WHO CAN ATTEND?
Discovery Day Camp is open to all youth (boys and girls) entering Kindergarten through 6th grade.
DO PARENTS HAVE TO ATTEND?
Discovery Day Camp is a drop off program run by qualified and trained staff. Our staff ratios meet our supervision requirements. Parents are not part of the Day Camp program.
Where is it?
Duluth Discovery Day Camp will be hosted at Camp Horace Johnson 7200 Rice Lake Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
Is bussing available to/from camp?
We will be offering a bussing option in 2026 from 2 locations for an additional $25/week.
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Lakeside Neighborhood: Drop Off (8:00am) Pick-up (5:00pm), Lakeside Presbyterian Church, 4430 McCulloch St, Duluth, MN 55804
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Council Service Center: Drop Off (8:30am) Pick-up (4:30pm) at 3877 Stebner Road, Hermantown, MN
*Exact bussing times/locations are subject to change.*
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
2026 fees:
This includes all program supplies, staffing, activities, and any other fees associated with the full-week program.
IS THERE FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE?
Yes! We think that every camper should have an opportunity to attend Summer Camp and we do not want cost to hold anyone back from this experience. If you are in need, please complete the form linked in the "Related Articles" section on the right-hand side (or below on mobile devices) to receive up to 50% of the youth cost covered.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
We recommend that each youth participant brings a back pack each day with the following items:
- Sun screen
- Bug spray
- Hat or sunglasses
- Snack
- Any medications that they might need (tell staff about these at check in)
- Rain jacket
- Lunch
Every day, participants should have closed toed shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather. They will be spending the day outdoors so it is important that they are dressed properly.
WHAT FORMS DO I NEED TO BRING?
Each participant must have a printed Camp and Activities Participant Waiver/ Health Form at check-in Monday morning. Digital submissions will not be accepted. This form can be found under the "Related Articles" header to the right (below on mobile devices). If you do not have them completed, you will be asked to fill them out once you arrive.
If you are attending multiple sessions of Discovery Day Camp, you will need to complete a new form each time.
FOOD SERVICE
Lunch is not provided - please bring a lunch to eat each day.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT CHECK IN
On the first day (Monday) please be prepared to turn in a completed Camp and Activities Participant Waiver/ Health Form. Make sure you have an emergency contact listed on the form and if anyone else plans to drop off or pick up your child during the week, their names and phone numbers need to be listed as authorized persons.
If your child needs to take any medications during the day please inform the staff.
Groups
In order to run our camp as effectively as possible, we split up all youth in the session into smaller groups. This allows us to maintain better youth-staff ratios and ensures everyone is always able to stay busy - they never need to wait their turn for an activity.
If you want your camper to be in a group with another camper, you can submit up to two names and we'll do our best to keep everyone together. When registering, please enter the full name (first and last) of anyone else attending that session that you want your camper to be in a group with.
FIRST AID & ONSITE MEDICAL STAFF
Each camp property has at least 50% of their staff trained in First Aid and CPR. In addition to that, they have a designated staff member to respond to any injuries or other medical situations that might happen while at camp. If something happens that will require a trip to a clinic or hospital, emergency contacts will be called immediately.
What is the Payment Timeline?
Full payment is required at the time of registration.
Cancellation Policy
All Camp Northern Star program camps share the same cancellation policy, found at the page linked at the button below:
Camp Northern Star Cancellation Policy
The deposit for this program is $50 per youth per session.