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YMCA Camp du Nord

YMCA Camp du Nord

YMCA Camp du Nord offers family and youth wilderness camping experiences in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, focusing on outdoor adventure and comm...

▌ Editor's read YMCA Camp du Nord's website loads successfully, detailing its offerings as a family and youth wilderness camp located in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for safety and program quality. As a YMCA camp, it operates as a nonprofit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the camp emphasizes a commitment to safety and quality programming. Google reviews for YMCA Camp du Nord show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 170 reviews, with many reviewers praising the beautiful location, friendly staff, and enriching family experiences. The camp offers overnight programs, including family camps and youth wilderness trips. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @campdunord and a Facebook page 'campdunord'.
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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 7–17

YMCA Camp du Nord is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. adventure 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
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 7–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 3606 North Arm Road, Ely, MN 55731, USA
  • Cost notes: Cabin pricing varies. Financial assistance is available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA Camp du Nord

What ages does YMCA Camp du Nord accept?
YMCA Camp du Nord is open to children ages 7–17. 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 du Nord cost?
YMCA Camp du Nord doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cabin pricing varies. Financial assistance is available. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are YMCA Camp du Nord's hours?
YMCA Camp du Nord 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.
Is YMCA Camp du Nord accredited?
Yes — YMCA Camp du Nord 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 YMCA Camp du Nord?
YMCA Camp du Nord 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 du Nord provide lunch?
YMCA Camp du Nord 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 du Nord compare to other adventure camps in Ely?
YMCA Camp du Nord is one of 18 adventure camps in Ely 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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