This camp is all about wood and woodcarving! Start at the source, learning about local tree species and their structure, as well as how to sustainably harvest green (fresh) wood. Then focus on different cuts, hand grips and sharpening techniques. Spend the rest of the week working on projects such as chopsticks and butter spreaders. To give our hands a rest, we will try other outdoor skills like fire-building, shelter building and games. Basic hand strength is required (such as the ability to open a sealed jar). Tools and materials provided.

Enjoy summertime at the lake. Immerse yourself in the story of young Marjorie Myers Douglas, author of "Barefoot on Crane Island"—a book about her childhood summers spent on an island in Lake Minnetonka in the 1920s. Explore the lake with a boat tour around the islands of Upper Lake Minnetonka. Go fishing from shore, swim at the swim pond and explore nature around the lakeshore. Meet live animals from Lowry Nature Center and discover the fascinating history of Lake Minnetonka.

Do you have what it takes to be in an adventuring party? Band together with other kindred spirits as we learn the necessary skills to go on a successful quest. Solve puzzles, build survival skills and learn to navigate the natural world as a group. At the end of the week, test your party's skills on a quest. Will you be up to the task?

Preschool Swimmers: Ages 3-4 Learn personal water safety and basic swimming competency. Additional skills and stroke technique will be taught to those who master the fundamentals. No experience necessary. Learn water safety and swimming techniques. Instructors are lifeguards certified through the American Red Cross to teach swimming lessons. Program participants and family members in their household receive a $3 discount for season swim pond wristbands. Please call Guest Services at 763-559-6700 to receive the discount. Reservations required. $68/6 sessions.

Improve and refine your skills in all primary strokes, while also integrating advanced kicks, dives and turns. Increase your endurance for swimming longer distances, up to 100 yards. Strokes covered include front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, and butterfly. This class will enhance skills and prepare you to integrate swimming into your fitness routine. Instructors will work with participants based on their individual needs and skill levels. Successful demonstration of Level 3 skills required. Learn water safety and swimming techniques. Instructors are lifeguards certified through the American Red Cross to teach swimming lessons. Program participants and family members in their household receive a $3 discount for season swim pond wristbands. Please call Guest Services at 763-559-6700 to receive the discount. Reservations required. $68/6 sessions.

Learn the basics such as how to enter and exit the water, glide, float, roll, tread water, and more. Practice underwater skills such as blowing bubbles, opening your eyes and retrieving submerged objects. No experience necessary. Learn water safety and swimming techniques. Instructors are lifeguards certified through the American Red Cross to teach swimming lessons. Program participants and family members in their household receive a $3 discount for season swim pond wristbands. Please call Guest Services at 763-559-6700 to receive the discount. Reservations required. $68/6 sessions.

Learn how to fully submerge and hold your breath, change direction of travel, and more. Practice front, jellyfish and tuck floats. Successful demonstration of Level 1 skills required. Learn water safety and swimming techniques. Instructors are lifeguards certified through the American Red Cross to teach swimming lessons. Program participants and family members in their household receive a $3 discount for season swim pond wristbands. Please call Guest Services at 763-559-6700 to receive the discount. Reservations required. $68/6 sessions.

Learn headfirst entries, rotary breathing, survival float, how to change from a vertical to horizontal position, and more. Strokes covered include front crawl and elementary backstroke, as well as flutter, scissor, dolphin and breaststroke kicks on your front. Successful demonstration of Level 2 skills required. Learn water safety and swimming techniques. Instructors are lifeguards certified through the American Red Cross to teach swimming lessons. Program participants and family members in their household receive a $3 discount for season swim pond wristbands. Please call Guest Services at 763-559-6700 to receive the discount. Reservations required. $68/6 sessions.