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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–25

Camp Hand in Hand

Camp Knutson · ★ 4.8 (43 reviews)

Camp Knutson offers specialized camps for individuals with various medical conditions and disabilities.

▌ Editor's read Camp Hand in Hand is an overnight camp specifically designed for children with Down syndrome, hosted at Camp Knutson. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating adherence to recognized safety and quality standards. It is operated by Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, a non-profit organization, suggesting a mission-driven approach. The camp boasts a favorable staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, which is beneficial for specialized programs. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, enhancing safety assurances. Social media presence includes active Instagram (@campknutson) and Facebook (@CampKnutson) accounts, providing additional insights into camp activities and community engagement.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 8–25

Camp Hand in Hand serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in overnight/sleepaway, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 8–25
  • Address: 11847 County Rd 5, Pine River, MN 56474
  • Phone: (218) 587-2322
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Hand in Hand

What ages does Camp Hand in Hand accept?
Camp Hand in Hand is open to children ages 8–25. 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.
Is Camp Hand in Hand accredited?
Yes — Camp Hand in Hand is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Camp Hand in Hand?
Camp Hand in Hand 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 Camp Hand in Hand provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Hand in Hand 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.
How does Camp Hand in Hand compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Pine River?
Camp Hand in Hand is one of 5 overnight/sleepaway camps in Pine River 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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