Summer Camp at Wolf Ridge
Enriching Kid's Lives:
Growing Up Outdoors

Summer Camp:
Explorer
Wilderness Trips

Entering Grades 8-12
Camp/Trip Combos
Explorer Wilderness Trips

Looking for adventure?

Feeling Adventurous? Get way out there with a canoe trip to the Boundary Waters or kayak in the Apostle Islands. Build on your experiences and gain new camping skills on these extended wilderness trips. Our tripping program includes those described above, plus our Explorers “trip only” BWCAW canoe and Isle Royale hiking options.

In-Camp/Backpacking Trip Combos

The best of both worlds! Spend time both in camp at Wolf Ridge and 6 or 7 days canoeing or kayaking on wilderness waters.

  • Adventurers 2-week In-Camp/7-day BWCAW Canoe Trip
    entering grades 8-9
    The best of two worlds! One week of camp fun followed by seven days canoeing in the Boundary Waters. Make the most of everything summer camp has to offer- all camp activities, ropes course, campfires… then blast off for a rockin’ canoe trip with your new friends. A great experience for first time and returning campers. Adventurers Trip in camp description.
    July 11-24
    $1120

  • Junior Naturalist 2-week In-Camp/6-day Apostle Islands Sea Kayak
    entering grades 10-12
    Lake Superior is the theme of this action packed two-week session. During the first week, campers will combine camp fun with kayak skills as they prepare for six days of paddling in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. No kayaking experience necessary- just bring your spirit of adventure! Jr. Naturalist Trip in camp description.
    July 25 - August 7
    $1300

Explorer Wilderness Trips

Campers spend most of their time on trail during these Explorer trips.

  • 5-Day BWCAW Canoe
    Entering 7th-8th grades
    This introductory trip focuses on backcountry skills and a connection to wild places. Discover the confidence that comes from paddling and portaging as you make new friends.
    August 15-21; $560
  • 11 Day BWCAW Canoe
    Entering 9th-10th grades
    This trip provides campers the time to master skills and develop a lasting value for wild places. Campers participate in trip planning, and take on greater leadership roles while out on trail.
    June 27 - July 10
    $1120
  • 5 Day Isle Royale Backpack
    Entering 8th-9th grades
    Hike the trails on the biggest island on the biggest lake in the world. Campers will travel by ferry to Isle Royale, where they will likely encounter moose, travel through old growth forests, and share amazing views of Lake Superior with new friends. Ferry and National Park fees included in program cost.
    July 25-31
    $ 650

Campers explore the natural and cultural history of the area where they are traveling. All trips are co-ed and led by experienced wilderness naturalists certified in Wilderness First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguarding/Wilderness Water Safety.




"This will most likely be the most memorable experience of her teen years."

- Ann, parent of kayaker