Open to all adopted children and their siblings, regardless of placing agency
Adoption Day Camp 2020 is canceled due to COVID-19. Hope to see you in 2021!
Children’s Home Adoption Day Camp is a classic, summer camp experience that combines foster care- and adoption-specific programming and traditional camp activities. During the morning, adopted children who’ve completed Kindergarten through those entering 8th grade (siblings are welcome as well), participate in age-appropriate discussions and activities relating to adoption and foster care. Then, in the afternoon, the kids head over to the beautiful YMCA Camp Streefland in Lakeville, Minn. to enjoy swimming, archery, zip-lining and other fun camp activities.
Registration and Fees
Registration opens February 10th for Adoption Day Camp 2020! Registration includes all camp activities, supplies, snacks and t-shirt.
Early-Bird Registration | $250 per child | For registrations received February 10 – February 29
Open Registration | $275 per child | For registrations received March 1-April 19
If fees are a barrier, there may be an Adoption Support Grant available, please email camp@chlss.org. Note you will submit the grant application with a paper registration versus registering your camper(s) online.
Register NowTRANSPORTATION
For the convenience of camp families, YMCA Camp Streefland provides safe and reliable transportation each day for our campers. A bus schedule will be sent closer to the camp date. Any adjustments will be sent out to parents via e-mail, social media, phone calls and notes home.
Volunteer Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at camp this year! Below are descriptions of the ways you can help create a memorable summer experience for the kids. Please email camp@chlss.org if you are interested in volunteering for any of the positions below, or if you have questions.
Registration
Description: This volunteer will help manage check-in and assist with communicating with families.
Time Commitment: Monday-Friday | 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Group Assistant
Description: Group Assistants will help our staff Group Leaders with leading a small group of campers. This volunteer’s responsibilities are to provide supervision, help facilitate activities, and assist the staff leader. We recommend that a parent not volunteer in the same group as their child, if possible.
Time Commitment: Monday-Friday | 8:30-12:00 p.m.
Activity Leader
Craft Leader
Description: The craft leaders will be responsible for introducing and explaining the craft project to each group and assisting the children with the project. Some organizing and assembly of materials may be required. All supplies and directions will be provided before camp.
Time Commitment: Two days during the week, details TBD | 8:30-12:00 p.m.
Team Building
Description: This volunteer will be responsible for explaining and facilitating team building activities to each group of children. Some set up may be required. All supplies and directions will be provided before camp.
Time Commitment: Two days during the week, details TBD | 8:30-12:00 p.m.
Culture Time
Description: This volunteer will be responsible for introducing and explaining the culture project to each group and assisting children with the project. Some organizing and assembly may be required. All supplies and directions will be provided before camp.
Time Commitment: Two days during the week, details TBD | 8:30-12:00 p.m.
Junior Counselor
Description: Assist camp staff and group leaders in leading a small group of children. Junior Counselors will be with the children throughout the entire camp (including during the YMCA portion of the day). They will build relationships with the kids, assist with scheduled activities, and be a positive role model throughout the week. Note: previous attendance as an Adoption Day Camper is not required to become a Junior Counselor.
Time Commitment: Monday–Friday | Full Day 8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m
Panelist
Description: We are looking for adult adoptees to be a part of a panel to share their story and experiences as well as answer questions from parents and camp attendees.
Time Commitment: TBD
Questions
Contact us: camp@chlss.org Ι 651.255.2269.
