Spirit in the Pines Camp
The Camp on Pleasant Lake, 2973 Co. Rd. 45 NW, Hackensack, MN 56452
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Spirit in the Pines Camp offers activities such as swimming, canoeing, gaga ball, carpetball, crafts, and skits. Campers also have access to sand volleyball, basketball, a ball field, a playset, swings, a gaga pit, tetherball, frisbee golf, walking trails, a challenge course, and land and water Olympic games.
• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Schedule: Sessions are offered in 2-night, 3-night, and 5-night options, as well as one action filled week.
Spirit in the Pines Camp was established in 2001. The camp is owned and operated by St. Andrew and aligns with ACA standards. All staff members pass a background check and are lifeguard and first aid certified, and a CNA certified camp nurse is staffed for all youth camp sessions. The camp offers 9 weeks of youth camps and family camps that host up to 120 campers each week and hosts over nearly 1500 people every summer. Summertime includes age specific youth camp sessions during the week and family camp sessions on the weekends, and youth and adult retreats are held during the fall and winter months. Off-season reservations for groups are available from September through May, with a variety of low cost and independent options for outside groups. Every summer Spirit in the Pines hires 12–18 college students to live and work onsite, and volunteer week-long counselor positions are open for students who have completed 10th grade and above.
The camp offers a wide ranging menu that caters to many, with a yogurt bar and/or salad bar available at all meals and a separate prep area for allergen free meals. Campers can request smaller cabins, 1:1 staff support, alternate activities, and more during registration. Spirit in the Pines is owned and operated by St. Andrew, and last summer 62% of participants were from places beyond St. Andrew, including over 20 other faith communities. The camp reports a camper testimonial stating, “camp is the place where I learned that I am never truly alone.” The mission statement for Spirit in the Pines describes it as being all about community, with counselors and staff building an accepting and inclusive atmosphere, leading fun games, and giving inspiring talks around the campfire as a place apart where people can grow into their best and most authentic selves. Registration for Summer 2026 will open on December 6, 2025, and all age and grade ranges for summer camps are listed for the grade the child is entering in the fall of 2026. Camp Aspire offers three types of elementary sessions of 2 nights, 3 nights, and 5 nights, Camp Agape is described as the pinnacle camp program for high school students, Camp Adventure runs land and water Olympic games on Thursdays along with a very special closing campfire, and Family Camp Weekends provide quality family time at the lake.
Last updated July 26, 2026.
• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Schedule: Sessions are offered in 2-night, 3-night, and 5-night options, as well as one action filled week.
Spirit in the Pines Camp was established in 2001. The camp is owned and operated by St. Andrew and aligns with ACA standards. All staff members pass a background check and are lifeguard and first aid certified, and a CNA certified camp nurse is staffed for all youth camp sessions. The camp offers 9 weeks of youth camps and family camps that host up to 120 campers each week and hosts over nearly 1500 people every summer. Summertime includes age specific youth camp sessions during the week and family camp sessions on the weekends, and youth and adult retreats are held during the fall and winter months. Off-season reservations for groups are available from September through May, with a variety of low cost and independent options for outside groups. Every summer Spirit in the Pines hires 12–18 college students to live and work onsite, and volunteer week-long counselor positions are open for students who have completed 10th grade and above.
The camp offers a wide ranging menu that caters to many, with a yogurt bar and/or salad bar available at all meals and a separate prep area for allergen free meals. Campers can request smaller cabins, 1:1 staff support, alternate activities, and more during registration. Spirit in the Pines is owned and operated by St. Andrew, and last summer 62% of participants were from places beyond St. Andrew, including over 20 other faith communities. The camp reports a camper testimonial stating, “camp is the place where I learned that I am never truly alone.” The mission statement for Spirit in the Pines describes it as being all about community, with counselors and staff building an accepting and inclusive atmosphere, leading fun games, and giving inspiring talks around the campfire as a place apart where people can grow into their best and most authentic selves. Registration for Summer 2026 will open on December 6, 2025, and all age and grade ranges for summer camps are listed for the grade the child is entering in the fall of 2026. Camp Aspire offers three types of elementary sessions of 2 nights, 3 nights, and 5 nights, Camp Agape is described as the pinnacle camp program for high school students, Camp Adventure runs land and water Olympic games on Thursdays along with a very special closing campfire, and Family Camp Weekends provide quality family time at the lake.
Last updated July 26, 2026.
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