BASE CAMP | Discovery Summer Camps

Registration for all Day Camp programs is NOW OPEN!

Find more information and register at camp.northernstar.org/discovery

Discovery Day Camp: Discovery Day Camp is a weeklong program (5 days) that is open to all youth – Kindergarten through 6th grade. With activities like swimming, hiking, climbing, archery, STEM activities, outdoor skills, crafts, and more, kids are sure to have a blast! All activities will be age appropriate and guided by our well trained and enthusiastic staff. With 12 sessions offered across four locations you are sure to find something that will fit your busy schedule! Offered at Base Camp, Camp Kiwanis, Camp Phillippo & Rum River.

Camp Invention: NEW in 2023! A STEM Summer Camp Program for all youth in Kindergarten through 6th grade that turns curious kids into innovative thinkers! This year’s all-new program inspires confidence as campers collaborate in creative problem-solving challenges led by qualified staff to bring their biggest and best ideas to life! Multiple sessions are offered at our Base Camp location throughout the summer (this day camp operates the same sessions and hours as Discovery Day Camp at Base Camp – you can drop off youth for both programs in the same place!)

Discovery Adventure Camp: Ready to discover your next camp Adventure? Join us for the next step of Discovery Camp for 6th – 12th graders. Monday and Tuesday will be spent at Base Camp (Fort Snelling, MN) from 9AM – 4PM each day. While at Base Camp, campers will participate in team building challenges, high ropes course program and prepare as a group for the second half of the week by learning some camping and outdoor skills. On Wednesday morning campers will depart from Base camp to head to Camp Tomahawk (Birchwood, WI) for a two-night sleep-away camp experience.

Discovery Day Camp at Long Lake: Discovery Day Camp at Long Lake is a 5-day long program (Monday – Friday) that is open to all youth in Kindergarten through 6th grade, located in Birchwood, WI through the 4th of July week. Each day will be filled with activities such as swimming, hiking, climbing, archery, STEM activities, outdoor skills, crafts, and more! Activities will be age appropriate and guided by our well trained and enthusiastic staff. This 5-day long camp is the perfect addition to your camper’s summer vacation!

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