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You belong here. ✨ For over 100 years, we've sparked discovery through friendship, the magic of nature, and a commitment to welcoming all.

Camp Fire Minnesota is a youth development nonprofit organization helping young people be better stewards of their communities, their world, and themselves. With 103 wooded acres on the shores of Lake Minnewashta, Camp Fire Minnesota has programs for youth ages 3-17. With summer and school break camps, PreK-12 field trips, community-based afterschool programs, Northwoods adventure trips, and leadership development, there's something for everyone at Camp Fire. Camp Fire is available to rent! Contact us to discuss renting our various spaces for youth groups, weddings, retreats, team-building, and conferences/meetings. Our Grand Rapids property is also available to rent! Camp Fire Minnesota is located on the lands of the Dakota and Ojibwe people.

10/01/2026

Under the Stars was last week, and we still can't stop thinking about all the fun we had! One of the event's biggest highlights was the premiere of our video featuring Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary (NSJ). 🤩

Camp Fire Minnesota has partnered with NSJ through the Afterschool Explorers program for six years. Our staff visit the school weekly to help students develop outdoor learning skills and explore green spaces in their community. This year, youth at NSJ have been working with our naturalists to plant and care for their own garden! 🥕 🪏

Check out the video to see how this special partnership is helping students learn and grow. If you feel inspired, consider making a donation to our Under the Stars fundraiser! We only need a few more gifts to unlock our $100K match. Give at 26STARS.givesmart.com and help us continue our vital youth programs.

09/30/2026

Grateful to have amazing partners like A'BriTin Catering & Hospitality!

09/29/2026

Fall is finally here! That means it's time to plan ahead for October by registering for our school break camps. With activities like nature exploration, team-building games, and rock climbing, these day camps are a perfect way for youth to get outside during MEA days! Learn more and sign up at bit.ly/CFMN_BreakCamps. 🍁

09/25/2026

We are so grateful to everyone who took part in Under the Stars 2026 yesterday evening! 🫶🏽

Our community helped us raise an incredible $97,701 in support of Camp Fire Minnesota’s nature-based programs for Twin Cities youth.

A generous anonymous donor is matching every donation up to $100,000, doubling the impact of your contributions and bringing our total to $195,402! These funds will enable us to deliver our programs to over 11,000 youth each year.

Help us close the gap and reach $200,000 so even more young people can experience the joy, healing, and confidence that comes from time in nature! Donate today: 26STARS.givesmart.com. Every gift, no matter the size, brings us closer to our goal! 🎯💫

09/24/2026

We are so excited to see everyone at Under the Stars today! Even if you're not attending our in-person event, you can still show your support by bidding in our silent auction and making a gift at campfiremn.org/stars. Remember to place your bids before our auction closes at 8:30 PM this evening. 🌠

Tonight, we're reaching for the moon as we try to raise $100,000 to strengthen our nature-based programs! An incredible donor will match all proceeds from Under the Stars, giving us the chance to secure $200,000 to ensure all young people have access to nature.

We're counting on our community to come together and help us reach this goal. Your generosity will provide over 11,000 young people with confidence-building, life-changing experiences at Camp Fire Minnesota! ✨💙

09/23/2026

You have a little over 24 hours to get your bids in for our Under the Stars silent auction! We just added new auction packages that offer lots of fun for the whole family. Here's what you could win:

⚾ 4 dugout seat tickets to a Minnesota Twins game
🧗🏽 A 2-hour climbing and high ropes experience for 4-8 people at Camp Fire Minnesota
🐅 4 tickets to The Works Museum, 4 tickets to the Minnesota Zoo, and a $100 gift card from

All the proceeds we raise through our auction will be matched and go towards our nature-based programs, which impact over 11,000 youth a year! Start bidding today at campfiremn.org/stars. ⬅️

09/21/2026

Have you checked out our Under the Stars silent auction yet? We have dozens of packages for you to bid on in a variety of categories. Want to spruce up your yard or throw an unforgettable dinner party? Then you’ll want to bid on our latest auction packages:

🍷 An at-home dinner party for 10 with a customized menu and w**e pairings from Coalition owner and Chef, Eli Wollenzien

🪴 A 1-hour garden consultation with Maren Christopher of Maren's Gardens, including a $50 gift card to Tonkadale Greenhouse and Tonkadale mug

🚜 A Toro 21 in. Recycler Self-Propel 60 Volt Max Battery Lawnmower

Start bidding today for a chance to win packages like these: campfiremn.org/stars!

All auction proceeds will be matched and go directly to our youth programs. Your support makes it possible for young people to grow their confidence, curiosity, and sense of belonging at Camp Fire Minnesota!

09/18/2026

We're looking for a new Caretaker and Custodian to help our facilities stay safe and clean! This position is responsible for the overall cleanliness and orderly appearance of all our indoor and outdoor spaces. Learn more about this role and apply at campfiremn.org/get-involved/employment. 🧹

09/17/2026

It’s bidding time! Our silent auction is officially live, and we have loads of packages for you to peruse. Minnesota sports fans will definitely want to place their bids on two of our top items:

🏀 Two tickets to a Minnesota Lynx game with dinner beforehand at the exclusive Lexus Courtside Club

🏈 Two tickets to see the Minnesota Vikings play the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 29

More exciting items will be added as the days go on, so stay tuned. You don’t have to attend Under the Stars to get in on the action. Register at campfiremn.org/stars and start bidding virtually today!

The money you contribute to our auction will go directly to our youth programs. Even better – your dollars will be matched, making your impact go twice as far. 😮

09/16/2026

This incoming fall weather has us reflecting on all the fun we had this summer, and all the wonderful people who made that joy possible. We want to say a MASSIVE thank you to our incredible camp team for operating such a successful summer program this year! 🙌

For 12 weeks, our staff kept their energy high and responded to the needs of each and every one of our campers. Their dedication and positivity never cease to amaze us!

While our counselors were busy at camp, the rest of our programming team continued to offer our mobile environmental education program to youth in the Twin Cities, while also supporting our afterschool partners.

The efforts of our extraordinary staff helped thousands of young people connect and grow in nature over the summer! We can't thank them enough for their hard work.

If you want to share your own message of appreciation to our team, post it in the comments! 💌

Address

3300 Tanadoona Drive
Excelsior, MN
55331

Telephone

+16122357284

Website

https://campfiremn.org/

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