MN 56649

4.8
Building character through wilderness and adventure
Boys aged 8-17
Mon–Sun from 0
$209/day/day & $1,463/week/week

Ogichi Daa Kwe

2144 County Road 137, International Falls, MN 56649

4.8
Empowering girls through wilderness adventure
Girls aged 7-17
Mon–Sun from 8AM–6PM
$230/day & $1,610/week

Le Sueur

Camp Omega

22750 Lind Ave, Waterville, MN 56096

4.7
Faith, fun, and friendship in nature’s beauty
Boys & girls aged 4-18•Mon–Sun from 8AM–6PM•$67.67/day & $474/week

Camp Singing Hills

49496 193rd Ave, Waterville, MN 56096-4129

4.7
Where girls grow through outdoor adventure
Girls aged 6-17•Mon–Sun from 8AM–6PM•$90/day & $540/week

Camp Omega

22750 Lind Ave, Waterville, MN 56096

4.7
Faith, fun, and friendship in nature’s beauty
Boys & girls aged 4-18
Mon–Sun from 8AM–6PM
$67.67/day & $474/week

Camp Singing Hills

49496 193rd Ave, Waterville, MN 56096-4129

4.7
Where girls grow through outdoor adventure
Girls aged 6-17
Mon–Sun from 8AM–6PM
$90/day & $540/week

Wright

Camp Courage

8046 83rd Street NW, Maple Lake, MN 55358

4.8
Empowering abilities, creating lifelong camp memories
Boys & girls aged 6-21•Mon–Sun from 8AM–5PM•$60/day & $420/week

Camp Friendship

10509 108th St NW, Annandale, MN 55302-2912

4.3
Friendship, adventure, and growth for every child
Boys & girls aged 7-16•Mon–Sun from 0•$268/day & $1,875/week

YMCA Day Camp Manitou

9910 Briarwood Ave NE, Monticello, MN 55362

4.5
Adventure, friendships, and growth in the great outdoors
Boys & girls aged 4-16•Mon–Fri from 7:30AM–5:30PM•$90/day & $449/week

Camp Courage

8046 83rd Street NW, Maple Lake, MN 55358

4.8
Empowering abilities, creating lifelong camp memories
Boys & girls aged 6-21
Mon–Sun from 8AM–5PM
$60/day & $420/week

Camp Friendship

10509 108th St NW, Annandale, MN 55302-2912

4.3
Friendship, adventure, and growth for every child
Boys & girls aged 7-16
Mon–Sun from 0
$268/day & $1,875/week

YMCA Day Camp Manitou

9910 Briarwood Ave NE, Monticello, MN 55362

4.5
Adventure, friendships, and growth in the great outdoors
Boys & girls aged 4-16
Mon–Fri from 7:30AM–5:30PM
$90/day & $449/week

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