Our Leadership Development Programs develop the whole person – spirit, mind and body – through a variety of activities, projects and teambuilding exercises.
Leadership Develoment Program | Ages 13-17
Explorers | Canoeing | Entering 8th Grade
This 6-day program introduces kids to the wonderful adventures of a river trip! The program starts with campers getting to know each other and practicing canoeing skills in camp. The next three days are spent paddling down a river after which groups cook their own meals and sleep in tents. Groups are single-gender.
| Session | Dates | Fee |
| 7E Male | July 22 - 27 | $625 |
| 8E Female | July 29 - Aug 3 | $625 |
Voyageurs | Hiking | Entering 9th Grade
This is an exciting 13-day program for kids who want to experience the challenge of camping outdoors and working as part of a team! The first few days are spent at camp focusing on group dynamics and teambuilding. Groups then travel to Camp Menogyn and spend five days on a backpacking expedition with an experienced Menogyn Wilderness Guide. After their time on trail, Voyageurs return to Camp Ihduhapi and participate in activities with an emphasis on supporting younger campers. Groups are co-ed.
| Session | Dates | Fee |
| 8V | July 29 - Aug 10 | $1,040 |
Junior Leaders | Canoeing | Entering 10th Grade
This is a 13- day leadership immersion program for teen campers who would like to develop their leadership and camping skills in the great outdoors! Groups are co-ed. The first few days are spent at camp focusing on leadership and service training. The next six days are spent on a canoeing adventure in northwest Wisconsin. Campers are involved in planning their daily schedule, including the trip route and meals, with the guidance of trained Trail Guides.
| Session | Dates | Fee |
| 5JL | July 8 - 20 | $1,040 |
| 8JL | July 29 - Aug 10 | $1,040 |
Counselors in Training | Canoeing | Entering 11th Grade
This 3- week program is for teens that want to develop mentoring and leadership opportunities as Camp Counselors. CITs build counseling skills by working together on team building and leadership skills necessary in guiding younger campers.
Activities start on site at Camp Ihduhapi and then travel to YMCA Camp Menogyn, in northern Minnesota, where they spend five days paddling the lakes with a trained Menogyn Wilderness Guide. The last week is spent at Camp Ihduhapi applying their new skills by shadowing experienced counselors in a cabin of younger campers.
| Session | Dates | Fee |
| 5CIT | July 8 - 27 | $1,160 |
| 8CIT | July 29 - Aug 17 | $1,160 |
Overnight Staff Internship | Overnight Camp Staff | Entering 12th Grade
Y LEAD
Leadership | Experience | Apptitude | Determination
3-weeks - This volunteer position provides sample workshops and skills trainings that our accomplished camp staff experience during pre-camp staff training. It is designed to provide young leaders with more skills when entering the work force.
These skills will be transferable to camp and non-camp jobs:
- CPR/AED and/or First Aid Courses
- Sessions on how to work with children
- Emergency preparedness
- Customer service with parents
- Hands-on interaction with the campers and camp staff
Meals and housing provided for Interns while at Camp Ihduhapi. Spaces are limited and volunteer applications must be submitted to the Camp Director. Call 763-479-1146 for more information.
| Session | Dates | Fee |
| 1L | wk. 1 - June 17 - 22 | $300 |
| wk. 2 - June 24 - 29 | ||
| wk. 3 - July 1 - 3 | ||
| 2L | wk. 1 - July 22 - 27 | $300 |
| wk. 2 - July 29 - Aug 3 | ||
| wk. 3 - Aug 5 - 10 |
