Leadership Camp
Farmers Union Youth Leadership Camps are all about helping young people become good citizens by planting the seeds of responsibility, leadership and cooperation in an environment where those qualities can grow and flourish.
Camp registration opens January 1
Camp Dates & Cost
Explore camping options and dates by age category. Camp registration opens January 1.
Northern Camp 2025
(Ages 9-13)
Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27
MFU Lake Sarah Campground
20049 Campground Rd SE
Erskine, MN 56535
Southern Elementary Camp 2025
(Ages 8-11)
Tuesday, July 8 - Friday, July 11
Sibley State Park
800 Sibley Park Road NE
New London, MN 56273
Southern Junior Camp 2025
(Ages 11-14)
Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18
Sibley State Park
800 Sibley Park Road NE
New London, MN 56273
Senior High Camp 2025
(Ages 14-18)
Sunday, July 20 - Friday, July 25
Sibley State Park
800 Sibley Park Road NE
New London, MN 56273
Day Camps
Twin Cities Farm Tours
(Ages 6-10)
Tuesday, June 10 - Thursday, June 12
Drop off:
305 Roselawn Ave. E.
St. Paul, MN 55117
Southern Day Camp
(Ages 6-10)
Tuesday, Aug. 5 - Thursday, Aug. 7
Myre-Big Island State Park
19499 780th Ave.
Albert Lea, MN 56007
Theme Nights 2024
Take a look at the 2024 theme nights below!
Fairytale Night (Northern Camp, Elementary, Junior & Senior Camp)
Step into a world where fairytales come to life! Let your imagination soar as you transform into your favorite fairytale character . With enchanting decorations and whimsical music, embark on a journey with us that will be filled with wonder and make-believe.
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Beach Night (Northern Camp, Elementary, Junior & Senior Camp)
Get ready to soak up the sun vibe with your friends at our beach theme night! Dive into the summer spirit as you don your most fabulous beach attire. So grab your sunglasses, slather on some sunscreen, and get ready to make a splash at the hottest theme night of the summer!
Rockstar Night (Northern Camp, Junior & Senior Camp)
Channel your inner rock legend as you dress to impress in leather jackets, ripped jeans, and studded accessories. Get ready to unleash your inner rockstar and let the rhythm of the night carry you away into a world of music. We can’t wait to see who will steal the show and become the ultimate camp rockstar!
Banquet Night
A camp tradition! Put on your best dress clothes and join us for an evening of fine dining, fine music, and camp awards.
Throwback Night (Senior High Camp Only)
Miss dressing like you did in middle or elementary school? Dig out an old photo of yourself and recreate the look at our Throwback Theme Night!
What is Farmers Union camp?
Our camp is affordable and open to everyone, regardless of your current or past farming background. It’s all about helping young people become good citizens by planting the seeds of responsibility, leadership and cooperation in an environment where those qualities can grow and flourish.
A Common Foundation
Campers have opportunities to develop these qualities through some of the simple, day-to-day tasks at camp. These activities provide a common foundation for all campers to share the responsibility of making camp a fun, safe place to be and are the foundation of developing cooperation skills that can last a lifetime.
There are other ways campers can develop their leadership and cooperation skills, too. Some may choose to share a special skill on talent night or run for a director’s position on the board of the camp’s cooperative concession store.
Leadership & Cooperation Skills
Leadership and cooperation happen at all levels of Farmers Union Leadership Camp, and sometimes these skills are demonstrated in an act as simple as helping a younger camper with a craft project or assembling a costume to wear at a theme night.
Campers develop strong leadership roles by participating in groups where campers are taught the importance of legislation and how it can affect their community, and how to become an effective leader. Farmers Union Leadership campers can make a difference in their communities.
MFU strives to provide an environment that continually fosters growth for young people. One of the many ways the organization achieves this is by allowing campers to take an active role in shaping the educational component of camp. The Youth Advisory Council is elected each year by their peers at Senior Camp, and throughout the year discuss, select, and build the base for the annual educational theme.
Activities and Fun
But camp isn’t only about education. It’s also about providing a safe environment where campers can hang out, be kids and have fun. Campers get to sing at campfires and dress up in crazy costumes for theme-night. They can swim, play games, go on nature hikes and much more.
Most of all, campers can meet young people from throughout the state – both urban & rural with whom they can build lifelong friendships.