Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp

Minnesota National Guard Youth/Teen Camp offers Youth Camp for ages 10 to 15 and Teen Camp for 13 to 15-year-olds. Both camps are one-week sessions.

Programs

• Youth Camp — Ages 10-15 · One-week camp session; weeklong camps
• Teen Camp — 13 to 15-year-olds · One-week camp session; weeklong camps

At a glance

• Ages: 10–15 years old

About the provider

The first annual Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp was held in August 1991, and Teen Camp was created in 2001. In October 1992, the American Camping Association classified Youth Camp as an accredited camp, and Youth Camp remains an ACA camp. The camps are for kids with a relation to a Minnesota National Guard member or retiree, and all staff members also have a National Guard affiliation.

The camps are not "boot camps." The camp is 100% volunteer run. Youth Camp and Teen Camp are for kids with a relation to a Minnesota National Guard member or retiree. All staff members also have a National Guard affiliation.

Last updated November 4, 2026.