Make a Difference at the Lake Superior YMCA

Camp alumni and friends gathered on a beautiful fall day to dedication of the Burns Maintenance Building and Bernie's lasting impact at camp. Bernie shared his appreciation. "The Y has been very good to me," he said.

This year, Camp Miller received a generous gift from the estate of Ty’s mother, Rose Taylor, which has helped make the waterfront restoration possible. Now, Ty’s Lagoon will welcome generations of campers to build friendships, explore the outdoors, and create lasting memories.

For more than 20 years, True North AmeriCorps (TNAC), a program of the Lake Superior YMCA, has connected dedicated AmeriCorps members with young people and communities across northern Minnesota. What began in 2003 with a focus on tutoring has evolved to meet the changing needs of local students and families. Today, TNAC members work alongside 15 community partner sites, supporting young people in schools, afterschool programs, and community-based settings. Their service, which spans from Hill City to Duluth and Ely to McGregor, focuses on increasing students' interpersonal skills and social competencies—including self-awareness, social awareness, self-management and responsible decision-making. Members spend time getting to know students, observing their strengths and challenges, and identifying opportunities to help them build the skills they need to thrive.