Steve & Kate's Camp - Minneapolis
5435 11th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55417
About the Business
Steve & Kate's Camp in Minneapolis, Minnesota, located at 5435 11th Avenue South, offers a unique approach to summer camp where kids are in charge of their own learning experience. Since 1980, the camp has been empowering children to trust themselves as they try, fail, and learn on their own. Campers have the freedom to choose their activities minute by minute, deciding what they want to do and for how long. The camp provides just enough guidance to ensure safety while encouraging creative risks.
Campers can purchase Day Passes or a Summer Pass, with the flexibility to use them whenever they'd like during the summer. Unused passes are automatically refunded at the end of the summer. The camp also offers a Mentorship Program for ages 14-15, where participants can develop leadership skills and experience what it's like to be a counselor.
The staff at Steve & Kate's Camp are background checked and trained in CPR and first-aid, ensuring a safe environment for all campers. Daily lunch options from local restaurants and caterers are provided, along with snacks throughout the day. The camp also offers need-based financial aid and accepts Bright Horizons back-up care benefits.
For children attending camp in Minneapolis, additional state-required paperwork must be completed and uploaded to the camp account before the first day. Campers are encouraged to stay hydrated with water coolers and single-use cups provided throughout the day.
The camp directors work year-round to provide information and support to families. Natalie, the director of the Minneapolis camp, has been with Steve & Kate's for six summers and is dedicated to creating a fun and empowering experience for all campers.
Hours open
Monday:
08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday:
08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday:
08:00 - 18:00
Thursday:
08:00 - 18:00
Friday:
08:00 - 18:00
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews
"We loved Steve & Kate's for summer 2023! Our 4-year-old had a blast. She especially loved the water days, baking and playing on the playground. I was worried that as a 4-year-old she might get lost in the shuffle, but there was a group just for the younger kids and she thrived. There were fun activities planned each week, so even though she went nearly every day for the entire summer, she never got bored. We will definitely be going back next summer!"
"Our family loved Steve and Kates Minneapolis! The staff was kind, attentitive and loves kids! The program had fun things planned everyday but also gave children choices as to what they wanted to do. They provided all meals and snacks and made everything seamless! We can't wait to come back again next year!!!!"
"We took our youngest there for several days this summer and he loved each and every day he was there! They have a wonderful variety of activities and were very supportive of his special needs, letting him bring in his sensory toys and giving him space to calm down. I just loved taking him there. Thank you!"
"We love Steve and Kate's Camp, our son has attended in California for several years and Minnesota now. The 'self-directed camper' philosophy is a perfect fit for us, allowing for kids to make decisions about how to spend their time and grow confidence within a safe and fun environment. There's a great mix of activities from baking to coding with plenty of outdoor time and games. Lunch and snacks are included which makes things easy. The staff is wonderful, always very friendly, professional and communicative."
"This camp is amazing. My son has attended to cover the gaps in care throughout the summer and doesn't want to go anywhere else. In his first few days he got to make a stop motion video, baked cookies, had a water day and got to try sewing. There are endless things to try for self directed learning and he spends the rest of the night raving about everything he did during the day. The staff is fantastic. Can't wait to take him back!"
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