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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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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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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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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Minnesota Aviation Career Education (ACE) Camp
St Louis Park, MN

Each summer 30 students take part in a week-long, residential camp offering career exploration and exclusive access to all things aviation.

Camp Lincoln for Boys & Camp Lake Hubert for Girls
Lake Hubert, MN

For 115 years, we have been a leader in the youth development business. We strive to stay on top of the current trends and offerings, while always keeping in mind our traditions that have made Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert what they are today.

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.

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.

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!

Menogyn Wilderness Camp YMCA
Grand Marais, MN

YMCA Camp Menogyn offers high-quality wilderness adventures throughout North America! Exciting activities such as canoeing, backpacking and rock climbing all have an emphasis on personal growth, skill development and relationships.

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.

St. Scholastica Technology Camps
Duluth, MN

Fun summer technology camps in robotics, game design and graphic design at the College of St. Scholastica

Camp Olson YMCA
Longville, MN

Camp Olson YMCA,an ACA accredited camp, is located in North Central Minnesota and offers traditional camp programs for youth ages 7-17 and specializes in sailing, horseback riding and leadership programs.

Rum River Art Center Summer Camp
Anoka, MN

Rumriver Art Center will be offering Summer Art Camps starting in mid June and running through August. Each camp is a week long and will focus on the art making process using various art media from drawing and painting to pottery and sculpture.

Minnesota Adventure Camp
Park Rapids, MN

Camp Character is for youth with special needs ages 7-18. Our camp teaches life skills, social skills, and confidence. We use outdoor activities, teambuilding, water activities, high and low ropes activities and more to teach applicable skills. We have three separate camps within each camp for girls 12 and up, boys 12 and up, and younger youth. We guarantee your child will want to return and grow their skills!

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.

SoccerPlus Camps
Multiple Sites in Multiple States, CA

SoccerPlus Camps conducts soccer camps across the country and is presented by Tony DiCicco, Head Coach of the 1996 Olympic Gold-Medal Winning, 1999 World Cup Champion USA Women's National Soccer Teams, and 2008 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Champion USA U20 National Soccer Team.

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.

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.




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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 Camps522.7%
All-Girls Camps82.5%
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.