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Welcome back, summer! It's time to CAMP! We’ll have a ton of that traditional camp fun all while following the latest coronavirus safety standards from the CDC and the Minnesota Department of Health. Camp may look a little different in 2021, but it’s going to be a great summer!

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Use the drop-down tabs to search for camps. Click on the title of the camp for more information and to download the welcome letter. Camper grade is designated as the grade completed as of June in the current school year. When registering online for the first time, plan for the process to take 15-20 minutes to complete.

Current COVID-19 safety guidelines include reductions to overall group size and camp capacity, so we will have less space in our summer camping events. If an event is full, you will be placed on a waitlist. But don’t give up! As COVID-19 conditions change we hope to adjust our capacities upward and register those on our waitlists for their chosen event. You will be notified no later than 3-weeks prior to the start of your event if you are moved from a waitlist onto the event roster. Please let our central office camp staff know as soon as possible if you decide to register for a different event and no longer wish to remain on the waitlist. 

Please see our FAQ section for answers to common registration questions. If you need further assistance, contact the camping office at camps@campminnesota.org, or give us a call toll-free at 855-622-1973. 

 

 

Koronis Ministries

Title Event ID Cost Grades Dates  
Trailblazer Camp 2 #126 $275 Ages 8 - 12 8/1/2021 - 8/4/2021 Register
These camps are designed to pack all the excitement of camp into a half-week format. Campers will experience many of the same activities as our week-long camps, like swimming, campfires, group games, crafts, and Bible stories, plus each morning they will spend time enjoying specialties like sports, woodworking, archery, boating, woodland skills, nature crafts, and treasure hunt! All this under the direction of a committed, carefully chosen and well trained summer staff who love being at camp too! 
(a three-night version of Pathway Camps)

CLICK HERE to read the welcome letter! 
 
Mini Horse Camp 2 #57 $375 Ages 8 - 12 8/1/2021 - 8/4/2021 Register
This program is a perfect way to introduce kids to the joys of both camp life and horsemanship. Campers in this three-night mini-camp will spend a full hour each morning at nearby Flanders Ranch, learning to care for and ride a horse chosen just for them. The rest of the time, back at camp, their days will be full of activities like swimming, boating, campfires, group games, crafts, cookouts, Bible stories, making new friends, and lots more. All specialized equipment provided

CLICK HERE to read the welcome letter! 
 
Koronis Grand Camp #408 $355 Adult; $255 Youth Ages 7-16 - with Grandparent 8/9/2021 - 8/13/2021 Register
This is a chance for grandparents and their grandchildren to share an unforgettable time of fun, bonding, and spiritual growth together. Our staff has put together a fun-filled week of activities, lakeside free time, and teaching designed to bring grandparents and grandkids closer together and closer to God. Lodging is provided in the motel-style comfort of Sunrise Inn. This event is presented in partnership with the Christian Grandparenting Network. Learn more at www.grandcamps.org

Note: Each member of your party must register! Please make sure to list roommate/cabin mate requests so we know who will be staying with you at camp.

Leaders: John and Conni Chapin
Labor Day Weekend Retreat #403 $199 Adult/$149 Youth/$129 Child All ages - 9/3/2021 - 9/6/2021 Register

Refresh, recharge, refocus, and make memories at the end of the summer in this weekend retreat for the whole family. Enjoy a late-summer swim, a stroll by the lake, singing by the campfire, pontoon rides, or a hike in the forest. Lakeview dorm-style lodging is provided. Upgrade to motel-style lodging in Sunrise Inn for $50/room per night. Don’t miss this last chance to savor summer fun on the shores of Lake Koronis!

**No formal programming will be provided this year. The Koronis grounds are available for your enjoyment at your leisure. There will be opportunities to play games with those who are at camp, as well as informal gatherings. Meals are provided for those registered, and there will be scheduled swimming and boating time. An adult must accompany children. Parents/guardians are responsible for their own children at all times. 

Note: Each member of your party must register! Please make sure to list roommate/cabin mate requests so we know who will be staying with you at camp.
Autumn Gathering #452 $140 for dorm-style; $195 for motel style Older Adults - 9/9/2021 - 9/11/2021 Register
Welcome the autumn season, and find spiritual renewal and encouragement at this event that feels more like a reunion than a conference. You will have your spirit lifted with singing, your mind challenged with solid teaching, your body nourished with delicious food, and your soul nourished with joyful fellowship, fun, and new friendships. Well-planned activities and plenty of time to enjoy the beauty of Lake Koronis will make you want to add this retreat to your yearly calendar.

$140 for dorm-style lodging; $195 for motel style Sunrise Inn

Leader: Lloyd Petersen
 

 

Northern Pines Camp

Title Event ID Cost Grades Dates  
Discovery Camp 5 #145 $460 Ages 9 - 13 8/1/2021 - 8/6/2021 Register

Discovery Camp is the place to grow and discover more about yourself, your friends, your faith, your abilities, and about the world around you. Discover more about your relationship with Christ as we explore "This is Our Prayer," our camp theme for the summer. Sleep in a treehouse or a cabin. Rest in a hammock near the lake. Worship around a campfire or in outside settings. Experience archery, tomahawk throwing, ukulele playing, logrolling, fishing, canoeing, and paddle boarding. Create great snacks over the fire, go swimming and boat with friends, make crafts, and play new games. Dig into your Bible, spend quiet time with God, and talk with your cabin group. 
Mini Discovery Camp #48 $195 Ages 6 - 9 8/1/2021 - 8/3/2021 Register

Mini Camp is a great opportunity for children to experience camp for the first time or return for a shorter camp experience. These three-day/two-night camps are packed full of adventures. Campers will play games, create crafts, learn about nature while exploring the camp woods, swim and play at the beach, have outdoor worship around the campfire, spend time in Bible lessons and reading their Bibles. We will spend time at the archery range, at the Gaga ball pit, and in cozy hammocks. Our theme this year, This is Our Prayer, will guide many activities as we learn new ways to pray, experience praying together and create prayer reminders to take home. (Enjoy all of the same great adventures as Mini Treehouse camp but sleep in a cabin instead!)
TEENS Camp 2 #281 $460 Ages 13 - 16 8/1/2021 - 8/6/2021 Register

T.E.E.N.S. Teaching, Equipping, Empowering, Nurturing Servants

Ready to learn more about yourself, learn new skills, find ways to serve others, and grow in your faith? If so, this camp is the place for you to do that & more! Participate in service projects at the camp and enjoy all the fun camp has to offer like archery, tomahawk throwing, logrolling, canoeing, and paddle boarding.  Worship around a campfire or in creative outdoor spaces. Read your Bible, ask questions, and grow in your faith as you relax in the Teens Only space or around a beach campfire. 
Northwood's Time Apart #453 $325 Older Adults - 9/19/2021 - 9/24/2021 Register
Bring a spirit of awe and adventure to this time apart amidst God’s fall splendors. Relax and nourish your body and soul. Explore the Park Rapids area and spend time in the great outdoors, away from the distraction of everyday life. Many of the week’s activities happen in the Lodge at Northern Pines Camp, utilizing their hotel-like rooms, each with a private bath and comfortable lower beds. Meals are prepared with adult tastes in mind and include a special candlelight dinner with entertainment on the last evening of camp.

The daily schedule will include a time of morning worship and a study/discussion time. Afternoons are dedicated to field trips, exploration of the area, opportunities to fish, hike or play golf, and a chance to take part in a service project. Evenings are devoted to group activities and games. Enjoy a week full of good fellowship with old and new friends; a time to enjoy God’s creation; and a time to grow in our daily walk with God.

Leader: Mary Steffenson

 

Kowakan Adventures

Title Event ID Cost Grades Dates  

Off-Site Programs and Events

Title Event ID Cost Grades Dates  
Canadian Fishing Camp 2 - (CANCELED) #305 (CANCELED) $749.00 (CANCELED) Adults, Youth 13+ with Accompanying Adult/Guardian - 8/2/2021 - 8/8/2021 Register

Since the Canadian border remains closed due to COVID-19, we have had to CANCEL this camp.

#305 Canadian Fishing Camp 2 
Mahkwa Lodge, Lac Seul, Ontario, Canada
Lac Seul is one of Canada’s premier walleye lakes. Join other men and women for great fellowship, fantastic food, and spiritual enrichment in this beautiful northern setting.
  • Camp Welcome Letter 
Leaders Rev. Matthew Sipe and Rev. Chip Nielson
Deposit of $250
Adults and Youth Age 13+ with accompanying adult/guardian
United Methodist Family Camp AFFILIATED CAMP adult $325, youth 11-18 $289, child 4-10 $253 All - Ages 8/2/2021 - 8/8/2021 Register
United Methodist Family Camp
Location: Koronis Ministries, Paynesville
Cost: adult $325, youth 11-18 $289, child 4-10 $253, children 3 and under are free
Ages: All
Dates: August 2-8, 2021

Family Camp is for families of all shapes, ages and sizes. Enjoy a week at camp filled with all your favorites: swimming, boating, fishing, campfire worship and fellowship. In addition, enjoy some of our favorite traditions like stunt night. Family Camp has a relaxed schedule with plenty of time for small group activities and family time. Families spend their days together and are not separated by age groups. Prices listed above are for dorm-style rooms. Campers may also choose hotel-style rooms or campsites. Contact us for pricing options. All meals are provided.

For more information about Family Camp, contact or TO REGISTER, contact Curt and Pat Moore at curtisbmoore8@hotmail.com or (612) 408-7887.

United Methodist Family Camp​ is an AFFILIATED CAMP:
Affiliated camp events take place at Camp Minnesota campsites and elsewhere around the state. They are organized and led by friends of Camp Minnesota, but operate independently of Camp Minnesota. Each affiliated camp handles its own registration, programming, safety and risk management, and is not included in Camp Minnesota’s American Camp Association accreditation process. These affiliated camps are included in this listing as suggestions of additional opportunities led by United Methodist leaders. To register for these camps, contact the leaders directly.
Serve MSP #415 $40 per student 7 - 12 8/3/2021 - 8/5/2021 Register

Serve MSP 

Serve MSP is a day camp for youth in grades 7-12.  At Serve MSP, youth will spend time volunteering with service partners that work to support and advocate for the marginalized and those in need in the Twin Cities area.  Each day will also include time to hear from community speakers and leaders about topics rooted in social justice.  We’ll be unpacking scripture and stories related to these topics, too, with an anchor held in this verse from Esther:  

“For such a time as this.” 

Minnesota has been a central figure in conversations about social justice in recent history.  Serve MSP will allow an opportunity to safely gather with other youth and community leaders, to serve organizations that are doing justice work every day, and to engage in necessary conversations.  

We'll gather from August 3-5 at several locations in the Twin Cities (itineraries will be distributed to adult leaders before camp week).  We'll have a Zoom Kickoff Event on Aug 2 and a closing worship service on August 5. In the weeks leading up to Serve MSP, adult leaders will have a menu of service and learning opportunities to choose from and can determine what will be best for their group (based on group size, age, learning emphasis).   

$40/student will cover the cost of materials (and for a sweet t-shirt) over the course of the camp week. Scholarships are available. Please contact youth@minnesotaumc.org to apply.

Our Locations

Koronis Ministries

Northern Pines Camp

KoWaKan Adventures

Off-site Programs and Events

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