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Your Ultimate 2025 Twin Cities Guide to Summer Camps is Here!
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YMCA of the NORTH
Make the most of your child’s summer with YMCA summer programs and camps! Summer programs at the Y enable kids to realize their potential and provide lifelong skills. Kids will connect with nature through meaningful outdoor experiences and families get the chance to have fun together! Find out what summer at the Y provides, plan your child’s summer, and learn the impact a summer at the Y can have on your child. Membership is not required. Financial assistance is available.
Overnight camps registration is currently open! Day Camp and summer program registration will begin in March
Ages: Pre-K – 12th grade
Location: Twin Cities Metro and greater Metro locations
Girl Scouts River Valleys
Find Yourself at Girl Scout Camp! Whether you have a first-time camper or an experienced adventurer, you’ll find a summer camp session that’s just right for them at one of our four stunning camp locations. And, you don’t need to be a Girl Scout to join in on the fun!
At camp, kids discover their strengths, developing leadership skills, confidence, and a strong sense of self while building friendships and making unforgettable memories. Do they want to splash and swim? Discover new talents? Or maybe experience the outdoors in a whole new way? Whichever direction their heart pulls them, you can be sure they’ll have a fun, safe, and high-quality experience at Girl Scout Camp.
Backed by our expert staff, our camps provide a wide range of experiences that are inclusive, accommodating, and serve every camper according to their unique needs. Campers can attend with their family, try an overnight experience, or even just come for the day.
Ages: K-11 years
Locations:
Camp Lakamaga (12303 Lakamaga Trail N Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047)
Camp Elk River (10775 237th Ave. Northwest Zimmerman, MN 55398)
Camp Northwoods (63275 Camp One Road Mason, WI 54856)
Camp Singing Hills (49496 193rd Ave Waterville, MN 56096)
YWCA Minneapolis Summer Camp
YWCA Minneapolis Summer Camps: A World of Fun and Learning
This summer, give your child an unforgettable adventure with YWCA Minneapolis Summer Camps! Designed for a variety of ages, skill levels and interests, our camps are the perfect mix of safe, fun and diverse learning experiences.
Campers will explore art, music and science while celebrating cultures and traditions from around the globe. With engaging activities rooted in teamwork, friendship and fitness, kids will have a blast staying active, learning through exciting field trips and diving into creative STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) projects.
Our Passport to Summer program is an extraordinary journey that ignites a love for global understanding. Each week, campers “travel” to a new country, exploring famous landmarks, inventions, food, music, art and culture through hands-on activities and immersive experiences.
From discovering the wonders of nature to connecting with the local community, YWCA Minneapolis Summer Camps spark curiosity, inspire creativity and build lasting friendships. Spaces are limited, so don’t wait to reserve your child’s passport to a summer filled with adventure, learning, and fun!
Ages: K-4th grades
Locations:
YWCA Downtown: 1130 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
YWCA South Minneapolis: 2400 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404
YWCA Midtown: 2121 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
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Steve & Kate's Summer Camp
When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence.
Campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time including, sewing, stop-motion animation, music, coding, sports & rec, makers crafts, baking, & more. They’ll decide what they want to do, and for how long.
This summer families can buy as many days as they’d like, and use them at any time. No weekly reservations required–just show up! Or, if you need more care, purchase a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. If for any reason your plans change, they’ll automatically refund any unused Passes in full at summer’s end.
Lunch, snacks, and all hours (8am–6pm) included.
Ages: 4-12 years
Location: 5435 11th Ave S., Minneapolis, MN
Phone: (612) 517-2109
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Camp Birchwood for Girls
Nestled in the serene woods of Northern Minnesota, Camp Birchwood has been a transformative haven for girls seeking adventure, community, and self-discovery since its founding in 1939. At Birchwood, campers choose their daily activities, (with over 25 to choose from), allowing them to take ownership over their experience and gain self-confidence. The tremendous kind of “know-how” that girls gain at Birchwood ignites their self-esteem and fuels their confidence. Camp programming is facilitated from a socioemotional perspective as counselors support campers during their Camping experience.
With kindness and respect as the hallmarks for daily life and empowerment at the heart of Camp’s ethos, Birchwood campers are steeped in a rich sense of community and encouraged to be their truest, most authentic selves. Their voices are heard. Their passions are explored. And the genuine connections that are forged in this brilliant setting remain strong long after summer has passed.
Ages: 6-17 years
Location: 6983 N Steamboat Lake Dr NW, LaPorte, MN
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Weekly Thematic Art Camps at North Star Art Club
North Star Art Club was created and is run by a local mom and licensed Art Teacher. We are conveniently located at 50th & France and offer highly engaging creative programming that gives your student a mix of both technical skill building and creative exploration.
Small Class sizes boast individualized instructional time and a unique opportunity to differentiate curriculum. Ms. Norton originally went to school to teach Spanish- so please check out our Spanish Immersion + Art Programming as well! Let Your Creativity Shine at North Star Art Club!
Ages: 3rd-8th grades (and advanced 2nd)
Location: 5007 France Ave. S. Ste. 1, Minneapolis, MN
Phone: (507) 317-7161
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Adventures in Cardboard
Ages: 8-15 years
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Phone: (612) 532-6764
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Loft Young Writers' Summer Camps
Ages: 6-17 years
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Phone: (612) 215-2575
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Discovery Day Camp
Ages: 5-13 years
Location: Fort Snelling, MN
Phone: (612) 261-2300
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White Bear Sailing School
Ages: All Ages
Location: Dellwood, MN
Phone: (651) 900-2505
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Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs Summer Day Camp
Ages: 1-5 grades
Location: Bloomington, MN
Phone: (952) 563-8572
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Good Earth Village
Ages: All Ages
Location: Spring Valley, MN
Phone: (507) 346-2494
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Tamahay Camp for Girls
Ages: 7-16 years
Location: Akeley,, MN
Phone: (218) 652-3033
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Obstacle Academy
Ages: 7-17 years
Location: Eden Prairie, MN
Phone: (952) 452-8770
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Camptastic
Ages: 1-6 grades
Location: Ramsey, MN and Ham Lake, MN
Phone: (763) 413-0647
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THE WORKS MUSEUM
Ages: 4-12 years
Location: Bloomington, MN
Phone: (952) 888-4262
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Cooks | Bellecour Kids and Teen Cooking Camps
Ages: 8-16 years
Location: St. Paul, MN
Phone: (651) 228-1333
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COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF TWIN CITIES AREA SUMMER CAMPS
Bell Museum Youth Camps | St. Paul
Breck Summer Programs | Golden Valley
Concordia Language Villages | Bemidji
Discovery Kids Summer Camp | Eden Prairie
Engineering & Design Camps at The Works Museum | Bloomington
Germanic-American Institute | St. Paul
iD Tech Camps | Macalester College, St. Paul
MetaCoders | Minneapolis
Minnesota Writing Project Summer Camp | University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
New Horizon Academy | Multiple Locations
Nitro-X Day Camp | Multiple metro locations
Science Museum of Minnesota Summer Camps|St. Paul
Snapology Camps | Multiple metro locations
Speech & Debate Camp | Augsburg University
YWCA Minneapolis Passport to Summer Camp | Minneapolis, MN
Adventures in Cardboard | Minneapolis
Camp Birchwood for Girls | Laporte
Osprey Wilds Enviromental Learning Center Camps | Sandstone
Three Rivers Park District Summer Camps | Multiple metro locations
YMCA Teen Wilderness Camps | Multiple northern Minnesota locations
Animal Humane Society Camp| Multiple metro locations
Camp Como | Saint Paul
Children’s County Day School Camp | Mendota Heights
Dodge Nature Summer Program | West St. Paul
Farm Camp Minnesota | Multiple Minnesota locations
Gibbs Farm Day Camps | St. Paul
Golden Ridges Stables Summer Camp | Lakeville
Green Earth Childrens Academy Summer Camp | Minneapolis
Summer Day Camps at the Bruentrup Heritage Farm | Maplewood
The Hayloft Ranch Camp | Hastings
3rd Lair Skateboard Camps | Golden Valley
43 Hoops | Hopkins
All Sports Camp | Multiple metro locations
Active Kids Association Sports Camps | Blaine
Center for Blade Arts Camp | Minneapolis
John Tauer Basketball Camps | University of St. Thomas, St. Paul
I Got Skills Soccer and Futsal Training | Burnsville, MN
Fusion Martial Arts Camp | Eagan
Flying Colors Trapeze | Marine On Saint Croix
Hwa Rang Do Summer Camps | Minneapolis
Lake Minnetonka Sailing Camp | Excelsior
Legacy Gymnastics Camp | Eden Prairie
Midwest Ballet Summer Programs | Edina and Eden Prairie
Minneapolis Rowing Club ‘Learn to Row’ Camp | Minneapolis
Minnesota Twins Training Camp | Multiple metro locations
Nike Basketball Camp | Minneapolis
Obstacle Academy Ninja Camp | Eden Prairie
PGA Junior Golf Camps | Multiple metro locations
Ramsey County Junior Golf Programs | Multiple metro locations
Tags Gymnastics Summer Camps | Multiple metro locations
Topgolf Summer Academy | Brooklyn Center
White Bear Sailing School | Dellwood
Articulture Camps | Minneapolis
MCAD Summer Classes Camps | Minneapolis
Kidcreate Studio Summer Art Camps | Multiple metro locations
KidzArt | Minneapolis
MacPhail Summer Music Camps | Multiple metro locations
Northern Clay Center | Minneapolis
School of Rock Camp | Eden Prairie
Sewing Camp | St. Paul
Shell Lake Arts Center | Shell Lake, WI
Simply Jane Summer Art Camps | Minneapolis
Spark School of Music Camps | Spring Lake Park
Cooks of Crocus Hill Kids Camp | St Paul & Stillwater
Way Cool Cooking School | Eden Prairie
Carver County Day Camps | Multiple metro locations
Lifetime Fitness Kids Camps | Multiple metro locations
Tamarack Nature Center Day Camps | White Bear Township
YMCA Day Camps | Multiple metro locations
YWCA Minneapolis Passport to Summer Camp | Minneapolis, MN
Camp Lake Hubert | Lake Hubert
North Star Camp | Brainerd
Trout Lake Family Camp | Pine River
YMCA Family Camps | Multiple Minnesota locations
Birchwood Wilderness Camp | Boundary Waters
Catholic Youth Camp | McGregor
Camp Cherith | Detroit Lakes
Camp Lake Hubert for Girls | Lake Hubert
Camp Lincoln for Boys | Lake Hubert
Camp Pillsbury Performing Arts Camp | Owatonna
Camp Fire Minnesota: Tanadoona | Lake Minnewashta
Camp Shamineau | Motley
Girl Scouts River Valleys | Multiple MN & WI locations
North Star Camp | Brainerd
Swift Nature Camp | Minong, WI
YMCA Overnight Camps | Multiple Minnesota locations
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre Camp | Chanhassen
Children’s Theatre Company Summer Camps | Minneapolis
Guthrie Theater Kids Camps | Minneapolis
Lundstrum Performing Arts Camp | Minneapolis
Stages Theatre Company | Crystal, Hopkins and Eden Prairie
Stepping Stone Theatre Summer Programs | St. Paul
AFAA Food Allergy Camp | Mound
Autism Society Camps | Multiple Minnesota locations
Camp of Champs | Park Rapids
Camp Heartland for Youth Affected by HIV & AIDS | Willow River
Camp Oasis for Children with Crohn’s or Colitis | Maple Lake
Camp Odayin for Children with Heart Disease | Multiple Minnesota locations
Camp Oz for Children with Epilepsy | Camp St. Croix
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