Adoption Day Camp

Open to all adopted children and their siblings, regardless of placing agency

Children’s Home and LSS Adoption Day Camp is a classic, summer camp experience that combines adoption-specific programming and traditional camp activities. During the morning, adopted children ages 6-14 (siblings are welcome as well) participate in age-appropriate discussions and activities relating to adoption. 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.

Adoption Day Camp will run Monday through Friday during the week of June 19-23. The activities start at 9:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m.

Registration and Fees

Registration includes all camp activities, supplies, snacks and t-shirt.

Early-Bird Registration | $250 per child | For registrations received February 13-February 28
Open Registration | $275 per child | For registrations received March 1-April 14

Registration for 2017 is now closed.

TRANSPORTATION

For the convenience of camp families, YMCA Camp Streefland provides safe and reliable transportation each day for our campers. A bus schedule will be posted 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 | 8:30-9:15 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 | 8:30-11:30 a.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: Monday and/or Wednesday | 8:30-11:30 a.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: Monday and/or Wednesday | 8:30-11:30 a.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: Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday | 8:30-11:30 a.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

Cancellation Policy

Full refunds will be issued until registration closes on April 14, 2017. After this point, we are unable to issue refunds.