Waterskiing Camps and Programs

Waterskiing camp provides instruction for this popular water sport, starting with beginners and progressing to more advanced levels. Some camps are geared just for waterskiing enthusiasts, while others offer a variety of water sports activities in addition to water skiingSee More »

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    Pali Adventures Wacky Science

    Ice cream! Gummy worms! The ever-popular slime!

    In this specialty, campers have a lot of hands-on fun. They explore a variety of science-related activities. They learn how to combine everyday items to create amazing reactions, participate in awesome projects and conduct edible experiments.

    Basically, campers get to blow things up, blast off rockets, create crazy concoctions and build stink bombs!

    (All under the watchful eye of our attentive experts, of course.)

    Camp Foley

    Join us for our 100th summer in 2024! Grow Grit. Investigate Independence. Kids converge on Camp Foley each summer from all over the world to put aside their phones and computers and work on face to face social skills all the while trying new activities and taking risks in a safe, kid focused environment! With over 80 years of combined experience, the Camp Foley directors run a seasoned program that has been in operation for over 90 years. Beautiful Whitefish Lake in North Central, Minnesota offers the perfect backdrop for kids to reconnect with nature and learn from each other. An American Camp Association accredited camp that offers 2,3, and 5-week...

    Pali Adventures Culinary

    Pali Adventures is a one-of-a-kind overnight summer camp. Kids choose a morning specialty and all of their own afternoon activities to design a personalized adventure. We are one camp, but while campers are here they explore different interests. We are proud to offer Culinary and 29 amazing specialties - from Motorsports to Flying Trapeze - and everything in between. Our campers follow their dreams, try incredible new things and gain lifelong friends in a safe and supportive environment. Send your child to the place where they will grow, feel successful and return home saying, "that was the best camp ever!"


    Pali Adventures Motorsports

    Campers satisfy their need for speed as they navigate multiple adrenaline-pumping courses and blast to the finish line!

    Hearts pound as they learn trail-blazing techniques and high precision moves under the instruction and supervision of experienced riders.

    Riders who have mastered the necessary skills and safety requirements wrap up their week with the pure excitement of an off-road trail ride.

    Pali Adventures Broadcasting

    Tonight on KPAL News... and your camper has the exclusive. Your camper is first on the scene at Pali's very own nightly news station.

    Broadcasting campers break into on-screen journalism with Pali's own nightly news feature. Campers collaborate to produce, report and host each day's broadcast. Campers get practical hands-on experience as hard-hitting journalists, creative editors and on-air talent.

    Our professional studio means that campers file their own stories with professional video and sound equipment, anchor the broadcast from our green-screen studio desk and edit the results. This is the perfect opportunity to take a spin...

    Pali Adventures Fine Arts/Street Art

    Pali Adventures is a one-of-a-kind overnight summer camp. Kids choose a morning specialty and all of their own afternoon activities to design a personalized adventure. We are one camp, but while campers are here they explore different interests. We are proud to offer Fine arts and Street art and 29 amazing specialties - from Motorsports to Flying Trapeze - and everything in between. Our campers follow their dreams, try incredible new things and gain lifelong friends in a safe and supportive environment. Send your child to the place where they will grow, feel successful and return home saying, "that was the best camp ever!"

    Pali Adventures Dance

    So we think you can dance!

    Pali dancers of all levels are encouraged to let go and boogie on the dance floor. They learn various techniques, fun exercises and the moves made famous by their favorite performers.

    Campers flourish in a safe and supportive studio with individualized attention from experienced dance instructors.Plenty of room to come out of their shell at their own pace!

    After mastering the basics, campers perform their own original choreography to cheering crowds at the Pali Showcase!

    Pali Adventures Pali Ninja Warrior/Parkour

    Pali Adventures is a one-of-a-kind overnight summer camp. Kids choose a morning specialty and all of their own afternoon activities to design a personalized adventure. We are one camp, but while campers are here they explore different interests. We are proud to offer Ninja Warrior and 29 amazing specialties - from Motorsports to Flying Trapeze - and everything in between. Our campers follow their dreams, try incredible new things and gain lifelong friends in a safe and supportive environment. Send your child to the place where they will grow, feel successful and return home saying, "that was the best camp ever!"

    YMCA Camp Ihduhapi

    Ihduhapi (EE-dohop-ee) is of Lakota origin, meaning "Independence." At YMCA Camp Ihduhapi, campers enjoy a variety of memorable daily adventures, learn new skills, and build lasting relationships in a beautiful setting. Conveniently located, close to home and just far enough away, only 22 miles west of the Twin Cities near Loretto, MN, on 175 acres on beautiful Lake Independence. Our location is ideal for both first time and returning campers.

    Traditional, Specialty and Leadership Development Camps are available. Specialty Camp choices include Horseback Riding, Waterskiing, Sailing, Fishing, Ropes Challenge and Teen Extreme.

    Campers...

    Pali Adventures Comedy

    Is your camper a Seinfeld or a Chapelle?

    A Leslie Jones or a Melissa McCarthy?

    Do they prefer Saturday Night Live or Whose Line Is It Anyway?

    At Pali, experienced instructors help your camper discover their voice. Then they develop their self-confidence and deliver their comedic vision.

    Each week is a unique exploration of improvisation, sketch and ensemble work and stand-up. Instructors help campers find their comedic point of view and prepare the right delivery.

    Campers use creative writing skills, critical thinking (it helps to think in tangents!) and comedic timing to "have 'em rollin' in the...

    Pali Adventures CIT

    Pali's summer camp environment is the ideal setting for teens (aged 15-16) to begin the journey from camper to counselor in our Counselor-in-Training program.

    CIT offers the perfect opportunity to develop leadership skills that bring lasting benefits to every aspect of your camper's life. CIT Campers take a hands-on approach to problem-solving, teamwork and project management.

    CIT campers plan and implement an elective on their own (with counselor supervision) for a taste of behind the scenes work. The CIT experience is a great bridge for campers outgrowing the overnight summer camp experience to possible teaching and coaching...

    Pali Adventures Wacky Sports

    This is the perfect specialty for active campers who enjoy the sillier side of sports and just want to have a blast trying new things!

    Each day, campers will participate in a variety of active and enjoyable games and activities. All a little different from what campers might expect. They learn the fine art of stealing bases during slip 'n' slide baseball, challenge their balance with a log roll, become a hero when they capture the flag, and much more.

    Our Wacky Sports coaches inspire good sportsmanship, character building and creativity as campers revel in the fun of learning new skills, making new friends and having a...

    YMCA Day Camp Ihduhapi

    Girls and boys create memories and friendships at YMCA Day Camp Ihduhapi (EE-dohop-ee). This is the perfect way to introduce children to traditional camp experiences during the day and return home at night. Great for both first time and returning campers. Ihduhapi is west of the Twin Cities near Loretto, MN, on 175 acres on beautiful Lake Independence. Traditional and Specialty Camps are available. Specialty Camps include Horse, Fishing, Climbing, Leaders in Training, and themed camps like Pirates and Dragons, Fairies & Princesses. New this year, Tree Identification and Orienteering Course. During this 5-day enrichment program, our commitment is to...

    Camp Qwanoes

    Jump into the adventure and let friendship fill each day! Experience wild action and pure fun, sun-soaked days, friends, great food, and all in a spectacular setting with an amazing staff team from around the world. What makes a week at Qwanoes so special? We love kids! And we're built from the ground up for kids to experience an unforgettable, life-changing week. Step out of the everyday and soar into another world!

    Pali Adventures LARP

    Dungeons! Dragons! Heroes! Villains!

    Live Action Role Play at Pali is ideal for imaginative kids. Campers play the roles they want to play¿¿¿in exactly the way they want to play them. They use their imaginations, problem-solving and storytelling skills on a daily basis. Campers participate in interactive role-play that encourages them to be physically, socially and mentally active.

    The only limit to what they can achieve is their imagination!

    Pali Adventures Magic

    Entertain and amaze!

    A professional magician helps your camper build a foundation of skills for all types of magic. We can't reveal all our magician's secrets, but we can tell you that your camper will develop their own magician's persona and performance skills as they learn how to present new illusions, boost their confidence and wow friends and family.

    Pali Adventures Fashion

    Even if campers don't know a button from a bobby pin, they enjoy the whole journey of making an outfit. Campers learn from concept to design to the finished product. Campers use mood boards, sketches, patterns and more to design their own clothing lines and bring their visions to life. Then, Pali's fashionistas strut their stuff and debut their designs on the catwalk at the popular Pali Showcase!

    Pali Adventures Water Sports

    Your camper will be the first at camp to get up, get going and live large on beautiful Big Bear Lake!

    Whether this is a camper's first time trying water sports or they're ready to learn some advanced moves, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Campers focus on high-speed thrills or balance the action with some relaxing downtime on our home-base pontoon boats.

    Pali Adventures Flying Trapeze/Cirque du Pali

    Pali Adventures is a one-of-a-kind overnight summer camp. Kids choose a morning specialty and all of their own afternoon activities to design a personalized adventure. We are one camp, but while campers are here they explore different interests. We are proud to offer 28 amazing specialties - from Motorsports to Flying Trapeze - and everything in between. Our campers follow their dreams, try incredible new things and gain lifelong friends in a safe and supportive environment. Send your child to the place where they will grow, feel successful and return home saying, "that was the best camp ever!"

    Awosting

    The oldest private in camp in continuous operation since 1900! Awosting is located in the hills of Litchfield County. The program includes daily electives in arts, sports, extreme sports, and swimming or boating in the state's largest natural lake.

    Pali Adventures Girl Power

    There are no limits to what a girl can do!

    Pali's girls-only specialty empowers girls of all ages to participate in thrilling action. They conquer activities as diverse and spirited as themselves. When they aren???t conquering our high ropes course or showing the world how awesome they are at paintball, campers pamper themselves with manicures, pedicures, face masks, yoga and tasty smoothies.

    We inspire Girl Power campers and build their confidence and self-esteem. They embrace new challenges and experience new adventures - in a safe, motivating environment, surrounded by a supportive sisterhood.

    Pali Adventures DJ/Rockstar

    Pali Adventures is a one-of-a-kind overnight summer camp. Kids choose a morning specialty and all of their own afternoon activities to design a personalized adventure. We are one camp, but while campers are here they explore different interests. We are proud to offer DJ and Rockstar and 29 amazing specialties - from Motorsports to Flying Trapeze - and everything in between. Our campers follow their dreams, try incredible new things and gain lifelong friends in a safe and supportive environment. Send your child to the place where they will grow, feel successful and return home saying, "that was the best camp ever!"

    Echo Hill Camp

    Echo Hill Camp is a sleep-away summer camp for 145 boys and girls, ages 7-16, which is dedicated to helping children have a happy, exciting and meaningful experience while they build self-confidence and gain respect for themselves and others in a safe and nurturing environment.

    We strive to provide an atmosphere conducive to the creative expression of self where a child may seek to acquire new physical and artistic skills.

    The imagination and creativity of the children and staff are the only limits to the variety of the program. We offer a wide range of traditional activities which are taught based on each child's health,...

    Pali Adventures Secret Agent

    Campers go undercover and become the next James Bond or Black Widow!

    Secret Agents are trained to expect the unexpected, and they love these unexpectedly awesome activities.

    Each day, campers have the time of their life as they work together to complete missions and earn their stripes. At the end of the week, they graduate as new secret agents and receive a custom dog tag.

    Pali Adventures Extreme Action Camp

    Extreme Action campers indulge in the most heart-pounding, dirt-filled, high-speed action experiences available. Under the attentive supervision of our expertly trained staff, of course. Each morning packs in exhilarating and wild outdoor adventures. Action that encourages campers to reach new heights in self-esteem and confidence.

    Whether kicking up dust on an ATV or flying high on a zipline, our Extreme Action campers get a taste of the best Pali has to offer. Every day is different - but always full of extreme fun.

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      About Waterskiing Camps and Programs

      Waterskiing camp provides instruction for this popular water sport, starting with beginners and progressing to more advanced levels. Some camps are geared just for waterskiing enthusiasts, while others offer a variety of water sports activities in addition to water skiingSee More »