Summer Advanced Bird Banding
An advanced bird banding class designed to help participants fine-tune their skills. Must be 18+ to enroll.
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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 OverviewAn 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.
This 4-day, 3-night camp is designed to introduce new campers to the overnight camp experience without the week-long commitment. Give your child the opportunity to discover the wonders of Minnesota’s North Woods while learning about forest ecology, birds, and beavers in a hands-on, immersive environment.
This 4-day, 3-night camp is designed to introduce new campers to the overnight camp experience without the week-long commitment. Encourage your child’s curiosity with a hands-on exploration of the fascinating world of insects and wildlife in Minnesota’s North Woods!
This 4-day, 3-night camp is designed to introduce new campers to the overnight camp experience without the week-long commitment. Campers will explore the fascinating world of insects and wildlife, investigate the creatures around Wolf Lake, and learn about edible plants in the wild.
Sampler and full-week family camps offer adventure for every age in the house – together at Wolf ridge.
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 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 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: Compete in various challenges throughout the week and learn real-life outdoor skills. Transportation from Twin Cities and Duluth available.
Entering grades 8 - 9: Multiple dates available. Along with the traditional camp experience, Adventurers take a two-night canoe trip into the Superior National Forest. Transportation from the Twin Cities and Duluth is available
Entering grades 6-7: Join us for a week of adventure, growth, and fun during this camp designed to foster confidence and leadership in young women. Transportation from the Twin Cities and Duluth is 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 10-12: Spend two weeks paddling and camping in the Boundary Waters learning core naturalist concepts. Transportation from the Twin Cities and Duluth is available.
Have you been dreaming of exploring the pristine waters and breathtaking landscapes of the Boundary Waters but feel unsure where to start? This introductory course is designed just for you! Join fellow adventurers as you learn the essential skills, techniques, and gear needed for various styles of Boundary Waters trips, followed by hands-on practice in the Wilderness itself.
Entering grades 8 - 9: Multiple dates available. Along with the traditional camp experience, Adventurers take a two-night canoe trip into the Superior National Forest. Transportation from the Twin Cities and Duluth is available
From mastering the basics of rock climbing to gearing up for a multi-day canoe trip, Rocks, Paddles, and Trails Camp offers a well-rounded experience for young explorers. Campers will start by learning essential climbing techniques, knot-tying, and anchor-building on our indoor wall. Once they’ve mastered the basics, they’ll put their skills to the test on the rugged cliffs of Mystical Mountain, overlooking the stunning Wolf Lake.
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 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.
Visitors can observe these beautiful birds up close and learn about the banding process and bird research.
Entering grades 8-9: This camp is a great fit for campers looking to experience both the fun and energy of Wolf Ridge summer camp and the adventure of backpacking across Isle Royale National Park. Transportation from the Twin Cities and Duluth is 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 | Fuel your child’s curiosity with an exciting adventure into the world of cryptozoology! In this brand-new camp, campers will explore the science behind legendary creatures like Bigfoot, Mothman, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Chupacabra. Each day focuses on a new cryptid, blending fascinating folklore with real-life animal adaptations that may have inspired these myths.
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: Join us for a week of adventure, growth, and fun during this camp designed to foster confidence and leadership in young women. Transportation from the Twin Cities and Duluth is available.
Entering grades 8-9: Build your survival skills and test your knowledge with overnight survival camp? Transportation from Twin Cities and Duluth available.
Spend a week exploring the boreal forest near Wolf Ridge, then paddle canoes north into the ancient waters of Quetico Provincial Park. Transportation from the Twin Cities and Duluth is available.
Entering grades 8 - 9: Multiple dates available. Along with the traditional camp experience, Adventurers take a two-night canoe trip into the Superior National Forest. Transportation from the Twin Cities and Duluth is available
Visitors can observe these beautiful birds up close and learn about the banding process and bird research.
Sampler and full-week family camps offer adventure for every age in the house – together at Wolf Ridge.
Entering grades 8 - 9: Multiple dates available. Along with the traditional camp experience, Adventurers take a two-night canoe trip into the Superior National Forest. Transportation from the Twin Cities and Duluth is 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: Multiple dates available. Discover and explore the natural world while building outdoor skills at Wolf Ridge. Transportation from the Twin Cities and Duluth available.
Visitors can observe these beautiful birds up close and learn about the banding process and bird research.
Entering grades 4-5: Outdoor adventures to test your knowledge with overnight beginner survival camp. Transportation from 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 8 - 9: Multiple dates available. Along with the traditional camp experience, Adventurers take a two-night canoe trip into the Superior National Forest. Transportation from the Twin Cities and Duluth is available.
Are you looking for a transformative experience for your daughter? Join us for a week in the stunning Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness, where young women can develop strength and confidence while learning essential outdoor skills.
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 6-7: Spend a week learning and discovering new species of animals every day! Transportation from Twin Cities and Duluth available.
Entering grades 8-9: Develop leadership skills, responsibility, and self-esteem as you explore, harvest, and cook at the Wolf Ridge Organic Farm. Transportation from the Twin Cities and Duluth is available.
Voyageurs National Park is the centerpiece of this sea kayak expedition with Wolf Ridge. Transportation from Twin Cities and Duluth available.