Organizations from area colleges to your local parks and recreation department offer dozens of camp choices for science, nature, sports, music and more.

Whether you're looking for an all-around experience or a more focused camp, this list features a few in your town and nearby.

Check the list below for some camps near Northfield, or check out the map above for camps around the region. Click the green pins for more information, or use the map slider on the left to zoom in or out.

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St. Olaf Theater Camps
Acting, Musical and Technical Theater Camps
Where: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield , MN 55057
Phone: 507-786-3042
When: June 11-15, June 16-22, and June 23-29
Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to start of camp
Cost: $450-$545
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Acting: Explore everything from vocal expression to stage combat with others who love theater as much as you do. This process-driven camp is filled with classes, rehearsals and fun social activities. Campers will work with talented instructors as well as guest specialists in musical theater, acting and movement. No prior theater experience is required and Master Class option available for the advanced camper. Musical:This process driven camp will focus on how theater combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance. Work with great instructors and guest professions to explore the basics of signing, projection, and character and story development. No prior experience needed. Technical: In this hands-on and lecture-based camp, students will explore the process of design and the creation and implementation of the technical elements of theater. Exploration of scenic lighting, video and sound, scenery and costume creation, stage management and production management, 3D and CAD software and software applications like Qlab and Isadora. No prior experience needed. Financial assistance available for qualified MN residents.

St. Olaf Music Camp
Band, Orchestra and Choir Camps
Where: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
Phone: 507-786-3042
When: June 16 - 22
Registration Deadline: 5/31/2013
Cost: $605
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This week-long camp is filled with days of music making and instruction from internationally acclaimed St. Olaf music faculty. Band, choir and orchestra members prepare for concerts, try new musical venues such as musical theater, jazz, gospel, rhythm workshops, conducting, or handbells. Private lessons with St. Olaf faculty included. Fun recreational activities make this a complete camp experience. Financial assistance available for MN residents through the MN office of Higher Education, see camp website for details.

Diving Camp
Competitive diving
Where: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
Phone: 507-786-3042
When: June 23 - 27
Registration Deadline: 6/8/2013
Cost: $505
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St. Olaf College Diving Coach Gabe Kortuem will improve all aspects of your diving using the techniques that elevated him to a winning college career and propelled his athletes onto multi-All-American performances. Pool time, dry-land training, dry board and trampoline practice, video and classroom sessions all aid in making this a comprehensive diving camp. Evening activities in cooperation with the St. Olaf College Swim Camp complete the residential camp experience.

Piano Academy
Music: piano
Where: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
Phone: 507-786-3042
When: June 16 - 22
Registration Deadline: 6/8/2013
Cost: $700
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The St. Olaf Summer Piano Academy offers serious piano students an opportunity to work closely with the St. Olaf piano faculty in private lessons, master classes, chamber ensembles and enrichment classes. Participation is open by audition to high school pianists. Academy faculty present daily master classes in which students participate and observe. Students have the opportunity to participate in piano ensembles and string chamber ensembles (in cooperation with Summer Music Camp), and perform in evening recitals. Fun recreational activities make this a complete camp experience. Financial assistance for MN students in need.

Northfield Area Family YMCA's Prairie & Wood Camp
Outdoor/environmental camp for children ages 5-12
Where: Carleton College farmhouse in the Cowling Arboretum, Highway 19, on the Carleton College campus, Northfield, MN 55057
Phone: 507-645-0088
When: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Camp sessions planned for July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26 and July 29-Aug 2.
Registration Deadline: Weekly fees are due one week in advance of camp
Cost: $88 per week for Y members, $95 per week for community members. A deposit of $20 per week at the time of sign-up will secure a spot.
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Camp activities include exploring nearby prairie, woodland, boys, marshes, lake and river ecosystems; learning about rocks, trees and animals; and creating environmental art and crafts. This program is a 5-day, 1/2-day program. Register for one week or all four weeks. Each week is unique, educational and tons of fun.

Northfield Area Family YMCA's Wee Camp
Arts & crafts, outdoor/environmental
Where: Site TBD for June 24-28 camp; Carleton Arb for July 8-12, July 15-19 and July 22-26 camps; Dundas Memorial Park for Aug. 5-9 camp, 205 West Third, Ste 205B, Northfield, MN 55057
Phone: 507-645-0088
When: 9-11:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday. Sessions are planned for June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26 and Aug 5-9
Registration Deadline: Weekly fees are due one week in advance of camp
Cost: $55 per four-day camp week for YMCA members, $65 per four-day camp week for community members
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Wee Camp activities include dancing with ants, camping fun, bug crafts, tent-building, learning about plants and animals, working in a garden, and more.

Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan Community Education Summer Camps
Variety of Camps and locations; see website
Where: ... at a school near you!, 15180 Canada Avenue, Rosemount, MN 55068
Phone: 651-423-7701
When: all summer long
Registration Deadline: register now for availibility
Cost: varies
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Community Education is offering a variety of camps to engage, inspire and enrich you! Soar to new heights with your rocket you build and launch, or gear up and rock climb. Giddy up in Horsemanship Summer Camp or create in a variety of Arts and Crafts camps this summer. Develop your academic skills in reading and math. Plan a fun-filled summer with Community Ed! Explore, discover and learn new skills! Visit www.district196.org/ce for more information or call 651-423-7920.

History Camp
Living History
Where: Rice County Historical Society, 1814 NW 2nd Ave, Faribault, MN 55021
Phone: 507-332-2121
When: June 10-14
Registration Deadline: 5/15/13
Cost: $50 for RCHS Members, $60 for Non-Members
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Each day of camp participants will do hands on activities, play games, and have a light snack around themes in Rice County's history: Monday – Fur Traders and Native Americans, Tuesday– Pioneer Life, Wednesday – One Room School , Thursday – Milling in Rice County (*Field Trip Day runs from 8:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.), and Friday – Family History.