Address: 3425 Ihduhapi Trail, Loretto, Minnesota , 55357
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YMCA of the North consists of the Y locations in the Twin Cities metro and Rochester. Locations include Andover, Burnsville, Coon Rapids, Eagan, Edina, Elk River, Forest Lake, Hastings, Hudson WI, Maplewood Minneapolis Downtown, Minneapolis North, Minneapolis South, Minnetonka, New Hope, Prior Lake, Rochester, Shoreview, Saint Paul Eastside, Saint Paul Midway, University of Minnesota, West St. Paul, White Bear Lake, and Woodbury. Most of the locations offer a pool and some have outdoor waterparks in the summer. They also offer summer camps and open gym times.
Separate Minnesota YMCA associations include Red Wing Family YMCA, which hosts Camp Pepin each summer, and Duluth Area Family YMCA, which hosts Camp Miller.
YMCA Promotes Playing
The following is from a 2015 guest article written by Robin Hedrick, Director of Healthy Kids, YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities.
Play may be the best way to prevent childhood obesity. By putting more play into your family’s day, you will soon find your family feeling energized and strong.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years. In 2012, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese and studies show that children of obese parents are 13 times more likely to be obese as well.
It doesn’t matter what you choose to do. Just think of all the many choices there are to have fun with your kids; swimming at the YMCA, building a snowman, ice skating, sledding, shooting some hoops or taking your dog for a walk. Take your child with you to a group exercise class, yoga, bootcamp or other classes. It is important for your child to see you exercising as well. The time and attention you invest now will help your children learn, grow and thrive.
Exercising together as a family can be one of the most rewarding ways to spend time with each other. The benefits include better health and weight as well as a stronger family bond.
To get 60 minutes of moderate activity throughout your families’ day just add 10 minutes here and 15 minutes there.  Make sure the activities are fun and they will want more!
Side note from Gianna–My family had a membership for a few years when our kids were little. We first did it to make sure we got good/affordable swimming lessons. We chose the YMCA over Foss because essentially it was the same price and with a YMCA membership, Chris and I had the ability to work out and try to get our middle-aged bodies into a healthier state of being. But you don’t need a membership to a gym if you can be intentional playing together as a family.
About the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities
The YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities is a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Established in 1856 in St. Paul, 158 years ago, and a decade later in Minneapolis, the Ys provide life-strengthening services across 12 counties of the greater Twin Cities metro region and western Wisconsin communities. The 27 Y locations and program sites, seven overnight camps, 10 day camps, and more than 90 child care sites engage nearly a quarter million men, women and children of all ages, incomes and backgrounds. To learn more about the Y’s mission and work, visit ymcatwincities.org.
This Guest Post was Published Jan 2, 2015
Day Camp
The Y’s Day Camp provides campers between the ages of 4 and 14 with outdoor experiences and opportunities to learn new skills, from more traditional camp experiences to specialty camps. Camp locations include:
- Day Camp Christmas Tree near Mound, MN.
- DayCroix near Hudson, WI. (See overnight options for this camp below)
- Day Camp Heritage near Wargo Nature Center in Lino Lakes, MN.
- Day Camp Ihduhapi near Loretto, MN (See overnight options for this camp below)
- Day Camp Kici Yapi in Lakeville, MN
- Day Camp Manitou in Monticello, MN.
- Day Camp Spring Lake in Rosemount, MN.
- Day Camp Streefland in Lakeville, MN
Overnight Camps
- Camp Icaghowan-Amery, WI
- Camp St. Croix-Hudson, WI
- Camp Ihduhapi-Loretto, MN
- Camp Warren-Eveleth, MN
- Camp Widjwagan-Ely, MN – For Teens
Camp Ihduhapi is a summer YMCA camp in Loretto, Minnesota. They offer both overnight camps and day camps for kids ages 7 to 17 years of age. Parents can find more information on the camps website regarding details such as
- Transportation Details
- Parent Handbook
- How to know if your child is ready for camp
- What to pack
- Emergency information
- Expectations for behavior
- Dietary concerns
- Camp Induhapi map and transportation information (they do not offer a bus).
- And answers to more parent questions
What do Kids Do at YMCA Camp?
Activities for campers can include activities such as:
- rope climbing – high ropes & low ropes
- hiking
- group activities,
- swimming,
- camp fires
- arts & crafts projects.
- horse camp
- performing arts.
- More info, rates and dates
- leadership activities.
- and special themes
Upcoming Family-Friendly Events
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Fun Past Events We Hope to See Again
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