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YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Arts & Imagination Camp

YMCA Gathering Pines, Lakeville, MN

A day camp at YMCA Camp St. Croix focusing on arts and imagination for grades 1-8.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the YMCA of the North's Adventure Camps page, which lists various camp options, including Gathering Pines Arts & Imagination Camp. This camp is a day program for children entering grades 1-8, focusing on arts and imagination. 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, first aid, and CPR. While specific Google reviews for 'Gathering Pines Arts & Imagination Camp' were not found, the YMCA of the North generally has positive reviews, with their main Google listing showing a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews. The camp's ACA accreditation status could not be determined from the provided information or the ACA directory for this specific camp name, though the YMCA as an organization often has accredited programs. 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 6–13

YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Arts & Imagination 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 3409 Camp St Croix Rd, Hudson, WI 54016, USA
  • Phone: (651) 436-8429
  • 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 - Gathering Pines Arts & Imagination Camp

What ages does YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Arts & Imagination Camp accept?
YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Arts & Imagination Camp is open to children ages 6–13. 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 - Gathering Pines Arts & Imagination Camp cost?
YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Arts & Imagination 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.
What are YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Arts & Imagination Camp's hours?
YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Arts & Imagination Camp 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 - Gathering Pines Arts & Imagination Camp?
YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Arts & Imagination 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 St. Croix - Gathering Pines Arts & Imagination Camp provide lunch?
Yes — YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Arts & Imagination 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.
How does YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Arts & Imagination Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Hudson?
YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Arts & Imagination Camp 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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