Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center

Winter Homeschool Retreat 2026
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-25 | Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center, 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN, 55603
❄️ Join Wolf Ridge ELC for our Winter Homeschool Retreat! ❄️
Embrace winter with your homeschool community at Wolf Ridge! Engage in exciting outdoor adventures like snowshoeing, skiing, and winter survival, while diving into the fascinating study of frozen lakes. Wolf Ridge ELC, a fully accredited K-12 environmental learning center, offers immersive educational experiences that inspire a lifelong connection to nature and a commitment to environmental stewardship.
Ready to register? Homeschool families can now self-register through our registration portal, click the button below!
Register for Winter Homeschool Retreat
If you have any issues or questions about the registration process, please feel free to call us at 218-353-7414. If you are in need of scholarships, please fill out the scholarship application and send to scheduling@wolf-ridge.org.
Are you a homeschool co-op leader or a group larger than 10? Please register through us directly by filling out our inquiry form or contacting us at scheduling@wolf-ridge.org.
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Schedule (When you register, you’ll be asked to pick your top 3 classes you’d like to take. A complete schedule will be sent to registered participants a few weeks before the retreat. View our course list here.)

Leap into Camp: Grades 4-5
2026-06-23 - 2026-06-26, 2026-08-09 - 2026-08-12
Register for Leap Into Camp
Summer Camp Website
Entering Grades 4-5
Leap into Adventure and Curiosity at Our North Woods Overnight Camps for Grades 4-5!
Introduce your camper to the excitement of overnight camp with this fun-filled, beginner-friendly experience at Wolf Ridge! Campers will enjoy outdoor adventures, games, campfires, and engaging challenges in a supportive, welcoming environment. With a shorter camp length, it’s the perfect way for first-time campers to ease into overnight stays at a comfortable pace. By midweek, they’ll have gained confidence, made new friends, and created lasting memories. Camp wraps up on Wednesday afternoon, giving campers a wonderful taste of overnight camp life without feeling overwhelming.
Register for this Camp
Multiple weeks of this camp are available.

Discoverers
2026-06-28 - 2026-07-02, 2026-07-05 - 2026-07-10, 2026-07-12 - 2026-07-17, 2026-07-19 - 2026-07-24, 2026-07-26 - 2026-07-31, 2026-08-02 - 2026-08-07
Sign up for Discoverers
Summer Camp Website
For students entering grades 4-5
Experience Nature’s Wonders at Discovery Camp – Perfect for First-Time Adventurers!
A foundation for building confidence and outdoor skills. Discoverers is the perfect introduction to the classic Wolf Ridge Camp experience, blending outdoor exploration with environmental stewardship. Designed for first-time campers, this program fosters independence and builds confidence while encouraging a deeper connection to nature. Campers will learn how to be comfortable and self-reliant outdoors while developing naturalist skills that help them observe and engage with the environment. Activities include swimming, hiking, group games, participating in our ropes course, exploring our farm, and lots of chances to learn about the plants and animals around us.
Register for this Camp
Multiple weeks of this camp are available.

Day Camp
2026-06-29 - 2026-07-02
Daily, 9am – 4PM
Register for Day Camp
Summer Camp Website
Adventure Awaits at Our Day Camp – Outdoor Fun and Learning for Grades K-5!
Outdoor fun and learning for campers who are looking to explore the natural world without an overnight stay. This hands-on summer adventure immerses younger campers in nature, fostering curiosity, confidence, and a love for the outdoors. Campers will build connections and create lasting memories as they explore, play games, and engage in developmentally age-appropriate activities. Younger campers will discover animal habitats and investigate the wonders of water, while older campers will dive deeper into outdoor skills and nature exploration. As a special highlight we invite families to join their campers for a celebratory campfire at the end of the week. Both lunch and snacks are included.

Day Camp: Hummingbirds
Entering K – 3

Day Camp: Porcupines
Entering 4 – 5

Beginning Survival Camp
2026-07-05 - 2026-07-10
Register for Beginning Survival Camp
Summer Camp Website
For students entering grades 4-5
Campers will gain wilderness survival skills in this fun camp all about the outdoors!
Equip your camper with essential wilderness survival skills in this exciting outdoor camp at Wolf Ridge! Throughout the week, campers will challenge themselves on the adventure ropes course, learn to identify wild edible plants, practice fire-building techniques, and improve their skill in wayfinding. They’ll also enjoy a full day of water activities, including canoeing, fishing, swimming, and even raft-building. It’s a perfect balance of skill-building, outdoor adventure, and fun, offering your child a memorable experience while fostering teamwork, confidence, and a love for the outdoors.

Wildlife Camp
2026-07-12 - 2026-07-17
Register for Wildlife Camp
Summer Camp Website
For students entering grades 4 – 5
A Week of Discovery and Adventure: Explore the North Shore Animal Kingdom!
Give your child the opportunity to spend a week immersed in nature, discovering new species of animals each day! At this immersive adventure camp, mornings will focus on learning about a featured animal, sparking curiosity and a deeper connection to the natural world. In the afternoons, campers will embark on an adventurous nature scavenger hunt, eager to find and identify as many species as possible. Beyond these thrilling discoveries, your child will also enjoy traditional camp activities like swimming, and tackling our adventure ropes course. It’s a week filled with learning, adventure, and memories that will last a lifetime—perfect for young explorers!

Nature Quest Camp
2026-08-02 - 2026-08-07
Register for Nature Quest
Summer Camp Website
For students entering grades 4 – 5

Get Ready for an Unforgettable Adventure!
It’s time for an adventure! Come to Wolf Ridge and complete various challenges throughout the week. First, learn useful skills such as archery or plant identification, then work with the other campers to see if you have what it takes to complete the quest before the week is out! This is a theatrically themed camp where the adventure is led by a wizard who is guiding campers through a series of activities that culminates in a final quest.
It’s an adventure full of learning, bonding, and memories that will last a lifetime!
