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Minnesota Bound: Skate Camp Midwest
By McShane, Sophie at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
Summer camp looks a little different at Skate Camp Midwest in Houlton, Wisconsin, where kids trade canoes and fishing poles for boards and half-pipes. Minnesota Bound’s Ron Schara takes us inside this one-of-a-kind camp where young skaters can sharpen their skills and soak up the thrill of the ri...
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Why this matters in The Minneapolis
While Skate Camp Midwest is located just outside of Minnesota's borders in Houlton, Wisconsin, its presence has a ripple effect on the local skateboarding community in the Twin Cities. The camp's unique approach to summer camp, focusing on action sports, may inspire similar initiatives in Minneapolis , where there is already a thriving skate culture. As the city continues to develop its public spaces, the success of Skate Camp Midwest could inform the design of future skate parks and recreation facilities in Minneapolis, potentially leading to more opportunities for young skaters to develop their skills. Additionally, the camp's proximity to Minneapolis makes it an attractive option for local families looking for alternative summer camp experiences, further solidifying the connections between the Twin Cities and the surrounding region.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Summer camp looks a little different at Skate Camp Midwest in Houlton, Wisconsin, where kids trade canoes and fishing poles for boards and half-pipes. Minnesota Bound’s Ron Schara takes us inside this one-of-a-kind camp where young skaters can sharpen their skills and soak up the thrill of the ri...
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