YMCA Camp du Nord
Summer Address:
Ely, Minnesota, USAShow Phone #
Off-Season Address:
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USAShow Phone #
Families can choose to particpate in as many or as few activities as they would like. A typical day is as follows:
7:30 AM Polar Bear Swim
8:00 Breakfast Buffet*
9:00 Nature Notes and Trading Post open; lattes available
10:00 Campers participate in programs for their age groups (0 - 2 years old, 3 - 4 years old, through adult)
12:30 PM Lunch*
2:00 - 4:00 Planned family activities such as hiking, canoeing, family crafts, beach and boating area open.
5:30 Dinner
Evenings Options include campfires, concerts, saunas, and sing-alongs.
*(meals are available when reserved in advance, for an extra fee)
Special Programs: 'Bringing Beauty and Balance to Life' is a retreat designed for adult women, ages 18 and above. Held twice a years, once in the spring and fall. "Fall Family Camp" is the same great summer program but offered the 3rd weekend in October every year, corresponding to the school break weekend.
Camping For All Seasons: The facilities at Du Nord are available for reservation to organized groups and families. The beauty of the setting with the vast sky and towering pines provides an ideal location for renewal, growth and challenge. Du Nord is the perfect setting for retreats and wilderness outdoor adventures.
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Camp Type:
Year Established: 1960 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: All ages Cost/Week: $651.00-$1000.00/wk Religious Affiliation: None Camp Owner(s): YMCA Camp Director(s): Dave Palmer Nearest Large City: Ely Off Season Rental: Yes |
Camp Focus:
Adventure Camps: Assorted Adventures Sports Camps: Yoga Traditional Camps Traditional Camps: YMCA Camps |
Arts and Crafts
Drawing and Painting
Music
Other Arts
Performing Arts
Sports Activities:
General Sports
Fishing
Swimming
Volleyball
Water Sports
Yoga
Adventure Activities:
Assorted Adventures
Backpacking
Canoeing
Caving
Environmental
Hiking
Kayaking
Sailing
Wilderness
Academic Activities:
Creative Writing
Miscellaneous Activities:
International Exchange
Talent Show
Team Building
Winter/Spring Break Programs
2008 FAMILY
JUNE 7 – 14*
JUNE 14 – 21
JUNE 21 – 28
JUNE 28 – JULY 5
JULY 5 – 12
JULY 12 – 19
JULY 19 – 26
JULY 26 – AUGUST 2
AUGUST 2 – 9
AUGUST 9 – 16
AUGUST 16 – 23
AUGUST 23 – 30
AUGUST 30 – SEPT 6**
* Limited programs. Also a staff training week.
** A special camp for families with preschool age children, empty nesters and grandparents.

