Down Syndrome Camp
Camp Knutson on Trout Lake, 11148 Manhattan Point Boulevard, Crosslake, MN 56442
About
Down Syndrome Camp offers a 5-day, 4-night overnight camp that includes swimming, fishing, boating, tubing, paddleboarding, horseback riding, campfires, arts and crafts, nature hikes, lessons at the nature center, dancing, BINGO, and talent shows. Campers stay in luxury lakeside cabins, and packing for camp is supported with a downloadable packing list and guiding principles for how to prepare a camper for camp.
• Ages: 10–18 years old
• Schedule: Camp runs June 12–16, 2027; sessions are 5 days and 4 nights each summer
• Price: Camp fee is $950.00
Down Syndrome Camp is a summer camp for youth with Down syndrome, with campers ranging in age from 10–20. Camp staff are trained to work with children and young adults who have special needs, and the campgrounds and facilities are fully accessible. The Down Syndrome Foundation was founded in 2000, and its sole mission is to support the Down Syndrome Camp and offer a unique and safe environment where individuals with Down syndrome, ages 10–20, can cultivate friendships, discover new abilities and talents, develop an increase in self-worth and independence, and have the unforgettable life-changing experience of overnight camp. The sole purpose of the Down Syndrome Foundation is to support the Down Syndrome Camp, and all funding from the Down Syndrome Foundation goes directly toward the benefit of operating the Down Syndrome Camp. Donations support camp scholarships, lodging, meals, activities, transportation, and specialized staffing. The leadership team includes Angie K – Founder/President; Aaron H – Secretary; Shari W – Chief Financial Officer; Michaela T – Camper Coordinator; Maria H – Board Member; Ellie W – Board Member; Jenna L – Board Member; and Colin W – Camp Director.
Last updated July 25, 2026.
• Ages: 10–18 years old
• Schedule: Camp runs June 12–16, 2027; sessions are 5 days and 4 nights each summer
• Price: Camp fee is $950.00
Down Syndrome Camp is a summer camp for youth with Down syndrome, with campers ranging in age from 10–20. Camp staff are trained to work with children and young adults who have special needs, and the campgrounds and facilities are fully accessible. The Down Syndrome Foundation was founded in 2000, and its sole mission is to support the Down Syndrome Camp and offer a unique and safe environment where individuals with Down syndrome, ages 10–20, can cultivate friendships, discover new abilities and talents, develop an increase in self-worth and independence, and have the unforgettable life-changing experience of overnight camp. The sole purpose of the Down Syndrome Foundation is to support the Down Syndrome Camp, and all funding from the Down Syndrome Foundation goes directly toward the benefit of operating the Down Syndrome Camp. Donations support camp scholarships, lodging, meals, activities, transportation, and specialized staffing. The leadership team includes Angie K – Founder/President; Aaron H – Secretary; Shari W – Chief Financial Officer; Michaela T – Camper Coordinator; Maria H – Board Member; Ellie W – Board Member; Jenna L – Board Member; and Colin W – Camp Director.
Last updated July 25, 2026.
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