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YMCA Camp Spring Lake Photography Camp

YMCA Day Camp Spring Lake

Photography camp for grades 3-5 at YMCA Camp Spring Lake.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the YMCA of the North's Adventure Day Camps registration page, specifically filtered for Spring Lake Photography Camp for grades 3-5. This camp is a day program, and the YMCA of the North is a well-established nonprofit organization. While specific reviews for this particular photography camp are not readily available, the YMCA of the North generally has positive Google reviews, with the main YMCA of the North location showing a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews. The YMCA website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks to ensure child safety. The camp is not individually listed in the ACA directory, but it operates under the umbrella of the YMCA, which often has broader organizational accreditations or adheres to similar standards. Social media handles for the broader YMCA of the North are @ymcanorth on Instagram and YMCANorth on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–11

YMCA Camp Spring Lake Photography Camp 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 specialty 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

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 8–11
  • Address: 2200 YMCA Rd, Prior Lake, MN 55372
  • Phone: 612-230-9622
  • Email: [email protected]
  • 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 Spring Lake Photography Camp

What ages does YMCA Camp Spring Lake Photography Camp accept?
YMCA Camp Spring Lake Photography Camp is open to children ages 8–11. 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 Spring Lake Photography Camp cost?
YMCA Camp Spring Lake Photography 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 Spring Lake Photography Camp?
YMCA Camp Spring Lake Photography 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 Spring Lake Photography Camp provide lunch?
YMCA Camp Spring Lake Photography 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 Spring Lake Photography Camp compare to other specialty camps in Prior Lake?
YMCA Camp Spring Lake Photography Camp is one of 8 specialty camps in Prior Lake 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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