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About Camp Ihduhapi

Ihduhapi (EE-doo-hop-ee) - of Lakota Origin for "Independence"

Building memories that last a lifetime. For boys and girls 7-16 years of age.

Camp Ihduhapi logoCamp Overview

For over 75 years Camp Ihduhapi has been offering boys and girls the opportunity to experience the magic of camping. Ihduhapi is located just 22 miles west of Minneapolis in Loretto, Minnesota.Camp Ihduhapi is the perfect camp for the beginning camper to experience the fun and excitement of overnight camp while offering the returning campers their favorite activities, renewed friendships, and a place they can call their own.

Conference and Retreat Center

Camp Ihduhapi is an exceptional site for conferences, retreats and meetings. Set on the edge of Lake Independence, 30 miles west of Minneapolis, the Conference and Retreat Center offers the facilities and atmosphere to make work or family gatherings memorable.

Many combine a stay at Ihduhapi with a custom-tailored teambuilding program at the Adventure Learning Center. A program that uses low initiatives and climbing challenges to test familiar methods of communication, respect, cooperation, trust and problem solving.

Mission Statement

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YMCA Camp Ihduhapi fosters physical, mental and spiritual growth by providing a fun-filled, challenging and supportive environment in which to learn about nature, others and oneself.

Ihduhapi Community Board

YMCA Camp Ihduhapi fosters physical, mental and spiritual growth by providing a fun-filled, challenging and supportive environment in which to learn about nature, others and oneself.

The vision of YMCA Camping Services is to provide transformational experiences in an outdoor setting. The goal of an Ihduhapi Board member is to champion this vision and uncover resources.

Board members participate in monthly meetings and are active in at least one committee or task force of the board according to gifts, talents and abilities.

Profile of an Ihduhapi Board Member

  • Can be involved meaningfully and adds value to the camp chart of work
  • Committed to giving of time and treasure
  • Was a camp staff member or considered camp as a key life experience
  • Is committed to youth development in work or volunteer endeavors
  • Values the mission and vision of the YMCA and Camping Services
  • Is a member of a partnering agency, retreat group, parent of a participant or lives in the service area of Ihduhapi

"It is the responsibility of every human being to aspire to do something worthwhile
to make the world a better place than the one he found."--Albert Einstein

Honor a friend or family member on a special occasion – birthday, wedding, anniversary or holiday. Your thoughtfulness will be appreciated and the gift will have a lasting impact.

Memorial Honor Gifts

Remember a friend or family member with a gift providing lasting value, while helping youth and families through a camp experience at the YMCA.

Leave a Legacy & Planned Giving Opportunities

Information and services are available for making a gift through bequest, life income agreement, charitable gift annuities, estate planning and other giving options. Please contact Robie Wayne, Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving at the YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis Association Services (612) 371-8705.

Make a Gift Now

YMCA Camping has an amazing impact on the lives of our youth. We can't thank you enough. In their own words, our campers say it best. Make A Gift Now!

I wish to make an online donation to YMCA Camp Ihduhapi of the YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis

Y Partners Annual Support Campaign

Become an Ihduhapi Y Partner and help kids, camp and families! The Camp Ihduhapi Y Partners Campaign is an annual fundraising drive that provides essential financial resources for camp. The funds raised help us to:

  • offer camperships to low-income youth and families
  • purchase essential program equipment and supplies
  • provide quality training programs for camp staff
  • subsidize every camper's experience to keep Ihduhapi available to everyone

Passionate volunteers run our Y Partners Campaign. Contributions are recruited in person, by phone, or by mail.

The YMCA is able to process your gift immediately online, or by check, deferred billing, monthly credit card billing, EFT, and through donation of securities. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.We are a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Your gift is fully tax-deductible.

For Information on making a Y Partners contribution, download the Camp Ihduhapi Fact Sheet to pledge or donate:

By mail, download the mail in pledge card or Donate securely on-line

Living Tribute Gifts

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There are many ways to show your support for Camp Ihduhapi.

Become an Ihduhapi Y Partner with a contribution to the annual support campaign, contribute to the Camp Endowment fund, and include camp in your estate planning. All contributions to Camp Ihduhapi are tax deductible.

2008 Fact Sheet

2008 Pledge Form

Volunteer Opportunities

Everyone is welcome at the YMCA! Volunteer support is cherished and very welcome at Camp Ihduhapi and at the Camp Center. Help us with special projects, work days at camp, administrative duties, special events, campaign calling nights, marketing programs, photography and much more! Interested individuals and groups please contact the Camp Center to learn more.

Matching Gifts are an easy way to double your support for camp! Most companies match gifts to YMCA camping programs. Contact your Human Resources Department today and double your gift to camp.

Other Gifting Opportunities

Camp Ihduhapi Endowment FundYour personal gift to the endowment fund, either by an immediate gift or a gift in your estate plan, will help to perpetuate the concepts of leadership development and transformational experiences for youth for generations to come. To put your values to work through an Endowment gift to Camp Ihduhapi, please call Robie Wayne at the YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis at 612-371-8705, or Christa Getchell at the Camp Center at 612-821-2910.Camp Ihduhapi is deeply honored to be remembered by our friends in such a personal and significant way as through a gift to the Endowment Fund.

Financial Assistance

The YMCA welcomes all who wish to participate and annually raises funds through our Y-Partners campaign to help make that possible. Financial assistance is granted by a committee on a first-come, first-served basis. Download a Financial Assistance Form here, due May 1, 2008.



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