For scientifically curious campers entering grades 10-12
If you are interested in exploring what it is like to be a field scientist, this is the camp for you. Conduct fish surveys alongside natural resource professionals. Paddle from lake to lake researching aquatic habitats of the Boundary Waters (BWCAW). Gain confidence as you present your findings to fellow campers. Leave Wolf Ridge with a better understanding of Minnesota’s waterways and how people can work together to manage and sustain them. Earn college or high school credit.
Conduct fish surveys alongside natural resource professionals. Paddle from lake to lake researching aquatic habitats of the Boundary Waters (BWCAW). Gain confidence as you present your findings to fellow campers. Leave Wolf Ridge with a better understanding of Minnesota’s waterways and how people can work together to manage and sustain them. Earn college or high school credit.
Guided by the Minnesota Graduation Standards, the United States Department of Education Academic Standards, and the National Science Education Standards, Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center has developed an experiential, hands-on, inquiry-based field research learning program. Classes are small, typically 6-12 students, so the instruction can be customized to fit the needs of an individual student. Curriculum and materials have been carefully developed to meet the needs of the program. Materials including, textbooks, journal articles, books, magazines, audio, video, websites, brochures, newspapers, and first-hand experiences are used. Wolf Ridge’s certified science teachers facilitate hands-on, direct experiences in nature and promote the values of personal growth, conservation, stewardship, social understanding, respect, and cooperation.
An official letter grade, a percentage grade, a written evaluation of the student’s proficiency, and a course framework syllabus are sent with the students to give to their school. Students themselves have a portfolio to document their abilities and progress.
Most schools accept the transfer of full credit for your work done at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center. Check with your school to see their policies and procedures regarding the transfer of credit. Wolf Ridge staff can help you make the proper contacts and will give you the information the school will need.
All participants who would like to receive college credit need to complete and pass the ACCUPLACER test. The ACCUPLACER test is a suite of tests that determines your knowledge in math, reading, and writing as you prepare to enroll in college-level courses. This test is offered in multiple locations around the country. For more information, please contact Wolf Ridge at 218-353-7414.
