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Young Life Castaway Club High School Camp

Detroit Lakes, MN · $795/week · ★ 4.8 (124 reviews)

Young Life Castaway Club offers high school students a week-long Christian-based overnight camp experience focused...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a specific event page for the 2026 Castaway Club High School Camp, which is part of the larger Young Life organization. Young Life was founded in 1941 by Jim Rayburn and is a Christian ministry, making its owner type 'church-synagogue-mosque.' While the specific Castaway Club is not individually accredited by the ACA, the broader Young Life organization emphasizes safety and states on its main website that 'all Young Life staff and volunteers who work with kids undergo a thorough background check.' The camp is an overnight program for high school students, costing $850 for the week. Google reviews for 'Young Life Castaway Club' show a strong average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive atmosphere, engaging activities, and spiritual impact. Social media handles for the broader Young Life organization are @younglife on Instagram and 'YoungLife' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–18

Young Life Castaway Club High School Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in religious, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1943 (83 years)
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Religious
  • Ages: 14–18
  • Hours: Overnight
  • Address: 31704 Castaway Club Rd, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
  • Phone: (616) 392-6555
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $150 deposit required

↗ What parents like

  • Christian-based program
  • Focus on community

↘ Watch for

  • Only for high school students

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Young Life Castaway Club High School Camp

What ages does Young Life Castaway Club High School Camp accept?
Young Life Castaway Club High School Camp is open to children ages 14–18. 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 Young Life Castaway Club High School Camp cost?
Young Life Castaway Club High School Camp publishes $795/week for the standard session. $150 deposit required Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Young Life Castaway Club High School Camp's hours?
Young Life Castaway Club High School Camp runs Overnight. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Young Life Castaway Club High School Camp?
Young Life Castaway Club High School Camp is operated by a faith-based organization, with 83 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 Young Life Castaway Club High School Camp provide lunch?
Young Life Castaway Club High School Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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