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YMCA Day Camp Christmas Tree - Explorers

Day Camp Christmas Tree · $330/week

Day camp for young explorers focusing on outdoor activities, nature exploration, and traditional camp fun.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the registration page for the YMCA of the North's Day Camp Christmas Tree, which includes the 'Explorers' program. The YMCA of the North is a non-profit organization. While the specific camp is not individually ACA accredited, the YMCA as an organization often adheres to high standards for youth programming. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child abuse prevention, first aid, and CPR. The camp offers a traditional day camp experience with activities like swimming, arts and crafts, and outdoor games for children entering grades 1-3. Google reviews for 'YMCA of the North' generally show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, indicating overall positive community perception of the organization.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–6

YMCA Day Camp Christmas Tree - Explorers is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–6
  • Address: 21885 Christmas Tree Rd, Minnetrista, MN 55364, USA
  • Phone: 763-230-9300
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Non-member price is $360

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA Day Camp Christmas Tree - Explorers

What ages does YMCA Day Camp Christmas Tree - Explorers accept?
YMCA Day Camp Christmas Tree - Explorers is open to children ages 5–6. 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 Day Camp Christmas Tree - Explorers cost?
YMCA Day Camp Christmas Tree - Explorers publishes $330/week for the standard session. Non-member price is $360 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs YMCA Day Camp Christmas Tree - Explorers?
YMCA Day Camp Christmas Tree - Explorers 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 Day Camp Christmas Tree - Explorers provide lunch?
YMCA Day Camp Christmas Tree - Explorers 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.
Does YMCA Day Camp Christmas Tree - Explorers offer transportation?
YMCA Day Camp Christmas Tree - Explorers 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 YMCA Day Camp Christmas Tree - Explorers compare to other traditional day camp camps in Minnetrista?
YMCA Day Camp Christmas Tree - Explorers is one of 6 traditional day camp camps in Minnetrista 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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