Wolf Ridge Day Camp offers K-5 campers a hands-on summer adventure in nature. Explore habitats, play games, learn outdoor skills, and celebrate with a family campfire.
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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.
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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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 Wildnerness 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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Wolf Ridge’s Adventurers Camp, campers explore the outdoors through canoeing, nature study, and teamwork—gaining confidence and lasting memories.
$790
Survival Camp
Survival Camp at Wolf Ridge gives grades 6-7 campers a hands-on wilderness experience—building shelters, mastering orienteering, canoeing, and gaining confidence through adventure and teamwork.
$790
Wildlife Camp
Wildlife Camp at Wolf Ridge immerses grades 4-5 campers in nature. Discover new animals each day, enjoy, swimming, and ropes courses, and create lasting memories.
$790
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.
$1240
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Paddling
Give your high schooler an unforgettable wilderness experience in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness with Wolf Ridge. Teens will paddle pristine lakes, learn essential outdoor skills like bird and tree identification, camp cooking, and backcountry survival, and participate in Wolf Ridge campus activities such as adventure ropes courses, wild edibles foraging, and hands-on geology lessons. This immersive experience fosters confidence, leadership, and lifelong friendships, all while exploring one of the country’s most beautiful wilderness areas.
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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.
$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
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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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Nature Quest Camp
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.
$790
Intro to Backpacking Trip
Give your teen the adventure of a lifetime on Minnesota’s legendary Superior Hiking Trail! This one-week introductory backpacking trip with Wolf Ridge teaches essential outdoor skills, builds confidence, and fosters a deep connection to nature. Campers will hike through forests and lakes, encounter wildlife, and experience the wilderness under the guidance of expert instructors, creating unforgettable memories in one of Minnesota’s most stunning landscapes.
$860
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