Spending time together in nature is one of the best ways for families to grow together. YMCA Camp Northern Lights, a north woods family camp and getaway destination, is the YMCAs newest family camp in Northern Minnesota. On the edge of the Superior National Forest, families experience a beautiful wilderness setting that promotes relaxation, adventure and community. Camp is situated on Bear Island Lake near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and offers year-round program and getaway opportunities.

Camp Northern Lights is unique among YMCA camps in that it provides programming centered on connecting families. Our mission is to strengthen families by providing opportunities for individual and family growth, supporting spiritual development, and enhancing environmental awareness in a wilderness setting.

YMCA Camp Northern Lights seeks to promote an atmosphere where all persons feel welcome, included, and respected. At Northern Lights, we pride ourselves on appreciating the value of diverse populations and welcome all! Our programs are designed to enhance the relationships of any and all those that you consider a part of your family.

We ask for your support to ensure that family camp experiences are available to ALL. Your gift strengthens familiesand in turn strengthens communities.

As always, we are committed to working diligently to serve our campers and meet the needs in our community. In light of the increased impact of COVID-19 and with summer just around the corner, Camp Northern Lights is hopeful to be a place where families can come together for a much-needed vacation- for adventure on the lake, relaxed time together around the campfire and a safe and healthy place to connect with others.

With your help, YMCA Camp Northern Lights can:

**Offer camp scholarships so that no one is turned away due to financial need

**Purchase essential program equipment and supplies

**Provide quality training programs for camp staff