Camp St. Croix | Summer Programs
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.
Day Camp | DayCroix
Day Camp offers children the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities: Pioneer living, water play, arts and crafts, exploring, environmental education, hiking, boating, outdoor cooking, recreational swimming, singing, dramatics, cooperative group games, and archery. Day Camp is divided into age-based units to ensure a progression of experiences throughout a child’s years at Day Camp.
Camp begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 4:00p.m. Monday through Friday, with the exception of 4:30 p.m. on Thursday for Family Night. Before care starts at 7:30 a.m. and after care runs until 6:00 p.m. Extended Care is not available on Thursday afternoons due to Family Night program.
Wee Backpackers Day Camp
For campers entering Kindergarten in fall 2010
Members: $162/week
Program Participants: $187/week
June 14 - September 3
Start your preschooler’s appreciation of the great outdoors by enrolling him or her in Wee Backpackers! From the moment campers arrive each day, counselors guide them through traditional camp experiences including hiking, nature study, and arts and crafts. They have opportunities to savor the wonderful flavors of outdoor cookouts, sing songs, tell stories, and meet new friends. All activities are geared to show your preschool camper the wonders of nature. Wee Backpackers is carried out under the watchful eye of counselors trained to meet the needs of young campers.
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Teen Quest Day Camp
For teens entering grades 7 – 9 in fall 2010
Members: $197/week
Program Participants: $222/week
Weeks of June 28, July 12, July 19, July 26, Aug 2, Aug 9, Aug 16, Aug 23 and Aug 30
Today’s adventurers—tomorrow’s leaders! At Teen Quest, you’ll venture out beyond traditional day camp activities and focus on developing valuable life skills such as open communication, team building, cooperation and conflict resolution. This exciting program builds teamwork, teaches problem solving, and develops communication skills through challenges such as the Low Ropes Course and the Climbing Tower. You will also have opportunities to participate in more advanced versions of the typical day camp activities. A highlight of this program is the Thursday overnight at Camp St. Croix. Don’t miss this action-packed program!
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Horse Day Camp
Colts – Introductory level
For campers entering grades 4 – 6 in fall 2010
Members: $217/week
Program Participants: $242/week
Weeks of June 14 - August 27
Buckaroos– Intermediate level
For campers entering grades 5 – 6 in fall 2010
Previous Colts or similar experience preferred.
Members: $232/week
Program Participants: $257/week
Weeks of June 14 - August 27
Come experience the joys of horseback riding at Horse Camp! Camp St. Croix DayCroix riding programs are progressively structured to provide campers with a fun experience of interacting with gentle horses. Instructors are trained in horsemanship and carefully match the experience level of the child with an appropriate horse. Instruction is provided at the staging area and on the horses.
Safety is our top priority at Horse Camp. For all horse programs, we require that participants wear leather shoes or boots with heels. Long pants and protective helmets (helmets provided by camp) are required of all participants. Our horse camp is a progressive recreational riding program and is not intended to replace formal riding lessons.
Alternative programs may be planned if weather conditions such as heat, rain, or wind jeopardize the safety of campers or horses.
Previous Colts experience preferred. Important note for Colts and Buckaroos program: Not all instruction is done on horseback, and most will not ride on Monday. With safety in mind, some campers will need extra time to develop skills on the ground before getting on a horse. The staff determines all riding time, based on the ability of the riders and the current weather situations such as rain and heat. Generally, campers are with the horses for the specified times, four times a week. Please keep this in mind when registering.
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Specialty Day Camps
Develop a greater passion for the things you love, or try out something new at one of our specialty camps! At each of our specialty camps, day campers spend approximately 2 hours each day in their specialized activity. The remainder of the day is spent enjoying traditional camp activities.
Outdoor Sports Specialty Day Camps
Invigorate your summer with one or more of our Sports Camps! Sports Camp is a safe, fun, non-competitive program designed to build teamwork, leadership skills, and self-esteem. Every week, participants will learn about sportsmanship and the joy of athletics through specialty clinics and recreational play.
For Campers Entering Grades 1-6 in fall 2010
Climbing Camp:
For campers entering grades 1-3, weeks of July 5, July 19 and August 2
For campers entering grades 4-6, weeks of June 14 and July 26
Members: $237/week
Program Participants: $262/week
Sports Spectacular:
For campers entering grades 1-3, weeks of June 14 and July 12
Members: $177/week
Program Participants: $202/week
Yoga/Wellness:
For campers entering grades 1-3, weeks of June 21 and August 9
Members: $177/week
Program Participants: $202/week
For Campers Entering Grades 4-6 in fall 2010
Golf Camp:
Week of August 2
Members: $237/week
Program Particpants: $262/week
Archery Camp:
Weeks of July 5 and August 2
Members: $215/week
Program Participants: $240/week
Anglers Fishing Camp:
Weeks of June 14, June 28, July 12 and July 26
Members:$ 237/week
Program Participants: $262/week
Log Rolling Camp:
Week of July 19
Members: $177/week
Program Participants: $202/week
Sailing Camp:
Week of August 9
Members: $215/week
Program Participants: $240/week
Canoeing Camp:
Week of June 28
Members: $215/week
Program Participants: $240/week
Water Adventure:
Weeks of July 5 and August 16
Members: $215/week
Program Particpants: $240/week
Creative Arts Specialty Day Camps
These camps are designed to get those creative juices flowing! Come enjoy a week of crafts, music, performing arts, and much more! Express your creativity as you work on a variety of craft projects and art pieces! Enjoy painting, pottery, beadwork, and other projects that you can make and take home to share or showcase your skills in our end of the week performance! A special field trip allows you to explore the wonderful facets of art!
For Campers Entering Grades 1-6 in fall 2010
New! Dragons, Fairies and Princesses Camp
For campers entering grades 1-3, week of July 19
Members: $177/week
Program Participants: $202/week
Cheer Camp:
For campers entering grades 1-3, week of July 12
For campers entering grades 4-6, week of August 16
Members: $177/week
Program Particpants: $202/week
Arts & Crafts Camp:
For campers entering grades 1-3, weeks of June 14, June 28 and August 2
For campers entering grades 4-6, week of August 9
Members: $215/week
Program Participants: $240/week
For Campers Entering Grades 4-6 in fall 2010
New! Planes, Trains & Automobiles Camp
Weeks of June 21 and August 2
Members: $177/week
Program Participants: $202/week
Digital Photography Camp:
Week of Jule 19
Member: $215/week
Program Participants: $240/week
Theater Camp:
Week of June 28
Members: $215/week
Program Participants: $240/week
Science & Nature Specialty Day Camps
For Campers Entering Grades 1-3 in fall 2010
Wild about Nature Camp:
Weeks of June 21 and August 2
Members: $177/week
Program Participants: $202/week
Space Odyssey Camp:
Week of August 9
Members: $215/week
Program Participants: $240/week
Animals in Action Camp:
Weeks of July 5 and July 26
Members: $215/week
Program Participants: $240/week
Science Camp:
Week of July 12
Members: $237/week
Program Participants: $262/week
For Campers Entering Grades 1-6 in fall 2010
Magic & Illusions Camp:
For campers entering grades 1-3, weeks of July 19 and August 16
For campers entering grades 4-6, week of August 2
Members: $215/week
Program Participants: $240/week
Outdoor Cooking Camp:
For campers entering grades 1-3, weeks of June 28 and August 16
For campers entering grades 4-6, week of July 19
Members: $177/week
Program Participants: $202/week
For Campers Entering Grades 4-6 in fall 2010
New! Farm Camp:
Weeks of July 5 and July 19
Members: $215/week
Program Participants: $240/week
Pioneering Camp:
Week of July 12
Members: $177/week
Program Participants: $202/week
Outdoor Living Skills Camp:
Week of August 9
Members: $215/week
Program Participants: $240/week
Archeology Camp:
Week of July 26
Members: $215/week
Program Participants: $240/week
Teen Specialty Day Camps
For campers entering grades 7-9 in fall 2010
Outdoor Living Skills Camp:
Week of August 26
Members: $215/week
Program Participants: $240/week
Climbing Camp:
Week of August 9
Members: $215/week
Program Participants: $240/week
Canoeing Camp:
Week of August 2
Members: $215/week
Program Participants: $240/week
Teen Artists:
Week of August 16
Members: $215/week
Program Participants: $240/week
Sailing Camp:
Week of July 19
Members: $215/week
Program Participants: $240/week
Digital Photography Camp:
Week of July 12
Members: $215/week
Program Participants: $240/week
Teen Angler Fishing Camp:
Week of July 5
Members: 237/week
Program Participants: $262/week
Leaders-In-Training
Entering grades 8-10 in fall 2010
2 week session: July 26 - August 6
Members: $347
Program Participants: $372
Family Nights
Part of the fun of camp is showing your family all the exciting things you have been experiencing. On Thursdays at 4:30 p.m., Wee Backpackers, Day Camp and Specialty Camps campers will join their families for a picnic dinner, tour of the camp, and a campfire program. Campers staying for the overnight will not participate in the camper show. Your camper is eligible if he/she is an Eagle, Teen Quest or attending a Specialty Camp for 4th-6th graders and Teen Specialties. Camp St. Croix will provide a BBQ at no cost.
For Colt and Buckaroos campers, Thursday nights bring a chance to showcase all they have learned about horses in a horse show presented to families. The show runs from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Parents are welcome to join us prior to the horse show for the picnic. Come and share these experiences with your DayCroix camper!
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Overnight Camp
The rich camp traditions of over 100 years influence current overnight camp programming at Camp St. Croix. Once campers arrive, they realize they are part of a community linked together by common experiences, lifelong friendships, an appreciation for nature and spirit, mind, body and personal growth and enrichment through challenging and fun activities.
YMCA Camp St. Croix offers a wide variety of exciting activities that build confidence, cooperation, and care--making new friends, building on renewed friendships, and having a caring environment where your child can be themselves are high points of the camping experience.
The one and two-week and one month sessions are divided into units for different age levels. Younger campers are guided through a variety of experiences; older campers choose between specialized canoeing, sailing, rock climbing, horseback riding and backpacking units which offer progressive challenges. Each time your child comes back to Camp St. Croix they can achieve a new level of achievement by progressing into a new, longer trail program! All of our activities at Camp St. Croix nurture character development and encourage all campers to step outside their comfort zones to have new experiences, increase self-confidence and care for others.
2010 Camp St. Croix Overnight Session Dates
Session 1 June 20 - 25
Summer Sampler A* June 20 - 23 (Sun - Wed)
Session 2 June 27 - July 2
Summer Sampler B* June 27 - June 30
Private Camp Program July 4 - 10
Session 3** July 11 – 23**
Session 3A July 11-16
Session 3B July 18 - 23
Summer Sampler C* July 18 - 21 (Wed - Sat)
Session 4 July 25 - 30
Summer Sampler D* July 25 - 28 (Sun - Wed)
Session 4 July 26 - 31
Session 5** August 1 - 13**
Session 5A August 1 - 6
Session 5B August 8 - 13
Summer Sampler E* August 8 - 11
*Summer Sampler is for campers entering 2-6 grades in 2010.
**Indicates a two week session
Traditional Overnight Camp
Experience all that Camp St. Croix has to offer with one of our traditional overnight camps! Campers will spend their time participating in fun-filled activities such as swimming, canoeing, kayaking, arts and crafts, music, nature, archery, sports, campfires, climbing, horseback riding, teambuilding and more. These programs provide exciting experiences for the new and returning camper, foster growth in our 4 core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and an increase in caring for others. *Not all units participate in all traditional in-camp programs.
Summer Samplers
For campers entering grade 2 - 6 in fall 2010
Fee: $335
Summer Sampler A: June 20 - 23 (Sunday-Wednesday)
Summer Sampler B: June 27 - 30 (Sunday-Wednesday)
Summer Sampler C: July 18 - 21 (Sunday-Wednesday)
Summer Sampler D: July 25 - 28 (Sunday-Wednesday)
Summer Sampler E: August 8 – 11 (Sunday-Wednesday)
This four-day, three-night camp is the perfect program for a first-time camping experience. Summer Sampler offers an introduction to traditional camp activities and a chance to meet new friends in a group-living setting. A low 5:1 camper to staff ratio is maintained to ensure that your child receives the individual attention they need.
Pioneers
For Campers entering grades 3 & 4 in fall 2010
Sessions: 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5A, 5B
Fee: $490
Pioneer Camp introduces campers to the exciting adventures of overnight camping. Activities include, swimming, nature hikes and exploration, arts and crafts, horseback riding, team sports, campfires and more. Our caring staff helps and encourages campers to meet new friends, experience new adventures, and learn new skills through age-appropriate activities and challenges.
Trailblazers
For campers entering grades 5 & 6 in fall 2010
Fee: $490 for one-week session; $950 for two-week session
One-Week Sessions: 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5A, 5B
Two-Week Sessions: 3 & 5 - Includes an adventure camp experience!
Trailblazers are in for an adventure! Campers will enjoy the experience of living at Camp St. Croix combined with an overnight tent-camping experience at camp. Two-week Trailblazers will participate in a two-night overnight camping experience on the St. Croix River. Emphasis is placed on caring relationships, personal and group challenges, and building an appreciation for the natural world around us.
Homesteaders
For campers entering grades 7 & 8 in fall 2010
Fee: $505 for one-week session
One-Week Sessions: 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5A, 5B
This program is specifically designed for 7th and 8th graders who want to have a Camp St. Croix experience without an overnight trail component. The emphasis is on fostering healthy relationships, caring for others, learning about the natural world and leadership development. Campers participate in all camp activities.
Woodcrafters
For campers entering grades 9 & 10 in fall 2010
Fee: $505 for one-week session
One-Week Sessions: 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5A, 5B
This in-camp program for 9th and 10th graders features a day-long canoe trip and a group living experience. The emphasis in Woodcrafters is on fostering healthy relationships, caring for others, learning about the natural world and leadership
development. Campers participate in all camp activities.
Adventure Camps
Since 1909, Camp St. Croix has been exploring our local wilderness areas through the use of canoes, and most recently through sailing, kayaking, rock climbing, horseback riding and backpacking. We believe in progressive camping where youth and teens are able to experience age-appropriate activities and are given the opportunity to challenge themselves each time they come back to camp. We offer a number of adventure camp areas that have a progression from beginner to advanced levels.
First time campers and more experienced campers welcome! Please note that participation in one of our beginner camps is not a prerequisite to the other levels if the camper has equivalent experience in that area. When time permits all adventure campers participate in traditional in-camp activities.
**Indicates a 2-week session.
Level 1 = Beginner
Level 2 = Intermediate
Level 3 = Advanced
Canoeing Camps
River-Riders
For campers entering grades 7 & 8 in fall 2010
Fee: $530 / Transportation Fee: $40
Level: 1
Sessions: 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5B
River-Riders learn to work as a team, as they participate in camp activities, practice trail skills, and plan their three-day two-night canoe trip on the upper St. Croix Scenic Riverway. While in camp, River-Riders practice and learn basic canoeing skills, receive instruction in minimum impact camping skills. This is the ideal introduction to the adventure of canoeing and river paddling!
Rapid Riders
For campers entering grades 9 & 10 in fall 2010
Fee: $530 / Transportation Fee: $40
Sessions: 1, 3A, 3B, 4, 5A
Level: 1
Join us on this canoe trip for older campers that are looking for a one-week trail experience! Spend the first day at camp preparing for your trip, reviewing canoeing skills, and getting acquainted with your fellow canoers and counselors. Then, set off on a three-day canoeing and camping adventure on the Namekogen or Flambeau River!
Voyageurs**
For campers entering grades 8 & 9 in fall 2010
Fee: $910 / Transportation Fee: $40
Sessions: 3 (two week camp)
Level: 2
Spend seven days following in the steps of North America’s historical fur traders. The waters of the Namekagon and Upper St. Croix Rivers will be your home for seven days. Voyageurs spend three days in camp refreshing canoeing and wilderness camping skills and then set out on the trip of a lifetime!
Trip Mni Sose** New in 2010
For campers entering grades 9 - 11 in fall 2010
Fee: $950 / Transportation Fee: $50
Sessions: 5 (two week camp)
Levels: 1 & 2 (or have completed Voyageur program)
Led by a Macalester College professor and camp staff, campers will retrace the steps of Lewis and Clarke’s inaugural
journey while paddling the Mni Sose (Dakota for “Missouri”) River through three states--South Dakota, Nebraska, & Iowa. Participants can expect to learn as much about Dakota history, language, and culture as they will about camping and canoeing. The Mni Sose waterway is narrow, calm, sheltered, and rich with both cultural and recreational amenities. This culturally rich canoe trip covers over 100 miles within the boundaries of the federally protected Missouri River National Recreation area. You won’t want to miss this trip!
Explorers** New in 2010
For campers entering grades 10 & 11 in fall 2010
Fee: $1000 / Transportation Fee: $40
Sessions: 3 & 5 (two week camp)
Levels: 2 & 3 (or have completed Voyageur program)
Explorers 2-week canoe trail is the creme de la creme of river paddling! Learn and implement whitewater canoeing skills, while planning and then participating in a 8-day canoe trip on Northern Wisconsin’s Flambeau River! Explorers practice and learn advanced wilderness camping skills while planning their trip. Explorers must have previous canoeing and camping experience (Voyageurs or similar experience).
Horse Camps
Trail Trotters
For campers entering grades 5 & 6 in fall 2010
Fee: $550
Sessions: 1, 2, 3B, 4, 5A, 5B
Level: 1
Howdy Partners! This level one horse camp offers an amazing week of horse heaven! Campers will build confidence and skills while learning the basics of western riding such as mounting and dismounting, ring riding, and awesome trail rides! Trail Trotters will also be instructed on horse safety, grooming, and maintenance. This horse camp is a great learning experience for first-time riders and offers many key facets of horsemanship.
Boots & Saddles
For campers entering grades 7 & 8 in fall 2010
Fee: $615
Sessions: 1, 3A, 4, 5A, 5B
Level: 1-2
Giddy Up! Join us for our horse intensive Boots and Saddle camp where campers will spend the majority of their time with our horses and wrangler staff! Each camper will be assigned a horse of their own for the entire week and share in daily care, grooming, feeding, maintenance, and new in '08, natural horsemanship. Natural Horsemanship teaches campers how to communicate with horses respectfully which produces an undeniable bond between horse and rider. Add in 3-5 hours of English Riding at our local St. Croix Equestrian Center and each camper will be ready for our level 3 riding camp Wranglers! Parents can also see their campers in a horse show at 4pm on Friday before check out at the St. Croix Equestrian Center.
Wranglers**
For campers entering grades 9 -11 in fall 2010
Fee: $990 / Transportation Fee: $90
Session: 3 & 5
Levels: 2 & 3 (participant should be comfortable with horses)
Yee Haw! This equine adventure explores the historic Black Hills of South Dakota! We’ll spend four days horseback riding through the colorful and spectacular rugged wilderness of the Black Hills, including a special sunset ride. We will be camping at established campsites along the way, enjoying outdoor cooking and beautiful scenery. Join us as we discover the spirit of the Wild West in this once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
Sailing Camps
First Mates
For campers entering grades 7 & 8 in fall 2010
Fee: $530
Sessions: 1, 2, 3A, 4, 5A
Level: 1
The First Mate Program is designed to give an introduction to basic sailing skills and techniques. First Mates spend approximately two hours per day receiving sailing instruction from our qualified staff. Campers will learn how to sail on Sunfish sailboats, which are perfect for beginner sailors.
Sailors**
For campers entering grades 7 & 8 in fall 2010
Fee: $935
Sessions: 3 & 5 (two week camp)
Level: 2
Looking for more sailing adventure? This two-week camp provides an extra week of sailing educational experience! Sailors have nine days of hands-on instruction in small boat sailing under the supervision of our sailing instructors. Sailors have the opportunity to refine their small boat handling skills and learn self-rescue skills. Campers receive two-hours of instruction each day.
Schooners
Campers entering grades 9 & 10 in fall 2010
Fee: $530
Sessions: 1, 2, 3B, 4, 5B
Level: 1
This camp is designed for older campers looking for a one-week introductory sailing program! Campers will receive an introduction to basic sailing skills and techniques aboard our Sunfish and Keel Sailboats. Schooners will also have fun participating in archery, swimming, music, campfires and much more!
Windjammers**
For campers entering grades 8 & 9 in fall 2010
Fee: $975
Sessions: 3 & 5 (two week session)
Levels: 2 & 3
Take command over wind and water as a Windjammer! Learn to sail any of Camp St. Croix’s fleet of keelboats (16’ - 27’) during one of these two week sessions! Windjammers have instructional periods reviewing small boat sailing skills and spend most of their time practicing on the water. The highlight of the Windjammer program is a three-day overnight camping trip on the keelboats! Windjammers should arrive at camp with basic sailing skills, i.e., having completed Sailors or comparable program.
Lake Superior Expeditions | Advanced Sailing & Sea Kayaking
All Camp St. Croix Advanced Sailing and kayaking programs are led by experienced sailing/kayaking staff and supervised by a US Coast Guard Licensed Captain.
Islanders**
For campers entering grades 9 & 10 in fall 2010
Fee: $1300 / Transportation Fee: $60
Session: July 18 – 30
Levels: 1 & 2
During this two week program, campers will spend five days and four nights aboard a beautiful sailboat in Lake Superior! After a vessel orientation, the group sets sail through the Apostle Islands National Lake Shore. While on board, you are the working crew - campers plot the course, raise the sails, take the helm, cook the meals and maintain the vessel under the direction of the boat’s U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain and the crew’s First Mate. Other activities while in the Apostles include hiking, lighthouse tours, and exploring the natural beauty of the Apostle Islands.
Mariners**
For campers entering grades 10 & 11 in fall 2010
Fee: $1385 / Transportation Fee: $60
Session: July 25 - August 6
Level: 2 (have completed Islanders or comparable sailing experience)
Enjoy the sailing adventure of the summer as a Mariner! Campers are in small groups and spend the first portion of their adventure at Camp St. Croix reviewing sailing skills and getting ready for the trip. During the next leg of the trip, we’ll travel to Bayfield, Wisconsin, where we will set sail from the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Mariner crews spend the next six days sailing and exploring the Apostle Islands. You will also have opportunities to learn coastal navigation, docking, night sailing, and rules of the road. The Mariner Program is under the supervision of our experienced First Mate and a U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain.
Vagabonds**
For campers entering grades 7 & 8 in fall 2010
Fee: $1290 / Transportation Fee: $60
Sessions: 3 girls / 5 boys and girls trips offered
Level: 1
Come experience all that the Apostle Islands have to offer! Vagabonds can experience water adventure by combining three days of sea kayaking with three days of sailing. Your group of five will arrive at Camp St. Croix and spend time planning, packing and provisioning. Then it’s off to Bayfield, Wisconsin where you will depart on your kayaking adventure from the Apostle Islands National Lake Shore. During three days of sea kayaking, you will learn paddling skills, self-rescue, and basic navigation while camping in and around the Apostle Islands. From there, you will board one of Camp St. Croix’s advanced sailing vessels and explore the Apostle Islands by sail.
Puget Sound Paddlers**
For campers entering grades 8 & 9 in fall 2010
Fee: $1500 / Transportation Fee: $50
Sessions: 3
Levels: 1 & 2
An exciting teen kayak adventure to the Puget Sound of Washington State! Join your friends at Camp St. Croix for one week of traditional camp and kayaking 101. Then fly west to YMCA Camp Seymour in Gig Harbor, WA for a one-week dream paddle – kayaking in the Puget Sound! Space is limited!
Sea Kayakers**
For campers entering grades 9 & 10 in fall 2009
Fee: $1050 / Transportation Fee: $60
Sessions: 5
Levels: 1 & 2
Have fun sea kayaking and refine your skills as you explore the Apostle Islands National Lake Shore! Sea kayaking is an incredible way to explore this amazing wilderness area. You will spend a few days planning and preparing for this trip at Camp St. Croix while enjoying our fun camp activities. Your group will travel to Bayfield, Wisconsin - the gateway to the Apostle Islands - where you will launch your kayaks and explore this amazing wilderness area. We will spend five days and four nights of kayaking and camping in and around the islands.
Rock Climbing Camps
Rockers
For campers entering grades 7 & 8 in fall 2010
Fee: $540 / Transportation Fee: $30
Sessions: 1, 2, 3A, 4, 5A
Level: 1
On Belay! Experience one of America’s fastest growing adventure sports with our Rockers Unit! Rockers learn basic climbing techniques and safety procedures on one of Camp St. Croix’s climbing towers. Campers then progress on to local climbing areas highlighted by a two-night overnight tent camping trip to Taylor’s Falls, a scenic rock-climbing haven!
Rock-n-Ropes
For campers entering grades 9 & 10 in fall 2010
Fee: $510
Sessions: 1, 3B, 4, 5B
Level: 1
Climb On! This one-week adventure will have campers climbing to new heights every day! Campers will receive instruction on both of our climbing towers, experience our low and high teams ropes courses, and get a chance to walk through the tree tops on our high confidence course! Campers will also have a chance to participate in our traditional camp activities.
Cliff Hangers**
For campers entering grades 9 & 10 in fall 2010
Fee: $980 / Transportation Fee: $60
Sessions: 3 & 5
Level: 2
Can’t get enough of rock climbing? Cliff Hangers can enjoy two weeks of high-climbing thrills! We’ll begin with basic climbing instruction and progress through Camp St. Croix’s climbing towers, indoor climbing at a local climbing gym, and outdoor climbing at Taylor’s Falls. Highlighting the session is a five-night overnight camping trip to Devil’s Lake State Park near Baraboo, Wisconsin. Rock on!
Backpacking Camps
North Shore Hikers**
For campers entering grades 7 & 8 in fall 2010
Fee: $900 / Transportation Fee: $60
Sessions: 3
Level: 1
The North Shore Hikers program is a great introduction to backpacking adventure! During this two-week program, campers will spend five days of hiking and camping along the Superior Hiking Trail , learning basic outdoor living skills and an appreciation for wilderness settings. Hiking boots are required. Packs are available if needed. Hiking boots are required.
Wilderness Trekkers**
For campers entering grades 9 & 10 in fall 2010
Fee: $950 / Transportation Fee: $60
Sessions: 3 & 5
Level: 2
If a backpacking adventure is what you seek, Wilderness Trekkers has it all! This two-week program will help you develop backpacking know-how and refine camping skills as you learn trip planning, navigate trails and experience minimal impact camping. The highlight of Wilderness Trekkers is six days of backpacking the wilderness trails of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Porcupine Mountains! Hiking boots are required. Packs are available if needed.
Leadership Development Program (LDPs)
Session1: June 20 - July 16
Session 2: July 18 - August 13
The LDP experience is 26 days of intensive leadership and wilderness training. Each LDP will have the opportunity to develop outdoor skills, personal confidence, group skill development, time management, planning and supervision. The program also includes a 10-13 day trail experience of sailing/backpacking or canoeing/rock climbing. This is an ideal program for campers wishing to become camp staff in the future!
Being an LDP is the mountaintop experience for Camp St. Croix Campers. Participation in this program is competitive with limited space available and many applications. Application packets are available from the Camp St. Croix office after Jan. 1, 2010. Applications are reviewed and interviews scheduled as they are received. Each applicant will be interviewed by Camp Staff and informed if they have been admitted to the program soon after the interview process. Applications are due to Camp St. Croix by March 31, 2010.
Backpacking/Sailing LDP
For campers in grades 11 & 12 in fall 2010
Fee: $1800
Session 1: June 20 - July 16
This 26-day Leadership Program includes a 10-day trail experience. LDPs will sail and backpack in Lake Superior country! LDPs will spend 10 days sailing and hiking near the beautiful North Shore. There will be opportunities to learn coastal navigation, docking, night sailing, and rules of the wind. The Sailing LDP Program is under the supervision of our experienced First Mate and a U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain. The rest of the program is spent at camp and is designed to give LDPs the needed skills to become leaders at camp and in their community.
Canoeing/Rock Climbing LDP
For campers in grades 11 & 12 in fall 2010
Fee: $1800
Session 1: July 18 - August 13
This 26-day Leadership Program includes a 13-day trail experience. LDPs will navigate the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness via our sister camp, Camp Widjiwagan and climb to new heights along the North Shore on this adventure! Climbing instructors are trained to facilitate safe and fun outdoor climbing experiences. The rest of the program is spent at Camp St. Croix and is designed to give LDPs the needed skills to become leaders at camp and in their community.
Special Summer Camp Programs
Camp Avanti
Camp Avanti has served children with learning disabilities since 1986 with a sensory integration therapy program by Research & Development in Pediatric Therapy. Nearly 60 children attend this unique week each June. Both day and overnight camp available. For more information contact
nlshirleyscc@sbcglobal.net.
Camp Needlepoint
Camp Needlepoint for children with diabetes, is conducted for two weeks each August — in conjunction with the American Diabetes Association of Minnesota — serving over 375 youth with resident camp and day camp experiences. For more information contact
rmartin@diabetes.org.
Camp OZ
Camp OZ is a one week overnight camp through the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota. Over the course of the week, campers who have seizure disorders participate in all traditional camp activities and enjoy community living in our cabins. For more information, please contact the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota at 1-800-779-0777 or 651-287-2300.
