A Program for Adopted Youth to Connect & Celebrate Their Identity

Open to Adoptees in 2nd through 7th Grade

Our Adoption Day Camp is a four-part in-person series designed for adopted youth who have a finalized adoption. Participants will have the opportunity to get to know other adoptees through exciting activities and age-appropriate discussions about identity, friendship, and more! 

Day 1: Saturday, January 4, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Drop off and pick up: Children’s Home Main Office – 1605 Eustis Street, St. Paul, MN

At our first camp event, we will get our bodies moving at InnerActive, an indoor playground in Mounds View. This space features a large playground, full size basketball court, large turf field, kangaroo jumper, and building blocks from Imagination Playground. This activity focuses on building connection and comfort with other adoptees.  Registration Deadline: Friday, December 27, 2024. 

• Parent Coffee Hour: Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. 

Day 2: Saturday, February 1, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Drop off and pick up: Children’s Home Main Office – 1605 Eustis Street, St. Paul, MN

At our second camp event, we will visit Alliance Francaise in Minneapolis. Youth will have the opportunity to get hands-on in the kitchen during a cooking class. They will also work on a craft and participate in music and games. Registration Deadline: Friday, January 24, 2025. 

• Parent Coffee Hour: Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. 

Day 3: Saturday, March 1, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Drop off and pick up: Children’s Home Main Office – 1605 Eustis Street, St. Paul, MN

Caponi Art Park is a community sculpture garden located in Eagan. During our third camp event, park staff will come to Children’s Home to lead youth in a nature art workshop. Participants will receive a nature lesson and then create their very own seed art mosaic to take home. Registration Deadline: Friday, February 24, 2025. 

• Parent Coffee Hour: Saturday, March 2, 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. 

Day 4: Saturday, April 5, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Drop off and pick up: Children’s Home Main Office – 1605 Eustis Street, St. Paul, MN

For our final event we will take a trip to the Museum of Illusions at the Mall of America. Youth will explore hands-on optical illusions and learn the science behind these tricks. Staff and volunteers will capture mind-blowing photographs of youth to share with their families. Youth can opt out of photos if preferred. Registration Deadline: Friday, March 28, 2025.

• Parent Coffee Hour: Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. 

Cost & Payment Information

The cost of attending is $25 per child, per event. You will be emailed an invoice for payment after registering. Payment must be received prior to attending.

If cost is a barrier, please email supportfund@chlss.org to request funding assistance. You may register to reserve your spot before funding assistance is finalized.