Minnesota Leadership Camps and Programs
3425 Ihduhapi Rd
Loretto, MN 55357, U.S.A.Phone: 763-479-1146
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...
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...
9303 Father Foley Drive
Pine River, MN 56474, U.S.A.Phone: 218-543-6161
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...
3788 North Arm Rd
Ely, MN 55731, U.S.A.Phone: 651-645-6605
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 offers a 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...
About Minnesota Leadership Camps and Programs
A leadership camp is a program designed to harness the knowledge and skills of participants on responsible leadership. This camp is composed of a series of workshops that will develop the students' critical thinking, problem-solving skills, communication skills and financial planning, among other topics. It also imparts techniques on aspects like conflict resolution, effective meetings and cause lobbying. The goal of this camp is to empower participants in such a way that they will want to become leaders and be good at this job.
Highlights: One of the best features of this type of camp is the hands-on and individualized training that students will get. Aside from lectures and seminars, they also get to work on group projects that will allow them to practice what they have learned so far from the camp. Some leadership camps have renowned political or business leaders as guest speakers to motivate the students.
Learning Skills: Campers will learn various skills on governance such as how to direct people, how to achieve success and how to resolve conflicts. This camp seeks to build up the confidence of a person, something that all leaders should possess.
Academic Benefits: The primary academic benefit of this camp is that it makes it easier for a child to be a leader in the class. Skills that he would learn from this camp can be used for group and class projects, and any other work that requires teamwork and teambuilding.
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