Outdoor adventuring at Tanadoona is year-round!
There’s so much more to discover outdoors beyond the summer months, join us for any or all of our fall, winter and spring programs. You’ll enjoy seasonal camp activities from archery to fort-building to snowshoeing and much more. Campers will participate activities depending on weather and the season’s conditions. Be sure to dress for the outdoors!
What to bring: Mask for COVID-19 (see our FAQs online for current policies), change of clothing, weather-appropriate outerwear & indoor footwear, water bottle, and nut-free lunch and snacks.
Check-in: 8-8:30 a.m.
Check-out: 4:30-5 p.m.
Scholarships are available for school break camps
School Break Camps Dates and Rates
| Date | Camp | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2021 | School Break Day Camp – Explore Space | 3,2,1, BLAST OFF! Campers will create their own constellation, study clouds and weather, and design their own Mars Rover. | $65 |
| October 21-22, 2021* | MEA Day Camp *register for one or both days | Spend one of your MEA break days outdoors at Tanadoona! Day Camp is back in session with activities like nature exploration, outdoor team-building games, and more! | $65/day |
| October 25, 2021 | School Break Day Camp – Survive the Wilderness | It’s time to get outside! Campers will learn the tips and tricks for surviving in the wilderness, like fire building, creating survival shelters, and pitching a tent. | $65 |
| November 12, 2021 | School Break Day Camp – Maker Space | Let your creativity shine! Become a Maker at Tanadoona. Campers will design their own cardboard invention, build with edible ingredients, and add to our camp-wide sculpture. | $65 |
| January 17, 2022 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day Camp – Winter Wonderland | Join us on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to learn about his legacy, participate in winter activities and experience all that camp has to offer in this winter wonderland. | $65 |
| January 24, 2022 | School Break Day Camp – Treasure Hunt | X marks the spot at Tanadoona! Campers will find the hidden treasure around camp and make their own treasure box! | $65 |
| February 21, 2022 | President’s Day Camp | Join us on President’s Day for winter adventures at Tanadoona! Campers will participate in winter activities like snowshoeing, fort building, and more. | $65 |
| March 4, 2022 | School Break Day Camp – Animal Planet | Answer the call of the wild and learn all about animals, including the ones that call Tanadoona home! Campers will make an animal themed art project and play a game of Predator vs. Prey! | $65 |
| March 28-April 1, 2022 | Spring Break Camp | School is out and camp is in session! Join us at Tanadoona for all your favorite camp activities like archery, arts & crafts, adventure course, and more! | $315 |
| April 4, 2022 | School Break Day Camp – Forest Magic | Explore the Big Woods, learn trail signs, and discover the magic of the forest! | $65 |
| April 15, 2022 | School Break Day Camp – Water Adventure | Learn about the Lake Minnewashta and wetlands ecosystems at Tanadoona. Campers will become water experts, experiment with water, and create a water-themed art project. | $65 |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00-8:30 | Camper Check-in |
| 8:30-9:00 | Large Group Welcome & Games |
| 9:00-10:00 | Teambuilding & Get-to-Know Yous |
| 10:00-11:00 | Activity Time |
| 11:00-12:00 | Activity Time |
| 12:00-1:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00-2:00 | Activity Time |
| 2:00-3:00 | Activity Time |
| 3:00-4:00 | Activity Time |
| 4:00-4:30 | Large Group Goodbye & Song |
| 4:30-5:00 | Camper Check-out |
WAITLIST & CANCELLATION
Please register for the waitlist if the session is full; we will notify you ASAP if a spot opens up for your camper. Cancellation for School Break camps must be received in writing 30 days prior* to camp session to receive a full refund. Cancellations received fewer than 30 days before camp will only be refunded if we are able to fill your camper’s spot through the waitlist; this applies to School Break camps. Please notify Camp Fire Minnesota in writing at info@campfiremn.org.
*If you believe your camper may have been exposed to COVID-19 or they become sick before camp, please contact us at info@campfiremn.org and do not send them to camp for the safety of others. Thank you.