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YMCA Camp St. Croix

YMCA Day Camp DayCroix, Hudson, WI

Traditional Trail Blazers Camp for 6th-8th graders at YMCA Camp St. Croix, offering advanced camp experiences.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the YMCA of the North's Adventure page, which details various camp programs, including DayCroix Traditional Trail Blazers Camp. This specific camp is a day camp for youth entering grades 6-8. The YMCA of the North is a non-profit organization. The website states that 'All staff are background checked and trained in child abuse prevention, CPR, and First Aid.' While the specific DayCroix camp isn't individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA as an organization often adheres to high standards. Google reviews for 'YMCA of the North' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 1,000+ reviews, indicating a generally positive public perception of the overarching organization. The site mentions activities like archery, climbing, and outdoor skills. 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 11–13

YMCA Camp St. Croix is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: 11–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 532 County Rd F, Hudson, WI 54016
  • Phone: 651-436-8429
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA Camp St. Croix

What ages does YMCA Camp St. Croix accept?
YMCA Camp St. Croix is open to children ages 11–13. 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 St. Croix cost?
YMCA Camp St. Croix 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.
What are YMCA Camp St. Croix's hours?
YMCA Camp St. Croix runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs YMCA Camp St. Croix?
YMCA Camp St. Croix 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 St. Croix provide lunch?
Yes — YMCA Camp St. Croix 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 YMCA Camp St. Croix compare to other traditional day camp camps in Hudson?
YMCA Camp St. Croix is one of 17 traditional day camp camps in Hudson 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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