Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp

Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp “Make A Difference In A Child’s Life!” Kids can talk with other kids about how deployments affect them and their families.

The MN National Guard Youth & Teen Camps provide a fun, safe and caring environment where children (ages 10-15) with connections to the MN National Guard, can enjoy outdoor activities while learning about patriotism, freedom, and our country. Camp runs for one week at at historic Camp Ripley near Little Falls, MN, where children are immersed in a location and community of other children and adults who understand the joys and challenges of being part of the “Guard family”. All staff members are volunteers with National Guard affiliation.

Thank you for being part of an incredible camp season! Your support, enthusiasm, and trust mean the world to us, and we’...
08/10/2026

Thank you for being part of an incredible camp season! Your support, enthusiasm, and trust mean the world to us, and we’re so grateful to have had your campers with us this year. The MNGYC Online Store is now open! 🎉

Grab your gear and show off your camp pride in style:

🛒 Shop Now: https://nationalguardcamp2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

📅 Store Closes: Wednesday, August 11th

📦 Estimated Order Completion Date: The week of September 7th

Start planning now! Next year's camp dates:

• Set up: 22-24 July 2027

• Week One: 25 - 31 July 2027

• Week Two: 1 - 7 August 2027

Thanks again for being part of the MNGYC community! 💙

On Friday, we held a flag disposal ceremony. We explained the meaning of each of the 13 folds of the U.S. flag when not...
08/08/2026

On Friday, we held a flag disposal ceremony. We explained the meaning of each of the 13 folds of the U.S. flag when not raised on the pole. Then properly disposed of flags that were no longer serviceable.

As part of Military Day on Friday, our volunteers who served or are currently serving formed a panel where campers could...
08/08/2026

As part of Military Day on Friday, our volunteers who served or are currently serving formed a panel where campers could ask them questions.

The Shadows enjoyed their Friday at camp. They toured the C-130, talked with the State Patrol, and danced the night awa...
08/08/2026

The Shadows enjoyed their Friday at camp. They toured the C-130, talked with the State Patrol, and danced the night away.

The Raptors didn’t let the rain stop the shenanigans and fun Friday. They explored the C-130 and had a great time at th...
08/08/2026

The Raptors didn’t let the rain stop the shenanigans and fun Friday. They explored the C-130 and had a great time at their pizza and dance party.

The Falcons practiced their marching on Friday as they made their way to the airfield for the C-130.
08/08/2026

The Falcons practiced their marching on Friday as they made their way to the airfield for the C-130.

The Bradleys had a fun Military Day on Friday. They got to explore some military vehicles. And practice their marching...
08/08/2026

The Bradleys had a fun Military Day on Friday. They got to explore some military vehicles. And practice their marching for graduation on Saturday.

The Bradleys worked on their navigation and communication skills at Orienteering (Land Nav). They enjoyed the maze, whe...
08/08/2026

The Bradleys worked on their navigation and communication skills at Orienteering (Land Nav). They enjoyed the maze, where they helped a blindfolded camper get to the end of the maze with verbal commands. They explored the DNR building, learning about wildlife and their habitats at Camp Ripley. It appears they got a show from some Blackhawks training on the range while they were out for their water fight.

The Falcons spent their Thursday down range. They started off at the R***e range and then moved to the beach to cool of...
08/08/2026

The Falcons spent their Thursday down range. They started off at the R***e range and then moved to the beach to cool off. The had sports in the evening and some team bonding.

The Blackhawks had a full Thursday. They raised the flag for the camp. Then got locked in the Escape Room. They must h...
08/07/2026

The Blackhawks had a full Thursday. They raised the flag for the camp. Then got locked in the Escape Room. They must have gotten out because they were on the Archery range later in the day. It appears their down time in the craft room was a time to bedazzle themselves....

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Saint Paul, MN
55104

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