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Join a summer tradition on the shores of Spearhead Lake, 9 miles south of Bemidji, sponsored by the Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society. Nature-loving kids have been coming to the YNP since 1985, spending memorable weeks wading in streams and cattail swamps, hiking and foraging on the miles of trails, canoeing and swimming, and listening wide-eyed to tales of Spearhead mysteries. Kids entering grades 2 through 12 are welcome; just bring curiosity and enthusiasm for sometimes muddy and messy fun outdoors. See our 2021 Program Schedule below. Sessions run from 9 am to 3:30 pm daily.
Covid precautions are mandatory. There will be daily sanitation of surfaces, social distancing when possible, sessions limited to 13 kids. No overnights this year. Full refunds until a session begins. The complete Covid plan for the Neilson Spearhead Center is available at www.spearheadMHAS.org July 16 UPDATE We have increased enrollment to 13 campers per session, so if you'd like to switch sessions or have been waiting for an opening, there should now be room. Send inquiries or requests for the waitlist to Email ynp@spearheadmhas.org We follow the MN state guidelines with regard to Covid precautions. March 6, 2021 ANNOUNCEMENT Registration is now open for the 2021 Young Naturalist Program. We are scheduling 'Dan's Crew' for June 21-25 and will offer 7 weeks of sessions, beginning July 6. At this time we are not planning any overnight camping experiences. Sessions will be limited to 10 kids per week. Dan Bera will return as Lead Naturalist. Registration details will also be emailed to all families who participated in 2019 or who registered in 2020. If your email has changed, please send the updated contact information to ynp@spearheadmhas.org Thanks for your enthusiastic support of the Young Naturalist Program! |
YNP 2021 Registration is now open!
You can register two ways:
* Click REGISTER ONLINE (above); or * Click the button below and download an application form. Fill it out and mail it back to us. |
2021 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Grades 8-12 |
Dan's Crew |
June 21-25 |
$20/day, $80/week |
Dan’s Crew is more than just a work week. You will become part of Neilson Spearhead by experiencing what Spearhead has to offer. You will “eat” your way through the woods and work on trail maintenance and building projects while learning valuable skills such as woodcraft, survival skills and orienteering. June 21 - 1 space left
Grades 6-8 |
Pines, Lakes, & Rivers No Overnights This Year |
July 19-23 or August 9-13 |
$175 |
By hiking and canoeing, you will explore the diverse ecology of the woodlands and waterways of Lake Spearhead.
July 19 - 1 space left Aug 9 - 3 spaces left
July 19 - 1 space left Aug 9 - 3 spaces left
Grades 4-6 |
Nature Mystery |
July 12-16 or August 2-6 |
$175 |
Tracks, carrion, scat, bugs, rubs and gnaw marks. You will crack the code by using the puzzling clues that nature leaves behind. Hike, swim, and canoe, too. July 12 - FULL! Aug 2 - FULL!
Grades 2-4 |
Trees, Tales, & Trails |
July 6-9 (4 days) July 26-30 |
$140 $175 |
Focused on activities for grades 2-4, explore the woods and waters as you learn about everything from tasty plants and bugs, to trees and birds. There will be lots of fun but don’t expect to stay clean. July 6 - 4 spaces left July 26 - 2 spaces left
All Ages |
Family Week |
August 16-20 |
$175 |
Siblings, friends and parents welcome during this week of favorite Young Naturalist activities. Swim in the warm sparkling waters of Spearhead Lake, try canoeing, hike on the trails, play games, and listen to the legends of Spearhead. Aug 16 - 1 space left
10% discount for MHAS Chapter members, OR 10% discount for each sibling of first camper.
Use the code "MHAS Member" or "Sibling" when you check out.
Call 218-586-3414 or email ynp@spearheadmhas.org for more information on the 2021 Young Naturalist Program. Contact number during the sessions is 218-214-2312
Use the code "MHAS Member" or "Sibling" when you check out.
Call 218-586-3414 or email ynp@spearheadmhas.org for more information on the 2021 Young Naturalist Program. Contact number during the sessions is 218-214-2312
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The YNP Scholarship Fund needs your support! Your contribution will help us provide partial scholarships to children who otherwise wouldn't be able to have this unique, summer experience.
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