While the snow might still be falling and summer is still a few months away, registration for summer camps is right around the corner. In an effort to get ahead of the game, we found some fun camps that you and your child can fantasize about for the rest of the season.
Parent and Child Weekends
Choose between 10 summer sessions and join your child for a fun weekend at Camp Kiwanis. Taking place between June 8 and August 19, the camp will focus on bringing children and parents together through a wide range of activities, including swimming, canoeing, fishing, crafting, hiking, first-aid training and more. This is a camp made for bonding—don’t miss out.
Price: $180 for parent and child • Registration: February 1; 763.231.7203 • Dates: June 8–August 19 • Ages: 6–10
• Where: Camp Kiwanis, 15987 St. Croix Trail; 651.433.2801
Shooting Sports Programs
For the many hunting families in the Valley, your child can learn the basics of firearm safety or archery through Fort Horn Camps one and two. The firearms camp (camp one) is in association with the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, and instructs on deer biology and the basics of deer hunting. Kids also participate in classic camp activities like swimming, hiking and fishing. There are three firearms sessions to choose from, one each month. Collaborating with Minnesota Advanced Bowhunter Education, archery (camp two) attendees learn proper bowhunting procedures, trailing, outdoor cooking, wildlife observation and more. Only available in August.
Price: $400 each • Registration: February 1 • Dates: Firearms: Call for dates in June, July, August; archery: Call for dates in August • Ages: 11–17 firearms, 12–17 archery • Where: Camp Kiwanis, 15987 St. Croix Trail; 651.433.2801
Down on the Farm
Children learn about farm life and work, complete with farm animals like donkeys, alpacas and chickens. Kids have the opportunity to do farm chores and help with the camp garden. As a reward for completing the week, they’ll cook a big farm breakfast.
Price: Call for pricing • Registration: February • Dates: Call for dates • Ages: Ages 3–6 (younger camp), ages 6–11 (elementary camp) • Where: St. Croix Montessori, 177 Neal Ave. N., Stillwater; 651.436.2603
Nature Detective
Your child will have the opportunity to study the animal life of Minnesota and Wisconsin by exploring a bunch of fun nature trails, and learning how to track and look for animal prints. A Carpenter Nature Center naturalist also brings a group of animals to visit.
Price: Call for pricing • Registration: February • Dates: Call for dates • Ages: Ages 3–6 (younger camp), ages 6–11 (elementary camp) • Where: St. Croix Montessori, 177 Neal Ave. N., Stillwater; 651.436.2603
Girl Scout Camp
Taking place at Camp Lakamaga and Camp Elk River, your daughter will have the chance to participate in a bunch of traditional outdoor activities. At Camp Lakamaga, they can enjoy swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, sailing, archery and more. At Camp Elk River, they’ll have the opportunity to improve their equestrian skills by riding and grooming, as well as archery, canoeing and more.
Price: Call for pricing • Registration begins: February 15 • Dates: Mid-June to mid-August • Ages: Entering 1–12 grades in the fall • Where: Camp Lakamaga (12303 Lakamaga Trail N., Marine on St Croix) and Camp Elk River (10775 237th Ave. NW, Zimmerman, Minn.)
