With the choice and variety of summer camps available in 2013, boredom won't be an option.

Organizations from area colleges to your local parks and recreation department offer dozens of camp choices for science, nature, sports, music and more. Whether you're looking for an all-around experience or a more focused camp, this list features a few in your town and nearby.

Check the list below for some camps near (YOUR TOWN), or check out the map above for camps around the region. Click the green pins for more information, or use the map slider on the left to zoom in or out.

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Otsego Soccer Camp
Sports - Soccer
Where: Beaudry Meadows Park, 11375 77th Street NE, Otsego, MN 55301
Phone: 763-232-2389
When: July 8th-11th
Registration Deadline: June 28th 2012
Cost: 70
For more information
The MN Soccer Academy Otsego camp is open to all players ages 5-10 years of age. 4 day camp 2 hours per day Coached by Professionally certified trainers Age Group specific training Accommodate all ability levels Affordable training for aspiring soccer players

MN Soccer Academy Soccer Camp
Sports - Soccer
Where: St. Michael - Albertville Middle School, 4862 Naber Ave NE, St. Michael, MN 55376
Phone: 763-232-2389
When: July 16th-19th
Registration Deadline: July 1st, 2013
Cost: $60
For more information
Two Camps available 5-10 - Developmental camp 11+ Try-out Prep camp 4 Day camp Professionally coached

STMA United Summer Camp
Sports - Soccer
Where: Lower Recreational Fields - St. Michael, 32nd Street, St. Michael, MN 55376
Phone: 612-382-0518
When: June 10th-14th
Registration Deadline: May 31st, 2013
Cost: $90
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St. Olaf Theater Camps
Acting, Musical and Technical Theater Camps
Where: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield , MN 55057
Phone: 507-786-3042
When: June 11-15, June 16-22, and June 23-29
Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to start of camp
Cost: $450-$545
For more information
Acting: Explore everything from vocal expression to stage combat with others who love theater as much as you do. This process-driven camp is filled with classes, rehearsals and fun social activities. Campers will work with talented instructors as well as guest specialists in musical theater, acting and movement. No prior theater experience is required and Master Class option available for the advanced camper. Musical:This process driven camp will focus on how theater combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance. Work with great instructors and guest professions to explore the basics of signing, projection, and character and story development. No prior experience needed. Technical: In this hands-on and lecture-based camp, students will explore the process of design and the creation and implementation of the technical elements of theater. Exploration of scenic lighting, video and sound, scenery and costume creation, stage management and production management, 3D and CAD software and software applications like Qlab and Isadora. No prior experience needed. Financial assistance available for qualified MN residents.

Kingdom Rock Preschool Vacation Bible School
A faith-based camp with games, craft, songs and snacks
Where: Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 7401 County Road 101, Maple Grove, MN 55311
Phone: 763-420-5015
When: June 24-27; July 8-11
Registration Deadline: none
Cost: $37
For more information
9 am-12 noon each day for 3 year olds through entering kindergarten in fall 2013

Vacation Bible School
A faith-based camp with games, craft, songs and snacks
Where: Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 7401 County Road 101, Maple Grove, MN 55311
Phone: 763-420-5015
When: July 22-25; July 29-August 1; August 5-8
Registration Deadline: none
Cost: $45
For more information
9 am-3 pm each day for those entering grades 1-6 in fall 2013 bring a bag lunch each day

Camp Shamineau
Outdoor activities and Water Sports
Where: Motley,MN, 2345 Ridge Road, Motley, MN 56466
Phone: 800-305-8118
When: June - August 9
Registration Deadline: None
Cost: $354 per week
For more information
My kids have loved going to this camp for many years and won't discuss any summer family vacations until they are registered with their friends. Our son is now a counselor at this camp where we've seen him grow into a young man who truly enjoys getting to know his young, rambunctious campers and helping them grow closer to God. Both of our kids have grown in responsibility, personal strength, sensitivity, understanding and patience in working with all kinds of personalities and reliance upon God for all things. My husband and I consider the Camp Shamineau staff as some of the most important and effective partners we'll ever have in raising our kids.

Benilde-St. Margaret's Boys' Hockey Camp
Sports
Where: St. Louis Park Recreation Center, 3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone: 952-927-4176
When: June 10-July 24
Registration Deadline: N/A
Cost: $525 for Grades 7-8, $585 for Grades 9-12
For more information
Bantam Group (7th and 8th Grade) Dates: June 18–21, June 25–June 28 (Week of July 4th off), July 8–11, July 15–18, July 22-24 Time Schedule: Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. – On-Ice Skill Training, Concepts and Small Games; 10 - 11 a.m. - Dryland/Classroom Wed 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. – Scrimmage/Small Game Day Cost: $525 High School I (9th and 10th Grade) Dates: June 10–13, June 17–20, June 24–June 27 (Week of July 4th off), July 8–11, July 15–18, July 22–24 Time Schedule: Mon & Wed 9:45 - 11 a.m. – Scrimmage Day Tues & Thurs (Group is divided into two sessions on these days) Group 1A: 10 - 11 a.m. On-Ice Skill Training, Concepts and Games 11:15 - 12:15 p.m. Dryland/Classroom Group 1B: 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. On-Ice Skill Training, Concepts and Games 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Dryland/classroom Cost: $585 High School II (11th and 12th Grade — and returning players) Dates: June 10–13, June 17–20, June 24–June 27 (Week of July 4th off), July 8–11, July 15–18, July 22–24 Time Schedule: Mon & Wed 11:15 - 12:30 p.m. – Skill Day and Small Area Games Tues & Thurs 12:30 - 1:45 p.m. – Scrimmage Day 2 - 3 p.m. – Dryland/Classroom Cost: $585 Camp instructors will be head coach Ken Pauly and members of BSM’s coaching staff. This year’s guest instructors will include current professional and USHL players. Former Red Knight and collegiate players will serve as on- and off-ice assistants. All training activity takes place at St. Louis Park Recreation Center. For additional information, please contact head varsity coach Ken Pauly at kpauly@BSMschool.org or 763-529-9308.

Benilde-St. Margaret's Girls' Hockey Camp
Sports
Where: St. Louis Park Recreation Center, 3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone: 952-927-4176
When: June 17-July 24
Registration Deadline: N/A
Cost: $395
For more information
Dates: June 17, 19, 24, 26 July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 (Mondays & Wednesdays) Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Ages: Students entering grades 7 – 12 For more information: dherbst@BSMschool.org.

Camp Superkids
Asthma
Where: YMCA Camp Ihduhapi, 3425 Ihduhapi Road, Loretto, MN 55357
Phone: 651-268-7587
When: June 23-28, 2013
Registration Deadline: 6/7/2013
Cost: $495 per camper
For more information
Camp Superkids is a fun educational summer camp for children ages 7-15, with moderate to severe asthma. Campers learn to better manage and control their disease. Operated by American Lung Association in Minnesota. For more details, emailcynthia.isaacson@lungmn.org and request a brochure

Camp Chippewa for Boys
Outdoor activities and Wilderness adventures
Where: Northern Minnesota, Chippewa National Forest, 7359 Niagara Lane North, Maple Grove, MN 55311
Phone: 800-262-1544
When: June 19 thru August 12
Registration Deadline: 6/1/2013
Cost: $3k to $8.7k
For more information
Camp Chippewa is a wonderful place for boys to be unplugged and active in a wilderness surrounding. Academics and sports can take a back seat for awhile. Growth is measured in different ways including learning how to sail, fence or place an arrow in the gold. Boyhood is but a brief time and camp promotes confidence and resiliency on the road to becoming an adult.

Providence Academy
Variety of activities
Where: Providence Academy, 15100 Schmidt Lake Rd., Plymouth, MN 55446
Phone: 763-258-2500
When: June 10 - August 2
Registration Deadline: 5/17/13
Cost: Varies based on the activity.
For more information
Providence Academy offers a variety of fun and enriching summer programs for students entering grades K-12. Activities include study strategies, math enrichment, clay molding, golf, driver's education, tennis, journalism, web design, technical theater and much more! There is also a camp, The P.A.L.S. Camp, for students entering grades K-6 that want a full day experience! Come join the fun and remember . . . "what happens at camp, brings home memories!"