Base Camp is an adventurous, interactive, learning space in the Twin Cities. Open to all!
Base Camp is an urban camp facility open to Scouts, Schools, community groups, churches, businesses, and anyone else looking for active learning and events. Base Camp has indoor and outdoor activities that include climbing, ropes courses, team building, aviation and a space shuttle simulator, and meeting spaces.
05/26/2026
Every day is a smile-filled day at Discovery Day Camp! Are you ready for the camp season to start?
Don't forget to register for one week or multiple!
camp.northernstar.org/discovery
Discovery Day Camp at Base Camp
K - 6th Grade
9:00 - 4:00pm
Early and Late Options Available
Monday - Friday
Swimming, Climbing, Archery, Nature, and more!
05/23/2026
We had a fantastic time hosting the Huron Pinewood Derby at Base Camp! Could you build a car this cool and fast?
If you're interested in all that Cub Scouting has to offer, check out Scouting America at https://www.northernstar.org/program-levels
05/22/2026
We are so sad to have had our last Homeschool Days before the summer! We loved all the sun and fun with every age of Homeschooler. Have a happy summer and we'll see you all in the fall!
The Leap of Faith: one large jump into open air to be caught by your climbing rope...
..and also sometimes the hardest part of the high ropes course. You can do it!
05/17/2026
Attention Educators!
-Do you want your students to experience all the awesome things Base Camp has to offer?
-Do you want to take advantage of active leadership and team building?
-Do you need scholarship access?
Don't wait! Reserve your dates for 2026-2027 school year today! explorebasecamp.org
05/16/2026
We had a fantastic time at the Northern Star Outdoor Learning Center with our first reservations for the year! Our participants loved Rock Climbing, Archery, and Discovering the Outdoors while being immersed in it!
If you are looking for Base Camp in the outdoors, look no further! Our same quality of program, now in an outdoor location!
Register today at: https://northernstar.quickbase.com/nav/app/br9azpw8p/action/appoverview
05/14/2026
Discovery Day Camp
For Campers:
-Archery
-Rock Climbing
-Nature Discovery
-Tie-Dye and Crafts
For Parents:
-1 staff to 8 youth ratio
-Minimum of 50% of staff First Aid/CPR/AED certified
-Health Director on site
-Photo ID required at all pick ups
-Open communication from group counselors to camp leadership to parents!
Register Today: camp.northernstar.org/discovery
05/09/2026
So excited to welcome all of the 2026 Camp Northern Star staff to Base Camp today! We kick off the summer season with a day full of fun and training. Can’t wait to see you all at our camps this summer 🙂
05/08/2026
Discovery Day Camp is full of fun! Some of our campers favorite activities are archery, tie-dye, and exploring the outdoors!
Help your camper discover their favorite camp activity by signing up for Discovery Day Camp today!
camp.northernstar.org/discovery
05/05/2026
It's not too late to join us for Discovery Day Camp Open House!
Tonight, May 5th, from 6:00-9:00pm we will be offering an open house for any Discovery Day Camp family to get a glimpse into the camp experience! From schedules to staffing, free-time to drop off procedures, come get your questions answered! Archery and Rock Climbing available for only $5 per youth through our Open Climb program!