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Participants become “Eco-Explorers” as they investigate the natural surroundings at camp. We will take nature treks to explore our camp environment and search for signs of local wildlife. Activities include bug safaris, nature hunts, and more!

Participants discover how plants, animals, soil, and people work together to produce the food we eat daily. Each farm and garden camp will feature a field trip or special visitor.

Filled with exploration and environmental education, we'll focus on fort building and discovery of insects, fish and frogs. Campers get an introductory experience to fishing, and will learn basic fishing skills while practicing the catch-and-release method. Kids will have the opportunity to try fishing from shore 2-3 times a week. Bait and fishing equipment is provided at camp, but you may bring your own.

Participants discover the finer points of preparing for a big outdoor adventure while learning various practical camping skills, including building a fire, making camp shelters, knot tying, campfire cooking, and more! Features a Survivor Challenge at the end of the week, to put all of your new skills to the test!

Participants learn the fundamentals of archery, examine equipment close-up, and learn the science behind target shooting. Instructors teach proper grip, stance, and aim alignment. YMCA of the North provides equipment. Field trip experience included.

Learn about basic climbing, belay techniques, knot tying, and safety. Challenge participants to test their strengths, strategy, and skill on our climbing wall and team building elements.

With overnight

This camp provides the opportunity to advance your skills and challenge yourself in climbing, archery, paddle sports, outdoor survival and more. This increase in difficulty and ability will be put to use during the overnight with a paddle excursion.

Begin your outdoor journey here! This action packed camp provides a sample of outdoor activities and opportunities to develop skills such as climbing, archery, paddle sports, fishing and more.

Fine-tune your archery skills and learn new ones as camp leaders highlight games and friendly competitions throughout the week. This camp features a field trip, and YMCA of the North provides equipment.

Campers will discover their artistic side and let their imaginations soar. There will be opportunities to create a variety of projects that may include: sketching, watercolors or paints, nature collages, picture frames, necklaces and bracelets, and much more. This camp also features a field trip.

With overnight

Embark on a canoeing/kayaking excursion full of adventure. Develop your paddling skills on nearby lakes, and experience the challenge of navigating the water during a unique overnight paddle excursion.

With overnight

Are you up for a challenge? Head out on bold, challenging adventures of climbing, canoeing, fat tire biking, and more as you test your strength, strategy, and skill through a week of your favorite activities.

Your skills will be put to the test with an overnight experience included! Overnights on Thursday of your child’s week of camp. Other traditional camp activities will be enjoyed throughout the week.

Test your strength, strategy, and skill as you focus on a challenging daily climb. Learn and develop climbing skills, belay techniques, knot tying, and safety.

Includes other camp activities during the week. Spend one day at Camp Manitou’s high teams challenge course. Other traditional camp activities will be enjoyed throughout the week.

Lakes provide the scene for fishing fun using the catch-and-release method. Campers can bring their pole and tackle or use equipment provided by YMCA of the North.

This camp enjoys a week full of fishing across the Chain of Lakes and features a memorable trip guided by the Wargo Nature Center and a fishing trip to Chisago Lake.

Teen Quest is an exciting day camp program geared toward teens that want real outdoor fun! As a group quest, you will decide and plan out some of the camp activities and events throughout the week. This program develops valuable life skills such as open communication, team building, cooperation, and conflict resolution.

Campers spend the whole week enjoying an incredible array of water activities that may include boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, log rolling, paddleboarding, and other fun water adventures.