Circle Pines Camp

Coed
Ages 7-17
Specialty

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Overview

Circle Pines Camp combines elements of a traditional summer camp with cooperative work projects (construction, organic gardening, trail maintenance and cleaning). Educational activities take on topics like climate change, food politics, social justice, ecosystems and the importance of critical thinking. Parents frequently report that their kids come home more independent, thoughtful and interested in the world around them.

Specialty camp focus: Sustainability, Nature

Unique Features

The Circle Pines Center Summer Camp focuses on cooperative work, environmentalism, social justice, and critical thinking.
We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, inclusive, engaging space where diversity and growth are fostered.
In addition to traditional camp activities, Circle Pines has unique offerings based around peace, social justice, environmental stewardship, and cooperation.
Circle Discussions foster critical thinking and creative problem solving, and campers and staff discuss global and local issues.

Quick Facts

Year Opened 1940
Type Specialty
Gender Coed
Ages 7-17 years old
Sessions 1, 2 weeks
Capacity
Cost $600 /week
Total Activities 15 activities
Bunk Type Cabins
Camper to Staff 10:1 Ratio
Setting Forest
Waterfront Pond / River
Religion Non-Religious
Affiliation Independent

Activities

Academic

Community Service

Environmental Science

Leadership

Social Justice

Arts

Arts & Crafts

Culinary & Cooking

Music

Sports

Soccer

Water

Swimming

Wilderness Adventure

Animals

Farm

Gardening

Nature

Outdoor Living

Sustainability

Dates & Rates

2026 Season:

Camp Season July 05 - August 08
Session Lengths 1, 2 weeks
Cost $600 /week

Financial Offers:

Tiered/sliding scale tutition: No
Financial assistance: No
Special discounts: No

Accommodations

Bunks

Type: Cabins
Open air
No electricity/lights
No air conditioning
Separate bathhouse
Showers not attached
Toilets not attached

Health

Staff certified in First Aid / CPR
No doctor onsite
Nurse onsite
24/7 medical staff
Health Center

Dietary Needs

Food Allergies
No gluten free option
No kosher
Not peanut free
Not tree nut-free
No vegan option
No vegetarian option

International Campers

Does not enroll non-US campers

Welcome Message

Eddie, Executive Director

The mission of circle pines is to promote peace, social justice, environmental stewardship and cooperation. The center aims to demonstrate cooperative alternatives for economic and social issues and to teach cooperation as a way of life.