Hi Everyone who’s coming for our reception! ¶

We’ve gotten some questions recently about what the cabins are like and what you should bring, etc, and so it seems we’re a little past time to get you some more camp-related information (oops!)

So here are some details about the camp and cabins: ¶

Camp is located at 14563 YMCA Ln, Lake Park, MN 56554 on the shores of Big Cormorant Lake, MN.

We’ll provide a map of the grounds when you get here so you know where things are, don’t worry!
There’s a pretty big parking lot, so parking shouldn’t be an issue, but it’s a little bit of a walk from the lot to the cabins and recreation buildings
There are some areas at camp that will be off limits, so please be mindful of these areas
They are camp-y camp bathrooms:
- There’s a big community bathroom building (separated into boys and girls sides) located between the cabins and the other recreational buildings/areas, sort of close to the cabins
- There are a few single-stall bathrooms in other buildings around the grounds too
- The bathroom building has both toilet stalls and shower stalls
- The water pressure isn’t awesome
- We recommend bringing some flip flops or sandals for the showers

Camp Map

Flashlight or headlamp - it gets dark at night and the grounds are only so well lit
Sun & bug protection - Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, bug spray
Swimsuit (or at least something you can get wet in)
Flip flops or sandals for beach and/or showers
Beach stuff - blankets, umbrellas, sand toys
Beach towels
Layers - especially in early June, we could still have spring rain/cool temps, or summer heat and sun!! It also definitely gets cooler at night once the sun goes down. You may want hoodies, flannels, or jackets at that point too
Play clothes - stuff you can get dirty in
Plastic bag for dirty or wet clothes and towels
Fancy clothes if you are staying over and/or intend to dress up Saturday night
Water bottle (we’ll have some water bottles around, but we’d love it if you brought your own to cut down on trash/recycling)
Cell phone charger (I always forget this one, but I hope you don’t!)
Any other extra stuff to entertain yourself:
- Books
- Lawn or board games
- Balls - basketball, soccer ball, wiffle ball, etc
- Floaties (there are some pool noodles at camp, but feel free to bring your own floaties if you like)

DON’T BRING: ¶

Illegal Drugs (Seriously. Drugs will get us all kicked out and that would be such a bummer!)
Smoking / smoking accessories - smoking is not allowed at YMCA
Weapons (just please don’t)
Valuables (laptops, etc) or anything you’d prefer to protect/lock up - there are no good places to lock stuff up at camp, and it’s just easier to leave that stuff behind (or maybe in your car at least)
Animals (sorry, no pets allowed)

If you’re staying overnight… ¶

Check out our cabin guide with general information about what you’re getting into as well as some helpful hints about what to bring and what not to bring, written by us – a couple of YMCA cabin vets.

If you’re looking for other things to do… ¶

Check out our guidebook of things to do in and around the Fargo area.

Still have questions? ¶