Minnesota Cit Camps and Programs

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YMCA Camp Ihduhapi

Ihduhapi (EE-dohop-ee) is of Lakota origin, meaning "Independence." At YMCA Camp Ihduhapi, campers enjoy a variety of memorable daily adventures, learn new skills, and build lasting relationships in a beautiful setting. Conveniently located, close to home and just far enough away, only 22 miles west of the Twin Cities near Loretto, MN, on 175 acres on beautiful Lake Independence. Our location is ideal for both first time and returning campers. Traditional, Specialty and Leadership Development Camps are available. Specialty Camp choices include Horseback Riding, Waterskiing, Sailing, Fishing, Ropes Challenge and Teen Extreme. Campers participate...

Twin Cities YMCA Camps

  • Greater Saint Paul, Twin Cities, Du Nord, Various Locations
    Twin Cities, MN 55357, U.S.A.

    Phone: 612-230-9622

At YMCA Camps every day is an Adventure! Enjoy hiking, canoeing, archery, sailing, horseback riding, & ropes courses in a traditional camp setting. Campers learn to be caring, honest, respectful & responsible for themselves & the environment. Day Camp | Ages 4 - 14 Campers can check out camp and still come home each night. With 10 day camps around the metro area there's bound to be one nearby. Overnight | Ages 7 - 17 Campers get a well-rounded experience with activities like horseback riding, swimming, ropes, kayaking, and camp fires. 3 - 26 day sessions are available. Teen Wilderness | Ages 11 - 18 Campers start in base camp then head out...

North Central Camp Cherith - Boys Camp

Camp Cherith is a place where the love of Jesus is lived out. As a Christian camp we're deeply committed to teaching kids of all ages how to make Christ real in their lives - not just for a week at camp, but in every phase of life. Our counselors look for teachable moments to share their own joy in an authentic relationship with Christ. We approach each day with an upbeat attitude of praise and worship. With a weekly capacity of just 110 campers, we're able to create a family-like atmosphere that fosters warm, caring relationships. We create an environment where campers are willing to take healthy risks and try new things. Affiliations: North...


YMCA Camp Warren

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 and 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...

Camp Foley

Join us as we begin the next century of Camp Foley and welcome campers for our 101st summer in 2026! Grow Grit. Investigate Independence. Kids converge on Camp Foley each summer from all over the world to put aside their phones and computers and work on face to face social skills all the while trying new activities and taking risks in a safe, kid focused environment! With over 80 years of combined experience, the Camp Foley directors run a seasoned program that has been in operation for over 100 years. Beautiful Whitefish Lake in North Central, Minnesota offers the perfect backdrop for kids to reconnect with nature and learn from each other. An...

North Central Camp Cherith - Girls Camp

Camp Cherith is a place where the love of Jesus is lived out. As a Christian camp we're deeply committed to teaching kids of all ages how to make Christ real in their lives - not just for a week at camp, but in every phase of life. Our counselors look for teachable moments to share their own joy in an authentic relationship with Christ. We approach each day with an upbeat attitude of praise and worship. With a weekly capacity of just 110 campers, we're able to create a family-like atmosphere that fosters warm, caring relationships. We create an environment where campers are willing to take healthy risks and try new things. Affiliations: North...

About Minnesota Cit Camps and Programs

CIT camp, or Counselor In Training camp, is aimed toward young teens ages 13 through 17, who want to learn leadership skills to allow them job opportunities as counselors in summer camps or who want to become more active leaders in their communities. These leadership camps teach teens not only vital leadership skills, but also how to be more responsible, how to guide and encourage children without pressure as well as basic safety and first aid skills. By the end of any of the CIT camps, campers will be armed with the necessary prerequisites to apply as a full counselor to any of the many summer camps.

Levels of Expertise: Campers come to CIT camp with a variety of leadership experiences or none at all. Each camper will finish camp armed with the experience they need to be successful leaders.

Highlights: Many CIT camps offer the teen campers a chance to work hands-on with younger, neighboring campers, as they assist the full-fledged counselors in a kind of on-site training.

Learning Skills: CIT campers will learn how to work with children, how to plan activities, coworker relations, how to deal with difficult children and many other vital skills a camp counselor needs.

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About Minnesota Cit Camps and Programs

CIT camp, or Counselor In Training camp, is aimed toward young teens ages 13 through 17, who want to learn leadership skills to allow them job opportunities as counselors in summer camps or who want to become more active leaders in their communities. These leadership camps teach teens not only vital leadership skills, but also how to be more responsible, how to guide and encourage children without pressure as well as basic safety and first aid skills. By the end of any of the CIT camps, campers will be armed with the necessary prerequisites to apply as a full counselor to any of the many summer camps.

Levels of Expertise: Campers come to CIT camp with a variety of leadership experiences or none at all. Each camper will finish camp armed with the experience they need to be successful leaders.

Highlights: Many CIT camps offer the teen campers a chance to work hands-on with younger, neighboring campers, as they assist the full-fledged counselors in a kind of on-site training.

Learning Skills: CIT campers will learn how to work with children, how to plan activities, coworker relations, how to deal with difficult children and many other vital skills a camp counselor needs.

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