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At Wolf Ridge’s Adventurers Camp, campers explore the outdoors through canoeing, nature study, and teamwork—gaining confidence and lasting memories.
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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.
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Where Nature, Comfort, and Sustainability Meet--groups gather, families reconnect, and individuals recharge—inside one of the greenest lodges on the planet.
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At Wolf Ridge’s Adventurers Camp, campers explore the outdoors through canoeing, nature study, and teamwork—gaining confidence and lasting memories.
Nature Quest at Wolf Ridge is a theatrically themed adventure for grades 4-5. Campers learn skills like archery and plant ID while completing wizard-led quests, building teamwork, and making lasting memories.
Experience a week of adventure at Wolf Ridge with our High School Outdoor Recreation Camp for grades 10–12. Teens will develop skills in paddling, rock climbing, hiking, and other outdoor activities while enjoying the scenic North Shore. This immersive, adventure-focused program encourages physical activity, outdoor skill-building, and a lasting love for recreation and nature.
Campers will expand their outdoor skills, hike the Superior Trail, tackle the Adventure Ropes course, enjoy swimming, and build friendships in a safe, adventurous environment.
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.
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.
Leap Into Camp at Wolf Ridge gives first-time overnight campers in grades 2-3 a fun, beginner-friendly introduction with outdoor adventures, games, campfires, and new friendships.
Leap Into Camp at Wolf Ridge gives first-time overnight campers in grades 4-5 a fun, beginner-friendly introduction with outdoor adventures, games, campfires, and new friendships.
Leap Into Camp at Wolf Ridge gives first-time overnight campers in grades 6-7 a fun, beginner-friendly introduction with outdoor adventures, games, campfires, and new friendships.
Embark on a memorable family adventure at Wolf Ridge! Our sampler and full-week camps offer activities for all ages, including hiking, canoeing, and birdwatching. Stay in family-friendly lodging, enjoy meals from our organic farm, and let children participate in engaging programs while adults take a break. Wolf Ridge provides the perfect setting to connect, explore, and create lasting memories together in Minnesota’s beautiful outdoors.