Wilderness canoe treks that teach new skills and test limits! For ages 15-17: Voyageurs NP, July 6-11 and BWCA, August 1-6. For ages 12-14: Upper St. Croix, July 19-22 and Upper Mississippi River, July 25-29. Scholarships available.
Program Emphasis
Gender
Type Of Stay
Session Options (Weeks)
Adventure Camp
Coed
Resident Camp
1
Age Range
Capacity
Average Cost
12 - 17
20
$201 - 300 (week)
More About Camp
The Audubon Center of the North Woods is a leader in offering meaningful nature experiences to people of all ages and through our NORTH WOODS WILDERNESS ADVENTURES, we provide a different kind of summer camp experience – an opportunity to engage teens in nature through a variety of outdoor activities that promote environmental awareness, compassion, leadership, teamwork and an ethic of care for the earth.
Live for adventure? Want to brave the waterways of the north? Join our North Woods Wilderness Adventures and explore Minnesota's most beautiful natural areas. Form bonds with fellow travelers, build strength and leadership, and learn canoeing and camping skills. Search for eagles, loons, otters, wolves, and other wildlife of the north. Learn the tips and tricks to enjoy a wilderness trek that will test your limits! First night is spent at the Audubon Center of the North Woods, remaining nights camping off-site.
Shuttle service to/from the Twin Cities is available. Multiple child and 'Bring a Friend' discount is available.
Voyageurs National Park-
July 6-11
Ages 15-17
$420
Intermediate to experienced canoeists
Explore the lakes, islands, and shorelines of Minnesota's only national park. This trip is designed for people with some canoeing experience. The first day we will go over the trip schedule and review canoeing and camping skills. After that, we will set out to explore the rarely touched areas of the nation’s most water based national park. Paddle, swim, relax, and experience a great north woods adventure!
St. Croix River-
July 19-22
Ages 12-14
$280
Beginning canoeists
The upper St. Croix River is home to rich wildlife and pristine waters. This nationally designated wild and scenic river is the perfect place to experience Minnesota’s wilderness. This trip is designed for people with little to no canoeing experience, so we'll start our first day learning the basics of canoeing and camping. After that, we’ll cast off to explore the waters and shorelines of this beautiful and dynamic river.
Mississippi River-
July 25-29
Ages 12-14
$350
Beginning canoeists
Embark on our journey near the headwaters of one of North America's greatest rivers, the Mississippi. This trip is designed for people with little to no camping experience, so we'll start our fist day learning the basics of canoeing and camping. After that we'll set off to test our paddling skills, enjoy the gentle current, and see the wild areas of this great river.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness-
August 1-6
Ages 15-17
$450
Intermediate to experienced canoeists
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is one of Minnesota's most majestic places with over 1.3 million acres of pristine lake and forests. We'll canoe and portage from lake to lake and explore part of the vast wilderness area while learning about the abundant wildlife. This trip is designed for people with some canoeing experience. We will spend our first day reviewing camping and canoeing skills and planning our route, then we'll set off on our expedition to the North Country.
Activities and Features
Outdoor Activities
General Outdoors Backpacking Hiking
Water Sports
General Water Sports Canoeing Fishing
Miscellaneous
General Miscellaneous Actvities Color War Mountain Biking Environmental Farming Leadership Skills Photography Radio Video/TV Go-Carting
Other Activities
leadership and team-building animal tracking camping canoeing outdoor cooking ecology environmental
Camp Address
Winter Address
on Grindstone Lake
Sandstone MN, 55072 USA
888-404-7743 (tel.) 320-245-5272 (fax.)
PO Box 530
Sandstone, MN, 55072 USA
320-245-2648 (tel.) 320-245-5272 (fax.)
