Summer Festival

Upcoming Events

Fall Club

How would you like to have a little taste of Summer in October? So would we! That's why we are going to have a Summer Festival Fall Club! More…

Youth Minister Lunch

We would like to invite all of the youth ministers that we partner with for a free lunch, speaker, a chance to pick up our promotions materials, as well as see the debut of the 2009 Promo video. More…

Full Staff Retreat

Are you in college? Do you miss Summer Fest? Were you a counslor or a voulnteer staff member this Summer? Would you like to be next Summer? Would you be interested in spending a weekend with the Summer Fest crew? All your dreams could come true More…

Winter Fest

Brrr! It's like Summer Fest, but it is in the snow. This Winter, join us for the very first Winter Fest!

New Year's Eve

Keep it open. That is all we are allowed to say at this point! More…

Summer Fest 2009

Are you ready for the best week of the summer? Can you handle the extreme laughter, the outrageous fun, or the thought-provoking speakers? This July come to Summer Fest and particpate in something unforgettable!

2009 Dates Comming Soon!

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About Us:

What is Summer Fest ?

Every year a phenomenon takes place as hundreds of teenagers invade a college campus for a week at a time. From the opening greeting to the final farewell hugs something unique takes place. It’s hard to pinpoint if it’s the absurd games, the challenging speakers, the caring adults, the uncontrollable laughter, or the honest time to talk, but somewhere it hits you, this isn’t your normal summer camp.

For a week during the summer, teens have the chance to get a way from real life. Students have the opportunity to hang out with people from all across the Midwest, to deepen friendships and to talk about God. Every day speakers come to share inspiring and challenging stories about real life, God, and where the two intertwine. The days are packed with fun surprises of all kinds. From the music, the movies, the games, the speakers, and club - all with laughter to tears - Summer Fest really has something for everybody.

There are two qualities that set Summer Festival apart in the camping market. The first is we understand that camp needs to be more then a one week event. We make sure that when a church decides to come to Summer Fest that they bring their own own adult leader from the church. This way there is a familiar face going into the experience, as well as someone who can share the experience with teens when camp is over. The second quality is we are a non-denominational camp. By focusing on what really binds us, Jesus Christ, we are able to minister to teens from every walk of life. Because there is an adult along and there is discussion time every day, the students get to debrief and try to relate how the day's lessons connect to their faith journey. Another advantage of being non-denominational is that students can bring any one of their friends without fear if they will fit in.

This summer, see what life can really be. Attend Summer Festival, experience what really matters: God, good friends, memorable times and lots of laughs.

To get a feel for what it's like at camp, check out the 2007 promo video.

Also check us out on facebook.

Who is Youth Forum?

Youth Forum is an outreach organization working with youth groups, youth leaders and communities in the Upper Midwest. Our mission is to provide programs that give teens the tools they need to lead healthy, productive lives. The organization was founded in 1979, in part as a result of the leadership of then Governor of the State of Minnesota, Albert Quie, a member of our first Board of Directors. Our programs include Summer Festival camps, Faith Matters retreats, teen issues education (such as drug abuse, sexuality, relationships, positive decision-making, etc.), leadership training and internships, and year-round mentoring. Youth Forum's existing junior and senior high school programs reach more countless teenagers and youth leaders each year.

Youth Forum’s retreats, education, leadership training, networking and mentoring programs were founded on the belief that each community has the potential within itself to meet the needs of their youth. Youth Forum travels to communities to bring together concerned community leaders, youth workers, clergy and business people as a catalyst for creating joint youth service outreach to kids. In addition, each group that participates in a Youth Forum retreat or camp is asked to bring local youth leaders and counselors for their group. These leaders take part in training, support and mentoring as they participate in the program. Each group, then, takes back to its community a core of trained, experienced and motivated leaders to continue to impact kids.

If you have any questions or want to sign up for camp, email us at staff@summerfestivalmn.com