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  • Boundary Waters Wilderness Traverse 3–Week

    $3040
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    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.

    Discoverers

    $870
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    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.

    Adventurers

    $870
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    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.

    Ornithology Field Camp

    $1670
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    Campers entering grades 9–12 with a strong interest in birds deepen their field research skills at Wolf Ridge Ornithology Field Camp. Early mornings bring hands-on experience with mist nets, bird handling, aging and sexing birds, and using color and PIT tags to study bird behavior. An outing to a boreal forest offers opportunities to observe migratory birds in their breeding plumage. Rock climbing, canoeing, and other outdoor activities round out this immersive experience in bird research.

    Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Explorer

    $960
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    Campers entering grades 8–9 embark on an introductory canoe trip in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. With guidance from experienced instructors, they’ll learn paddling and portaging skills, travel across pristine lakes, and camp at remote wilderness sites surrounded by forests and wildlife. This guided adventure helps campers build confidence and independence while discovering the natural beauty and challenges of backcountry travel.

    Voyageurs

    $870
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    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.

    Bird Banding Drop-In

    Free
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    Since 1993, Wolf Ridge has hosted a long-term international study of migratory songbirds. Visitors can watch the banding process, learn about bird research, and observe these beautiful birds up close. Sessions are held on summer mornings at the Forest Ecology Building, free and open to all ages. Banding is canceled on rainy days.

    Survival Camp

    $870
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    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.

    Family Summer Camp

    Per Person: $800
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    Bring the family together for a week of outdoor learning and discovery at Wolf Ridge. Children take part in supervised morning programs tailored to their age groups, while adults can explore interests such as birdwatching and nature topics. Afternoons and evenings offer opportunities for everyone to learn and explore together through classes, hiking, canoeing, and other outdoor activities. Families stay at the welcoming Margaret A. Cargill Lodge and enjoy included meals featuring fresh ingredients from Wolf Ridge’s on-site organic farm. Optional full-day canoe or kayak experiences are also available.

    Voyageurs

    $870
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    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.