Specialty Camps
The Corral
Camp Olson’s Corral is home to over 30 horses, a state of the art barn and classroom, three outdoor riding arenas, and miles of trails. Our well-trained, safety conscious wranglers provide riding instruction through exercises and fun games in our arena, as well as trail rides through Camp Olson’s beautiful forest. Experienced staff will instruct campers on the finer points of tack, safety, equine health, grooming, identifying breeds, and respect for the animal.
This program is geared toward younger campers with a passion for riding or a curiosity to see what it is all about. Beginner Riders will spend three mornings at the Corral, learning the basics of horseback riding and the other two mornings trying out other program areas. Beginner Riders will have the ability to achieve trail ride eligibility that is otherwise restricted to campers age 11 and older, working their way up to a trail ride on their final day. Afternoons are always free to enjoy all of our great programs.
Beginner Horseback Riding Camp
| LIT-34 | Leader in Training I | June 27 - July 10 | 13-15 | $2,338 | $2,235 | $2,132 | |
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| LIT-56 | Leader in Training I | July 11 - 24 | 13-15 | $2,338 | $2,235 | $2,132 | |
| LIT-78 | Leader in Training I | July 25 - August 7 | 13-15 | $2,338 | $2,235 | $2,132 | |
| LEADERS IN TRAINING II (8-DAY CANOE TRIP INCLUDED) | |||||||
Riding Camp participants will learn basic riding principles in a sand arena and along our many miles of trails. Camp Olson cowpokes stay in the Riding Cabins next to the corral area, and learn and practice their riding skills each morning. Riding campers will learn about our horses and how to take care of them while gaining self-confidence as they hone their riding skills and work to attain riding level awards. Later in the week, they will have the opportunity to enjoy a meal on the trails around our beautiful Shurds Lakes. Afternoons are free to enjoy more riding or other program areas.
Horseback Riding Camp
| R-6 | Horseback Riding 6 | July 18 - 24 | 11-16 | $1,370 | $1,267 | $1,164 | |
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| R-7 | Horseback Riding 7 | July 25 - 31 | 11-16 | $1,370 | $1,267 | $1,164 | |
| R-8 | Horseback Riding 8 | August 1 - 7 | 11-16 | $1,370 | $1,267 | $1,164 | |
| BEGINNER HORSEBACK RIDING | |||||||
| SESSION | PROGRAM | DATE | AGES | Option A | Option B | Option C | SPACES REMAINING |
| BR-2 | Beginner Horseback Riding 2 | June 20 - 26 | 9-11 | $1,267 | $1,164 | $1,061 | |
| BR-6 | Beginner Horseback Riding 6 | July 18 - 24 | 9-11 | $1,267 | $1,164 | $1,061 | |
| BR-8 | Beginner Horseback Riding 8 | August 1 - 7 | 9-11 | $1,267 | $1,164 | $1,061 | |
| LEADERS IN TRAINING I (4-DAY CANOE OR BACKPACKING TRIP INCLUDED) | |||||||
| SESSION | PROGRAM | DATE | AGES | Option A | Option B | Option C | SPACES REMAINING |
| LIT-12 | Leader in Training I | June 13 - 26 | 13-15 | $2,338 | $2,235 | $2,132 | |
The Wrangler in Training Program offers campers the chance to learn what it takes to work at the Camp Olson Corral. WITs will gain extensive training and experience in riding, horse care, and teaching skills from our Corral Staff. WIT participants should have already received at least their level of Ranch Hand or Cowgirl/Cowboy or have equivalent experience/knowledge (it is not guaranteed that WITs will receive the status of “Wrangler”). Choose single or multiple-week sessions.
Wrangler In Training
| LITII-23 | Leader in Training II (Coed) | June 20 - July 3 | 14-16 | $2,390 | $2,287 | $2,184 | |
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| LITII-45 | Leader in Training II (Coed) | July 4 - 17 | 14-16 | $2,390 | $2,287 | $2,184 | |
| LITII-67 | Leader in Training II (Coed) | July 18 - 31 | 14-16 | $2,390 | $2,287 | $2,184 | |
| LEADERS IN TRAINING III (9-DAY BACKPACKING TRIP INCLUDED) | |||||||
| SESSION | PROGRAM | DATE | AGES | Option A | Option B | Option C | SPACES REMAINING |
| LITIII-78 | Leaders in Training III (Coed) | July 25 - August 7 | 14-16 | $2,616 | $2,513 | $2,410 | |
| COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (8-DAY BACKPACKING TRIP INCLUDED) | |||||||
| APPLICATION REQUIRED Please email lila@campolson.org for more info | |||||||
| SESSION | PROGRAM | DATE | AGES | Option A | Option B | Option C | SPACES REMAINING |
| CIT-1234 | Counselor In Training (Coed) | June 13 - July 10 | 16-17 | $3,376 | $3,270 | $3,163 | |
| CIT-4567 | Counselor In Training (Coed) | July 4 - 31 | 16-17 | $3,376 | $3,270 | $3,163 | |
| CIT-5678 | Counselor In Training (Coed) | July 11 - August 7 | 16-17 | $3,376 | $3,270 | $3,163 | |
8:00 am – Breakfast
Morning – Time spent in your specialty program
*Beginner riders will spend M, T, W mornings at the corral and T, TH at other program areas
12:15 pm – Lunch
1:00 pm – Siesta (Quiet/Reflection Time)
Afternoon – Free-choice activities
6:00 pm – Dinner
Evening – Group Game & Campfire
10:00 pm – Lights Out
*Riding campers will have the opportunity to ride to the Shurds and enjoy a campfire cooked breakfast or dinner on one of their last days
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The Boathouse
Camp Olson is a premier, Midwest sailing camp with a stellar fleet of boats including Sunfish, windsurfers, and a wide range of larger boats. Our well-trained, safety conscious skippers provide sailing instruction both on land and in Camp Olson Bay which is nestled on 1,372 acre, Little Boy Lake.
Sailing
| S-6 | Sailing 6 | July 18 - 24 | 11-16 | $1,277 | $1,174 | $1,071 | |
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| S-7 | Sailing 7 | July 25 - 31 | 11-16 | $1,277 | $1,174 | $1,071 | |
| S-8 | Sailing 8 | August 1 - 7 | 11-16 | $1,277 | $1,174 | $1,071 | |
| LAKE SUPERIOR SAILING TRIP | |||||||
| SESSION | PROGRAM | DATE | AGES | Option A | Option B | Option C | SPACES REMAINING |
| SST-6 | Superior Sailing Trip 6 (Coed) | July 18 - 24 | 13-16 | 3-4 participants: $2,180 | 3-4 participants: $2,080 | 3-4 participants: $1,980 | |
| 5-6 participants: $1,870 | 5-6 participants: $1,770 | 5-6 participants: $1,670 | |||||
| Superior Sailing Trip is dependent on enrollment. If the minimum number of participants is not met, trip may be canceled and refunded. | |||||||
| HORSEBACK RIDING | |||||||
| SESSION | PROGRAM | DATE | AGES | Option A | Option B | Option C | SPACES REMAINING |
| R-1 | Horseback Riding 1 | June 13 - 19 | 11-16 | $1,370 | $1,267 | $1,164 | |
| R-2 | Horseback Riding 2 | June 20 - 26 | 11-16 | $1,370 | $1,267 | $1,164 | |
This voyage to the Apostle Islands is the perfect program for our more advanced sailing campers or a camper seeking a unique adventure. Campers will spend either 5 or 10 days out on the big water on a 33’+ sailboat learning what it takes to captain such a vessel. In addition to time spent learning more about sailing, campers will get to explore these beautiful and unique islands. Groups will be sent with one of our advanced sailing counselors and will form bonds that will last a lifetime! *Sailing experience helpful, but not required.
Lake Superior Sailing Trip
| R-4 | Horseback Riding 4 | July 4 - 10 | 11-16 | $1,370 | $1,267 | $1,164 | |
| R-5 | Horseback Riding 5 | July 11 - 17 | 11-16 | $1,370 | $1,267 | $1,164 |
The Skipper in Training Program offers campers the chance to learn what it takes to work at the Camp Olson Boathouse. SITs will perfect their sailing skills while gaining knowledge of boat maintenance, teaching skills and program leadership. SIT participants should have already received at least their level of Mate or Mate First Class or have equivalent experience/knowledge (it is not guaranteed that SITs will receive the status of “Skipper”). Choose single or multiple week sessions.
Skipper In Training
8:00 am – Breakfast
Morning – Time spent in your specialty program
12:15 pm – Lunch
1:00 pm – Siesta (Quiet/Reflection Time)
Afternoon – Free-choice activities
6:00 pm – Dinner
Evening – Group Game & Campfire
10:00 pm – Lights Out
*Sailors will get the opportunity to sail their very own sunfish or big boat in the Friday Regatta!
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Adventure Camps
Camp Olson’s 6 lakes and 1350 acres is home to a diverse network of trails and aquatic life. Adventure is waiting around every corner, whether it be on land or in the water. Our well-trained, safety conscious staff provide instruction on basic gear maintenance, skills and techniques.
Mountain Biking
| A-2 | Art 2 | June 20th - 26 | 8-16 | $1,277 | $1,174 | $1,071 | |
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| A-4 | Art 4 | July 4 - 10 | 8-16 | $1,277 | $1,174 | $1,071 |
Fishing
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| SESSION | PROGRAM | DATE | AGES | Option A | Option B | Option C | SPACES REMAINING |
| S-1 | Sailing 1 | June 13 - 19 | 11-16 | $1,277 | $1,174 | $1,071 | |
| S-2 | Sailing 2 | June 20 - 26 | 11-16 | $1,277 | $1,174 | $1,071 | |
| S-3 | Sailing 3 | June 27 - July 3 | 11-16 | $1,277 | $1,174 | $1,071 | |
| S-4 | Sailing 4 | July 4 - 10 | 11-16 | $1,277 | $1,174 | $1,071 | |
| S-5 | Sailing 5 | July 11 - 17 | 11-16 | $1,277 | $1,174 | $1,071 | |
8:00 am – Breakfast
Morning – Time spent in your specialty program
12:15 pm – Lunch
1:00 pm – Siesta (Quiet/Reflection Time)
Afternoon – Free-choice activities
6:00 pm – Dinner
Evening – Group Game & Campfire
10:00 pm – Lights Out
*Fishing campers will have the opportunity to have a fish fry in the Shurds over campfire on one of their final days.
*Mountain Bike campers will get the opportunity to take a field trip to Cuyuna’s Mountain Bike Trails.
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Art Camps
The Art Center is at the heart of Camp Olson, and offers a multi-purpose space for creativity to be explored and expressed! Our well-trained, safety-conscious staff provide instruction that inspires camper’s creative processes and self-expression through learning the history, skills, techniques, and fundamentals of a specific medium or genre of art.
Art Campers will tap into their creativity and express themselves through a week-long exploration of the arts. Each morning, they will access several different artistic mediums which may include drawing, painting, sculpting, paper mache, theater, jewelry-making, music, creative writing, and more! Campers will build art knowledge and their technical skills while also celebrating their expressive sides, increasing confidence, and building new friendships! Afternoons are free to enjoy more arts and crafts or other program areas.
Beginner Art
| F-2* | Fishing 2 | June 20 - 26 | 13-15 | $1,607 | $1,504 | $1,401 | |
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| *includes off-site overnight chartered fishing trip | |||||||
| F-4 | Fishing 4 | July 4 - 10 | 11-15 | $1,277 | $1,174 | $1,071 | |
| F-6 | Fishing 6 | July 18 - 24 | 11-15 | $1,277 | $1,174 | $1,071 | |
| F-8* | Fishing 8 | August 1 - 7 | 13-15 | $1,607 | $1,504 | $1,401 | |
Art
| A-5 | Art 5 | July 11 - 17 | 8-16 | $1,277 | $1,174 | $1,071 | |
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| A-7 | Art 7 | July 25 - 31 | 8-16 | $1,277 | $1,174 | $1,071 | |
| FISHING | |||||||
| SESSION | PROGRAM | DATE | AGES | Option A | Option B | Option C | SPACES REMAINING |
| F-1 | Fishing 1 | June 13 - 19 | 11-15 | $1,277 | $1,174 | $1,071 | |
8:00 am – Breakfast
Morning – Time spent in your specialty program
12:15 pm – Lunch
1:00 pm – Siesta (Quiet/Reflection Time)
Afternoon – Free-choice activities
6:00 pm – Dinner
Evening – Group Game & Campfire
10:00 pm – Lights Out
