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▌ Specialty · Ages 11–13

YMCA Camp Streefland Outdoor Living Skills Camp

YMCA Day Camp Streefland

Outdoor Living Skills camp for grades 6-8 at YMCA Camp Streefland, teaching wilderness and survival skills.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the YMCA of the North's camp search results, specifically highlighting 'Streefland Outdoor Living Skills Camp: entering gr 6-8' as a day camp option. The YMCA of the North generally has a strong reputation, with Google reviews for 'YMCA Day Camp Streefland' showing a 4.6-star rating from 10 reviews, with positive comments often mentioning engaging activities and caring staff. The camp is operated by the YMCA, indicating a nonprofit ownership structure. While the specific camp is listed, detailed information like staff-to-camper ratios or explicit background check policies for this particular program are not immediately available on the search results page. The YMCA of the North's Instagram handle is @ymcanorth and Facebook handle is YMCANorth. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory under 'Streefland Outdoor Living Skills Camp' or 'YMCA Day Camp Streefland'.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–13

YMCA Camp Streefland Outdoor Living Skills Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty 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
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 11–13
  • Address: 12000 Streefland Rd, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
  • Phone: 651-770-3000
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Streefland Outdoor Living Skills Camp

What ages does YMCA Camp Streefland Outdoor Living Skills Camp accept?
YMCA Camp Streefland Outdoor Living Skills Camp is open to children ages 11–13. 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 YMCA Camp Streefland Outdoor Living Skills Camp cost?
YMCA Camp Streefland Outdoor Living Skills Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs YMCA Camp Streefland Outdoor Living Skills Camp?
YMCA Camp Streefland Outdoor Living Skills Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does YMCA Camp Streefland Outdoor Living Skills Camp provide lunch?
YMCA Camp Streefland Outdoor Living Skills 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.
How does YMCA Camp Streefland Outdoor Living Skills Camp compare to other specialty camps in Lake Elmo?
YMCA Camp Streefland Outdoor Living Skills Camp is one of 10 specialty camps in Lake Elmo 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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