Adoption Day Camp | June 17-21, 2013

About Adoption Day Camp 2013

Children's Home Adoption Day Camp is a classic summer camp experience that combines adoption-specific programming in the mornings and more traditional camp activities in the afternoons. We are pleased to partner with YMCA Twin Cities to offer Adoption Day Camp at beautiful YMCA Camp Streefland in Lakeville, Minn.

Our camp runs Monday June 17 through Friday June 21, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Transportation is available utilizing the YMCA's bus service.
 

Registration & Fees

$250 per child - After March 1, 2013
*includes camp activities, supplies, snacks and t-shirt

IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT OUR WAITING LIST: 
As of May 14, spots are only available for campers entering kindergarten in Fall 2013. Grades 1 - 8 are now full and we encourage you to join our waiting list. We anticipate that we will be able to accommodate some families on the waiting list. To add your name to the waiting list, please contact Julie Marka at jmarka@chsfs.org or 651.255.2231. 

Who should attend

All adopted children entering kindergarten through 8th grade in Fall 2013 are welcome at Adoption Day Camp. We encourage siblings who were not adopted to attend camp as well. Camp activities and discussion topics will be age-appropriate, by grade level.

Older Teens: Join us as a Junior Counselor | learn more |

Parents & Adopted Adults: Volunteer at camp  | learn more |
 

What to expect

Every morning, Children's Home staff and volunteers create a fun and active adoption camp program where children and families can celebrate their common bond: adoption! Adoption-specific activities will be presented in a fun, age-appropriate way and conversation topics will include feelings, teasing, self-esteem, racism and identity.

In the afternoon, activities expand to include traditional camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, archery, fishing, environmental education, cookouts, arts and crafts, and much more through our unique partnership with YMCA Camp Streefland. Campers will remain with their Children's Home group throughout the day. 
 

Location details

YMCA Camp Streefland is located at beautiful Lake Kinsgley in Lakeville, Minn., a southern suburb of Minneapolis-St. Paul. | Learn more > |
 

Informational Webinar

Children's Home and YMCA staff recently hosted a webinar to answer common questions about Adoption Day Camp. To access a recording of this webinar, please contact camp director Julie Marka at jmarka@chsfs.org.
 

Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in becoming an Adoption Day Camp volunteer! 
At this time, all volunteer roles have been filled. To inquire about joining our volunteer waiting list, please contact camp director Julie Marka at jmarka@chsfs.org.

Adult/Parent Volunteers       | download application |
For adults and parents of camp participants.
Several volunteer roles are available, including group leaders, helpers at morning check-in and afternoon departure, photographers and activity coordinators.

Time Commitment: Monday–Friday, June 17–21  |  Morning 8:30–11:30 a.m.  |  Full Day 8:30–4:00 p.m.
 

Junior Counselors       | download application |
For youth entering 9th grade in Fall 2013, or older.
You'll work with a group of children, along with other volunteers and staff, ensuring campers have fun and being a positive role model for them.

Time Commitment:  Monday–Friday, June 17–21  |  Full Day 8:30–4:00 p.m.

For more information and to request a volunteer application, contact:
Julie Marka  |  jmarka@chsfs.org  |  651.255.2231
 

Ready for camp?

Questions?

Contact:  Julie Marka | jmarka@chsfs.org | 651.255.2231