Specialty Camps

The Corral
The Boathouse
Mountain Biking
Fishing
The Art Center

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.

Beginner Horseback Riding: Ages 9-11

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

SESSION	PROGRAM	DATE	AGES	Option A	Option B	Option C	SPACES REMAINING
BR-2	Beginner Horseback Riding 2	June 15-21	9-11	$1,188	$1,088	$988	4 Male
BR-2	Beginner Horseback Riding 2	June 15-21	9-11	$1,188	$1,088	$988	Female Waitlist
BR-6	Beginner Horseback Riding 6	July 13-19	9-11	$1,188	$1,088	$988	2 Male
BR-6	Beginner Horseback Riding 6	July 13-19	9-11	$1,188	$1,088	$988	3 Female
BR-8	Beginner Horseback Riding 8	July 27-August 2	9-11	$1,188	$1,088	$988	1 Male
BR-8	Beginner Horseback Riding 8	July 27-August 2	9-11	$1,188	$1,088	$988	Female Waitlist

Horseback Riding Camp: Ages 11-16

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

SESSION	PROGRAM	DATE	AGES	Option A	Option B	Option C	SPACES REMAINING
R-1	Horseback Riding 1	June 8-14	11-16	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	4 Male
R-1	Horseback Riding 1	June 8-14	11-16	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	7 Female
R-2	Horseback Riding 2	June 15-21	11-16	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	3 Male
R-2	Horseback Riding 2	June 15-21	11-16	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	3 Female
R-3	Horseback Riding 3	June 22-28	11-16	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	Male Waitlist
R-3	Horseback Riding 3	June 22-28	11-16	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	Female Waitlist
R-4	Horseback Riding 4	June 29 - July 5	11-16	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	3 Male
R-4	Horseback Riding 4	June 29 - July 5	11-16	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	5 Female
R-5	Horseback Riding 5	July 6-12	11-16	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	3 Male
R-5	Horseback Riding 5	July 6-12	11-16	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	Female Waitlist
R-6	Horseback Riding 6	July 13-19	11-16	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	Male Waitlist
R-6	Horseback Riding 6	July 13-19	11-16	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	2 Female
R-7	Horseback Riding 7	July 20-26	11-16	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	Male Waitlist
R-7	Horseback Riding 7	July 20-26	11-16	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	Female Waitlist
R-8	Horseback Riding 8	July 27-August 2	11-16	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	1 Male
R-8	Horseback Riding 8	July 27-August 2	11-16	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	Female Waitlist

Wrangler In Training: Ages 15-17

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

SESSION	PROGRAM	DATE	AGES	Option A	Option B	Option C	SPACES REMAINING
WIT-1	Wrangler In Training 1	June 8-14	15-17	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	1 Male
WIT-1	Wrangler In Training 1	June 8-14	15-17	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	1 Female
WIT-2	Wrangler In Training 2	June 15-21	15-17	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	2 Male
WIT-2	Wrangler In Training 2	June 15-21	15-17	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	2 Female
WIT-3	Wrangler In Training 3	June 22-28	15-17	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	Male Waitlist
WIT-3	Wrangler In Training 3	June 22-28	15-17	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	Female Waitlist
WIT-4	Wrangler In Training 4	June 29 - July 5	15-17	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	1 Male
WIT-4	Wrangler In Training 4	June 29 - July 5	15-17	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	2 Female
WIT-5	Wrangler In Training 5	July 6-12	15-17	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	1 Male
WIT-5	Wrangler In Training 5	July 6-12	15-17	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	Female Waitlist
WIT-6	Wrangler In Training 6	July 13-19	15-17	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	1 Male
WIT-6	Wrangler In Training 6	July 13-19	15-17	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	Female Waitlist
WIT-7	Wrangler In Training 7	July 20-26	15-17	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	Male Waitlist
WIT-7	Wrangler In Training 7	July 20-26	15-17	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	Female Waitlist
WIT-8	Wrangler In Training 8	July 27-August 2	15-17	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	1 Male
WIT-8	Wrangler In Training 8	July 27-August 2	15-17	$1,282	$1,182	$1,082	Female Waitlist

Sample Schedule

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 Camp: Ages 11-16

Sailing Camp participants will learn basic sailing principles through a hands-on and experiential approach. Sailors will gain first-hand knowledge in sailing technique, terminology, parts and equipment by sailing aboard a variety of vessels and challenge themselves to earn progressive awards in sailing achievement. Afternoons are free to enjoy more sailing or other program areas. Come sail with us!

Sailing

SESSION	PROGRAM	DATE	AGES	Option A	Option B	Option C	SPACES REMAINING
S-1	Sailing 1	June 8-14	11-16	$1,194	$1,094	$994	8 Male
S-1	Sailing 1	June 8-14	11-16	$1,194	$1,094	$994	10 Female
S-2	Sailing 2	June 15-21	11-16	$1,194	$1,094	$994	Male Waitlist
S-2	Sailing 2	June 15-21	11-16	$1,194	$1,094	$994	2 Female
S-3	Sailing 3	June 22-28	11-16	$1,194	$1,094	$994	1 Male
S-3	Sailing 3	June 22-28	11-16	$1,194	$1,094	$994	3 Female
S-4	Sailing 4	June 29 - July 5	11-16	$1,194	$1,094	$994	4 Male
S-4	Sailing 4	June 29 - July 5	11-16	$1,194	$1,094	$994	2 Female
S-5	Sailing 5	July 6-12	11-16	$1,194	$1,094	$994	Male Waitlist
S-5	Sailing 5	July 6-12	11-16	$1,194	$1,094	$994	1 Female
S-6	Sailing 6	July 13-19	11-16	$1,194	$1,094	$994	Male Waitlist
S-6	Sailing 6	July 13-19	11-16	$1,194	$1,094	$994	2 Female
S-7	Sailing 7	July 20-26	11-16	$1,194	$1,094	$994	Male Waitlist
S-7	Sailing 7	July 20-26	11-16	$1,194	$1,094	$994	Female Waitlist
S-8	Sailing 8	July 27-August 2	11-16	$1,194	$1,094	$994	Male Waitlist
S-8	Sailing 8	July 27-August 2	11-16	$1,194	$1,094	$994	Female Waitlist

Lake Superior Sailing Trip: Ages 13-16

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

SESSION	PROGRAM	DATE	AGES	Option A	Option B	Option C	SPACES REMAINING
SST-6	Superior Sailing Trip 6 (Coed)	July 13-19	13-16	3-4 participants: $2,098	3-4 participants: $1,998	3-4 participants: 1,898	3 Space(s)
SST-6	Superior Sailing Trip 6 (Coed)	July 13-19	13-16	5-6 participants: $1,798	5-6 participants: $1,698	5-6 participants: $1,598	3 Space(s)
Superior Sailing Trip is dependent on enrollment. If the minimum number of participants is not met, trip may be canceled and refunded.

Skipper In Training: Ages 15-17

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

SESSION	PROGRAM	DATE	AGES	Option A	Option B	Option C	SPACES REMAINING
SIT-1	Skipper In Training 1	June 8-14	15-17	$1,194	$1,094	$994	2 Male
SIT-1	Skipper In Training 1	June 8-14	15-17	$1,194	$1,094	$994	2 Female
SIT-2	Skipper In Training 2	June 15-21	15-17	$1,195	$1,095	$995	1 Male
SIT-2	Skipper In Training 2	June 15-21	15-17	$1,195	$1,095	$995	1 Female
SIT-3	Skipper In Training 3	June 22-28	15-17	$1,196	$1,096	$996	Male Waitlist
SIT-3	Skipper In Training 3	June 22-28	15-17	$1,196	$1,096	$996	1 Female
SIT-4	Skipper In Training 4	June 29 - July 5	15-17	$1,197	$1,097	$997	1 Male
SIT-4	Skipper In Training 4	June 29 - July 5	15-17	$1,197	$1,097	$997	Female Waitlist
SIT-5	Skipper In Training 5	July 6-12	15-17	$1,198	$1,098	$998	Male Waitlist
SIT-5	Skipper In Training 5	July 6-12	15-17	$1,198	$1,098	$998	Female Waitlist
SIT-6	Skipper In Training 6	July 13-19	15-17	$1,199	$1,099	$999	Male Waitlist
SIT-6	Skipper In Training 6	July 13-19	15-17	$1,199	$1,099	$999	1 Female
SIT-7	Skipper In Training 7	July 20-26	15-17	$1,200	$1,100	$1,000	Male Waitlist
SIT-7	Skipper In Training 7	July 20-26	15-17	$1,200	$1,100	$1,000	Female Waitlist
SIT-8	Skipper In Training 8	July 27-August 2	15-17	$1,201	$1,101	$1,001	Male Waitlist
SIT-8	Skipper In Training 8	July 27-August 2	15-17	$1,201	$1,101	$1,001	Female Waitlist

Sample Schedule

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 Bike Camp: Ages 13-16

Mountain Bike Campers will spend the morning learning all there is to know about this sport. Campers will learn basic maintenance, how to handle minor obstacles on our mountain bike skills course, and will spend hours on trail. Campers will work towards achieving one of our bike level awards. In the afternoon campers will get to spend time enjoying all of our program areas. This program includes a trip to a mountain biker’s dream destination, Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area. Afternoons are free for more biking or to try any of our other activities. Camp provides bikes and helmets. Campers are also welcome to bring their own gear.

Mountain Biking

SESSION	PROGRAM	DATE	AGES	Option A	Option B	Option C
MB-5	Mountain Biking 5	July 6-12	13-16	$1,215	$1,115	$1,015
MB-5	Mountain Biking 5	July 6-12	13-16	$1,215	$1,115	$1,015

Fishing Camp: Ages 11-15

Fishing Campers will get hooked on fishing as they explore Camp Olson’s 5 lakes full of bass, pike, perch, muskie, walleye, and crappies. Campers will spend each morning fishing by dock, canoe, or pontoon and learn basic catch-and-release fishing skills, including baiting, knot tying, casting, and reading the water. Fishing Campers will be able to enjoy a fish-fry cookout at one of our pristine Shurds campsites. Afternoons are free for more fishing or any of our other activities. Camp provides poles and bait. Campers are also welcome to bring their own gear.

Fishing

SESSION	PROGRAM	DATE	AGES	Option A	Option B	Option C	SPACES REMAINING
F-2	Fishing 2	June 15-21	11-13	$1,193	$1,093	$993	4 Male
F-2	Fishing 2	June 15-21	11-13	$1,193	$1,093	$993	2 Female
F-3*	Fishing 3	June 22-28	13-15	$1,505	$1,405	$1,305	Male Waitlist
*includes off-site overnight chartered fishing trip		June 22-28	13-15	$1,505	$1,405	$1,305	2 Female
F-5	Fishing 5	July 6-12	11-13	$1,193	$1,093	$993	2 Male
F-5	Fishing 5	July 6-12	11-13	$1,193	$1,093	$993	2 Female
F-7	Fishing 7	July 20-26	13-15	$1,193	$1,093	$993	4 Male
F-7	Fishing 7	July 20-26	13-15	$1,193	$1,093	$993	2 Female

Sample Schedule

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 Camp: Ages 8-15)

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.

Art

SESSION	PROGRAM	DATE	AGES	Option A	Option B	Option C
A-2	Beginner Art 2	June 15-21	8-11	$1,170	$1,070	$970
A-2	Beginner Art 2	June 15-21	8-11	$1,170	$1,070	$970
A-4	Art 4	June 29 - July 5	12-13	$1,193	$1,093	$993
A-4	Art 4	June 29 - July 5	12-13	$1,193	$1,093	$993
A-6	Beginner Art 6	July 13-19	8-11	$1,170	$1,070	$970
A-6	Beginner Art 6	July 13-19	8-11	$1,170	$1,070	$970
A-7	Art 7	July 20-26	14-15	$1,193	$1,093	$993
A-7	Art 7	July 20-26	14-15	$1,193	$1,093	$993