Located on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness(BWCAW) and within the Superior National Forest, Camp Birchwood for Boys rests amongst one of the nations most sought after areas to canoe, kayak, rock climb, backpack and fish.



With the perfect balance of outdoor adventure trips and traditional in-camp activities, boys ages 7 through 17 will gain valuable outdoor and interpersonal skills they will use throughout their lives. Since 1969, campers from all over the world have been listening to the call of the loons, watching the northern lights and breathing the fresh clean air at Birchwood for Boys.



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Vertical Endeavors Rock Climbing Camp offers children ages 8 to 17 the opportunity to learn proper climbing techniques in a controlled and fun atmosphere. Activities include toprope climbing, belaying, bouldering, knot tying, rappeling and climbing games. In addition to our focus on fun, all of our camps promote an awareness and an understanding of the importance of safety. Your child will leave camp with a sense of self-reliance and accomplishment, as well as a deeper respect for safety in the sport of rock climbing.

Widjiwagan was founded in 1929 as a wilderness adventure program in the wilds of northeastern Minnesota. Throughout this colorful 79-year history, young people have been inspired by the Widji wilderness experience. The focus is wilderness and teens...In the summer, Widji provides wilderness trips for 12-18-year olds throughout North America. During the school year, Widji is ready to collaborate with a variety of organizations to provide leadership development for teens based on the wilderness experience.

Positive Energy Outdoor (ed)Ventures day camps have a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 10 participants. Blake Cazier and Stephanie Love, your instructors, share over 40 years of combined outdoor education experience. Program fees include transportation, equipment and instruction.

All summer camps include meeting the draft `horses and sled dogs, kayaking, rock climbing, team building challenges, hiking/orienteering, swimming and
other camp activities.

The Youth Mushing Camp includes snowshoeing, horse drawn sleigh ride, winter camping/survival skills and ice safety.

Meet at Marshall School Parking Lot, 1215 Rice Lake Road, Duluth, at 8:30 am. Pick up campers at 4:30 pm. Program locations at Positive Energy Outdoor (ed)Ventures, 15 miles north of Duluth, and various Duluth sites; details provided in registration packet.

Bring a bag lunch, water bottle, sunscreen and raingear. Youth Mushing Camp has a separate clothing list and meets from 9 am – 4 pm. Enjoy a potluck and slideshow on the final day of each summer camp.

Choose from:

Youth Mushing
Kayak Day Camp
Horses and More
Climbing I and II
Girls Outdoor (ed)Ventures
Outdoor (ed)Ventures (Sampler)