Camping Programs - YMCA of the North
1711 West Broadway Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Eligibility
- Boys and girls age 4 - 17; teenagers age 12 - 18; families
- Serves Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties
Required documents
Application/registration form
scholarship application
Hours
- Customer Service Center: 7 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday
- Youth Resource Line: 8 am - 8 pm 7 days a week
(612)230-9622
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Intake Customer Service
(763)493-2053
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Additional Intake Youth Resource Line
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
Call; visit website; walk in
Fees
Vary by service; scholarship application available online for financial assistance
Service area
Anoka County, MN
Carver County, MN
Chisago County, MN
Dakota County, MN
Hennepin County, MN
Isanti County, MN
Ramsey County, MN
Scott County, MN
Washington County, MN
Other Information
Hours of Operation
- Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm
- Open Saturday or Sunday
Application Process
- Walk In
Program Fees
- Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee
- Day Camp Ages 4 - 14: Provides fun and challenging activities in both small and large group settings. Campers can check out camp and still come home each night. Eight day camp locations around the metro area: Lakeville, Lino Lakes, Long Lake, Loretto, Monticello, Mound, Rochester, and Rosemount, Minnesota and Hudson, Wisconsin
- Overnight Ages 7-17: Campers get a well-rounded experience with activities like horseback riding, swimming, ropes, kayaking, and camp fires. 3 - 26 day and single gender sessions are available. Four overnight camp locations in Eveleth and Loretto, MN and Amery and Hudson, WI
- Teen Wilderness Ages 11-18: Campers start in base camp then head out on canoeing, backpacking and rock climbing trips. Sessions range from 5 days to 1 month or more. Two locations Grand Marais and Ely, Minnesota.
- Family Camp All Ages: Families get away and come together through opportunities for growth, spiritual development and environmental awareness. YMCA Camp du Nord is located on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Camp Northern Lights on the edge of the Superior National Forest.
- Outdoor learning programs that can be tailored to group size, program lengths, and curriculum. Also provides learning opportunities delivered through special events.
Last Assured
08/04/2025
Providing organization
YMCA of the North
Dedicated to strengthening communities through programs focusing on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.