Enjoy summertime at the lake. Immerse yourself in the story of young Marjorie Myers Douglas, author of "Barefoot on Crane Island", a book about her childhood summers spent on an island in Lake Minnetonka in the 1920s. 

Explore the lake with a boat tour around the islands of Upper Lake Minnetonka. Go fishing from shore, swim at the swim pond and explore nature around the lakeshore. Meet live animals from Lowry Nature Center and discover the fascinating history of Lake Minnetonka. Registration required by two weeks prior.

Help care for the animals and learn how farmers select, train and groom them. Campers will practice these skills with chickens, calves and sheep. Registration required by two weeks prior.

Each day’s adventures begins with a story by Eric Carle, including "The Lonely Firefly", "The Tiny Seed" and "The Very Clumsy Click Beetle". Stories are followed by nature exploration looking for plants and animals mentioned in the stories. Creative games, songs and an art project make an excellent time of fun and learning. Registration required by two weeks prior.

Gain extensive hands-on firearms safety instruction and earn your Minnesota DNR Firearms Safety Certificate while exploring the world of bird hunting. Learn pheasant, turkey and waterfowl ecology with some hunting tips and techniques. Shoot a shotgun and .22 at a local gun range. Try archery, shooting crossbows, survival skills, making a turkey call and more.  

Designed for beginning hunters who do not have their firearms safety certification. Run by DNR-certified firearms safety instructors. All equipment provided.  

Scholarships may be available; for information, call 763-694-7856. Sponsored by the Northwest Suburban Chapter of Pheasants Forever and National Wild Turkey Federation.  

Friday's location will be at the Delano Sportsman Club. Campers will be assigned a two hour range timeslot and will need to provide their own transportation. Extended care available Monday-Thursday for an additional $48; drop-off begins at 8 AM and pick-up ends at 5 PM. Extended care not available on Friday. Registration required by two weeks prior.

Gain extensive firearms safety instruction and earn your Minnesota DNR Firearms Safety Certificate while learning about forkhorn (whitetail deer) ecology and deer hunting skills. Shoot a shotgun and .22 at a local gun range. Try canoeing, archery, survival skills and more.  

Designed for beginning hunters who do not have their firearms safety certification. Run by DNR-certified firearms safety instructors. All equipment provided.  

Scholarships may be available; for information, call 763-694-7856. Sponsored by the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association.  

Friday location will be at the Delano Sportsman Club. Campers will be assigned a two hour range timeslot and will need to provide their own transportation.  

Extended care available Monday-Thursday for an additional $48; drop-off begins at 8 AM and pick-up ends at 5 PM. Extended care is not available on Friday. Registration required by two weeks prior.

Join Outdoor Recreation School instructors for an exciting week of precision, skill and camaraderie. Discover the world of archery by shooting a compound bow, learning range safety and developing proper techniques. Get tips to shoot proficiently from varying distances. Discover primitive hunting techniques and challenge yourself with shooting games.  

Equipment provided. Registration required by two weeks prior.

Join Outdoor Recreation School instructors for an exciting week of precision, skill and camaraderie. Discover the world of archery by shooting a compound bow, learning range safety and developing proper techniques. Get tips to shoot proficiently from varying distances. Discover primitive hunting techniques and challenge yourself with shooting games.  

Equipment provided. Registration required by two weeks prior.

Join Outdoor Recreation School instructors for an exciting week of precision, skill and camaraderie. Discover the world of archery by shooting a compound bow, learning range safety and developing proper techniques. Get tips to shoot proficiently from varying distances. Discover primitive hunting techniques and challenge yourself with shooting games. 

Equipment provided. Registration required by two weeks prior.

Join Outdoor Recreation School instructors for an exciting week of precision, skill and camaraderie. Discover the world of archery by shooting a compound bow, learning range safety and developing proper techniques. Get tips to shoot proficiently from varying distances. Discover primitive hunting techniques and challenge yourself with shooting games.

Equipment provided. Registration required by two weeks prior.

Join Outdoor Recreation School instructors for an exciting week of precision, skill and camaraderie. Discover the world of archery by shooting a compound bow, learning range safety and developing proper techniques. Get tips to shoot proficiently from varying distances. Discover primitive hunting techniques and challenge yourself with shooting games.

Equipment provided. Registration required by two weeks prior.

Get a taste of the time-honored tradition that is summer camp. Enjoy classic camp activities such as archery, crafts and campfires. Have adventures with new friends while exploring the woods of Baker Park Reserve. Make memories that last a lifetime!  

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.

Explore the 19th century wilderness and what life was like for early Minnesota explorers. Learn how to tie knots to build your shelter, start a fire without matches, and search for food and water. Discover advanced skills of map reading and using a bow and arrow. Registration required by two weeks prior.