Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–17 · $1,715/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–17

Full Session

Cass Lake, MN · $1,715/week

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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196165+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 8–17

Full Session is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1961 (65 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 8–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 22767 Cap Endres Road SE, Cass Lake, MN 56633
  • Phone: (218) 335-8807
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $13,720 for the full session

↗ What parents like

  • Wilderness canoe trips
  • Focus on character building
  • Individual achievement focus

↘ Watch for

  • No co-ed activities
  • Remote location

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Full Session

What ages does Full Session accept?
Full Session is open to children ages 8–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Full Session cost?
Full Session publishes $1,715/week for the standard session. $13,720 for the full session Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Full Session's hours?
Full Session runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Full Session accredited?
Yes — Full Session is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 65 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Full Session?
Full Session is operated by a private business, with 65 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Full Session provide lunch?
Yes — Full Session includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does Full Session offer transportation?
Full Session provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
How does Full Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Cass Lake?
Full Session is one of 8 overnight/sleepaway camps in Cass Lake that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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