At Camp Birchwood you can do all the fun, exciting, and adventurous activities that large camps offer, without getting lost in the crowd. Our smaller size provides campers with a special sense of belonging, instantaneous friendships, and solid relationships with counselors who truly care.

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Whether you're looking for a specific adventure or want to experience everything camp has to offer, one of our four camps has a session for you. Enjoy friends, fun, and so much more!

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Fun is what camp is all about! At SNC we use Adventure, Learning and Kindness all in a Natural setting to promote each campers's personal development. Our nurturing atmosphere gives campers confidence to make friends easily and to try new activities. Our Gaol is allows each camper to truly be themselves, maybe thats why 92% of our campers return each summer.

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Use code: CAMPCHANNEL$ to save $50 on the camp tuition (Code is valid for every camp location except PA). Founded in 1983, we have the best teaching football programs in the nation having graduated over 107,000 athletes, many currently playing at the college level. This will be our 39th successful year of football instruction.

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In camp programing offers over 20 camp activities to sign up for each day. Or choose to take an adventure in one of Northern Minnesotas beautiful wilderness areas canoeing, backpacking, kayaking, mountain biking, fishing, or rock climbing, you and friends learn to live comfortably in the outdoors as you experience all the fun and challenge the wilderness has to offer.

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Pine River, MN

Camp Foley has a warm, caring, family atmosphere that allows campers to thrive on new friendships and experiences. With quality activity instruction our campers are challenged to develop skills in a supportive, friendly environment.

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Discovery Day Camp
Fort Snelling, MN

Discovery Day Camp is an opportunity for girls and boys grades K through 8 to join in on five full days of fun and learning. Each day campers will explore exciting activities guided by friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Positive Energy Outdoors
Duluth, MN

PEO Camps include week long day camps for pre-K through 8 and a 2 week adventure sampler for teens (residential).

Songs of Hope - More Than a Camp
Saint Paul, MN

Songs of Hope-an international performing arts camp. Living together, campers learn about each other’s countries/cultures through a dynamic program of activities & living experiences, while preparing their concert of international music.

"Etiquette in Action" Manners Camp 2015
Hamel/Plymouth, MN

Etiquette & Life Skills are taught in engaging and memorable ways during this 3 day summer camp! Both social and dining skills are incorporated.

Covenant Pines Bible Camp
McGregor, MN

Between 2 lakes in northern Minnesota's Northwoods. Youth camps for 2-12 graders. Climbing tower, adventure course, daily chapel. Exemplary well-trained adult counselors who love kids!

YMCA Camp du Nord
Ely, MN

YMCA Camp du Nord located on Burntside Lake near Ely, MN and boundary waters canoe wilderness. Outstanding family programs for adults, children, teens. One week summer sessions, year-round options in all seasons.

Science & Engineering Camps at The Works
Bloomington, MN

The Works’ summer camps are ideal for girls and boys entering kindergarten through 7th grade who love to explore, discover, design and build. Campers have fun, use real tools, and learn how things work with hands-on projects in science and engineering.

Camp Kamaji for Girls
Cass Lake, MN

A fun, safe summer experience for girls aged 7-16 in Minnesota's beautiful northwoods. Our caring, experienced staff help campers be silly, have fun, learn new skills, try new things and make strong connections with friends of all ages.

YMCA Camp Warren
Eveleth, MN

Camp life at Warren is based on long-standing traditions dating back to 1927. A typical cabin group consists of 10 campers & two staff members. Progressive skill development in activities. Well balanced and good tasting menu offered.

Camp Fire Minnesota
Excelsior, MN

Campers from the Twin Cities and beyond have fun learning new skills through a variety of adventurous activities led by caring counselors, many of whom are international. Camp Fire Minnesota is 104 acres along the shores of beautiful Lake Minnewashta with both natural forest and prairie lands, which is ideal for exploration and nature based education.

Minnehaha Academy Summer Programs
Minneapolis, MN

Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis offers summer experience programs for students entering preschool through twelfth grade. Students may choose from a wide variety of academic courses, athletic camps, and enrichment classes that integrate Christian faith with learning.

IGM Gymnastics Summer Camp
Burnsville, MN

IGM Gymnastics camps are filled with fun and excitement! Activities will include fun gymnastics, engaging crafts, movies, exciting games, open gym time, and fun surprises throughout each week.

Flourish Summer Camp for Arts and Agriculture
Wykoff, MN

Flourish Summer Camp is a performing arts program for youth ages 11-15.

HHH Ranch Summer Day Camp
Hastings, MN

Kids at HHH Ranch's day camps will each have their own horse for the week and will learn how to safely care for and ride those horses.





General Notes About Camps in the State of Minnesota

The state’s summer climate is ideal for outdoor activities, with warm, sunny days perfect for hiking, sports, and swimming. Cool evenings provide the ideal setting for campfires and group bonding activities, making it an excellent location for both active adventures and relaxing downtime. The mild summer temperatures allow campers to experience a full range of outdoor fun, from water sports at one of Minnesota’s many lakes to team-building activities in the woods.

From the urban landscape of Minneapolis to the vast forests and lakes that define Minnesota’s rural areas, the state offers a wide variety of environments perfect for different types of camps. In the metro areas, camps focus on arts, education, and sports, benefiting from the cultural offerings and parks nearby. For those seeking more natural surroundings, the dense forests of the north and the pristine lakes provide ideal settings for nature exploration, hiking, and adventure camps. The state's diverse geography makes it perfect for campers who want to immerse themselves in both urban culture and outdoor adventures.

The natural landscapes of Minnesota provide an excellent setting for camps that focus on ecology and environmental education. Its wetlands, lakes, and forests are home to a diverse range of wildlife and ecosystems, creating opportunities for campers to learn about biodiversity and conservation. Through hands-on activities like wildlife tracking and water quality studies, campers can engage in real-world environmental education while gaining a deeper understanding of the state’s delicate ecosystems. Whether studying forest regeneration or exploring aquatic environments, the natural world offers abundant learning opportunities for young environmental stewards.