Camp Hand in Hand
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 and their siblings. The camp aims to provide a fun and inclusive experience for all participants. It is part of Camp Knutson, which is operated by Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSSMN). LSSMN is a large, established non-profit organization, suggesting a strong organizational backing for the camp. The website indicates that Camp Hand in Hand is one of several specialized camps offered at Camp Knutson, catering to various unique needs. While the specific staff-to-camper ratio for this session is not explicitly stated, the focus on specialized care implies a supportive environment. No information regarding ACA accreditation or background checks was found on the provided page.
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
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
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
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Hand in Hand with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Neurodiversity-friendly camps · Use support questions for sensory, staffing, and transition fit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Hand in Hand.
- Camp Foley · Pine River, MN · Ages 7–16 · $1,833/week
- Camp Hand in Hand · Camp Knutson · Ages 8–25
- Camp Hand in Hand · Camp Knutson · Ages 8–25
- Camp Hand in Hand · Camp Knutson · Ages 8–25
- Grow Grit.Investigate Independence. · Pine River, MN · $1,950/week