What ages does National Camps for Blind Children - North Star Camp accept?

National Camps for Blind Children - North Star Camp is open to children ages 9–19. 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 National Camps for Blind Children - North Star Camp cost?

National Camps for Blind Children - North Star Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. CRS will sponsor one camp per camper per summer camp season. USD. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.

Who runs National Camps for Blind Children - North Star Camp?

National Camps for Blind Children - North Star Camp is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does National Camps for Blind Children - North Star Camp provide lunch?

Yes — National Camps for Blind Children - North Star Camp 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.

▌ Specialty · Ages 9–19

National Camps for Blind Children - North Star Camp

Free summer camp for blind and visually impaired children and teens at North Star Camp in Minnesota.

▌ Editor's read The Christian Record Services, Inc. website loads successfully and details the National Camps for Blind Children program, which includes North Star Camp. These are free, week-long overnight camps for blind and visually impaired individuals of all ages, held at various locations across the United States. The website states that 'Christian Record Services, Inc. covers all expenses for campers, including transportation.' The organization is a Seventh-day Adventist ministry. While the website mentions camp staff, it does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about background checks. There is no mention of ACA accreditation for North Star Camp or the broader National Camps for Blind Children program. Google reviews for 'Christian Record Services, Inc.' show a 4.9-star rating from 100 reviews, with many praising the organization's services for the blind. The camp's Instagram handle is @christianrecord and Facebook handle is ChristianRecordServices.

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Who thrives here Ages 9–19

National Camps for Blind Children - North Star Camp 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 specialty, 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: Not verified
Established: Not listed
Operator: Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Specialty
Ages: 9–19
Hours: 24-hour residential
Address: 20000 N Star Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401
Phone: 402-488-0981
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: CRS will sponsor one camp per camper per summer camp season. USD.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about National Camps for Blind Children - North Star Camp

What ages does National Camps for Blind Children - North Star Camp accept?: National Camps for Blind Children - North Star Camp is open to children ages 9–19. 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 National Camps for Blind Children - North Star Camp cost?: National Camps for Blind Children - North Star Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. CRS will sponsor one camp per camper per summer camp season. USD. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are National Camps for Blind Children - North Star Camp's hours?: National Camps for Blind Children - North Star Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs National Camps for Blind Children - North Star Camp?: National Camps for Blind Children - North Star Camp is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does National Camps for Blind Children - North Star Camp provide lunch?: Yes — National Camps for Blind Children - North Star Camp 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.

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