Camp Fire Minnesota

Outdoor programscamp Fire Minnesota's outdoor programs connect youth with the power of nature through summer Camp, school-break camps, and k-12 environmental education. Our summer Camp program includes day and overnight camps, a leadership development track, and adventure canoe trips. Youth from all backgrounds gather at Camp Fire to swim and kayak in lake minnewashta, push their limits on the challenge course, tend vegetables in the garden, and explore the restored wetlands and pollinator garden. We offer full and partial scholarships to families in need. (continue to schedule o)our k-12 environmental education and team-building program engages students in hands-on learning at our Camp property, in their classrooms, and through virtual live lessons. Our environmental education curriculum aligns with state education standards and is delivered by a cohort of naturalists. We provide financial assistance to schools, utilizing a sliding scale fee model.we also offer families and educators access to our free online resource library, my nature connection, to help youth connect with nature in their backyard and neighborhoods.as a result of our outdoor programs, youth unplug in nature, develop as environmental stewards, and grow as individuals and leaders.

Afterschool programscamp Fire Minnesota's afterschool nature programs take place at schools across the twin cities metro. These programs are offered at no cost to schools serving low income students. Our afterschool programs connect youth with the outdoors while developing leadership and social-emotional skills. In addition to on-site learning, afterschool participants attend field trips at our Camp property and have the opportunity to participate in summer Camp at no cost. (continue to schedule o)as a result of our afterschool programs, youth develop leadership skills as they learn to care for their community and the environment.