• Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Paddling

    $1705
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    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.

    Bird Banding Drop-In

    Free
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    Since 1993, Wolf Ridge has hosted a long-term international study of migratory songbirds. Visitors can watch the banding process, learn about bird research, and observe these beautiful birds up close. Sessions are held on summer mornings at the Forest Ecology Building, free and open to all ages. Banding is canceled on rainy days.

    Adventurers

    $790
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    At Wolf Ridge’s Adventurers Camp, campers explore the outdoors through canoeing, nature study, and teamwork—gaining confidence and lasting memories.

    Girls Rock the Ridge

    $790
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    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.

    Rocks, Paddles and Trails Camp

    $790
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    Rocks, Paddles, and Trails Camp at Wolf Ridge gives grades 8-9 campers an adventure-packed week of rock climbing, hiking, and a canoe trip—building confidence, skills, and friendships along the way.

    Voyageurs

    $790
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    Campers will expand their outdoor skills, hike the Superior Trail, tackle the Adventure Ropes course, enjoy swimming, and build friendships in a safe, adventurous environment.

    Discoverers

    $790
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    Discoverers Camp is the perfect introduction to Wolf Ridge! First-time campers build confidence, independence, and outdoor skills while enjoying hiking, swimming, ropes courses, and hands-on nature adventures.

    Isle Royale Backpacking Adventure

    $1915
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    Embark on an epic teen adventure with Wolf Ridge at Isle Royale National Park! Grades 9–12 will hike 5–8 miles daily through old-growth forests, take in stunning Lake Superior views, and spot wildlife like moose in their natural habitat. Campers build essential backcountry skills, gain confidence, and enjoy Wolf Ridge activities like rock climbing, survival training, and adventure courses. This unforgettable summer experience combines wilderness exploration, skill-building, and lifelong memories in one incredible journey.

    Summer Half Week Teacher Training Workshop

    $455
    Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center 6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

    Can’t stay the whole week? Join us for the first half (Monday–Wednesday) to experience a taste of what the Teacher Training Institute has to offer! Spend a week with the Wolf Ridge Teacher Training Institute and fully immerse yourself in the practices of a naturalist. Throughout this hands-on retreat, you might study watersheds, take part […]