Fun is at the heart of SNC! In our beautiful natural setting, we combine adventure, learning, and kindness to support each camper’s growth. Our nurturing community helps first-time campers feel confident, make friends easily, and try new activities. At SNC, every child is encouraged to be their true selves—maybe that’s why 92% of our campers return each summer. It’s a place where joy and belonging come naturally.

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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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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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Positive Energy Outdoors
Duluth, MN

PEO Camps include Monday to Friday Adventures for pre-K through 8th grade.

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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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YMCA Camp Pepin
Stockholm, WI

Camp Pepin brings campers together from near and far to build confidence, character, and lifelong friendships. Our international staff and caring counselors create a welcoming, close-knit community that celebrates each individual - regardless of background or ability. Through hands-on learning, outdoor adventure, and small-group living, kids grow into capable and compassionate people.

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.

YMCA Camp Kitchigami
Duluth , MN
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.

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.

Fridley Summer ROCKS
Fridley, MN

Recreation Opportunities for Creative Kids in the Summer

YMCA Camp Ihduhapi
Loretto, MN

Ihduhapi (EE-dohop-ee) is of Lakota origin, meaning "Independence." At YMCA Camp Ihduhapi, campers enjoy a variety of memorable daily adventures, learn new skills, and build lasting relationships in a beautiful setting.

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 Widjiwagan
Ely, MN

Widjiwagan YMCA wilderness adventures are offered starting at age 12 and progress through advanced 30-55 day invitational trips for 18 year olds. Respect for self, others, environment and equipment are core to the Widji way.

School of Rock St. Paul Music Camps
St. Paul, MN

Future rock stars wanted! Learn an instrument, join a band, and put on a show!

Camp Nowhere
Inver Grove Heights, MN

Bring your imagination to life at Camp Nowhere, a one-of-a-kind 5-day theater camp for kids and teens!

Lake Superior Youth Chorus
Duluth, MN

Discover your voice with LSYC's Summer Sing day camp!

Mini Hops Gymnastics Camps
Plymouth, MN

Flip, jump, and tumble your way with camps at Mini Hops! We hold School's Out Camps and Summer Camps. All gymnasts are welcome from beginners to advanced!

Sunny Science: Cyanotype Summer Camp
Saint Paul, MN

Along with COMPAS Teaching Artist Kelley Meister, learn about cyanotypes, a simple, nontoxic photographic process that uses the sun for exposure and water as developer. Explore how UV light from the sun can create art!

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.




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MN Directory Overview

Minnesota camp statistics within this directory. Percentages reflect share of all directory listings.
Statistic Minnesota % of Dir.
Total Listings602.6%
Day Camps402.7%
Resident Camps312.6%
Family Camps143.7%
Travel Camps72.7%
Coed Camps522.6%
All-Girls Camps82.6%
All-Boys Camps63.3%

Format counts may overlap.

Price Range and Age by Format

Listings offering that format exclusively. Fewer than 5 listings omitted. Prices reflect director-reported brackets.
Format Price/Wk Ages Coed%
DayUnder $100 - $5516 - 16100%
Resident$451 - $1,9519 - 1773%

Ages = median values. Prices = director-reported brackets.

Top specialty categories for Minnesota within this directory, filtered by minimum listing count and quality score.
Specialty Listings % of State % of Category
General Program2745.0%2.4%
Family Camps1423.3%3.8%
Horseback Riding Camps1118.3%4.5%
Adventure Camps1016.7%3.4%
Travel Camps711.7%3.0%


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.