Camp Bovey

09/22/2025

09/17/2025

Who can fill us in on the flag raising ceremonies at Camp Bovey?

We found this really great picture of the Camp Bovey flag in it’s prime and would love to learn more! ✍️

09/15/2025

Hello Hodaggers -

We want to begin celebrating the amazing people who make our Camp Bovey community special and will be hosting a Camp Bovey Community Spotlight segment in the future. We have heard so many wonderful stories about community members in the comments and want to bring those shares front and center.

Please use this form to nominate an individual who you believe deserves to be featured in an upcoming spotlights segment:

Please click the link to complete this form.

09/11/2025

Hi Camp Bovey Community!

I know we have been a little quiet on here the last couple of weeks and just wanted to share with you what our Camp Bovey staff have been working on. 👷‍♀️👷‍♂️

At this time, our top priority is the current condition of the grounds and facilities. We have a number of structures that need extensive repair or a refresh before we safely bring campers back into the space. 🪚🧰🪜

Program staff have been busy compiling notes, pictures, and records all into a single report to share with ESNS leadership so we can thoroughly assess everything and establish a clear plan forward. ➡️

I know many of you have asked about ways to help and we are happy to share that we will be able to speak to that very soon! 🙏🏼

08/15/2025

Can you tell we love to take our kids out fishing? 🎣

There is something special about seeing a young person fall in love with fishing for the first time. This summer, the older kids in our Out-of-School Time (OST) Summer Programs got to take part in a Mississippi River Exploration week as a part of Camp Parsons through the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center. As a part of this experience, they got to have a fun day out fishing at Fort Snelling State Park.

Fun Fact: A number of our OST participants like Violet (pictured in the white t-shirt) learned how to fish last year at Camp Bovey! 🏕️

Special thanks to Aaron and Phyllis Wheatley Community Center for helping make this possible!

08/13/2025

Starting today, Wednesdays will be reserved for "what's new with Camp Bovey". This will be a space where we will share something we have been working on OR host a community Q&A session to hear about anything new you would like to see take place at camp moving forward. It also might be something you would like to see "renewed" at camp; an old tradition, an activity, etc. ✨

This week, let's talk about themed camper sessions for both adults and youth. Drop your answers in the chat! 👇

08/11/2025

Camp Bovey Community -

The new school year will be here before we know it!

In an effort to help local families and students, on August 13th, our ASPIRE program is coming together for our annual BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT, complete with food, backpacks, school supplies, and fun activities to help get participants excited and ready for the school year ahead. ESNS is planning to host around 75-110 attendees!

Please help us make this school year a success by ensuring transportation is not a barrier for our families to and from this event by making a small donation to our ASPIRE Back to School Night. Donation link is in the chat!

* $10 donation will provide a gas card for one family
* $20 donation will provide a Lyft card for one family

Your small contribution can help make a big difference for students, their families, and our community!

08/01/2025

It’s Friday so we wanted to share some of the fun we have been having this summer!

A primary initiative for all programming within the ESNS Youth Services Department is providing enrichment opportunities that welcome and include all youth in nature and the outdoors. 🍃

Last month, we were fortunate enough to be invited to a Hooked on Fishing! Event organized and sponsored by the NE Minneapolis Lions Club. 17 local youth participated and had the experience of a lifetime fishing on Mille Lacs Lake at Nitti’s Hunter Point Resort. 🎣

The weather was a bit rainy and we only had a couple catches, but everyone had an absolute blast. Another big thank you to Shawn and the NE Minneapolis Lions Club #95036 for making this all possible!

07/31/2025

Okay, no but wait… does Camp Bovey have an amphitheater?!? 🎭 I need to hear more!

And you know the drill - if you know’em, tag’em!

📸: 2003

07/17/2025

This one if for all the former Camp Bovey staff and counselors! 📣

Drop your 'camp name' in the comments and tell us the story behind it. Did you come into Bovey with it or were you officially named after you arrived? 👇

Also, if you or someone you know is in the picture, please tag!

07/10/2025

A little throwback for the timeline!

Discovered this old photograph in one of the piles of Camp Bovey pictures stored at East Side. There was no date or description found on the item so if anyone knows more, feel free to share!

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