YMCA Camp Gathering Pines Four Day Wee Backpackers Sampler Camp
A four-day overnight sampler camp at YMCA Camp Gathering Pines for kindergarteners to experience backpacking and
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the YMCA of the North's adventure camp registration portal, which lists the Gathering Pines Four Day Wee Backpackers Sampler Camp. This specific program is for campers entering grade K and is an overnight camp. The YMCA of the North is a non-profit organization. While the specific camp program does not have individual Google reviews, the YMCA of the North generally receives positive feedback, with the main YMCA of the North Google profile showing a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff on the program's specific page. Social media handles for the broader YMCA of the North are @ymcanorth on Instagram and YMCANorth on Facebook. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory under 'Gathering Pines' or 'YMCA Gathering Pines'.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Age 5
YMCA Camp Gathering Pines Four Day Wee Backpackers Sampler Camp is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. specialty programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 5–5
- Address: 1000 YMCA Camp Rd, Laporte, MN 56461, USA
- Phone: (218) 224-2241
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Gathering Pines Four Day Wee Backpackers Sampler Camp
- What ages does YMCA Camp Gathering Pines Four Day Wee Backpackers Sampler Camp accept?
- YMCA Camp Gathering Pines Four Day Wee Backpackers Sampler Camp is open to children age 5. 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 Gathering Pines Four Day Wee Backpackers Sampler Camp cost?
- YMCA Camp Gathering Pines Four Day Wee Backpackers Sampler 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 Gathering Pines Four Day Wee Backpackers Sampler Camp?
- YMCA Camp Gathering Pines Four Day Wee Backpackers Sampler 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 Gathering Pines Four Day Wee Backpackers Sampler Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — YMCA Camp Gathering Pines Four Day Wee Backpackers Sampler Camp 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.
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