Character Counts

At Camp Ihduhapi we nurture character development in our campers using the values of respect, responsibility, caring and honesty. Our well-trained staff lead quality programs that are safe, fun and enriching.

At Camp Ihduhapi your camper will:

• Develop integrity, self-reliance and leadership skills in a safe, fun & enriching environment.
• Build life-long friendships.
• Enrich their spirit, mind, and body through challenging and fun camp activities.
• Gain an appreciation for the natural environment.
• Experience a sense of community by living with campers in age-appropriate small groups with well-trained staff.

YMCA Camp Ihduhapi Mission:

YMCA Camp Ihduhapi fosters physical, mental and spiritual growth by providing a fun-filled, challenging and supportive environment in which to learn about nature, others and oneself.

Safety – Our First Priority

The safety of each child is our primary concern. We are American Camping Association (ACA) accredited! This assures you that camp practices have measured up against 300 national standards that go a step beyond our state's basic licensing requirements. ACA accredited camps voluntarily go through a rigorous risk-management process to provide a supervised, positive environment with controlled boundaries where children can grow.

These ACA standards establish criteria for areas such as:
-emergency preparedness
-transportation
-health care
-program practices
-living areas

At Camp Ihduhapi:

• We have a health care provider on the property at all times.

Ambulance emergency response time is less than 10 minutes away.

Well-Trained Staff

Camp Ihduhapi has small, single-gender cabin groups of 8-10 campers and 2 cabin staff, providing for individual attention and positive, small-group dynamics.

We hire our staff based on:

• strength of character
• ability to make sound, informed decisions
• positive role model
• passion for helping kids increase self-confidence and self- respect

Camp Life

• Ihduhapi has small, single-gender cabin groups of 8-10 campers and two cabin staff.
• 10-12 program professionals assist in areas like waterfront, arts and crafts, health services, administration and much more.
• our kitchen staff prides themselves on creating a well –balanced and good tasting menu. A salad bar is provided at both lunch and dinner and fresh fruit is offered each day.
• Campers eat family style as a cabin group.
• Each camper is given a log book to track there weekly events at camp. They will have a chance to chronicle there favorite activities and food, friends, songs plus much more.

Camp Type:  Residential  Day Year Established: 1929 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 7 to 16 years old Cost/Week: $351.00-$500.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Christian Camp Owner(s): YMCA of Minneapolis Camp Director(s): Orville Lindquist, Joey Cottew Nearest Large City: Minneapolis, MN Off Season Rental: Yes Accreditations ? ACA YMCA

Camp Focus: Traditional Camps Traditional Camps: YMCA Camps Special Accommodations: ADD, Asthma, Food Allergies,

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Miscellaneous Activities:

2009 Summer Camp sessions begin June 21, 2009 and the last day of camp is August 28, 2009. Camp Ihduhapi offers:

• Traditional Camp
• Horse Camp
• Water-Skiing Camp
• Sailing Camp
• Summer Samplers, a 3-night experience for the first-time camper.
• Fishing Camp
• Outdoor Challenge Camp
• Naniboujou Session, 11 days
• Teen Extreme
• Leadership Development Program

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