Rookie Day Camp

Jumpstart your Thunderbird journey – join us for Rookie Day Camp!

Rookie Day Camp is available for both Boys’ Camp and Girls’ Camp campers who have completed 1st grade through 4th in the 2024-25 school year. The Rookie Day Camp programs are mirror images of each other, providing a single-gender camp environment. Both of our facilities are situated on the picturesque Lake Plantagenet in Bemidji, MN.

  • Campers select three electives per day creating opportunities for skill-building growth.
  • Campers customize their daily experience, developing independence through personal interests.
  • Every challenge is celebrated, building self-confidence and resilience.
  • Technology free zone!

Rookie Camp Details

Cost: $450 per week (includes breakfast and lunch)

Grades: 1st – 4th (2024-25 school year)

Schedule: Monday – Friday | Drop-off: 8:00 am | Pick-up: 5:15 pm

2025 Sessions

  • Week 1: June 23 – June 27
  • Week 2: June 30 – July 3 *
  • Week 3: July 7 – July 11
  • Week 4: July 14 – July 18
  • Week 5: July 21 – July 25
  • Week 6: July 28 – August 1

* No day camp on July 4th, the week will be prorated

Enroll in Rookie Day Camp

A Typical Day at Rookie Camp

8:00 – 8:20 Camper Drop Off
8:30 – 9:15 Breakfast
9:15 – 10:00Activity Sign Up and Play
10:00 – 11:001st Activity Period
11:00 – 12:002nd Activity Period
12:00 – 12:30Free Time
12:30 – 1:30Lunch
1:30 – 3:00Game Time
3:00 – 4:003rd Activity Period
4:00 – 5:00Rookie Round-Up
5:10 – 5:30Camper Pick Up

Waterwheel
Climb

Meals

Breakfast and lunch are served family style. We off alternative options based on allergies and intolerances.

Sample Breakfasts

  • Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon
  • Bagels, Cream Cheese, Jam, Sausage Links
  • Served Daily: Juice, Yogurt Bar, Fruit, Oatmeal, Cereal

Sample Lunches

  • Build Your Own Sandwich, Veggies, Fritos, Yummy Chocolate Cookies
  • Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza, Salad and Fresh Fruit
  • Chicken Tenders, French Fries, Carrot and Celery Sticks, Ice Cream Sandwiches

Activities

ArcheryBlacksmithingGaGa BallNine SquareSoccer
Arts & CraftsCanoeingKickballPaddle BoardingSwimming
BasketballCampfiresKayakingPickle BallTetherball
BaseballClimbing WallMusicPing PongTennis
Beach TimeFarmNaturePotteryTubing

Game Time

Hang out with the other campers and counselors. Relax on the hammocks and swings. Play GaGa ball, Ping-Pong, Nine Square, TetherBall and more.

Rookie Round-Up

At the end of the busy day, campers head to their cabin to reconnect with the group, share the highlights of their activities, play group games, and prepare for pick-up.

Come Prepared Daily

What to Wear

  • Shorts or pants
  • T-shirt
  • Tennis Shoes
  • Water Bottle
  • Sunscreen and Bug Spray (Applied)

What to Bring With You

  • Swimsuit and towel
  • Change of clothes
  • Sweatshirt
  • Rain jacket
  • Water shoes (girls camp only)
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray

Camp is a technology free zone! Please do not send your camper with any electronic devices or a cellphone.

Are you ready to choose your adventure?