Who
can go?
What's it all about?
What will I do at camp?
Where is it?
What do I need to bring?
How much does it cost?
Why should I go?
Community Service?
How do I apply?
Camper applications for the summer of 2009 will be available by
April 1, 2009. If you have any questions please call the Camp
Recruiters at 612/338-1233, ext. 11 or sabraham@YouthCAREmn.org.
Who can go?
Youth 13-18 years old who live in Minneapolis or St. Paul.
What's it all about?
Camp Sunrise is a program of YouthCARE that brings together youth
and adults from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds in a rustic
overnight camping experience. Camp Sunrise has a 33-year history -
over 10,000 youth have participated in the program! Check out the
photos on this website!
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What will I do at camp?
The week at Camp Sunrise is jamm-packed with lots of exciting activities!
§ Learn camping skills - no experience needed!
§ Canoe on the St. Croix river
§ Shoot hoops, play soccer & volleyball
§ Go fishing & hiking
§ Learn teamwork & leadership skills
§ Make new friends
§ Earn community service hours
§ Eat good food! The Camp Sunrise cooks will accommodate all
campers' dietary needs including pork-free, dairy free, vegetarian
and allergies.
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Where is it?
Camp Sunrise is located along the beautiful St. Croix River (5 miles
east of Rush City, MN). It is about 1 hour north of the Twin Cities.
Transportation is provided to and from camp.
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What do I need to bring?
Once we receive your completed application, we will send you a list
of things to bring. Mostly you will need to bring only your personal
items like clothes, shoes, toothbrush, towel, etc. We have sleeping
bags, flashlights, bug spray, all the necessary camping gear to make
your week at Camp Sunrise something to remember.
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How much does it cost?
Camp Sunrise is offered FREE OF CHARGE. This opportunity is made possible
by charitable contributions from foundations, corporations and individuals.
YouthCARE is committed to making the summer camp experience accessible
to Minneapolis and Saint Paul youth.
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Why should I go?
Because:
1. You will meet new friends, have fun learning new skills and find
a place where you feel like you belong.
2. Camp Sunrise is FREE!
3. At the end of your session, you will receive a certificate for
28 hours of Community Service!
*You can apply these hours toward school credit, include them on your
resume or college application.
4. What else are you going to do during the long days of summer?
5. BONUS: all Camp Sunrise campers will be invited to attend school-year
activities like roller skating, gym nights, dances and more. Come
to camp and get your name on the list!
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Community Service?
Camp Sunrise is a cooperative program. This means that everyone -campers,
staff, and volunteers- help out around camp to ensure we all have
a good time.
Examples of community service include:
§ Help prepare & clean-up after meals
§ Adopt-A-River - help keep the St. Croix River clean for everyone
to use
§ Maintain hiking trails or do environmental projects
§ Help our garden grow!
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If you have more questions, call Shaina Abraham at the YouthCARE office
at 612/338-1233 ext. 11.
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