clearwater forest
summer camp + Youth Camp Create
📵 No Electronics Allowed for Child Campers 📵
Child Campers are not permitted to bring any electronic devices, including but not limited to 📱 cell phones, 📟 tablets, ⌚ smartwatches, and any other digital devices. This policy allows our campers to fully immerse themselves in the camp experience 🌲🏕️ without the distractions of technology and to be present with the people and places around them. If a camper has an electronic device with them, they are required to turn them in during check-in to our Program Directors or counselors 🎒👫. All electronics will be safely stored 🔒 in a locked office lockbox throughout the camp session. ⚠️ If campers do not turn in their electronics during check-in and counselors see an electronic device, counselors are authorized to collect it and store it safely until the end of the week. Adult campers may have devices. Thank you for helping us create an engaging, tech-free camp experience! 🌿✨
Send your camper mail here: campermail@clearwaterforest.
Email is best. Send Your Camper Snail Mail Here! Camper Name (Camper), 16595 Crooked Lake Road, Deerwood, MN 56444-8328
How Church Scholarship Discount Codes Work
If your Church would like to provide camp scholarships to your congregation members, please email office@clearwaterforest.org a dollar amount off and/or a percentage off. Let the office know all the camps you need discount codes for. Each camp needs new discount codes made each year.
New for 2025: No more tiered pricing, but we do have a Camp Scholarship Fund! Please apply for scholarships today!
Apply for scholarships here!
At Clearwater Forest each session of camp for children, youth, adults and families is rich in a variety of activities, fresh air, engaging worship, and connection building. The loving, enthusiastic and dedicated summer staff provide guidance and support for campers to take healthy risks through fun, challenging and adventurous activities. Whether its learning to paddle a sea kayak or completing the high ropes course, these activities help any camper stretch and grow in a safe Christian community. Leadership opportunities abound for all ages – from choosing daily activities, participating in planning and leading worship, to leading a cabin or quest group through the various daily activities.
If you have an emergency and need to get a hold of your camper, please contact the camp office at 218-678-2325 or office@clearwaterforest.org between 8 am-4 pm.
Please note that all week-long camps will end at 3 pm on Fridays. Families are welcome to join us for the closing program at 2!
All 2025 Summer Camp Info (forms/documents)
2025 Summer Camp Info + Pack List
2025 Summer Camp Brochure!
2025 Summer Camp Register Now!
Send Camper Mail: campermail@clearwaterforest.org (include first and last name)
announcements
NO TIERED PRICING SUMMER 2025 but we do have a Camp Scholarship Fund! Please apply for scholarships once registration is open. Apply for scholarships here!
REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER CAMP
Summer camp programs at Clearwater Forest will include Grands Camp, Sailing Camp, and 10-Day Camp, as well as the traditional Discovery, Adventure, and Senior High Camps. Campers can also participate in Camp Create, a new camp hosted by an award winning author/artist along with other art and drama opportunities. Come join us!!
Registration for Summer 2025 opens in December! CLICK HERE!
NOW HIRING 2024 SUMMER STAFF
Consider a life-changing summer at Clearwater Forest! Working at Clearwater Forest is more than just a job you can put on your resume… It is an experience that will build character, affect hundreds of young lives, improve life skills, impact career decisions, and provide friends from all over the world that will keep in touch for years to come. Click here to learn more or apply!
discovery camp
Tailored towards young campers looking for a week of making friends and getting active in the outdoors…
Adventure Camp
A week of action packed activities and games, outdoor experiences and bonding with cabinmates…
senior high camp
Take an active role in camp with more freedom to plan and choose activities while developing leadership skills…
Summer Camp Pricing
At Clearwater, we believe every youth should get to experience summer camp, regardless of their family’s financial situation. For this reason, we have Scholarships. Please apply here. 2025 Summer Camp is $625 per camper for one week. *Longer camps cost more and shorter camps cost less. Family and Grands camp rates can be found on the Family Programs page of our website.
New for 2025: No more tiered pricing, but we do have a Camp Scholarship Fund! Please apply for scholarships once registration is open! Apply for scholarships here!
Summer Camp
10-Day + Sailing Camp
$950.00
First Timers
$475.00
Summer Camp
$625.00
Triennium
Youth
$625.00
Adult
$645.00
Adult
$295.00
Youth
$285.00
Child
$275.00
Camp Create
Adult
$625.00
Youth (summer camp)
$625.00
Child
$625.00
Day Camp
Day Camper: completed K-5
$220/week or $50/day
Young Leaders: completed 5-8
$25/day
join us for this summer's theme:
Born to trust
join us for Camp Create:
Inspired by the spirit
Camp Create is a new camp that will provide opportunities to explore and learn many fun forms of art!
What: Come be inspired by the Spirit to create meaningful works of art! This camp will consist of 4 one-hour creative art sessions each day along with many Clearwater Forest camp traditions!
When: July 27-31
Who: Leaders
Chad Elliott
Creative Arts Alumni
Clearwater Forest staff
Chad Elliott: Pottery, Large Outdoor Sculpture, Songwriting, Painting
Create Arts Alumni: Folk dancing, Guitar playing, Tie-dye
Clearwater Staff: Baking bread & Make Your Own Pizza, Faith connection
This week of camp is open to youth campers - Discovery, Adventure, and Senior High. It is also open to people of all ages, including families who would like to lodge together.
count down to first session
Don't Miss the First Day of Summer Camp!
summer camp
registration
To register for summer camp you’ll need to set up an account in CampBrain, our NEW secure online database, by clicking the ‘Register Now‘ button below. This account is for your whole family and can be used year after year. You will use this account to register for summer camp, retreats, and other events at Clearwater. All forms, permissions, and waivers for any camp or retreat will be completed within your account.