Adoption Day Camp

2025 Adoption Day Camp Overview:

• Groups meet one Saturday per month, January through April, from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
  • Dates: January 4, February 1, March 1, and April 5, 2025.
• All events will take place in the Twin Cities Metro.
• Each morning, youth will participate in emotional skill building through Nurture Groups, and age-based curriculum on a specific topic. This year’s topics are:
  • 2nd & 3rd Grade – Communication & W.I.S.E. UP!
  • 4th & 5th Grade – Friendship
  • 6th & 7th Grade – Self-Esteem
• Each event will feature a fun activity or field trip in the afternoon. Lunch will be provided.
• Cost to attend: $25 per child, per event (non-refundable). Bus transportation will be provided from the Children’s Home Main Office to field trip locations.

Day 4: Saturday, April 5, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Drop off and pick up: Children’s Home Main Office – 1605 Eustis Street, St. Paul, MN

For our final event we will take a trip to the Museum of Illusions at the Mall of America. Youth will explore hands-on optical illusions and learn the science behind these tricks. Staff and volunteers will capture mind-blowing photographs of youth to share with their families. Youth can opt out of photos if preferred. Registration Deadline: Friday, March 28, 2025.

• Parent Coffee Hour: Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.