2018 Summer Camp Registration is OPEN!
YMCA Summer Camps share one thing: they’re about discovery.

YMCA camps ensure that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive. Kids have the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships and memories. And, of course, it’s fun too.
Registration for 2018 YMCA Summer Camps is OPEN!! Weekly sessions run June through August.
• View and download the 2018 YMCA Summer Camps Brochure
Camp Cormorant
Resident Camp for Ages 7 – 15
YMCA Camp Cormorant is an overnight camp located on the beautiful shores of Big Cormorant Lake, Minnesota. It provides a unique outdoor environment with cozy cabins, an extensive beach and waterfront, athletic fields, a sand volleyball court, horse trails, a newly remodeled ropes course and more! Camp Cormorant has been helping campers learn and grow through camp activities since 1903.
2018 Camps Offered
Adventure Camp | Ropes Course Camp | Cooking Camp |
Horsemanship Camp | Water Ski Camp | Art Camp |
Fishing Camp | Wilderness Camp | Family Camp |
2018 Session Dates
Session 1 | June 10 – 15 |
Session 2 | June 17 – 22 |
Session 3 | July 8 – 13 |
Session 4 | July 15 – 20 |
Session 5 | July 22 – 27 |
Session 6 | July 29 – August 3 |
Session 7 | August 5 – 10 |
To learn more about Camp Cormorant or to register, visit the Camp Cormorant website.
Camp Koda
Activities and Exploration Day Camp for Ages 6 – 11
Camp Koda now offers a new, fun and unique experience each week that gives youth the opportunity to discover new interests, meet new friends, explore nature, enhance self-esteem, be physically active and create memories that last a lifetime. Kids will unplug from technology and engage in activities that will keep their minds sharp and their bodies moving, such as swimming, crafts, nature walks, field trips, science experiments, culture diversity exploration, and more! Camp runs from 9:00am – 4:30pm each day at both the Fercho and Schlossman YMCAs.
2018 Session Dates and Themes
Session 1 | June 4 – 8 | Sports of All Sorts |
Session 2 | June 11 – 15 | Wacky Science |
Session 3 | June 18 – 22 | Outdoor Adventure |
Session 4 | June 25 – 29 | Music, Melodies, & Drama |
Session 5 | July 9 – 13 | Wet & Wild |
Session 6 | July 16 – 20 | Outdoor Adventure |
Session 7 | July 23 – 27 | Super Heroes |
Session 8 | July 30 – August 3 | Wacky Science |
Session 9 | August 6 – 10 | Wet & Wild |
Session 10 | August 13 – 17 | Summer’s Not Over! |
To learn more about Camp Koda or to register, visit our Camp Koda page.
Busy Beaver Camp
Half Day Camping Experience for Ages 3 – 5
Busy Beaver is a half-day “camping” experience designed just for preschoolers. Each session’s activities are planned around a weekly theme designed to appeal to the interests and curiosities of this age group. Picnics, swimming and weekly field trips add to the excitement! Camp runs from 9:00am-1:00pm each day.
2018 Session Dates and Themes
Session 1 | June 11 – 14 | Camping |
Session 2 | June 18 – 21 | Dinosaurs |
Session 3 | June 25 – 28 | Water World |
Session 4 | July 9 – 12 | Down on Grandpa’s Farm |
Session 5 | July 16 – 19 | Kids in the Kitchen |
Session 6 | July 23 – 26 | Summertime Fun |
Session 7 | July 30 – August 2 | Mix, Pop, Fizzle (Science) |
Session 8 | August 6 – 9 | Blast off to Space |
Session 9 | August 13 – 16 | Tumbling Tykes |