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YMCA Camp du Nord

Summer Address:

   Ely, Minnesota, USA
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Off-Season Address:

   Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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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.

Camp Type:  Residential  Adult
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
Art Activities:
  •  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 CAMP DATES

 

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.

 

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