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Bluestone Summer Camp
Residential coed summer camp
Bluestone offers four one week camping sessions in June and July. Our Resident Program will accomodate youth entering 3rd through 10th Grade, and our Trip Camps are for high school youth entering 10th through 12th Grades.
Our Summer Camping Program is based on a small group philosophy, which consists of one female and one male counselor to a group of around 10-12 kids. A week at Bluestone will provide campers with excellent opportunities for spiritual and personal growth, for meeting new friends, learning new skills, and challenging themselves.
In addition to daily arts and crafts, swim time and song time, Resident Campers have a daily bible study based on the theme of the summer. Hikes, creek walks, canoeing, sleeping out under the stars, nightly vespers, cookouts and s'mores are just some of the many other things to look forward to at Bluestone! Trip Campers can look forward as well to whitewater canoeing and rafting experiences, as well as other adventure activities depending upon which week they attend.
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YMCA Camp Menogyn
Wilderness Adventure Coed Camp Ages 12-18
Menogyn (min-O-jin) is of Ojibwe origin, meaning "To Grow Fully." No roads lead to YMCA Camp Menogyn, campers cross West Bearskin Lake by boat to this beautiful, intimate wilderness setting on the Gunflint Trail near Grand Marais, MN.
For over 90 years, YMCA Camp Menogyn has provided high quality wilderness adventures for teens. We focus on small group, compassionately guided wilderness canoeing, backpacking, and rock climbing trips that are safe, fun, enriching and transformational.
Our campers participate in the total life of Menogyn – to work, play and live together. We nurture character development in our campers by teaching and emulating the Y values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
Our commitment to nurturing the potential of children and teens, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility come alive at YMCA camps.
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Residential coed summer campYMCA Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya, established in 1937, is located in the beautiful Nicolet National Forest of northern Wisconsin. We instill the values of the YMCA through dedicated staff, dynamic programs, excellent facilities, and a wilderness setting. From resident camp to specialty camps to high adventure trips... there are options for everyone!
Activities include: Swimming, Canoeing, Sailing, Nature, Sports, Arts & Crafts, Target Sports, Outdoor Living Skills, Kayaking, and more!
Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp
Residential coed summer camp
Our Something Different is Something Special. Let's face it. You can choose from a lot of different camps. So what makes Pleasant Hill so special? It's because our camp is more than canoes and campfires. Don't worry, Pleasant Hill has all the toys. We have installed a NEW Zip Line for you to enjoy and we have our a New Mountain Board Park in the works!. Pleasant Hill is a camp where new friendships, great fun and new skills are developed all in the environment of a Christian camp. Here you'll find a place where you can challenge yourself to new experiences and discover a new confidence or just stick with the tried and true. Pleasant Hill is a camp where you can shine from the inside out.
Programs include Adventure Camp, Horselovers Camp, Wilderness Camp and Teen Adventure trips. You can choose from a lot of camps but we don't think you'll find any that are more committed to providing you with a top shelf traditional summer camp experience in an atmosphere that is as encouraging and uplifting as Pleasant Hill. That is our promise.
Camp Voyageur
Residential boys' summer camp
Camp Voyageur, owned and operated by the Erdmann family since 1951, is a small private camp for boys 9-17 located next to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeastern Minnesota.
We have a traditional in camp program but our specialty is canoeing trips. We lead 3-16 wilderness trips canoeing in the Boundary Waters and Canada's Quetico Provincial Park. In addition we also lead hiking along the North Shore of Lake Superior and on Isle Royale National Park and we lead sea kayaking in the Apostle Island National Lake Shore. Our in camp program of land and water sports includes: waterskiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, archery, rock climbing, sailing, arts/crafts, and much more. 1 well trained counselor to 4 campers.
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Cub Creek Science and Animal Camp
Residential coed camps
Yes, we really do have monkeys and 100's of other animals. We are an animal lovers dream come true! Our curiosity guided programs offer a safe place to interact with over 300 animals! 26 week long courses include; Jr Vet, Adopt an Animal, Pottery, CSI, Archery, Survival Skills, Cooking, Crafts, Fishing, Riflery, Build it yourself physics lab and so much more.
Campers come from all over the world. Airport transportation available from the St. Louis International Airport. Located on 240 acres of oak/hickory forest. Our camp offers; modern air-conditioned cabins, swimming pool, fishing ponds, miles of hiking trails and it's own camp zoo.
The Road Less Traveled
Coed Residential CampYou may build a school or medical outpost in Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, Tanzania or Namibia. Work on environmental projects; restore coral reef in the Florida Keys, save monk seals in Hawaii, work with wolves in Colorado or volunteer at farmer's markets. Travel to Norway, cross the entire country kayaking, rafting, biking and hiking.
We offer formal language coursework in Costa Rica, Ecuador or Spain! We travel to the Himalayas, kayak between the skyscrapers of Chicago, and aid victims of Hurricane Katrina. We offer surfing, rock climbing, snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, SCUBA, backpacking, ice and snow mountaineering. You will contribute, learn and return home with a life changing travel experience to remember.
Camp Olson YMCA
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
For more than 55 years, Camp Olson has been providing unforgettable and life changing experiences for youth and young leaders through quality camp programs. The Spirit of the Northwoods is the legacy of superior staff and facilities including over 1250 acres of pristine forests lakes and fields. Traditional Summer Camp is available as well as specialty programs in Sailing, Horseback Riding, and Nature Study.
A range of Leadership Development Programs are available to teens both on site and in outbound trips to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Isle Royale National Park. Our skilled leaders nurture teen-aged campers through intense curricula that challenge the mind, body, and spirit of all participants.
Everyone deserves Camp! Scholarship Assistance applications are easy to complete and are available upon request. Contact us for more information.
YMCA Camp Widjiwagan
Teen Wilderness Adventures Ages 12-18
High quality canoe and backpacking adventures and wilderness trips in the BWCAW, Quetico Provincial Park and in the finest wilderness areas throughout North America. "Widji" wilderness trips focus on respect and values that build skills for life as they develop an unparalleled relationship with the environment.
Our program has been carefully crafted to offer progressive challenge and growth for teens. As campers return year after year for more challenging trips, they build upon their wilderness skills and take on greater leadership roles.
At the core of our programs are the Y values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. And Respect is the foundation for all Widji sessions and trips: respect for self, for others, and for the environment.
Our commitment to nurturing the potential of children and teens, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility come alive at YMCA camps. Choose from 10-day to 23-day wilderness adventure trips.
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Kansas Adventures in Outer Space
Residential Coed Summer Camp
At the Smithsonian-affiliated Cosmosphere, you're never too young or old to explore space.
Where residential summer camp programs inspire future engineers, scientists and even future astronauts!
Campers entering 7th grade and above train in the Cosmosphere's exciting simulators: our Space Shuttle simulator, named the Falcon III, a 4-g centrifuge, multi-axis trainer, Soyuz trainer, flight simulators, and our stress simulator. Campers build and launch rockets, get close up interactive tours of the Hall of Space Museum and operate mission control. Explore the night sky, perform underwater scuba exercises, experience ropes course team training and even travel to Johnson Space Center in Houston and Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Connect the dots at the Cosmosphere with hands-on learning, accountable team building, inspiration, dreams and outcomes that encourage tomorrow's achievers.
YMCA Camp Warren
Residential Camp, Single-gender Sessions Ages 7-16
Girls and boys have been creating memories and friendships for over 80 years at Camp Warren. Uniquely situated on 480 acres on Half Moon Lake, just a few hours north of the Twin Cities, you'll find the perfect setting for girls and boys to experience exciting camp adventures.
Kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group as they engage in physical social ad educational activities. We have a strong tradition of progressive activities including archery, kayaking, swimming, windsurfing, wilderness exploration, arts and crafts, photography, fishing, sailing, canoeing, overnight campouts, tennis, athletics, pottery and horseback riding. Plus campers can enjoy BWCA canoe trips and Counselor-in-training camps.
We nurture character development in our campers by teaching and emulating the Y values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
Our commitment to nurturing the potential of children and teens, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility come alive at YMCA camps. Single-gender environment: 1-5 week sessions, girls-only sessions are in the first half of the summer, boys-only sessions in the second half the summer.
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YMCA Camp Lakewood
Residential coed summer camp
YMCA Camp Lakewood, a branch of the YMCA of Greater St. Louis is a co-ed summer residential camp for ages 6-17, located 75 miles south of St. Louis between Potosi and Steelville, MO. Set amidst 5,000 beautiful woodland acres with a private 360-acre lake, Camp Lakewood is a true escape. Your child will forget all about television, video games, and mp3 players while discovering the ultimate childhood experience, all within a safe and trusted environment.
Programs at Camp Lakewood are based on the YMCA's four core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. We believe in making your camper stronger in spirit, mind and body! At Camp Lakewood, your camper can attend our Traditional Summer Camp Program, participate in the Ranger Program, work on leadership skills in our Leaders In Training Program (LIT), or focus on a special elective of our regular camp program like Horsemanship.
Campers ages six to eight can experience a taste of the summer camp program through Mini-Camp. We also have Tween Camp for campers ages 9-10 or Pre-Teen Camp for ages 11-12.
We welcome children of all nationalities and denominations and pride ourselves on the cultural diversity of our campers and counselors.
Camp Chippewa for Boys
Residential boys' summer camp
Limited enrollment, unlimited possibilities. A wide variety of activities challenge and delight boys of all ages. Adventure in the Chippewa National Forest develop skills and create memories and friendships that last a lifetime. Traditional in-camp program and Canadian canoe expeditions. Fun and adventure since 1935.
Boys of all ages choose from a wide-range of in-camp activities and look forward to canoeing, sailing and fishing trips within the Chippewa National Forest or the northern reaches of Canada. Two-, four- and eight-week sessions available. Ages 8 to 17.
*Adventure Learning Center @ Eagle Village
Residential Therapeutic CampThe Adventure Learning Center is the experiential center of Eagle Village where programs are tailored to serve clients' individual needs. Our 683-acre campus allows us to offer programs using a variety of adventure facilities and accommodations.
Our adventure facilities include indoor/outdoor linear and maze ropes courses, indoor/outdoor climbing walls, climbing towers, and various cooperative and initiative sites.
Bluestone Summer Camp
Residential coed summer camp
Bluestone offers four one week camping sessions in June and July. Our Resident Program will accomodate youth entering 3rd through 10th Grade, and our Trip Camps are for high school youth entering 10th through 12th Grades.
Our Summer Camping Program is based on a small group philosophy, which consists of one female and one male counselor to a group of around 10-12 kids. A week at Bluestone will provide campers with excellent opportunities for spiritual and personal growth, for meeting new friends, learning new skills, and challenging themselves.
In addition to daily arts and crafts, swim time and song time, Resident Campers have a daily bible study based on the theme of the summer. Hikes, creek walks, canoeing, sleeping out under the stars, nightly vespers, cookouts and s'mores are just some of the many other things to look forward to at Bluestone! Trip Campers can look forward as well to whitewater canoeing and rafting experiences, as well as other adventure activities depending upon which week they attend.
