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Ihduhapi Overnight Camp 

SUMMER ADDRESS
YMCA Camp Ihduhapi
3425 Ihduhapi Rd.
Loretto, MN 55357

Ihduhapi Overnight Camp

Camp Ihduhapi has small, single-gender cabin groups of 8-10 campers and 2 cabin staff, providing for individual attention and positive, small group dynamics.  Program professionals assist in areas like waterfront, arts & crafts, health services, administration and much more.  Our kitchen staff prides themselves on creating a well-balanced and great-tasting menu.  A salad bar is provided at both lunch and dinner.  Fresh fruit is offered each day.  Campers eat family style as a cabin group.

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Financial Aid Application

NOTICE: Sessions 4V and 4JL dates are JULY 13-25.

2008 Ihduhapi Dates & Rates

 

TRADITIONAL CAMP

(Ages 8-13)
Session Fee: $475

Traditional camp is a great experience for kids to spend a week full of many of their favorite camp activities.  Campers choose four Achievement options and will spend an hour on each Achievement activity every day.  Wednesday's are Theme Day, and are filled with special theme-related fun.

Session 1C	June 15-20
Session 2C	June 22-27
Session 4C	July 13-18
Session 5C	July 20-25
Session 6C	July 27 - August 1
Session 8C	August 10-15
Session 9C	August 17-22

Traditional Camp - Achievement Options

Theme Day on Wednesdays

Theme Days are a rich part of Camp Ihduhapi tradition. Campers (and counselors!) get wildly creative, dress-up and spend the day on theme-related activities, including all-camp games such as Counselor Hunt, Capture the Flag, or trench.   Theme Day may also include a dance, carnival or floating campfire.  And it's sleep-in day (one extra hour!).  Plan ahead and bring a costume and accessories to compliment your Theme Day!

Session 1: Halloween Day
Session 2: Superhero Day
Session 4: Medieval Day
Session 5: Western Day
Session 6: Pirate Day
Session 8: International Day
Session 9: Hollywood Day

SPECIALTY CAMP CHOICES

Horse Camp
(Ages 9-13)
Session Fee: $585

Our Horse Camp is perfect for beginner riders! Campers learn basic horse care, riding safety, and techniques such as mounting, dismounting, and controlling the horse. Weather permitting, campers will spend one Achievement time each day at the Ranch for riding and instruction, including a trail ride through the Ihduhapi Forest. (Max. 16 campers each session.)

Session 1H	June 15-20
Session 2H	June 22-27
Session 3H	June 29 - July 2	$390*
Session 4H	July 13-18
Session 5H	July 20-25
Session 6H	July 27 - August 1
Session 7H	August 5-8	$390*
Session 8H	August 10-15
Session 9H	August 17-22
*Sessions 3 and 7 are only four days and three nights.

 

Water-Skiing Camp
(Ages 10-13)
Session Fee: $585

Campers will learn boating etiquette, waterski equipment care, and how to get up on skis from deep water. Camp can also be a great place to hone water-skiing skills such as cutting in and out of the wake, or dropping a ski. On the last day, everyone will have a chance to relax and hit the water for fun tube rides. (Max. 16 campers each session.)

Session 1W	June 15-20
Session 2W	June 22-27
Session 3W	June 29 - July 2	$390*
Session 4W	July 13-18
Session 5W	July 20-25
Session 6W	July 27 - August 1
Session 7W	August 5-8	$390*
Session 8W	August 10-15
Session 9W	August 17-22
*Sessions 3 and 7 are only four days and three nights.

 

Sailing Camp
(Ages 9-13)
Session Fee $530

Sailing Camp is a great waterfront adventure program for campers who want to learn about sailing and develop basic sailing skills. This program teaches the basic sailing knots, equipment care, and sailing terminology to help campers succeed in learning to rig and sail a boat. (Max. 16 campers each session.)

Session 2S	June 22-27
Session 3S	June 29 - July 2	$355*
Session 4S	July 13-18
Session 5S	July 20-25
Session 6S	July 27 - August 1
Session 7S	August 5-8	$355*
Session 8S	August 10-15
*Sessions 3 and 7 are only four days and three nights.

Fishing Camp
(Ages 8-13)
Session Fee $585

Young anglers in Fishing Specialty Camp will learn the basics of fishing, including how to tie the perfect knot and how to handle the fish once it is landed. The highlight of Fishing Camp is the trip to Mille Lacs Lake. Campers will board the half-day boat charter to attempt to catch the elusive "big one"! Bait, rods and tackle are provided by Ihduhapi through a partnership with Rapala. Campers may also bring their own equipment. (Max. 16 campers each session.)

Session 1F	June 15-20
Session 5F	July 20-25
Session 8F	August 10-15
Session 9F	August 17-22

 

Outdoor Challenge Camp (Ropes)
(Ages 11-13)
Session Fee: $530

Outdoor Challenge Camp combines Camp Ihduhapi's renowned high ropes challenges, low ropes initiatives, and excellent facilitators to create an opportunity for campers to strengthen their character and learn group cohesion skills. Some of the high events campers may participate in include the climbing wall, the pamper pole, the giant zip, the high Vs, the giant's ladder, and Ewok Village. (Min. 8 campers, max. 16 campers each session.)

Session 1R	June 15-20
Session 2R	June 22-27
Session 3R	June 29 - July 2	$355*
Session 4R	July 13-18
Session 5R	July 20-25
Session 6R	July 27 - August 1
Session 7R	August 5-8	$355*
Session 8R	August 10-15
Session 9R	August 17-22
*Sessions 3 and 7 are only four days and three nights.

 

Arts & Crafts Camp
(Ages 8-13)
Session Fee: $530

The Arts & Crafts Specialty Camp is great for creative campers. Campers will work on various art projects like clay sculptures, tie-dying shirts, adn other assorted projects. On the last day, campers will have a chance to share their art with the other Arts & Crafts campers in their "Ihduhapi Art Show," before they take their projects home. (Max. 16 campers each session.)

Session 1A	June 15-20
Session 2A	June 22-27
Sesion 3A	June 29 - July 2	$355*
Session 4A	July 13-18
Session 5A	July 20-25
Session 6A	July 27 - August 1
Session 7A	August 5-8	$355*
Session 8A	August 10-15
Session 9A	August 17-22
*Sessions 3 and 7 are only four days and three nights.

 

Summer Samplers
(Ages 7-13)
Session Fee: $315

Summer Samplers are special sessions for kids to try out overnight camp for the first time. During this four day and three night experience, campers will have the opportunity to enjoy cabin life in the great outdoors alogn with many Traditional Camp activities. This is a wonderful introduction to the unique experience that overnight camp provides. Register for a Specialty Camp Sampler!

Session 3SS	June 29 - July 2
Session 7SS	Aug 5-8

 

Naniboujou Session (11 days)
Session Fee: $975

This session is for those campers who need the adventure of more than one week at Camp Ihduhapi. Registration for the Naniboujou Session includes the choice of two Specialty Camps and two Achievements. Campers stay over the weekend between Sessions 7 and 8, where extra activities are planned*. Movie nights, Minnesota Twins games, bowling and tie-dying t-shirts are examples of the fun things done in the past.

Naniboujou Session

August 5-15

*Participants will receive a Specialty Camp mailer once registered, to choose programming for Session 7 Sampler and Session 8.

Call Joey at (612) 822- CAMP for details.

 

Teen Extreme
(Ages 12-13)
Session Fee $585

For those teens who want to try something different than our Traditional Camp, we have the Teen Extreme Program. This fast-paced, fun adventure program combines a variety of exciting outdoor excursions! Groups leave Camp Ihduhapi for the day and return at night night to stay in their own cabin.  Some groups may have the opportunity to camp out at a state or national park for one night.  Weather permitting, campers will enjoy the thrills of activities such as rock climbing, a day at an amusement partk, a guided cave tour, trail hiking or even white-water rafting. (Groups are single-gender.)

Session 2X	June 22-27	Female
Session 4X	July 13-18	Male
Session 5X	July 20-25	Female
Session 6X	July 27-August 1	Male

 

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Campers will learn leadership skills built upon the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Our Leadership Development Programs develope the whole person - spirit, mind and body - through a variety of activities, projects and team-building exercises. These valuable lessons will last a lifetime.

Explorers
(entering 8th grade)
Session Fee: $565

This six-day program introduces kids to the wonderful adventures of a river trip! The program starts with campers getting to know each other and practicing canoeing skills in camp. The next three days are spent paddling down a river, after which groups cook their own meals and sleep in tents. This is a great trip for campers to learn outdoor skills and team-building during their explorations! Groups are single-gender.

Session 2E	June 22-27	Male
Session 5E	July 20-25	Female
Session 6E	July 27-August 1	Male
Session 8E	August 10-15	Female

Voyageurs
(entering 9th grade)

This is an exiciting 11- or 13-day program for kids who want to experience the challenge of living outdoors and working as part of a team! The first four days are spent at camp, focusing on group dynamics and team-building. Groups then move to Camp Menogyn and spend the next five days on either a backpacking trail expedition, or a canoe river trip with two experienced counselors. Groups are single-gender.

Session 4V	July 13 - 25 (13 days)	$975
Session 7V	Aug 5 - 15 (11 days)	$835

 

Junior Leaders
(entering 10th grade)

This is an 11- or 13-day leadership immersion program for teen campers who would like to develop their leadership and camping skills in the great outdoors! The first four days are spent at camp, focusing on leadership and service training. The next six days are spent on a canoeing adventure in northern Wisconsin. Campers are involved in planning their daily schedule, including the trip route and meals, with the guidance of camp counselors. Groups are co-ed.

Session 4JL	July 13-25 (13 days)	$975
Session 7JL	August 5-15 (11 days)	$835

 

Counselors in Training
(entering 11th grade)

This three-week program is for teens who would like to develop mentoring and leadership opportunities as camp counselors! CIT builds counseling skills by working together on team-building and leadership skills necessary in guiding younger campers. Activities start on-site at Camp Menogyn (located in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness) where they spend five days paddling the lakes with a trained Menogyn wilderness guide. The last week is spent at Camp Ihduhapi, applying their new skills by shadowing experienced counselors in a cabin of younger campers. Groups are co-ed.  CITs will need to be home during the second weekend of the three-week session. Call Joey at (612) 822-CAMP for details.

Session 4CIT	July 13 - Aug 1 (19 days)  $1,030
Session 7CIT	August 5-22 (17 days)   $920

 

Character Counts

At Camp Ihduhapi we nurture character development in our campers through values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.  Our well trained staff lead quality programs that are safe, fun and enriching.  At Camp Ihduhapi campers will:

• Develop integrity, self-reliance and leadership skills
• Build life-long friendships
• Enrich their spirit, mind and body through challenging and fun activities
• Gain an appreciation for the natural environment
• Experience a sense of community by living with campers in small age-appropriate, single-gender groups with trained staff.

Safety - Our First Priority

The safety of each child is our primary concern.  We are American Camping association (ACA) accredited!  The assures you that camp practices have measured up against 300 national standards that go a step beyond our state's licensing requirements.  ACA accredited camps voluntarily go through a rigorous risk-management process to provide a supervised, positive environment with controlled boundaries where children can grow.

The ACA standards establish criteria for areas such as:

• Emergency preparedness
• Transportation
• Health Care
• Program Practices
• Living Areas   

At Camp Ihduhapi:

• We have a health care provider on the property at all times
• Ambulance emergency response time is 7 minutes away

 

Behavior Expectations

Campers and parents need to be aware that camping at Ihduhapi requires full participation from your child.  To assure that your child has a safe summer camp experience, he or she will be expected to :

• Understand and follow directions
• Demonstrate the YMCA's four core values or caring, honesty, respect and responsibility
• Interact in a respectful way with other children and staff members, while living in a group setting
• Participate in a setting that includes almost entirely outdoor activities, in large and small groups
  

Admission as an Ihduhapi camper carries many privileges and responsibilities.  We expect campers to participate in the total camp experience - to work, play and live together.  We do not allow the possession or use of tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs or weapons.  By filling out an application, this confirms an understanding and acceptance of these responsibilities.  Camp Ihduhapi works in partnership with parents and guardians, and we strive to provide a safe environment for all kids.

Commitment and Accessibility

The YMCA is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and enjoyment without regard to race, ability, creed, national origin, and sex.   The YMCA will accommodate special needs into existing programs to the extent that financial and physical resources permit.  So we may provide a positive experience, please contact the YMCA if your child has any special needs requiring any accommodations.

YMCA Camp Ihduhapi Mission

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.

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.