Middle School Summer Camps

Why Summer Camp?

Summer camp scholarships give students a once in a lifetime experience in a fun and safe environment away from home. Students attend sleepaway camp for 2 to 4 week sessions in the mountains of Colorado or on a lake in Minnesota. Campers are engaged in activities to build confidence, independence, essential soft skills, and a sense of community with new friends from all over the world. Campers learn to flourish out of their comfort zone, explore personal interests, discover new passions, and immerse themselves in nature. The camp experience also prepares students and parents to take advantage of opportunities in the Upper School and better prepares students for college and life success.

Scholarships Available to UA Middle School Students

UA Foundation offers full scholarships (valued up to $7,000) for UA 6th-8th graders to attend elite summer camps in Minnesota and Colorado. Scholarship recipients attend camp for 2 or 4 week sessions where they are engaged in a large variety of camp activities. Campers build confidence, independence, essential soft skills, a sense of community and respect for the wilderness.

Summer Camp Brochure

Adventures Await

Camp Stories

Our students and alumni tell the camp story best. Check out what they have to say about their experiences and adventures in this video created for the 2023 Gala.

Step By Step On How To Apply

Application Process & Resources

 Application Deadline is November 29th 

Summer Camp Brochure

Step 1

Review handbook and confirm eligibility

Step 2

Research your camp options and apply to your preferred camp and session

Step 3

Complete and submit your UA Foundation Scholarship Application and Conditions of Participation

Step 4

Pay $300 Deposit

Step 5

Keep an eye on your email for follow-up communications

Meet Our Partners

Middle School Camp Partners

Sandborn Wester Camps

Grounded in their mission, Sanborn’s philosophy for the last sixty years has been to provide a quality, safe experiences for children in the outdoors. As youth development professionals, Sanborn teaches life skills that are necessary for the creation of healthy, productive adults.

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Camp Lincoln & Lake Hubert

Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert have a 100-year plus history of creating fun and adventure in Minnesota’s lake country. As brother-sister camps, they are located across the lake from each other, with separate facilities and activities, but under the same ownership and long-standing mission to provide a high quality camping and recreational experience by enhancing the physical, social, mental, and spiritual well-being of each individual.
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Birchwood Wilderness Camp

For more than 50 year Birchwood Wilderness has used wilderness experiences to inspire self discovery, growth, and a shared sense of purpose among campers using the four foundations of community, life skills, role models, and respect for wilderness.
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Camp Birchwood

For over 80 years nestled in the beautiful Northwoods of Minnesota, Camp Birchwood has served as the ideal spot for girls to sink into nature and venture into their own self. With over 25 activities to choose from, campers are able to learn a variety of skills. Most importantly they become part of a loving community that supports each other long after summer is over. Camp Birchwood’s mission is to provide an opportunity for girls to gain self-confidence and build resilience through hands-on experiential learning. Campers gain strength, independence, and self-worth.
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