Youth and family camps that expand your horizons! ‘Hooked’ Family Fishing–July 8-11; Forts, Fires & Fishing–July 11-16; Voyageurs NP–July 18-23; Ways of Wildlife–Aug. 1-6; Rocks, Ropes & Roughing It–Aug. 1-6; Namekagon River Expedition–Aug. 8-12.
Program Emphasis
Gender
Type Of Stay
Session Options (Weeks)
Adventure Camp
Coed
Resident Camp Family Camp
1
Age Range
Capacity
Average Cost
10 - 17
30
$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 program this summer, we will provide a different kind of summer camp experience – an opportunity to engage kids in nature through immersion in the wild outdoors to promote environmental awareness, compassion, leadership and an ethic of care for the earth.
This summer we are offering a variety of camp experiences for ages 10-17 years as well as a family fishing camp. Accomodations for our on-site camps are in our Crosby Lodge or Lowry Lodge, which are dorm-style buildings. Expedition camps start with one night at the center to prepare for the trip. If you'd like more information, please call or email us.
Summer camp
Best Environmental Education in Minnesota
‘Hooked’ Family Fishing Weekend
July 8-11; parent w/child (no age limit);
$190/adult, $170/child ($125/child if 2 or more children)
Whether you’re an experienced fisherman or just interested in learning, you’re welcome to join us for a parent/child weekend fishing experience. We’ll be taking field trips to fish on Lake Mille Lacs and to fl y fish on the Kettle River. During non-fishing hours, participants will have the opportunity for some lure making and fl y tying. You are welcome to bring your own fishing equipment but we will provide equipment to those who need it.
Forts, Fires & Fishing
July 11-16; 10-14 yrs;
$249
Come spend a week learning how to survive in the woods. We’ll start the off the week learning the basics of fire-building, how to construct shelters for people and animals, and where to find food in the wild. Throughout the week, we’ll perfect our fort and fire-making skills, cook some of our own meals over a fire, look for wild edibles, catch some fish, and spend a night under the stars. We’ll finish our week with a fish fry for you and your family!
Voyageurs National Park Expedition
July 18-23; 15-17 yrs w/ canoe experience;
$420
Explore the lakes, islands, and shorelines of Minnesota’s only national park. This trip is designed for people with some canoeing experience and will focus on building on existing skills and enjoying the beautiful scenery. The first day we will go over the trip schedule and review canoeing, portaging and camping skills. After that, we will set out to explore the rarely touched areas of the nation’s most water-based national park. Camp participants will learn and expand their knowledge of traveling by canoe, back country camping and cooking, and the natural history of the area. Paddle, swim, relax, and experience a great north woods adventure! Participants should have some canoeing and camping experiences as this area is remote.
Rocks, Ropes & Roughing It
August 1-6, 13-15 yrs,
$249
Spend a week in the north woods exploring your adventurous side! Join us while we canoe, rock climb, and complete our high ropes course. We’ll sleep out under the stars one night, navigate through unknown territory, and test your skills at surviving in the woods. Throughout the camp, we’ll incorporate stories about real-life explorers while we experience adventures of our own!
The Way of Wildlife
August 1-6; 10-13 yrs;
$299
Spend the week exploring the lives of animals at the Audubon Center and around Minnesota. Help up care for and learn handling of educational animals at the Audubon Center including frogs, snakes, turtles, and birds of prey! Explore behind the scenes at a zoo, aquarium and a wildlife research center. Experience the basics of wildlife rehab, and visit a veterinary clinic/wildlife rehabilitation center. Learn the basics of animal training with hands on experience training an animal for the week. Come join us for the exciting week full of new animal experiences!
Namekagon River Expedition
August 8-12; Beginning canoeists 12-15 yrs;
$350
The Namekagon River is a northern tributary of the St. Criox National Scenic Riverway. This scenic river is the perfect place to experience Minnesota’s wilderness while learning the basics of river canoeing. We’ll start by learning the basics of canoeing and camping at the Audubon Center. After that, we’ll cast off to test our paddling skills, enjoy the gentle current, and explore the waters and shorelines of the beautiful, dynamic Namekagon, which varies from a small cold water trout stream to larger marsh areas surrounded predominantly by coniferous forest. Participants will also learn practice ‘leave no trace’ principles and minimum impact camping. A great introductory trip for those wanting to learn more about canoe travel and camping.
We have partial and full scholarships available -
Activities and Features
Religious Emphasis
None
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
54165 Audubon Dr. 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.)
