MINNESOTA 2026 FAITH BASED SUMMER CAMPS
Bible camp is what I grew up with as my first camp experience. And it was incredible for me. It was sleep away. And it was fun. The friends I made, the experiences I had, the cabins I slept in. But faith-based camps are not only Christian-faith camps. There are camps in or somewhat near the Twin Cities that are based on different faiths including Judaism.Â
If you know of a faith-based camp we could include, please leave a comment or contact us through our contact form. There are so many that we are sure there are many faith-based camps we have yet to include.
Not quite ready to ship your child off to camp, but want to encourage their faith? Check out the Vacation Bible School Guide.
Bethel University Sports Camps
Date: 06/08/2026 - 08/06/2026
Location: Bethel University, 3900 Bethel Drive, Arden Hills, Minnesota, 55112Bethel University Summer Sports Camps invite youth of all ages to develop their athletic abilities through a wide range of sports taught by our dedicated coaching staff. Hosted on Bethel’s vibrant campus, these camps combine high-quality training with a positive, community-focused atmosphere. Faith elements also support both personal and athletic growth. $50-$400/week. Register here.
Camps of Christian Faith
Christian camps for kids and families combine worship and prayer with fun recreational activities like canoeing, archery, campfires, crafts, group games, and mountain biking.Â
Camp Lebanon
Date: 06/07/2026 - 08/13/2026
Location:Camp Lebanon, 1205 Acorn Rd, Burtrum , MN, 56318Affiliation: Independent
Youth Camps offered from June-August. Family Camps select weekends.Â
Lake Beauty Bible Camp
Date: 06/07/2026 - 07/31/2026
Location:Lake Beauty Bible Camp, 25766 Hummingbird Trail, Long Prairie, MN, 56347Affiliation: Evangelical Covenant
Camps offered for Youth from June-August | Family Camps Memorial Day Weekend, 4th of July Weekend, and Labor Day Weekend. Youth camps are divided into districts around the state and neighboring states.
Trout Lake Camps
Date: 06/07/2026 - 08/28/2026
Location:Trout Lake Bible Camps, 10173 Trout Lake Dr, Pine River, MN, 56474Affiliation: Converge North Central Baptist Conference
A classic summer camp experience for youth in grades 1-12. Trout Lake Camps is trained and able to accommodate various special needs including food sensitivities and allergies. If your child needs a specific adjustment, please contact the camp when registering them. $275-$915/session.
Bethel University Sports Camps
Date: 06/08/2026 - 08/06/2026
Location:Bethel University, 3900 Bethel Drive, Arden Hills, Minnesota, 55112Bethel University Summer Sports Camps invite youth of all ages to develop their athletic abilities through a wide range of sports taught by our dedicated coaching staff. Hosted on Bethel’s vibrant campus, these camps combine high-quality training with a positive, community-focused atmosphere. Faith elements also support both personal and athletic growth. $50-$400/week. Register here.
Camp Ajawah
Date: 06/14/2026 - 08/07/2026
Location:Camp Ajawah, 21600 Zodiac Street NE, Wyoming, MN, 55092Camp Ajawah is a Christian faith-based camp that offers separate boys and girls sessions two-week sleep away camps encouraging creativity and activity. Themes: Arts, Active, Sports, Adventure, Nature and Outdoors. For youth ages 8-15. $750.
Camp Shamineau
Date: 06/14/2026 - 08/14/2026
Location:Camp Shamineau, 2345 Ridge Rd , Motley, MN, 56466Affiliation: Evangelical Free Church of America
Youth Camps run weekly from June-August. Family Camps are offered May-September. Specialty Camps include Outpost Horse Trip (Grade 8-12), Father/Son Island Camp, Taylors Falls Adventure Trip (Grades 6-8), Mother/Son Island Camp, North Shore Adventure Trip (Grades 9-12), Father /Daughter Island Camp.
Bethel University Arts & Academic Summer Camps
Date: 06/16/2026 - 07/13/2026
Location:Bethel University, 3900 Bethel Drive, Arden Hills, Minnesota, 55112Bethel University hosts a variety of arts & academic summer camps designed to help students explore their interests, learn new skills and envision their future. Camps are offered in Business, Video Production, Healthcare, Faith Development, Spanish, Forensic Science and Music for teens ages 15-18. Cost is $249-$300.
Covenant Pines Ministries Summer Camp
Date: 06/17/2026 - 08/16/2026
Location:Covenant Pines Ministries, 43696 245th Place, McGregor , MN, 55760Affiliation: Evangelical Covenant ChurchÂ
Four camps within one run June -August 2026. Plus Day Camp for those living in and around McGregor.
University of Northwestern Academy of Music Summer Program
Date: 06/22/2026 - 07/24/2026
Location:University of Northwestern, 3003 Snelling Ave N, Roseville, MN, 55113Music camps at University of Northwestern’s Academy of Music are based on the Christian faith and include a violin group camp, show choir camp, Piano Institute and Brio camp – a children’s music camp for ages 4-8. Sessions run for five days. Cost range is $130-$600.
Shooting Starz Summer Day Camp
Date: 06/22/2026 - 06/26/2026
Location:St Paul’s Lutheran Church, 710 East Broadway, Osseo, MN, 55369Participants work on vocals and choreography to Broadway-style numbers and Christian praise & worship songs. $175-$180.
Big Sandy Summer Camp
Date: 06/23/2026 - 07/18/2026
Location:Big Sandy Camp & Retreat Center, 52511 185th Pl , McGregor , MN, 55760Affiliation: Christian & Missionary Alliance
Youth Camps offered weekly from June -July. Family Camps offered July and September.
Camps of Jewish Faith
Herzl Camp
Date: 06/11/2026 - 08/04/2026
Location: Herzl Camp, 7260 Mickey Smith Pkwy , Webster , WI, 54893Run by the Sabes Center, Herzl sleep away camps throughout summer offered range from 1-3 days for new and younger campers all the way to 7 weeks for campers in high school. Herzl makes every effort to meet the needs of our their campers including nutritional, medical, social, behavioral, and physical needs. Camp costs start at $750.
Camp Butwin Day Camps
Date: 06/15/2026 - 08/14/2026
Location: Camp Butwin, 945 Butwin Camp Rd, Eagan, MN, 55123Rooted in Jewish values that celebrate kindness, caring for the earth, and welcoming others, Camp Butwin is a summer favorite for Twin Cities families, offering full-day care for kids in grades K–8 on 88 beautiful wooded acres along the shores of Lake O’Brien in Eagan.
With flexible one-week and three-week sessions plus specialty camps, campers experience classic outdoor fun like canoeing, fishing, ropes courses, horseback riding, and outdoor skills, all with that big camp spirit and overnight-camp energy while still heading home to their own beds each night.Â
Weekly camp rates start at: $500 (Member) | $600 (General Public), with discounts for multiple weeks and other options.
Classic Olami Day Camp
Date: 06/15/2026 - 08/28/2026
Location: Sabes Center, 4330 S. Cedar Lake Road , Minneapolis, MN, 55416These Day Camp experiences are rooted in Jewish traditions and guided by values of kindness, community, and respect throughout the whole summer for members and non-members of the Minnesota JCC.
Camp Olami serves up sunshine-soaked days for kids entering grades K-5 . With flexible one-week and three-week sessions plus specialty camps, families can find just the right fit for their summer rhythm.
Is your summer camp missing? We would love to include it in our 2026 Ultimate Twin Cities Summer Camp Guide. Basic inclusion is FREE and upgraded entries are very affordable. Click this link to sign up and learn how to be listed.
This article contains paid and free submitted entries of summer camps. These camps have been collected as a convenience to parents seeking summer camp options and are for informational purposes only. Inclusion does not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Family Fun Twin Cities.
Is there camp for 3 yo
Are you specifically looking for Faith-Based camps? I have seen some camps for 3-year-olds come through and sometimes VBS programs, but they almost always require an adult/child pair to register.
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