Camp Fire Minnesota

Camp Fire Minnesota offers summer camps, school break camps, nature programs for youth, afterschool explorers, nature preschool, field trips and in-class visits, teambuilding, volunteer day, and rent camp fire. Summer camps include day camps, overnight camps, Northwoods adventure trips, and leadership development. Nature programs for youth include environmental education, STEM, and outdoor exploration, and teambuilding is a hands-on, nature-based program.

Programs

• Summer Camps — All youth are welcome. · Day camps, overnight camps, Northwoods adventure trips, and leadership development are listed under summer camps.
• School Break Camps — All youth are welcome. · School break camps are offered when school is out.
• Nature Programs for Youth — PreK-12 · Environmental education, STEM, and outdoor exploration.
• Afterschool Explorers — Partnering with metro schools to connect students to nature.
• Nature Preschool
• Field Trips & In-Class Visits — PreK-12 · Education programs for schools.
• Teambuilding — all ages · Hands-on, nature-based programs.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Facility hours: 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday

About the provider

Camp Fire Minnesota has been energizing youth since 1924. Its mission is: "Youth need nature — and every kid deserves the chance to explore it." Half of the young people they welcome attend with financial assistance, and scholarships are awarded based on financial need, session availability, and funds available.

• Volunteer Day — Bring the family and lend a hand.
• Rent Camp Fire — Host your event at one of the scenic locations.

All youth are welcome. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, session availability, and funds available.

What families say

“My daughter was dropped off a sweet, loving little girl, and she was picked up a sweet, loving little lady, with much more confidence in herself.” — Andrew, Camper Parent

Last updated September 27, 2026.