Twin Cities day camps offer fun, safe, affordable option for parents

We offer summer day camp for children entering grades 1-5 in the fall.

• Call Brooke at 612-767-2711 for more information and to register.
• 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., Monday-Friday, June 8 – July 31
• Cost $35 a week, per child, includes lunch and snacks daily.
• Theme is “Traveling Around the World in One Summer.” Each week kids will learn about new cultures and how The Salvation Army serves in that area.
• In addition to games and crafts, kids will also take part in Mission Literacy, Bible study and a new program designed to get them outside and in nature.

“It’s safe, fun and affordable,” says Brooke Tilstra, youth center director. “The kids will not fall behind this summer, but instead will thrive while learning God’s word.”

We offer summer day camp for children ages 6-12.

• Contact Cathy at 612-789-2858 ext. 201 for more information and to register.
• 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday-Friday, June 15 – August 14 (no camp on July 3).
• $75 per week, per child (10 percent discount for second child), includes lunch and snacks.
• Kids will participate in crafts, games, music and reading time in the morning. After lunch they will go on field trips everyday, weather permitting.
• Outings include parks, lakes, swimming pools and one special event a week, like a visit to The Children’s Museum, The MN Zoo or a baseball game.

“They keep pretty busy and have a great time,” said Cathy Baugh, business administrator. “It’s a great opportunity for parents to send their kids somewhere safe and affordable, too.”

We offer summer day camp for children entering Pre-K through 6th grade in the fall.

Contact Natalie at 612-522-4871 for more information and to register.

• 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday- Friday, June 8 – June 26.
• $25 per week, per child (just $5 per additional child from same family), includes lunch and snacks.
• Kids will spend the morning taking classes that range from Bible study to crafts and computer lab.
• In the afternoon they will do projects in the community like cleaning up a local park, helping in the food shelf or donating their crafts.
• Two field trips a week are also included.

We offer summer day camps for children ages 6 – 17, June 15- Aug. 28.

Contact Brenda or Sharaya at 651-224-4316 for more information and to register.

State licensed summer day camp, ages 6 – 12, 8 a.m.- 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Sliding fee scale, please call for rates and scholarship information. Snacks are provided, but children must bring their own lunch.

• Kids will enjoy reading and Bible study, arts and crafts, games. Plus, they will take field trips four days a week to places like Cascade Bay Water Park and The Children’s Museum.

Hmong Outreach Program, Sports Camp, ages 6 – 12, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday.  Sports Camp ends Aug. 21.

• Minimal cost, sliding fee scale, please call for rates and scholarship information.

Hmong Outreach Program, Teen Camp, ages 13 – 17, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday. Teen Camp ends Aug. 21. Kids will enjoy daily field trips and activities.

• Minimal cost, sliding fee scale, please call for rates and scholarship information.

We offer summer day camps for children ages 8 – 13, with different themes each week.

• Camps run June 15- Aug. 28, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; extended care is available for an additional fee from 7:30 a.m.- 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
• Registration fee: $60 for the entire summer; Program fee: $175 a week, per child. Scholarships available for the program fee (but not for registration fee). Lunch and snacks provided.

Call Wanda at 651-776-8169 for more information and to register.

Note: Parents must provide transportation to and from camp

• June 15 – July 2, Sports, fitness, health and wellness theme
• July 7 – July 24, Animal theme. Kids will enjoy learning about bees, horses and ponies, going to the zoo and meeting K-9 and equine police officers.
• July 27 – Aug. 7, Arts and entertainment week
• Aug. 10-14, Vacation Bible School, free for everyone; open to kids entering first grade through 13 years old.
• Aug. 17 – 28, Science camp

We offer summer day camp for children entering Kindergarten through age 12.

• Vacation Bible School, June 8- 12, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., open to kids ages 5 -12, free of charge.
• Camps run June 15 – July 24, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday-Friday.
• Camp costs $80 a week, per child. Includes breakfast, lunch and snacks.
• “High Seas Expedition” theme. Kids will enjoy music, drama and dance. They will play games inside and outside, watch movies, do crafts and take field trips.

Contact Sandra at 763-425-0517 for more information and to register.