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Visiting our Outdoor School

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Experiential Outdoor Environmental Education at Wolf Ridge

Located on Minnesota’s scenic North Shore, Wolf Ridge is an accredited residential environmental school with a nationally recognized curriculum that fosters a deep connection to nature while supporting social-emotional learning (SEL). Students engage in hands-on exploration of forests, wetlands, lakes, and streams, developing curiosity, teamwork, empathy, confidence, and resilience alongside academic skills.

Aligned with state standards, Common Core, and Next Generation Science Standards, our programs provide a transformative, immersive learning experience that nurtures both the mind and the heart.

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Half or Full-Week Trips

3 Days/2 Nights
  • Typically includes three to four daytime classes along with evening programming.
  • Stay on campus Monday-Wednesday, Wednesday-Friday, or Friday-Sunday.
5 Days/4 Nights

Pricing Per Person

Includes lodging, meals, supplies, instruction & equipment for students and adults. One teacher attends for free. Additional staff receives 50% discount.

The true cost of these experiences is $375 for 3-days and $556 for 5 days

Through philanthropy and organizational support, Wolf Ridge subsidizes $146 per student for 3 days and $217 per student for 5 days, covering nearly 40% of the true cost while keeping programs accessible without compromising quality.

2026 Summer Session Rates
  • 3-day/2-nights: $219
  • 5-day/4-nights: $335
2026-2027 School Year Rates
  • 3-day/2-nights: $229
  • 5-day/4-nights: $339

Scholarships Available

Scholarship funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, and schools that confirm dates early receive priority.

Making Outdoor School Accessible for All
We are proud to once again offer more than $800,000 in scholarship funding to support student access in the school year 2026-27 through our generous partners:

  • Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation – Dedicated funding for St. Croix Valley area schools 
  • Minnesota Outdoor School for All (OSFA) – State funding supporting student scholarships and teacher stipends for participation in Wolf Ridge programs 
  • LCCMR Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) – State funding providing scholarships for Minnesota students to participate in immersive outdoor learning experiences 
  • The Donald Weesner Foundation – Transportation support to help schools travel to campus 
  • Voigt’s Bus Service – Up to 40% transportation discounts for schools within 100 miles of the Twin Cities, available exclusively through Wolf Ridge to significantly reduce travel costs.

Hands-On Learning for K-12 Classes

Each year, 175+ student groups from around the country spend the week living in our dorms, eating in our cafeteria, and taking classes taught by our staff naturalists. Facilities include:

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“Your outdoor classroom spaces are one of the main reasons we keep coming back.
These are experiences that we aren’t able to have as a class at home.”

— K-12 Teacher, Saint Bridget Catholic Community

Student hugging near Lake Superior at Wolf Ridge

Preparing for Your Trip

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We’re located in Finland, Minnesota on the scenic north shore of Lake Superior.

Our campus is approximately four hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul International airport and two hours from the Canadian border. Our main campus is a 10-minute drive from Lake Superior. 

Visiting student groups stay in the Margaret A. Cargill Lodge or the Summit Lodge.

Each lodge is divided into four sections, has co-ed hallways, and dorm rooms with four to eight beds and private bathrooms and showers in each room. Both dorms contain coin-operated laundry facilities, a courtesy phone for outgoing calls, and homeroom spaces for groups to gather between classes.

Our policy is to assign rooms based on a participant’s gender identity. 

Earn continuing education credits for license renewal by attending a Wolf Ridge overnight trip! Teachers can receive hours for participating in Wolf Ridge classes they haven’t taken before. A certificate, signed by a Wolf Ridge staff member, is provided at checkout.

Meals are served in our cafeteria. Students can choose from a range of menu options, including seasonal food freshly harvested at the Wolf Ridge Organic Farm. The entirety of the Wolf Ridge campus is peanut- and tree nut-free. Parents of students with special dietary needs or allergies will have an opportunity to fill out a form letting our kitchen and staff know what to expect. This information will be confirmed with your student’s liaison upon their arrival.

Our buildings are fully accessible, but our campus terrain varies. The trails on our main campus at the top of the ride are suitable for all-terrain wheelchairs. To provide access to the rest of campus, we have equipment is available. Please let us know ahead of time if you have any students who might need accessibility equipment so that we can work with you to ensure the best possible experience for everyone.

We offer scholarships for schools that have financial needs. We also offer a popular calendar fundraiser for interested schools.

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