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▌ Specialty · Ages 13–18

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota - Industrial Trades Camp

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A summer camp for teens exploring various industrial trades through hands-on activities and career exposure.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, https://www.bgcmn.org/clubs/summer-teen-camps-2026/, loads successfully and details summer teen camps for 2026 offered by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Minnesota. The Industrial Trades Camp is listed as a day camp aiming to provide teens with hands-on experience in trades like welding, carpentry, and electrical work. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Minnesota is a nonprofit organization. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. Social media handles found on the site include Instagram (@bgcofmn) and Facebook (BoysandGirlsClubsofMinnesota). There is no information regarding ACA accreditation or state licensing on the provided page. Google reviews for 'Boys & Girls Clubs of Minnesota' show a rating of 4.6 stars from 165 reviews, with general positive feedback about the organization's impact on youth, though specific reviews for the Industrial Trades Camp were not found.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–18

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota - Industrial Trades Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
Operator
Nonprofit organization

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 13–18
  • Hours: 1:00 - 5:00 pm
  • Address: 1712 Great Oak Dr, Waite Park, MN 56387
  • Phone: (320) 252-7616
  • Email: info@bgcmn.org
  • Cost notes: Free teen summer camps 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota - Industrial Trades Camp

What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota - Industrial Trades Camp accept?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota - Industrial Trades Camp is open to children ages 13–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota - Industrial Trades Camp cost?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota - Industrial Trades Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free teen summer camps 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota - Industrial Trades Camp's hours?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota - Industrial Trades Camp runs 1:00 - 5:00 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota - Industrial Trades Camp?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota - Industrial Trades Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota - Industrial Trades Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota - Industrial Trades Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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