Summer

No Experience Required

Participants in the BOLD & GOLD program do not need to have any prior experience in camping or canoeing. All that is needed is a desire to participate and an interest in trying something new.

Summer 2019 Schedule

All trips are run by either Camp Ihduhapi, Camp Menogyn, Camp Widjiwagan or Camp St. Croix.

Tier 1 - ages 12-14

6-day Canoe Session - $635

6-day Climb Session - $635

June 23 – 28 | Camp St. Croix (boys only)
July 7 – 12 | Camp St. Croix (girls only)
July 14 – 19 | Camp St. Croix (boys only)
August 4 – 9 | Camp St. Croix (girls only)

Tier 2 - ages 12-15

8-day Canoe Session - $865

June 28 – July 5 | Menogyn
July 11 – 18 | Menogyn
July 28 – August 4 | Menogyn
August 6 – 13 | Menogyn

9-day Canoe Session - $972

August 12 – 20 | Widjiwagan

11-day Canoe Session - $1,190

July 22 – August 1 | Menogyn

12-day Canoe Session - $1,300

13-day Canoe Session - $1,405

July 14 – 26 | Menogyn

13-day Canoe & Climb Session - $1,375

July 14 – 26 | Camp St. Croix

Tier 3 - ages 14-17

14-day Canoe Session - $1,515

June 22 – July 5 | Menogyn
July 22 – August 4 | Menogyn

16-day Canoe Session - $1,728

July 11 – 26 | Menogyn
August 5 – 20 | Widjiwagan

20-day Canoe Session - $2,160

July 7 – 26 | Menogyn

Financial Assistance

We believe every child should experience our programs, regardless of family income. Thanks to the generous support of donors in our annual Y Partners campaign, we are able to offer scholarships to campers who need a little extra help.

Scholarships are awarded to qualified applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. To apply, please download and complete the form. If you have any questions, please contact Kurt Simer.

Scholarship Application

Bold & Gold Scholarship FAQ

Registration

Download Registration Form

For Camp St. Croix Sessions Only

Tiered Pricing

Transportation

Transportation to and from Camp is included in the cost of your registration. BOLD and GOLD trips are run by:

Camp Widjiwagan (based in Ely, MN)

Camp Menogyn (based on the Gunflint Trail near Grand Marais, MN)

Camp St. Croix (based in Hudson, WI)

Buses operate from the St. Paul Midway YMCA Early Childhood Learning Center (547 Wheeler St. N. St. Paul, MN 55104)
Buses depart for Camp St. Croix at 2:00pm on Sunday (the first day of the session)
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for drop-off.
Buses return from Camp St. Croix at 2:00pm on Friday (the last day of the session)
- Parents/guardians must bring ID to pick-up their camper.

Camp Ihduhapi (based in Loretto, MN)

Buses operate from the Blaisdell YMCA (3335 Blaisdell Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55408)
Buses depart for Camp Ihduhapi at 1:00pm on Sunday (the first day of the session)
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for drop-off.
Buses return from Camp Ihduhapi at 2:00pm on Friday (the last day of the session)
- Parents/guardians must bring ID to pick-up their camper.

Please look at the dates for which you have registered. They will say which Camp is running your BOLD or GOLD trip.

Contact Kurt Simer with questions.

Paperwork

Additional paperwork will be available in January.

Financial Assistance

Our Groups

Our average group size is six to seven total people – 4 or 5 campers and 2 counselors. All groups are single-gender and are based upon camper age.

Participants are encouraged to try the experience by themselves, but sometimes coming with a friend makes trying something new a little easier. If they would like to come with a friend, be sure that both participants request each other during the registration process.

King Scholars

Successful completion of three years of summer BOLD or GOLD sessions, plus involvement in at least four weekend activities during the non-summer months will earn a participant the title of "King Scholar". The title "King Scholar" honors the commitment of the Peter J. King Foundation, whose commitment makes BOLD & GOLD possible.

For more information about the King Scholars program, please contact Kurt Simer.