Located in Finland, Minnesota, the Wolf Ridge campus is bordered by rivers, lakes, and streams, with spectacular views of Lake Superior and the Sawmill Valley.
Where Nature, Comfort, and Sustainability Meet--groups gather, families reconnect, and individuals recharge—inside one of the greenest lodges on the planet.
Campers entering grades 4-5 build outdoor skills and confidence as they explore animal ecology, sustainability, and the natural world. Through hands-on activities, group adventures, and classic camp fun, campers discover new interests, develop friendships, and challenge themselves in a supportive environment at Wolf Ridge.
Campers entering grades 6–7 build canoeing and outdoor recreation skills as they explore aquatic and plant ecology and discover the history of the fur trade through Voyageur Life. Hiking adventures, the Adventure Ropes Course, and Indoor Rock Wall challenge campers to work together, build confidence, and try new things. With classic camp activities and opportunities to make choices throughout the week, Voyageurs enjoy adventure, friendship, and independence at Wolf Ridge.
Campers entering grades 8–9 deepen their understanding of the natural world through animal research, plant ecology, and earth science at Wolf Ridge. A full-day off-campus canoe trip puts their outdoor skills into practice while building teamwork and creating opportunities for fun and adventure. With swimming, team games, crafts, the Adventure Ropes Course, and Indoor Rock Wall, Adventurers take on new challenges, build confidence, and grow in independence.
Girls Rock a Backpack invites campers entering grades 8–9 to explore the Superior Hiking Trail and Superior National Forest while developing practical backcountry skills. Campers will hike to scenic overlooks, learn about wilderness travel and camping, and spend a day at Wolf Ridge taking on the ropes course and other outdoor challenges. Along the way, they’ll build confidence, work together, and discover the rewards of exploring wild places
Campers entering grades 4-5 build outdoor skills and confidence as they explore animal ecology, sustainability, and the natural world. Through hands-on activities, group adventures, and classic camp fun, campers discover new interests, develop friendships, and challenge themselves in a supportive environment at Wolf Ridge.
Campers entering grades 6–7 build canoeing and outdoor recreation skills as they explore aquatic and plant ecology and discover the history of the fur trade through Voyageur Life. Hiking adventures, the Adventure Ropes Course, and Indoor Rock Wall challenge campers to work together, build confidence, and try new things. With classic camp activities and opportunities to make choices throughout the week, Voyageurs enjoy adventure, friendship, and independence at Wolf Ridge.
Campers entering grades 8–9 deepen their understanding of the natural world through animal research, plant ecology, and earth science at Wolf Ridge. A full-day off-campus canoe trip puts their outdoor skills into practice while building teamwork and creating opportunities for fun and adventure. With swimming, team games, crafts, the Adventure Ropes Course, and Indoor Rock Wall, Adventurers take on new challenges, build confidence, and grow in independence.
Girls Rock the Ridge helps campers entering grades 6–7 build confidence, develop leadership skills, and form lasting friendships in a supportive environment. Through team games, the Adventure Ropes Course, and a full-day adventure on the Superior Hiking Trail, campers practice working together, taking on challenges, and encouraging one another. They’ll leave with new skills, a stronger belief in themselves, and friendships to carry beyond camp.
Campers entering grades 9–12 spend two weeks exploring ecology at Wolf Ridge and in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. On campus, they’ll study natural history, investigate habitats, and develop observation and field research skills while exploring organisms such as lichens, plants, moths, and dragonflies. Then they’ll put those skills into practice during an eight-day canoe expedition, observing wildlife and investigating wilderness ecosystems. This immersive experience builds independence and deepens campers’ understanding of the natural world.
Campers entering grades 9–12 explore Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on a multi-day paddling and camping expedition. They’ll travel across scenic lakes, navigate waterways, and learn about the natural world through bird and tree identification, camp cooking, and backcountry camping. Activities at Wolf Ridge, including the Adventure Ropes Course, wild edibles foraging, and hands-on geology, add to the adventure while helping campers build teamwork, independence, and outdoor skills.exploring one of the country’s most beautiful wilderness areas.
Designed for campers entering grades 10–12 with previous paddling experience, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Traverse is an unforgettable three-week wilderness adventure. Beginning at Crane Lake and ending at Grand Portage, campers paddle scenic lakes, navigate waterways, and camp along the historic route traveled by voyageurs. As Wolf Ridge’s pinnacle wilderness trip, this challenging journey builds independence, teamwork, and wilderness skills while immersing campers in the beauty of the Boundary Waters.
Campers entering grades 4–5 build practical survival skills through hands-on outdoor adventures at Wolf Ridge. They’ll learn to identify wild edible plants, practice fire-building, navigate with GPS, and take on the Adventure Ropes Course. A full day of water activities—including canoeing, fishing, swimming, and building a raft—adds opportunities to practice teamwork, solve problems, and grow in confidence while exploring the outdoors.
Campers entering grades 6–7 develop outdoor survival skills through hands-on challenges at Wolf Ridge. They’ll practice fire-building and orienteering, learn to identify wild edible plants, and try rock climbing. A day of canoeing, fishing, swimming, and raft-building offers more opportunities to practice teamwork and problem-solving. The highlight is an overnight adventure where campers build and sleep in their own shelters, gaining confidence and independence along the way.