Camp Fire Minnesota

Name: Camp Fire Minnesota
Address: 3300 Tanadoona Drive, Excelsior, MN, 55331, US
Telephone: (612) 235-7284
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With nature as our catalyst, we energize youth to discover their spark so their futures glow brighter Camp Fire is available to rent!
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Camp Fire Minnesota is a youth development nonprofit organization helping young people be better stewards of their communities, their world, and themselves. With 103 wooded acres on the shores of Lake Minnewashta, Camp Fire Minnesota has programs for youth ages 3-17. With summer and school break camps, PreK-12 field trips, community-based afterschool programs, Northwoods adventure trips, and leade

rship development, there's something for everyone at Camp Fire. Contact us to discuss renting our various spaces for youth groups, weddings, retreats, team-building, and conferences/meetings. Our Grand Rapids property is also available to rent! Camp Fire Minnesota is located on the lands of the Dakota and Ojibwe people.

01/05/2024

If you haven't heard yet, we are the host location for Sauna Camp Minnesota ALL WINTER LONG! This is a Sauna & Cold Plunge Village right here on our shores, featuring 10+ wood-fired saunas and multiple natural ice holes to jump into on Lake Minnewashta.

Get the best value, flexibility, and winter-long benefits at Sauna Camp with a Membership (5-packs, 10-packs, or a Season Pass).

Until MIDNIGHT, get 20% off any membership by using our exclusive promo code CAMPFIRE20 at checkout. But hurry!

What's included in a day at Sauna Camp:

- Relaxing 3-hour sessions of sauna and cold plunge access
- Camp hosts to walk you through the whole process of plunging and sauna
- A community to cheer you on the whole way

Buy a Membership now at: https://book.peek.com/s/85682a3e-041c-45ec-8876-b94ccbb60dee/p_ne6j8e?mode=standalone

Want to have a more private experience? Sauna Camp also offers private bookings: https://book.peek.com/s/85682a3e-041c-45ec-8876-b94ccbb60dee/p_pr4n5y?mode=standalone

For more information, check Sauna Camp out at https://www.saunacamps.com/

01/03/2024

Register for Overnight Camp starting NOW! https://campfiremn.org/register

Waitlist Reminder: Due to the high volume of registrations and website traffic on opening day, sessions can fill quickly. Please register your camper for waitlists if needed – we do not require payment for waitlist registrations or commitment to attend the program if a spot opens up. When/if space becomes available, you will receive an automated email and have 72 hours to accept your spot. We expect spots to open as early as the evening of the first day of registration. Thank you!

01/02/2024

Overnight Camp registration opens tomorrow at 9am!!! Check out our overnight options, dates, and rates at https://campfiremn.org/camps/resident-camps/. Early birds get $20 off Overnight Camps through January 31!

Plus, read up on a few important reminders and tips before registering: https://conta.cc/3vmhwXG

12/28/2023

2023 is coming to a close. In our 99th year, we have...

Welcomed more than 10,000 young people through our PreK-12 Environmental Education, Afterschool Explorers, and Summer and School-Break Camp programs...

Removed financial barriers for more than 3600 young people thanks to the generous support of the Camp Fire community....

Sang songs around the campfire with 1,000 overnight campers and played all camp games with 3,126 campers throughout the summer...

Adventured in nature, built tents, and roasted s’mores in Minneapolis communities with Afterschool Explorers youth from 8 partner schools...

And introduced our turtle, Greta, during 141 Environmental Education field trips.

Thank you for being part of this important work. Make a tax-deductible donation by December 31st and watch our young people soar in 2024! https://campfiremn.org/donate

12/27/2023

One week to go until Overnight Camp registration! The system will open on January 3 at 9am, CST and early birds get $20 off Overnight Camps through January 31! Scholarships are available.

We're so excited to share some new options for 2024, including a Northwoods Adventure Trip to the Boundary Waters. Discover more about our Overnight Camp options: https://campfiremn.org/resident-camps/

12/18/2023

As we plan to take time to rest as a team, Camp Fire Minnesota staff want to say thank you. For donating your time, talent, and treasure; for sending your kids into nature; for coming together as a community to uplift young people. Our offices will be closed December 20 through January 1st.

Show your support of an inclusive and welcoming space for more than 10,000 young people each year by making a tax-deductible donation today! https://campfiremn.org/donate

12/13/2023

If you're like us and you just can't wait for summer, be sure watch our Get Ready for Camp video series! Here we explain what to expect at camp, packing tips, and camp traditions (like welcoming international counselors!). https://campfiremn.org/get-ready-for-camp-videos/

The countdown to registration is on! Mark your calendar for January 3 (Overnight Camp registration opens) and January 10 (Day Camp registration opens). Early birds get $20 off Overnight Camps through January 31st! Find dates & rates online at https://campfiremn.org/camps/

12/08/2023

Who's excited for summer camp?! We are! Registration is just weeks away – Overnight Camp registration opens January 3, 9am and Day Camp registration opens January 10, 9am.🎉

Camp brochures will be arriving in mailboxes soon, but you can start browsing new offerings, dates, and rates online! Discover more at https://campfiremn.org/camps/

12/07/2023

We're looking for an outgoing, energetic self-starter to join our Development & Communications team! The Donor Engagement Manager oversees annual fundraising events, volunteer coordination, and supports the success of our annual fund. If this sounds like you and you're passionate about making the outdoors a more equitable place for young people, please reach out!

Discover more & apply at https://campfiremn.org/employment/

12/06/2023

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of having State Representative Lucy Rehm join us at one of our afterschool program sites! We had a blast practicing compass and orienteering skills with Escuela Bilingüe Green Central students at a nearby park. We hope you enjoyed getting a glimpse into one of the ways we connect young people to nature, Rep. Rehm!

12/01/2023

The voices of young people are powerful and important. Over 10,000 youth find space to be in nature, share their voice, and learn new skills at Camp Fire Minnesota each year.

At summer camp, overnight campers filled out cabin guestbooks reflecting on their week and what they loved most. For many, it was the activities, but overwhelmingly, young people loved connecting with each other.

Now is the time to uplift young voices by making your tax-deductible year-end donation and it will be matched up to $16,000, thanks to the generosity of our former board and trustee members. Give today at https://campfiremn.org/donate/

11/30/2023

11/28/2023

We welcomed back friend to Camp Fire, Shayla Reaves, with WCCO-TV, who highlighted our newest partnership as the host site of Sauna Camp! Enjoy a sauna and Lake Minnewashta icy-dip experience from December through April; great for building community and your health! 10% of every Sauna Camp registration goes back to Camp Fire Minnesota - ensuring that all young people can have new experiences in nature!

Register for Sauna Camp at www.saunacamps.com

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/video/camp-fire-minnesota-hosting-sauna-camp-this-winter/

A time-tested camp is getting ready for its winter sessions.

11/27/2023

11/21/2023

Opt outside on Free Park Day this Friday!🍂

Traveling this week? Don't forget to find the state park that will be closest to you on Friday, Nov. 24. 🏞🗺👉 mndnr.gov/parkfinder

This Black Friday, choose the beauty of nature over the bustle of the mall for Free Park Day! 🥾🍂 Opt outside with us and enjoy a free day in Minnesota's state parks—no vehicle permit required. With over 75 state parks to explore, there's an adventure waiting for everyone.

🆓🚗 We'll see you Friday! ✨

11/17/2023

Thank you for your Give to the Max Day generosity! With your help and our matched funds, we exceeded our goal and raised $8,020 yesterday. Thank you for being a part of the Camp Fire community and breaking down barriers to nature!

11/17/2023

Show your support for our community this Give to the Max Day! At Camp Fire Minnesota, we deepen partnerships with organizations that spark a bright future for all young people, including our Nature Immersion partner, Exploration High School. Hear directly from Exploration High School on the importance of nature in their lives in the video below.

Be sure to check out some of our other partner organizations doing critical work for youth like Integrated Arts Academy, MIGIZI, and The Loppet Foundation.

We still have matching dollars left - head over to https://www.givemn.org/organization/Campfiremn to double your impact and browse other organizations on GiveMN!

Camp Fire Minnesota's Nature Immersion Program connects students to nature all year long by integrating on-site field trips with in-class environmental educa...

11/16/2023

Happy Give to the Max Day! At Camp Fire Minnesota, we know that spending time in nature builds confidence, stimulates creativity, and is where we can make long-lasting memories.

In 2024, we celebrate 100 years of breaking down barriers to nature through long-term partnerships with community organizations and youth. Make your gift today and it will be doubled, thanks to a match from our former board & trustee members! https://www.givemn.org/organization/Campfiremn

11/15/2023

Thank you to the Minnesota House Capital Investment Committee for joining us at Camp Fire Minnesota yesterday! We shared 100 years of Camp Fire history and a vision for the next 100 years. We are thankful to our bill authors, Representative Lucy Rehm for MN House, Senator Julia Coleman, and State Senator Kelly Morrison for supporting our work. And thank you to every Capital Investment Committee member who joined us yesterday to learn more about Camp Fire!

Representative Fue Lee, Representative Dean Urdahl, State Representative Ned Carroll, Representative Mary Franson, State Rep. Rick Hansen, State Representative Leon Lillie, Representative Andrew Myers, Representative Roger Skraba

11/13/2023

Spark joy, magic, or growth in a young person's world by Giving to the Max this Thursday!

Aubree, 14, shares that "being outside and surrounded by nature at Camp Fire, I've been the happiest I've felt in years…I am forever grateful for everything Camp Fire has done for me and how it has helped me become a happier, more social, and better person." View all submissions from our Youth Storytelling Contest here: https://campfiremn.org/discovering-nature/

Give to the Max Early Giving is open (and every gift is entered into a prize pool!) – give today at https://www.givemn.org/organization/Campfiremn

11/09/2023

Give to the Max Day (Nov. 16) is just one week away! When you support Camp Fire, you help young people disconnect from technology, providing space to build authentic connections with each other and the natural world.

Pepper, age 12, describes the magic of nature perfectly: "The way the slumbering oaks and towering spruces sleep peacefully upon the moss. The clear view of a bed of lush clovers, a quiet meadow untouched..." View all submissions from our Youth Storytelling Contest here: https://campfiremn.org/discovering-nature/

Early Giving is open (and every gift is entered into a prize pool!) – give today at https://www.givemn.org/organization/Campfiremn

11/07/2023

It's time to start planning your work team's holiday party! Whether you're celebrating 2023 accomplishments or kicking off the new year, rent Camp Fire Minnesota for the coziest cold-weather gathering. Enjoy our indoor gas fireplace/outdoor wood fireplace, flexible seating in our new Community & Dining Center, and close proximity to the city. Special rates for non-profits and youth serving agencies!

Find pricing and all rental packages at https://campfiremn.org/host/rent-excelsior/

11/06/2023

Shout out to all the individuals that make our camp property shine! Thank you to the 2023 volunteers from Southwest Christian High School, PwC, Integrated Arts Academy (IAA), Chanhassen Lions, Minnetonka High School Service Club Imagine, Xcel Energy, Caterpillar, and many individuals for spreading mulch, pulling buckthorn, cleaning cabins, painting buildings, and so much more! You make camp a magical place to be.✨

If you or your group is interested in volunteering at Camp Fire Minnesota reach out to [email protected].

11/02/2023

This fall, as part of our 2023 Youth Storytelling Contest, young people submitted artwork, stop motion videos, stories, and poems sharing how being in nature sparks joy, magic, or growth in their world. Their creativity beautifully expresses the importance of what Camp Fire Minnesota has done for the past 100 years and will continue to do for the next 100 years.

Thank you to all of the talented participants, and congratulations to the Top Prize and Honorable Mention recipients! View all submissions at https://campfiremn.org/discovering-nature/

Help connect more young people to nature by heading over to our Give to the Max page – early giving is open! https://www.givemn.org/organization/Campfiremn

11/01/2023

Host a youth birthday party at Camp Fire! With a variety of staff-led activities to choose from and 103 acres to roam, the adventures are endless. Adler's camp-themed birthday last weekend was described as the "best day ever!"😊

Find pricing and other event packages at https://campfiremn.org/host/rent-excelsior/

10/30/2023

Thanks for joining us for a field trip last week, Brooklyn Middle STEAM School!

10/26/2023

Adventure Course fun with Integrated Arts Academy yesterday!

10/23/2023

What better way to spend your day off school than playing outside with fall colors all around?!🍁🍂 We sure had a blast at MEA School Break Camp!

Check out our upcoming camps at https://campfiremn.org/camps/school-break-camps/ – there are still a few spots open at our November 3rd camp!

10/19/2023

We’re excited to be at the Education Minnesota MEA conference today sharing about our Environmental Education programs!

Discover more about booking a STEM field trip, in-class naturalist visit, or virtual lesson at https://campfiremn.org/education/k12/

10/13/2023

10/06/2023

Camp Fire Minnesota offices will be closed Monday in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day, and staff will be visiting the Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

Check out more ways to learn and celebrate this weekend (and all year long).

Indigenous Peoples Day celebrates the shared histories of native and non-native peoples. Here are ten ways to celebrate in the Twin Cities.

10/04/2023

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Excelsior, MN
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This one goes out to the Camp Fire Minnesota staff 🥹. 2023 was filled with magical experiences in nature for over 10,000 young people thanks to you, our team of naturalists and youth advocates. All year we work tirelessly to provide new experiences in nature that ignites wonder in the next generation. That dedication shows by the smiles and sincere happiness on the faces of the young people we welcome. We deeply thank you for spreading so much joy in nature in 2023. Cheers to new adventures in 2024!

Did you know that we have animals at Camp Fire Minnesota? Make sure to say hello next time you visit! Want to ask Greta a question? Send an email to [email protected]. 🐢

We work at camp! Of course the Gen Z employees are in charge of the Tik Tok! The countdown to camp registration is on! Mark your calendar for January 3 (Overnight Camp registration opens) and January 10 (Day Camp registration opens). Early birds get $20 off Overnight Camps through January 31st! Find dates & rates online at https://campfiremn.org/camps/

If you're like us and you just can't wait for summer, be sure watch our Get Ready for Camp video series! Here we explain what to expect at camp, packing tips, and camp traditions (like welcoming international counselors!). https://campfiremn.org/get-ready-for-camp-videos/ The countdown to registration is on! Mark your calendar for January 3 (Overnight Camp registration opens) and January 10 (Day Camp registration opens). Early birds get $20 off Overnight Camps through January 31st! Find dates & rates online at https://campfiremn.org/camps/

Today we say goodbye to our dear reliable friend, Chuck the Van. Throughout the years he has transported us all over Minnesota, providing adventure and laughter at every turn. *URGENT NEED* help ensure nature is accessible to all. We are looking for in-kind van donations or a generous donation to purchase a new van. Contact Sara Lemke at [email protected].

Fire building 🔥, s'mores 🍫, & tent exploration ⛺ = big joy! Afterschool Explorers creates pathways for students to deepen their relationship with the natural world at their school, in their community, and on-site at Camp Fire Minnesota. Thanks to supporters in our community, this program is free for all young people.

Thank you to the Minnesota House Capital Investment Committee for joining us at Camp Fire Minnesota yesterday! We shared 100 years of Camp Fire history and a vision for the next 100 years. We are thankful to our bill authors, Representative Lucy Rehm for MN House, Senator Julia Coleman, and State Senator Kelly Morrison for supporting our work. And thank you to every Capital Investment Committee member who joined us yesterday to learn more about Camp Fire! Representative Fue Lee, Representative Dean Urdahl, State Representative Ned Carroll, Representative Mary Franson, State Rep. Rick Hansen, State Representative Leon Lillie, Representative Andrew Myers, Representative Roger Skraba

Something exciting is on the horizon…👀 In 2024, we celebrate 100 years of welcoming countless young people into nature. We have big projects and celebrations coming up, including restoring a piece of our history, The Mansion. Want to learn more, support, or get involved? Contact Sara Lemke at [email protected]. #campfireminnesota #minnesotahistory #campfiregirls #exploremn #environmentaleducation

It was the perfect day to welcome back campers! We enjoyed scavenger hunts, archery, crafts, leaf peeping, and more! 🍁🔍🏹

We are developing a new 2024-2026 strategic plan and want to hear from you! All survey participants will be eligible to win a fun Camp Fire prize. Take the survey today to help shape our tomorrow ✨. Head to ▶️ www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZW5CJ9P

We had the dreamiest evening celebrating at Under the Stars ✨. Thank you to our committee of talented volunteers, our dedicated Board of Directors, and our Youth Advisory Committee for making it an evening to remember. We are $10,000 away from our goal of $110,000! An anonymous donor will match all donations. Head to campfiremn.org/donate so all young people experience the magic of nature.

With one week left of camp, we can’t help but remember all the good times we had! So many friends and so much fun! Missing camp? Sign up for School Break Camp at campfiremn.org/school-break🍂

We cannot wait for StormHawks Nature Preschool to start up again this fall! From hikes in the Big Woods to animal yoga to family fun days, the adventures are endless with our youngest explorers. And the best part is seeing how much confidence they gain by discovering and learning in nature’s classroom.🥰 To learn more about our partnership with Eastern Carver County Schools Community Ed and to register, visit campfiremn.org/nature-preschool🌿

Enter our Youth Storytelling Contest for the chance to win $350! If you’ve been a part of Camp Fire’s programs, submit an essay, poem, or art piece on how being in nature has sparked joy, magic, or growth in your world.🌿 Visit CampFireMN.org/storytelling-contest (link in bio) to read the rules and enter now! Contest closes September 30. The first 25 people get a $10 giftcard, so hurry! #natureeducation #campfireminnesota #youthvoice #getoutside

Experience the serenity of the Northwoods at Bluewater Lodge, our 7-acre property in Grand Rapids, MN. Hike, swim, and canoe all day (canoe gear included) or snowmobile and ski in the winter. Relax in the spacious lodge which sleeps up to 39 people and add on the lakeside bunkhouse for even more room! 🔗Book now on Vrbo and Airbnb or visit campfiremn.org/host. Enjoy special rates October - April! Shoutout to our recent guests for this fun drone footage!👏 #exploregrandrapidsmn #wabanachainoflakes #grandrapidsmn #exploremn #getoutside

School Break Day Camp: Maker Space

Get creative and crafty at Tanadoona! Maker Space has spots available for November 12, 2021. Campers will spend their day off from school building, creating, and inventing as well as participating in a variety of outdoor camp activities. To discover more about Maker Space and all other school break day camps visit campfiremn.org/camps/school-break-camps/

School Break Day Camp: Explore Space

Get ready to launch! Our first school break day camp blasts off on October 15th. 🚀 Spend the day off from school at Tanadoona learning about stars, weather, and more! Registration is open for all of our school break day camps. Visit campfiremn.org/camps/school-break-camps to discover more and register.

Your plans two weeks from now: having the time of your life at Under the Stars✨ Today is the last day to buy tickets! campfiremn.org/stars Your ticket includes: food, drinks, live & silent auctions, guided experiences, live music, and more in a Covid-safe, outdoor setting at Tanadoona. Plus, all event proceeds will be matched up to $100,000, helping more youth find their spark through nature.