Girls Rock the Ridge
Girls Rock the Ridge at Wolf Ridge helps grades 6-7 campers build confidence, leadership, and practical outdoor skills through ropes courses, team games, and a Superior Hiking Trail adventure.
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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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Girls Rock the Ridge at Wolf Ridge helps grades 6-7 campers build confidence, leadership, and practical outdoor skills through ropes courses, team games, and a Superior Hiking Trail adventure.
Rocks, Paddles, and Trails Camp at Wolf Ridge gives grades 8-9 campers an adventure-packed week of rock climbing, hiking, and a canoe trip—building confidence, skills, and friendships along the way.
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.
Embark on an epic teen adventure with Wolf Ridge at Isle Royale National Park! Grades 9–12 will hike 5–8 miles daily through old-growth forests, take in stunning Lake Superior views, and spot wildlife like moose in their natural habitat. Campers build essential backcountry skills, gain confidence, and enjoy Wolf Ridge activities like rock climbing, survival training, and adventure courses. This unforgettable summer experience combines wilderness exploration, skill-building, and lifelong memories in one incredible journey.
Can’t stay the whole week? Join us for the first half (Monday–Wednesday) to experience a taste of what the Teacher Training Institute has to offer! Spend a week with the […]
Summer Full Week Workshop Spend a week with the Wolf Ridge Teacher Training Institute and fully immerse yourself in the practices of a naturalist. Throughout this hands-on retreat, you might […]
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.
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.