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Sampler and full-week family camps offer adventure for every age in the house – together at Wolf ridge.
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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.
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: 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 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
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.
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 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: 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 8-9: Build your survival skills and test your knowledge with overnight survival camp? 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
Sampler and full-week family camps offer adventure for every age in the house – together at Wolf Ridge.
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.
Entering grades 4-5: Outdoor adventures to test your knowledge with overnight beginner survival camp. Transportation from Twin Cities and Duluth 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 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.