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Summer Camps

Summer Camp 2019

About camp

Summer camps have a tremendous impact on young people. Having the chance to spend quality time with caring adult staff allows campers to develop character strengths and social-emotional skills necessary for their future success. We strive to bring out the best in every child by filling their days with meaningful experiences and fun. Our work is built around our camp values:

Community – Teamwork – Learning – Self-Reliance – Friendship – Grit – Adventure – Leadership- Zest for Life- Gratitude

Camp curriculum includes science, nature exploration, art, games, clubs, active play and themed activities each week. Activities are led by summer camp staff as well as specialists in the areas of science, nature, and art.

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Camp locations

  • Camp CAC – Community Activity Center 5600 – 85th Ave N
  • Camp Norwood – Norwood Park Building 8100 Newton Avenue N
  • Camp Northwoods – Northwoods Park  7600 -107th Ave N
  • Camp Willowstone – Willowstone Park 1909 -95th Ave N

Brooklyn Park Summer Camp is for kids entering Kindergarten to 8th grade.

Registration timeline

Timeline for Community Activity Center & Norwood

January 16 at 10 a.m. – Returning Brooklyn Park resident campers
January 17 at 10 a.m. – New Brooklyn Park resident campers
January 18 at 10 a.m. – New non-resident campers

Timeline for Northwoods & Willowstone

January 23 at 10 a.m. – Returning Brooklyn Park resident campers
January 24 at 10 a.m. – New Brooklyn Park resident campers
January 25 at 10 a.m. – New non-resident campers

Registration for our Teen Camp options Leaders In Training (LIT) and Teen Outdoors is now open. 

Summer Camp 2019

Sample full day schedule

Time Activity
8:30-9:15 a.m. Check In and quiet games/playground
9:15-9:30 a.m. Song Circle – All camp sing along!
9:30-9:45 a.m. Morning Meeting – Meet with group to talk through the day
9:45-10:00 a.m. Snack time
10:00-11:00 a.m. Specialist Activity block – Art, science, literacy, nature
11:00-11:30 a.m. Big Game
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch Bunch
12:30-1:00 p.m. Literacy Exploration
1:00-2:00 p.m. Specialist Activity block – Art, science, literacy, nature
2:00-3:00 p.m. Choice Time – There are 3- 4 planned activities offered at this time. Campers can self-select where they want to go each day.
3:00-3:15 p.m. Snack time
3:14-4:15 p.m. Big Game – This is a game that the whole camp plays together: Trench, 4 corners, Quidditch, etc. The 5-6 yr olds are usually offered an alternate activity if they prefer not to play.
4:15-4:30 p.m. Group Reflection
4:30-5:00 p.m. Chill Out and Check Out