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Farmers Union Camp
Each summer NDFU provides camp opportunities to young Farmers Union members.


Junior Camps - 4 day – 3 night camps for grades 3-6:              

  • Camps are held at various ND campsites requiring less travel:
    • Heart Butte Farmers Union Camp – near Elgin
    • Mouse River Farmers Union Camp – near Velva
    • Wesley Acres Bible Camp – near Dazey
    • Lakewood Bible Camp – near Devils Lake
    • LaMoure County Memorial Park – near Grand Rapids
  • Transportation may be provided by your county to and from camp where feasible.

 

Senior Camp - 5 day – 4 night camps for grades 7-12:

  • Heart Butte Farmers Union Camp on Lake Tschida – near Elgin
  • Transportation to and from camp is provided by NDFU where feasible.

 

1,400+ youth participate in cooperative focused leadership camps annually

  • Campers organize & operate their own store selling snacks, beverages, and camp souvenirs, learning about and using the cooperative business model
  • Campers are educated on various real life issues affecting their generation through hands on lessons, e.g.
    • Volunteerism
    • Government
    • Cultural diversity
    • Legislative process
    • Mock trials
    • Patriotism
  • Other games and activities round out the camp experience, e.g.
    • Swimming
    • Singing
    • Theme nights
    • Sports
    • Dancing
    • Campfires
 
directions to Heart Butte Camp
CLICK HERE
 
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