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Seek the Joy

Established in 1924, Kooch-i-ching remains a one-of-a-kind wilderness camp for boys in northern Minnesota. Kooch-i-ching offers countless opportunities for growth through challenging river and mountain trips, and empowering in-camp activities.

 
 
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  • Kooch-i-ching understands boys. The camp’s program is based on decades of experience and creates opportunities for boys to grow into helpful, connected and joyful citizens of our world.

    BROOKES POPE | PARENT

  • Kooch-i-ching is the one thing that made me smile the most this year.

    AMIR KANE | CAMPER

  • So happy to be part of the Kooch-i-ching family. Best decision we have made for our son.

    SUSAN HART | PARENT

  • Kooch-i-ching is a place where boys learn by doing — and by modeling the behavior of young men showing the best characteristics of humankind.

    TORIE LUDWIN | PARENT

  • Kooch-i-ching is more than a summer camp. It is a place for young men to become the best they can be.

    KIER MALLOY | STAFF MEMBER

  • Kooch-i-ching is such a driving force in Ian’s life and every minute at camp is precious to him.

    ELSBETH REDFIELD | PARENT

  • Camp Kooch is definitely my second home.

    LUKE | CAMPER

  • Over the last four years, I have watched my son transition from a boy into a young man who embodies the characteristics found in the best people that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.

    ANONYMOUS | PARENT

  • The level of integrity, work ethic, grit, and adaptability that I’ve witnessed grow in my son are, without a doubt, a direct result of his experience at camp.

    ANONYMOUS | PARENT

  • The level of professionalism by the staff is beyond our expectations. Everyone at camp is dedicated to the children, and their well-being and ensuring the experience is spectacular.

    ANONYMOUS | PARENT

  • We have witnessed a breathtaking and heartwarming positive change in our 13-year-old. We attribute these wonderful changes to time in the wilderness and time away from screens.

    ANONYMOUS | PARENT

  • I can’t say enough about the experience gained on trips. However, beyond that, the people are what, in my mind, qualify Camp Kooch-i-ching as among the best in the world.

    ANONYMOUS | PARENT

  • It’s where boys will be boys, but we turn them into men!

    ANONYMOUS | PARENT

  • Our 11-year-old-son had an addiction to Gaming and too much screen time. Regrettably, this is where he found his Joy. 30 days at KOOCH-I-CHING opened up his eyes and mind to the outside world! He wants to go back and will! The amazing canoe trip is still a breakfast table conversation a month later!

    ANONYMOUS | PARENT

  • Camp Kooch fosters such an amazing sense of accountability, respect, responsibility and adventure among the campers! I truly wish that I could go back in time and be a Camp Kooch camper!

    ANONYMOUS | PARENT

  • Stepping off the boat Saturday morning to head home, his first words were, “Would it be okay to stay for 8 weeks next year?” What a wonderful feeling for all of us.

    ANONYMOUS | PARENT

  • My son looks forward to camp every summer. He says it is one of the best parts of his year. He comes home from camp so full of life and joy.

    ANONYMOUS | PARENT

  • He lives for the outdoors. It's his happy place. He can be free and be himself and explore and relax and challenge himself.

    ANONYMOUS | PARENT

  • Going to camp had a great impact on me. It has changed my character.

    ANONYMOUS | CAMPER

  • Camp is one of my favorite places in the whole world. I'm very grateful that people are so generous and that they see the importance of giving me the opportunity to spend my summer outdoors instead of on my phone and on video games.

    ANONYMOUS | CAMPER

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If you’ve taken a look around our website and have questions about anything—or would simply like to learn more about Kooch-i-ching—please get in touch. Our staff is always happy to chat.

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