Big News:
Community & Dining Center opening June 5!
Thanks to the generous support of nearly 200 supporters, we are excited to announce that Phase 2 of The Great Tana-re-doona has come to a successful close – raising $5 million to build a Community & Dining Center at Tanadoona!
Your investment in this campaign launches a new chapter for Camp Fire Minnesota and Tanadoona – year-round, nature-based learning!
Construction began in September 2019 and is set to open for a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening on June 5 (details coming soon) – in time for summer campers!
Read more about the Great Tana-re-doona on our blog.
The Great Tana-re-doona: Our Vision
Tanadoona will be a year-round destination for youth from all backgrounds to discover their sparks through nature, become stewards of the natural world and develop as leaders. And this building is key to expanding programs year-round.
Thank you for sharing and supporting this vision!
The Great Tana-re-doona: Phase 2 - Community & Dining Center
Community & Dining Center
This is an exciting time at Tanadoona! Our programs are growing and expanding beyond the summer. Between growing waitlists for our rustic summer camp program and greater demand for environmental ed field trips throughout the school year, a new Community & Dining Center will provide the much-needed flexible indoor space to meet current demands and grow as a year-round destination.
Additionally, we hope the community sees Tanadoona as a resource for events and retreats – because we all need quality time in nature!
Thank you for ensuring this magical place offers generations of youth the chance to discover their spark – year-round.
Community & Dining Center building features
The new Community & Dining Center adds many new programming and rental features to help us grow
Flexible seating for up to 200 people
Teaching Kitchen for garden to table learning
Lower-level program space – perfect for rainy days and winter field trips
Large windows on north and south walls to maintain outdoors connection
Gas Fireplace inside
Complete AV systems on both levels
Commercial Kitchen
Outdoor Tanadoona Terrace in front of the building featuring wood fireplace preserved from old Dining Hall
Gender neutral bathrooms and staff showers
Elevator
and much more…
Tanadoona's Master Plan
Camp Fire Minnesota’s master plan for Tanadoona brings this vision to life. Through a series of phases, The Great Tana-re-doona will transform the property, restoring outdated facilities like our dining hall and Bluebird Lodge as well as building brand new facilities like the Day Camp Village and Outdoor Living Classrooms. Learn about our successful Phase 1.
About Tanadoona
Since 1924, Tanadoona has been an important place for youth to unplug, learn skills and discover their spark. With 103 acres along Lake Minnewashta, Tanadoona is a outdoor escape just down the road providing outdoor experiences to youth of all backgrounds. While youth are spending more and more time on devices, we are engaging record numbers of youth in our year-round nature-based programs – and the need is greater. Cue The Great Tana-re-doona!
Light a Spark, Leave a Legacy
Thank you for leaving a legacy that ignites sparks!
Meet our supporters
Tanadoona’s Master Plan
Camp Fire Minnesota’s master plan for Tanadoona brings this vision to life. Through a series of phases, The Great Tana-re-doona will transform the property, restoring outdated facilities like our dining hall and Bluebird Lodge as well as building brand new facilities like the Day Camp Village and Outdoor Living Classrooms. Learn about our successful Phase 1.