Family Camp: Sampler
Sampler and full-week family camps offer adventure for every age in the house – together at Wolf ridge.
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Explore everything our 2,000-acre classroom offers for students, educators, and lifelong learners ready to take their next adventure outside.
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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.
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Founded in 1971, Wolf Ridge hosts 12,000+ visitors annually, many for multi-day immersive outdoor experiences on our 2,000-acre campus.
About OverviewSampler and full-week family camps offer adventure for every age in the house – together at Wolf ridge.
An advanced bird banding class designed to help participants fine-tune their skills. Must be 18+ to enroll.
Entering Grades 10-12: Hike for 6 days and 5 nights along the Superior Hiking Trail and learn about outdoor recreation from Wolf Ridge’s resident Leave-No-Trace Master Educator.
Entering grades K-5: Spend summer days exploring Wolf Ridge’s woods, streams, wetlands, lakes, and more. Hot lunch and snacks provided.
Entering grades K-1: Spend summer days in a unique camp experience through a story telling lens. Hot lunch and snacks provided.
Visitors can observe these beautiful birds up close and learn about the banding process and bird research.
Entering grades 10-12: Students who want to learn about birds and the techniques scientists use to study birds. This camp is designed for students without prior ornithology or bird banding experience. Transportation from Twin Cities and Duluth available.
Entering grades 6-7: Multiple dates available. Discover and explore the natural world while building outdoor skills at Wolf Ridge. Transportation from the Twin Cities and Duluth available.
Entering grades 4-5 - Multiple weeks of this camp are available. Designed for younger, first-time campers. Enjoy learning and building friendships in a nurturing, fun environment. Transportation from the Twin Cities and Duluth available.
Entering grades 6-7: Compete in various challenges throughout the week and learn real-life outdoor skills. Transportation from Twin Cities and Duluth available.