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.
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Programs OverviewCampus
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.
Campus OverviewAbout
Founded in 1971, Wolf Ridge hosts 12,000+ visitors annually, many for multi-day immersive outdoor experiences on our 2,000-acre campus.
About OverviewRetreats
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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Ornithology Field Camp
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.
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Leap into Camp: Grades 2-3
Leap Into Camp at Wolf Ridge provides campers in grades 2-3 with a supportive overnight camp experience designed for both first-time campers and those seeking a shorter introduction to camp life. Campers enjoy outdoor adventures, games, campfires, and opportunities to form new friendships.
$540
Leap into Camp: Grades 4-5
Leap Into Camp at Wolf Ridge provides campers in grades 4-5 with a supportive overnight camp experience designed for both first-time campers and those seeking a shorter introduction to camp life. Campers enjoy outdoor adventures, games, campfires, and opportunities to form new friendships.
$540
Leap into Camp: Grades 6-7
Leap Into Camp at Wolf Ridge provides campers in grades 6-7 with a supportive overnight camp experience designed for both first-time campers and those seeking a shorter introduction to camp life. Campers enjoy outdoor adventures, games, campfires, and opportunities to form new friendships.
$540
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Bio-Blitz
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Bio-Blitz Camp at Wolf Ridge invites grades 8-9 campers to explore nature and catalog as many species as possible. Track mammals, study birds and insects, and engage in hands-on scientific discovery.
$540
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Adventurers
At Wolf Ridge’s Adventurers Camp, campers explore the outdoors through canoeing, nature study, and teamwork—gaining confidence and lasting memories.
$790
Beginning Survival Camp
Beginning Survival Camp at Wolf Ridge teaches grades 4-5 campers essential outdoor skills like fire-building, wayfinding, canoeing, and teamwork in a fun, adventurous setting.
$790
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.
$790
Girls Rock a Backpack Adventure
Embark on a Wolf Ridge adventure along Minnesota’s Superior Hiking Trail! This girls-only backpacking experience blends confidence-building, outdoor education, and wilderness exploration. Spend a week learning backcountry skills, hiking breathtaking overlooks, and camping beneath the stars — a transformative journey for young women ready to explore, grow, and connect with nature.
$860
S.T.I.N.T Wilderness Trip
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.
$1705
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