YMCA Day Camp Christmas Tree - Trail Blazers
Day camp for trail blazers to engage in advanced outdoor adventures, leadership, and team-building activities.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the registration page for YMCA Day Camp Christmas Tree, which is part of the YMCA of the North. This is a day camp offering traditional activities such as swimming, archery, arts & crafts, and outdoor games. The YMCA of the North is a non-profit organization. While the specific camp is not listed in the ACA directory, the YMCA as an organization often adheres to high standards. The website mentions that 'All staff are background checked and trained to create a safe and fun environment for all campers.' Google reviews for 'YMCA Day Camp Christmas Tree' show a rating of 4.6 stars based on 10 reviews, with parents praising the engaging activities and caring staff. The camp emphasizes a focus on youth development and providing a positive outdoor experience.
Who thrives here Ages 9–10
YMCA Day Camp Christmas Tree - Trail Blazers sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 9–10
- 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 - Trail Blazers
- What ages does YMCA Day Camp Christmas Tree - Trail Blazers accept?
- YMCA Day Camp Christmas Tree - Trail Blazers is open to children ages 9–10. 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 - Trail Blazers cost?
- YMCA Day Camp Christmas Tree - Trail Blazers 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 - Trail Blazers?
- YMCA Day Camp Christmas Tree - Trail Blazers 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 - Trail Blazers provide lunch?
- YMCA Day Camp Christmas Tree - Trail Blazers 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 - Trail Blazers offer transportation?
- YMCA Day Camp Christmas Tree - Trail Blazers 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 - Trail Blazers compare to other traditional day camp camps in Minnetrista?
- YMCA Day Camp Christmas Tree - Trail Blazers 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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