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Register Now for Summer 2010
Campers get a well-rounded traditional experience with activities like horseback riding, swimming, ropes, kayaking, and camp fires. Building character is a lifetime tradition for all Camp St. Croix summer camping programs with over 3,500 youth participating in day and overnight camp programs each summer.
New Camper Orientation - Sunday, May 2nd, 11am - 3pm
This is an opportunity for you to get a tour of camp, meet summer staff, ask questions and get a glimpse of what your child will experience at camp! The orientation at Camp St. Croix includes activities for kids such as climbing onour 30' tower. Orientations will begin on the hour at 12, 1 and 2pm.
Overnight Camp
Early Bird Registration -
If you registered by Jan.15th you will receive your FREE t-shirt by March 1st!
DayCroix
Register by March 7th to receive a FREE limited edition t-shirt and be entered into a drawing for a FREE week of day camp! T-shirts can be picked up at camp starting April 1st.
Traditional Camp activities include:
Free Swim, Archery, Teambuilding, Nature Studies, Art Projects, Songs, Canoeing, Picnic/Cookout, Small and Large group games.
Donate to Y Partners Today!
Y Partners is the foundation of Camp St. Croix's financial aid program. We award camperships to qualifiying individuals, groups and schools within our available resources. These children and individuals would otherwise never get the opportunity to come to camp.
Support Camp St. Croix's annual campaign by donating on-line today.
Donate to Camp St. Croix Securely Online (there are no fees to donate online with GiveMN)
Wilderness First Responder Courses Offered
10 day Certification Course: March 12th - 21st, 2010
Croix Cubbies - New Program!
Parents! Bring your 2-4 year old for a connect-to-nature program. Together, explore the outdoors through sense, activities, exploration, arts & crafts, songs, games and more!
Session #1 - Mammal Detectives! Offered January 25th, 27th and 29th
Session #2 - Snow Much Fun! Offered February 2nd and 4th
Session #3 - Happy Valentines Day Lorax! Offered February 9th and 11th
NEW Facebook Fan Page
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Building on Strong Foundations
YMCA Camp St. Croix Building on Strong Foundations Capital Campaign is going STRONG!
This is thanks to 150+ generous friends of Camp St. Croix. The campaign has passed the midway point raising $2.2 Million in pledges. Campaign volunteers are continuing campaign efforts to reach the goal of $4 Million.
These funds will enable YMCA Camp St. Croix to:
• Assure the quality of facilities matches the quality of programs.
• Meet the growth and safety needs of day and resident camp programs.
• Provide an improved energy efficiency and environmental focus.
• Prepare Camp St. Croix to serve the community in the next century.
Won't you help us reach our goal? Call in your donation TODAY to 612-465-0582!
Croixathlon V
Saturday, June 26th 2010
The Croixathlon is a 600-yd open water swim, 15 mile rolling hill bike, 3 mile trail run that serves as a fundraiser for YMCA Camp St. Croix. The proceeds of this race are used to combat "nature deficit disorder" in kids and adults. (In other words, our funds support a fabulous place for people to get outside and play!)
Planning Guides for Groups
See our Forms Page for all of the information that you need to come to camp the year with your group! We are working on using less paper and have decided to to our best to promote this information on-line instead of mailing it! Please review the Planning Guide and fill out all necessary forms before coming to camp!
School Age Care
Does your child go to River Crest Elementary? Are you looking for a place for them to go before or after school?
Camp St. Croix provides a safe, structured environment under the supervision of caring role models for your child. The program is both recreational and environmentally educational, designed to meet the various needs of growing children. The program is held at River Crest Elementary except for Tuesday and Thursdays when we spend the afternoon at camp.
Camp St. Croix 2009 Fall Newsletter
