Illustration by Brian Britigan Minnesota summer camps making comeback after year of closures Camps are rebounding for a full season of operation — albeit with masks, social distancing, pods and other safety measures in place. April 16, 2021 — 5:59am If you plan to send your kids to camp this summer, Laura Whittet of the Bakken Museum has one piece of advice for you: Sign up now. Unlike last year, when camps delayed their starts, cut their offerings or closed their doors entirely, camps are rebounding. In Minnesota, many day, overnight and wilderness camps are gearing up for a full season of operation — albeit with masks, social distancing, pods and other safety measures in place. Some of those safety measures include reducing the number of campers. That means camp rosters are filling fast.