YMCA Camp Streefland Traditional Explorers Camp
Traditional Explorers camp for grades 1-2 at YMCA Camp Streefland, offering classic camp activities and outdoor fun.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully and directs to the YMCA of the North's camp registration page, specifically highlighting Streefland Traditional Explorers Camp for children entering grades 1-2. The camp is a day program, and the YMCA is a known nonprofit organization. While specific ACA accreditation for 'Streefland Traditional Explorers Camp' was not found, the YMCA of the North generally adheres to high standards, and their website mentions that 'all staff undergo a thorough background check.' Google reviews for 'YMCA Day Camp Streefland' show a rating of 4.3 stars based on 10 reviews, with positive comments often mentioning the variety of activities and caring staff. The website lists social media handles as @ymcanorth for Instagram and YMCANorth for Facebook. The camp focuses on traditional outdoor activities and skill-building for young campers.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–7
YMCA Camp Streefland Traditional Explorers Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. specialty content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 6–7
- 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: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Streefland Traditional Explorers Camp
- What ages does YMCA Camp Streefland Traditional Explorers Camp accept?
- YMCA Camp Streefland Traditional Explorers Camp is open to children ages 6–7. 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 Traditional Explorers Camp cost?
- YMCA Camp Streefland Traditional Explorers 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 Traditional Explorers Camp?
- YMCA Camp Streefland Traditional Explorers 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 Traditional Explorers Camp provide lunch?
- YMCA Camp Streefland Traditional Explorers 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 Traditional Explorers Camp compare to other specialty camps in Lake Elmo?
- YMCA Camp Streefland Traditional Explorers 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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