Registration Information
Priority Registration
Priority registration for suburban Hennepin County and Scott County residents opens Tuesday, February 24 at 7 AM.
- Suburban Hennepin County Zip Codes
5511x 5530x to 5534x 5535x to 5539x 5541x to 5542x 5543x to 5545x 55111 55305
55311
5531655327
5532855331
55340
55341
55343
55344
55345
55346
5534755356
55357
5535955364
5536955373
55374
5537555384
55387
5538855391
55410
55416
5541855420
55422
55423
55424
55425
55426
55427
55428
55429
55430
55431
55435
55436
55437
55438
5543955441
55442
55443
55444
55445
55446
5544755450
- Scott County Zip Codes
550xx 553xx 560xx 55020
55044
55054
5508855352
55372
55378
5537956011
56071
General Registration
General registration for residents outside of suburban Hennepin and Scott counties will opens Thursday, February 26 at 7 AM.
How to Register for Summer Camps
Once registration opens, you'll be able to register for summer camps online using our new registration system or by calling 763-559-6700.
Camp dates, times and fees vary. Reservations must be received at least two weeks in advance.
New Registration System
Summer camp registration will take place in a new registration system we are launching in February 2026. The new system is designed to enhance user experience when exploring and registering for Three Rivers programs and events.
Accessing the New Registration System
In February, prior to summer camp registration, come back for details on how to create and access an account.
Preview 2026 Summer Camps
You can preview 2026 summer camp offerings using the summer camp preview feature below. Please note that you will not be able to register for summer camps or save them to a wish list using this feature.
You can also download the full list of offerings in our 2026 Summer Camp Guide.
Tips for Previewing Summer Camps
To filter camps, select your desired options to view camps that match your criteria.
If you choose multiple options within the same filter category, results will include camps that meet either option selected.
- Example Filter Scenario
For example, selecting camper ages 5 and 12 will display camps available for 5-year-old campers or 12-year-old campers. Results may include camps that serve one age or the other and may not include camps where both ages can attend together.
Some camps may require adult participation, which will be noted in the camp description.
- How to Reset the Filters
To reset your filters, deselect any chosen criteria and adjust as needed.
You can also browse all available camps by scrolling through the listings without applying filters.
2026 Summer Camps
A Space Saga Story: Nature is the Way
A Space Saga Story: Nature is the Way
- Location: Lowry Nature Center
- Ages: 8–11
- Price: $220
- Session Dates & Times:
July 6–9, Monday–Thursday, 9:30 AM–3 PM
A darkness grows on the outskirts of the galaxy, and our group of intrepid bounty hunters have been called back into action to save the day and stop an evil empire from returning. Join us for four days of action, aliens and adventure. Learn about plants and animals, practice survival skills, become an expert in camouflage, hunt down clues, take aim and try archery, and explore uncharted territories all while keeping an eye out for friend and foe as we race to save the day and unravel a galaxy-wide mystery.
Bikes and helmets required for one day of camp. Registration required by two weeks prior.
Adapted Camp for Youth with Cognitive Disabilities (Ages 11–16)
Adapted Camp for Youth with Cognitive Disabilities (Ages 11–16)
- Location: Fish Lake Regional Park
- Ages: 11–16
- Price: $86
- Session Dates & Times:
August 5–6, Wednesday & Thursday, 9 AM–1 PM
Make new friends while you explore the park. Try camp activities like kayaking, archery, fishing and geocaching, led by instructors from the Outdoor Recreation School.
All equipment is provided, including adapted kayaks and archery equipment. Registration required by two weeks prior.
Adapted Camp for Youth with Cognitive Disabilities (Ages 9–13)
Adapted Camp for Youth with Cognitive Disabilities (Ages 9–13)
- Location: Fish Lake Regional Park
- Ages: 9–13
- Price: $86
- Session Dates & Times:
August 3–4, Monday & Tuesday, 9 AM–1 PM
Make new friends while you explore the park. Try camp activities like kayaking, archery, fishing and geocaching, led by instructors from the Outdoor Recreation School.
All equipment is provided, including adapted kayaks and archery equipment. Registration required by two weeks prior.
Adapted Camp for Youth with Physical Disabilities
Adapted Camp for Youth with Physical Disabilities
- Location: Fish Lake Regional Park
- Ages: 9–16
- Price: $86
- Session Dates & Times:
August 10–11, Monday & Tuesday, 9 AM–1 PM
Make new friends while you explore the park. Try camp activities like kayaking, archery, fishing and geocaching, led by instructors from the Outdoor Recreation School.
All equipment is provided, including adapted kayaks and archery equipment. Registration required by two weeks prior.
Advanced Archery Camp
Advanced Archery Camp
- Location: Elm Creek Park Reserve
- Ages: 10–14
- Price: $129
- Session Dates & Times:
July 27–30, Monday–Thursday, 1–4 PM
Join Outdoor Recreation School instructors for an exhilarating week of precision, skill and camaraderie. Shoot long, recurve and compound bows. Develop and refine proper technique by learning the National Training System’s eleven steps to shooting. Get tips to shoot proficiently from varying distances while exploring a walk–around course and shooting from an elevated platform. Discover primitive hunting techniques and challenge yourself with shooting games.
Equipment provided. Registration required by two weeks prior.
Advanced Archery Camp
Advanced Archery Camp
- Location: Carver Park Reserve
- Ages: 10–14
- Price: $129
- Session Dates & Times:
August 10–13, Monday–Thursday, 1–4 PM
Join Outdoor Recreation School instructors for an exhilarating week of precision, skill and camaraderie. Shoot long, recurve and compound bows. Develop and refine proper technique by learning the National Training System’s 11 steps to shooting. Get tips to shoot proficiently from varying distances while exploring a walk-around course and shooting from an elevated platform. Discover primitive hunting techniques and challenge yourself with shooting games.
Equipment provided. Registration required by two weeks prior.
Adventure Camp
Adventure Camp
- Location: Bryant Lake Regional Park
- Ages: 10–12
- Price: $257
- Session Dates & Times:
August 17–20, Monday–Thursday, 9 AM–3 PM
August 31–September 3, Monday–Thursday, 9 AM–3 PM
Explore some of the best activities in the parks with the Outdoor Recreation School. Try stand-up paddleboarding, archery, log rolling, geocaching, canoeing and more. Enjoy new adventures while making new friends.
Equipment provided. Registration required by two weeks prior.
Adventure Camp
Adventure Camp
- Location: Cleary Lake Regional Park
- Ages: 10–12
- Price: $257
- Session Dates & Times:
July 6–9, Monday–Thursday, 9 AM–3 PM
Explore some of the best activities in the parks with the Outdoor Recreation School. Try stand-up paddleboarding, archery, log rolling, geocaching, canoeing and more. Enjoy new adventures while making new friends.
Equipment provided. Registration required by two weeks prior.
Adventure Camp
Adventure Camp
- Location: French Regional Park
- Ages: 10–12
- Price: $257
- Session Dates & Times:
July 13–16, Monday–Thursday, 9 AM–3 PM
Explore some of the best activities in the parks with the Outdoor Recreation School. Try stand–up paddleboarding, archery, log rolling, geocaching, canoeing and more. Enjoy new adventures while making new friends.
Equipment provided. Registration required by two weeks prior.
Archery & Adventure Camp
Archery & Adventure Camp
- Location: Mississippi Gateway Regional Park
- Ages: 10–12
- Price: $291
- Session Dates & Times:
July 20–24, Monday–Friday, 9 AM–3 PM
Start your mornings at the archery range with instructors from the Outdoor Recreation School. Learn the fundamentals of the sport and sharpen your aim with fun games and challenges, including a trip to the wooded Elm Creek Archery Range. Then swap arrows for different adventures in the afternoons with Mississippi Gateway naturalists. From catching river critters and cruising on a bike to building campfires, geocaching and more—you’ll pack a whole lot of outdoor fun into one unforgettable week.
Transportation to the Elm Creek Archery Range is provided.
Extended care available for an additional $75; drop-off begins at 8:30 AM and pick-up ends at 5 PM. Registration required by two weeks prior.
Archery & the Outdoors Camp
Archery & the Outdoors Camp
- Location: Baker Outdoor Learning Center
- Ages: 10–14
- Price: $299
- Session Dates & Times:
June 22–25, Monday–Thursday, 9 AM–4 PM
Take your archery skills to the next level. Learn proper technique when using different types of bows and get tips from certified archery instructors. Play games from the Explore Archery program and participate in an archery tournament. Learn survival skills, knot tying, fire starting techniques and how to throw hatchets, atlatls and more.
Designed for beginning to intermediate archers. All equipment provided.
Extended care available for an additional $48; drop-off begins at 8 AM and pick-up ends at 5 PM. Registration required by two weeks prior.
Archery & the Outdoors Camp
Archery & the Outdoors Camp
- Location: Elm Creek Park Reserve
- Ages: 10–14
- Price: $257
- Session Dates & Times:
August 17–20, Monday–Thursday, 9 AM–3 PM
Spend your mornings learning the art of archery at the range with Outdoor Recreation School instructors. Shoot a compound bow, learn range safety and develop proper techniques while playing fun target games. In the afternoons, head to Eastman Nature Center to explore the outdoors with hands-on activities, games and adventures. From discovering local wildlife to exploring trails, each day brings a new way to connect with nature while having fun with friends.
Transportation provided between the archery range and nature center each day. Equipment provided. Registration required by two weeks prior.
Cancellation and Transfer Policies
Summer camp programs take place rain or shine.
- Cancellations or transfers made at least 30 days in advance are 80% refundable.
- Cancellations or transfers made less than 30 days prior to the start date are not refundable.
If a program is cancelled by park staff, you will be notified and a full refund or credit will be issued upon request.
Financial Assistance, Inclusion and Accessibility
Financial assistance, inclusion & program support and accessibility accommodations are available. Learn more below.
- Financial Assistance
Scholarships are available for program fees.
Recreation Pass Plus program discounts apply and financial assistance is also available for qualified groups.
Call 763-559-6700 or review our fee assistance information online.
- Inclusion & Program Support
Inclusion and Program Support Staff are qualified staff who can help participants meet their individual safety or behavioral needs through assistance and sensory needs, social interactions or redirection during program activities.
If this free service would benefit your child, please select that you’d like more information during registration.
- Accessibility Accommodations
Three Rivers is committed to providing inclusive and accessible opportunities for people of all abilities. We will do our best to adapt programs to fit your needs by offering qualified assistants, sign language interpretations and more.
Please indicate any special needs when making reservations, or call 763-559-6700 (voice) or 711 (Relay Service) with questions.
Learn more about accessibility at Three Rivers.
Watch a Video About Summer Camp
Watch this video to learn what Three Rivers summer camps have to offer!
