Summer Camps and Activities Surrounding Duluth, MN

Moms know how important both rhythms and socialization are for our kiddos’ mental health and happiness. We need to keep them learning — even if we sneak it in by utilizing structured and fun summer camps!

Bookmark this page in your phone or browser so you can refer back to it often, as new camps and updated details will be added. Also, don’t forget to utilize our planning printable/download we have included!

Spirit Mountain Summer Camps are the place for adventure for your child this summer!  Both mountain biking and non-biking camp are available for children ages 3 – 14 years old. All camps are staffed by trained counselors and coaches and safety is always the top priority. Camp at Spirit ROCKS!!

Grand Avenue Chalet
8551 Grand Ave.
Duluth MN 55810

Duluth Parks & Recreation Day Camps offer a wide range of activities for youth to have fun, make friends, and enjoy time outside this summer. Unique topics will be offered again this year including Wizards & Warlocks, Archery, Fishing, Pickleball and more! Fee Assistance is available to families that qualify; contact Parks & Recreation for Fee Assistance details.

Summer Sing is LSYC’s annual summer camp with options for singers entering grades K-10 in the fall. Grade levels vary among camps, so please read the descriptions carefully. Any student who loves to sing is invited to participate in one of these fun-filled weeks of singing, music fundamentals, movement, and other activities.

Camp Dates: June 24-27; July 8-11; July 15-19; July 22-25; July 29-August 1

EMAIL: [email protected]

ADDRESS: 1200 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth, MN 55811

Marshall Outdoor Summer Camp 2024
June 10 – August 9

Get ready for a summer packed with fun and time in the great outdoors at the YMCA Day Camp in the Duluth and Hermantown area. The YMCA provides safe, engaging, high-quality programming that ensures this will be another summer to remember at the YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center, North Star Academy, and Concordia Lutheran Church.

The program runs from June 17 – August 23, 2024 (Closed July 4th and 5th) from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Registration opens on February 1, 2024.  Registration will close once the week is filled.

Week 1 June 17-21: Harry Potter

Week 2 June 24-28: All About Art

Week 3 July 1-3: Cool Chemistry (3 days ONLY, reduced rate)

Week 4 July 8-12: Summer Survival

Week 5 July 15-19: Super Circus

Week 6 July 22-26: Amazing Animals

Week 7 July 29- Aug 2: Water Week

Week 8 August 5-9: Around the World in 5 Days

Week 9 August 12-16: Olympic Week

Week 10 August 19-23: Camp is Out of This World

Calling all students who’ve completed Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Join us at Congdon, Homecroft, and Laura MacArthur for a summer filled with fun, learning, and memories to last a lifetime!

Program Dates: June 17th – August 16th 2024 (No programming June 19th or July 4th & 5th)

Daily Rate: $47 (minimum of 18 days)

Registration Fee: $35 (non-refundable)

*Child Care Assistance is accepted and financial assistance is available for qualifying families.

Click HERE to register.

Covenant Park offers summer youth camps for kids and teens entering 1st grade through recent grads, as well as getaway weekends for the whole family to enjoy a camp experience together.

Each experience is packed with fun activities like swimming, climbing wall and zipline, games, kayaking, tubing, trips to the canteen, night games, campfires, interactive teaching on daily lessons, songs and skits, all in an environment centered on friendships old and new and growing closer to Jesus. Covenant Park is committed to creating a safe and Christ-centered experience, and building relationships and memories that will last a lifetime!

Contact info

[email protected]

3402 Covenant Park Rd Mahtowa MN 55707

Early Bird Discount Deadline is April 1, save $25 off full-week camps and $10 off partial-week camps.

Registration deadline is 4 days prior to the start of each camp week. Some camps do fill up sooner, so don’t wait!

Green Thumb Gardening Camp | June 17-20

Mad Scientist Camp | June 24-27

Art Exploration Camp | July 8-11

Magic & Illusions Camp | July 15-18

DCM Olympics Camp | August 5-8

Spectacular Space Camp | August 12-15

STEM Storytime Camp | August 19-22

Join us for weeks of summer fun as we grow and learn together in Many Rivers’ fun-filled Summer Camps!

Many Rivers’ 2024 Elementary Summer Day Camp is a NINE-week celebration of art, science and nature for children who have completed Kindergarten through Fifth grade. Each week follows a different theme rooted in art, science or nature. Each day provides children the opportunity to explore, learn new skills, and have fun. The Montessori values of peace, meaningful learning, and positive community help campers develop a strong self-image, sense of self-esteem, and a feeling of belonging.

Open to all students, regardless of Montessori background. Registrations are processed on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis.

Week 1: LEGO ROBOTICS (6/17-6/21) No camp on Juneteenth (6/19)

Week 1 BONUS OPTION GRADES 4-8: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) CAMP (6/17-6/21) No camp on Juneteenth (6/19)

Week 2: COLOR YOUR WORLD (6/24-6/28)

Week 3: CAMP’S GOT TALENT (7/1-7/3)

Week 4: INVENTOR’S WORKSHOP (7/8-7/12)

Week 5: MYTHS & LEGENDS (7/15-7/19)

Week 6: ELEMENTS (7/22-7/26)

Week 7: WILD CHILD (7/29-8/2)

Week 8: FOOD FRENZY/MASTER CHEF (8/5-8/9)

Week 9: TIME TRAVEL SUMMER (8/12-8/16)

Address: 110 W. Redwing St. | Duluth, MN

To register for camp click HERE.

MRM’s STEM Camp meets for 4 days June 17th – June 21 (no camp on 6/19) from 8:30am to 3:30pm.

Open to all students, regardless of Montessori background. Registrations are processed on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis.

Address: 110 W. Redwing St. | Duluth, MN

Register HERE.

Music Program {Ages 6-10}

Begin to understand the foundations of music, develop our abilities to read rhythms, music notation, compose, and perform our own musical compositions

Dates: June 10th-July 12th (Monday-Friday)

Nature Program {Ages 6-10}

Daily nature outings, arts and crafts, games, and field trips

Dates: July 15th-August 23rd (Monday-Friday)

Address: 313 Mygatt Ave | Duluth, MN

Animal Allies Camps for Kids

Camp Esquagama | Gilbert, MN Summer and Day Camp

Duluth Little League

STARBASE Minnesota – Duluth

Andrea had the opportunity to chat with Baihly Warfield on The Lift about this very Summer Camp Guide! Watch the replay here.

How to download and/or print:

Click on the title of the image and a PDF printable version will pop up.

Either download to your device or print. (Tip: Print one set for each child you are coordinating summer plans for, there is a spot for each name at the top of the month 😊)

Summer Bucket List

2024 Summer Planner (June, July, August)

Make sure you leave room in the summer schedule for family time, the Fourth of July, and school supply shopping 🙂 Have a great summer!

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