12 Best Overnight Summer Camps in Minnesota for 2026

Looking for an unforgettable overnight summer camp for your kids or teens in Minnesota for 2026? From classic traditional camps to adventurous nature camps and specialty arts camps, we hand-picked twelve of Minnesota’s most incredible sleepaway camps that are sure to give your kids the best summer ever. Want more options? Browse all overnight camps in Minnesota. 🌞

Camp	Location	Age Range
Camp Foley	Pine River, MN	7-16
Camp Thunderbird	Bemidji, MN	7-17
Wolf Ridge	Finland, MN	7-17
Camp Kamaji	Cass Lake, MN	7-16
Camp Cherith	Frazee, MN	6-18
Clearwater Forest Camp	Deerwood, MN	8-18
Trout Lake Camps	Pine River, MN	6-17
Heartland Hockey Camp	Deerwood, MN	8-18
Long Lake Conservation Center	Palisade, MN	9-15
Camp Pillsbury	Owatonna, MN	6-17
Camp Tamahay	Akeley, MN	7-16
Songs of Hope	Saint Paul, MN	10-17

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Camp Foley – Pine River, MN

Camp Foley is a coed sleepaway camp on Whitefish Lake offering over 30 activities like sailing, archery, wakeboarding, and climbing. With 2-, 3-, and 5-week sessions for ages 7–16, campers unplug from screens and dive into adventure, creativity, and community. Foley blends tradition with independence, helping kids build confidence, resilience, and lifelong friendships in a close-knit, tech-free setting.

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Camp Thunderbird – Bemidji, MN

Camp Thunderbird offers separate boys’ and girls’ camps on Lake Plantagenet with mirror-image programs and coordinated sibling days. Campers ages 7–17 choose from over 30 activities including sailing, blacksmithing, horseback riding, and wilderness trips. With 4- and 8-week sessions, Thunderbird fosters independence, confidence, and deep friendships in a non-competitive, nature-rich setting.

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Wolf Ridge – Finland, MN

Wolf Ridge is an environmental learning center offering summer camps and wilderness expeditions for youth. Set on 2,000 acres near Lake Superior, campers explore nature through hiking, canoeing, rock climbing, and hands-on science. With a focus on stewardship, leadership, and outdoor education, Wolf Ridge inspires curiosity, resilience, and connection in a stunning Northwoods setting.

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Camp Kamaji – Cass Lake, MN

Camp Kamaji is Minnesota’s oldest girls’ camp, offering 4- and 8-week sessions for ages 7–16. Campers unplug and explore activities like sailing, horseback riding, drama, paddleboarding, and ceramics. With a focus on self-expression, courage, and community, Kamaji is a joyful, inclusive space where girls grow in confidence, build lifelong friendships, and create unforgettable memories.

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Camp Cherith – Frazee, MN

Camp Cherith is a Christian camp near Detroit Lakes with separate boys’ and girls’ weeks for ages 6–18. Set on 280 acres of lakes and woodlands, campers choose from activities like horseback riding, archery, canoeing, and crafts. With a strong focus on faith, nature, and personal growth, Cherith offers a welcoming, unplugged experience rooted in Christ, friendship, and outdoor adventure.

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Clearwater Forest Camp – Deerwood, MN

Clearwater Forest is a Christian camp and retreat center on Clearwater Lake offering summer programs for all ages. Campers enjoy hiking, canoeing, arts, and faith-based activities in a peaceful, nature-rich setting. With inclusive programming, small group cabins, and a focus on renewal and connection, Clearwater is a place to grow spiritually, build friendships, and explore the outdoors.

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Trout Lake Camps – Pine River, MN

Trout Lake Camps is a Christian camp on the Whitefish Chain offering unforgettable summer experiences for kids, teens, and families. Campers enjoy sailing, ziplining, archery, and themed evening events. With age-specific programs and a strong focus on faith, fun, and friendship, Trout Lake creates a welcoming space where campers grow spiritually and make lifelong memories.

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Heartland Hockey Camp – Deerwood, MN

Heartland Hockey Camp is a premier training camp in the Brainerd Lakes area offering on-ice development, off-ice conditioning, and lakefront fun. Founded by Olympian Steve Jensen, it’s the only self-contained hockey camp in the world. Campers sharpen skills, build confidence, and enjoy classic camp activities like tubing, climbing, and swimming in a high-energy, supportive environment.

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Long Lake Conservation Center – Palisade, MN

Long Lake Conservation Center offers nature immersion camps on 760 acres of forest and lakeshore. Campers explore ecology, canoeing, hiking, and conservation through hands-on learning and outdoor adventure. With a mission to foster environmental stewardship and curiosity, Long Lake connects kids to nature in a peaceful, unplugged setting where discovery and growth go hand in hand.

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Camp Pillsbury – Owatonna, MN

Camp Pillsbury is a unique sleepaway camp where kids ages 6–17 design their own schedule from majors like trapeze, circus arts, theater, music, and STEM. With expert-led programs and a vibrant campus, campers build confidence, creativity, and friendships in a safe, high-energy environment. Pillsbury blends traditional camp fun with performing arts and innovation on the beautiful campus of Pillsbury College Prep.

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Camp Tamahay – Akeley, MN

Camp Tamahay is a small, privately owned girls’ camp for ages 7–16 focused on self-confidence, independence, and outdoor adventure. Campers enjoy horseback riding, sailing, archery, and overnight camping in a tech-free, nature-filled setting. With just 36 campers per session, Tamahay offers a close-knit, intimaexperience where girls grow in courage, friendship, and leadership.

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Songs of Hope – Saint Paul, MN

Songs of Hope is a six-week international performing arts camp for ages 10 and up. Campers from around the world live together, rehearse global music, and tour Minnesota with a multicultural concert. Based at Concordia University, it’s a high-energy, inclusive experience that blends music, culture, and friendship—celebrating diversity through performance and shared community.

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