SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
Support YMCA Camp Widjiwagan as we support our community in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Ways to Support Camp
Feeding Our Community's Kids
In partnership with MNPS and Second Harvest Food Bank, YMCA Camp Widjiwagan is preparing and distributing around 2,000 meals each weekday to kids in need and their families.
Send a Child to Camp
Families and children will need a summer camp experience more than ever. Every gift helps our families endure and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and the devastation of the March 3 tornadoes.
Invest in Our Future
By contributing to our capital fund, you expand our ability to serve more campers with magical camp experiencing.
TOP 10 BENEFITS OF CAMP WIDJI
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Widji develops character.
Counselors teach the Y's 4 core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
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Widji helps kids succeed in life.
Caring counselors help kids to gain the resiliency needed to face the setbacks and challenges of daily life.
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Widji builds confidence.
Campers have opportunities to succeeded in a safe, nurturing environment.
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Widji creates friendships.
Playing together builds meaningful relationships that long outlast the summer.
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Widji is active.
Campers cover 3-5 miles a day in fun physical activity.
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Widji fosters teamwork.
Campers work together to complete daily chores and overcome obstacles.
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Widji grows a child's abilities and skills.
The many activities offered make it easy for kids to explore and develop what they like to do.
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Widji breaks down barriers
Kids learn about other cultures and interact with people who speak and live differently.
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Widji is outside the box.
The many activities offered make it easy for kids to explore and develop what they like to do.
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Widji is real.
Kids engage with the real world when they unplug from their electronics.