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Discoverers Camp is the perfect introduction to Wolf Ridge! First-time campers build confidence, independence, and outdoor skills while enjoying hiking, swimming, ropes courses, and hands-on nature adventures.
Discover Wolf Ridge’s Short Term Immersive Naturalist Training (S.T.I.N.T.) Camp — an adventure in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters for curious teens. Guided by experienced naturalists, campers explore wetlands, forests, and lakes while learning to observe, identify, and understand the living world. From lichens to dragonflies, each day deepens their knowledge and connection to nature. This immersive program fosters curiosity, teamwork, and a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors.
Join Wolf Ridge’s S.T.I.N.T. Camp, a Short Term Immersive Naturalist Training program for grades 9–12. Campers explore unique ecosystems on and around the Wolf Ridge campus, learn to slow down and make careful observations, and dive deeper into ecology through hands-on activities. Participants also engage with natural resource professionals and develop field science skills while exploring their own interests and discoveries. This camp is ideal for teens passionate about nature and scientific exploration.
Take your bird banding expertise to the next level with Wolf Ridge’s Advanced Bird Banding Workshop for experienced banders. Focused on refining mist-net techniques, advanced bird-handling skills, and precision in aging and sexing, this intensive course also includes lectures on avian life histories, molt strategies, and plumage identification. Participants receive individualized instruction, hands-on practice, and the opportunity to connect with fellow banders, all while staying on the scenic Wolf Ridge campus with lodging and meals provided. Expand your skills and contribute to meaningful avian research in a supportive, immersive environment.
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.
Join us for a hands-on, overnight sea kayaking adventure on Lake Superior’s North Shore. Learn paddling techniques, essential safety gear, and trip planning while practicing skills on the water and camping along the shore. Perfect for beginners looking to gain confidence and experience.
Wolf Ridge’s Adventurers Camp, campers explore the outdoors through canoeing, nature study, and teamwork—gaining confidence and lasting memories.
Survival Camp at Wolf Ridge gives grades 6-7 campers a hands-on wilderness experience—building shelters, mastering orienteering, canoeing, and gaining confidence through adventure and teamwork.
Wildlife Camp at Wolf Ridge immerses grades 4-5 campers in nature. Discover new animals each day, enjoy, swimming, and ropes courses, and create lasting memories.
Ornithology Field Camp at Wolf Ridge immerses grades 9-12 campers in advanced birding techniques, field research, and outdoor adventures while connecting with nature and peers.
