For adventurous campers entering grades 10 – 12
Explore the Apostle Islands. Experience the freedom of coastal kayak camping. Paddle along sea caves and sandy beaches. Learn new skills and make new friends. Face new challenges and be part of a team. Do things you never thought you could. This two-week camp session is a great fit for campers looking to experience both the fun and energy of Wolf Ridge summer camp and the adventure of sea kayaking in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
Experience two weeks of fun and adventure, including 8 days of sea kayak camping on Lake Superior in the Apostle Islands. During the first week, campers will combine great camp activities such as adventure ropes and outdoor rock climbing as well as learning sea kayak and Leave No Trace skills while they prepare for 8 days of paddling in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
Once they arrive in the Bayfield peninsula of Wisconsin, kayakers will embark from the mainland and spend the rest of the trip on the various islands off the coast. They will explore the lighthouses, beaches, forests, and possibly the coastal sea caves of the islands and discover what makes the islands so special. No prior experience is required, just a willingness to work hard, play hard, and try new things! What to expect on a kayak trip.
It’s easy to make new lifelong friends when you share adventures in the wilderness. Many campers return for future trips with us!
Wolf Ridge trips are lead by experienced wilderness guide/naturalists. Our trip leaders are professional wilderness travelers and are certified as Wilderness First Responders, and in CPR, and Wilderness Water Safety. Wolf Ridge trip leaders are also trained as naturalists, skilled in telling the stories of the wilderness landscape, from tree and animal identification to local history, and more.
