clearwater forest

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Camper Testimonials

Read All About Summer Camps Here

All 2026 Summer Camp Info (forms/documents)


2026 Summer Camp Info + Pack List


2026 Summer Camp Brochure!


2025 Summer Camp Register Now!


Send Camper Mail: campermail@clearwaterforest.org (include first and last name)


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📵 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.org

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.

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!


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Please apply for scholarships once registration is open. Apply for scholarships here!

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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.  Come join us!!

Registration for Summer 2026 opens in December! CLICK HERE!

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NOW HIRING 2026 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…

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Adventure Camp

A week of action packed activities and games, outdoor experiences and bonding with cabinmates…

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senior high camp

Take an active role in camp with more freedom to plan and choose activities while developing leadership skills…

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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. 2026 Summer Camp is $650 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.

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Summer Pricing

First Timers Camp - $475

Week-long Camp - $650

Senior High 10 Day Camp or Sailing Camp - $950

Grands/Family Camp - $315 for adult, $300 youth/children

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join us for this summer's theme:

Fruitfull faith

    The "fruits of the Spirit" are a set of nine virtues that are considered the result of the Holy Spirit working within a person.  Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control.  This summer we will dive deeper into how we can cultivate these fruits in our lives!

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    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.

    2026 registration now open!

    Register Now!

    Registration FAQs

    Fees are due paid in full 10 days before any camp session begins. If registration occurs within 10 days prior to the start of the session, all fees are due with registration.