Counselors in Training (CIT)
July 26 – August 7
Wolf Ridge Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Camp gives grades 11-12 campers hands-on leadership experience. Learn team-building, assist staff, and gain skills for future camp counseling.
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Where Learning Comes to Life in Nature
and Exploration Sparks Transformation
50+ Classes & Experiences
Discover Your Next Outdoor School Adventure
Learn more about how Wolf Ridge Supports Outdoor School for All
Overnight School Visits
Part field trip, part overnight camp, Wolf Ridge offers hands-on outdoor education for K-12 students.
Summer Camps
Choose a classic sleepaway camp experience or head into the backcountry on a multi-week wilderness expedition led by our naturalist guides—summer adventures for all ages.
Teacher Training
Gain the skills to be an effective environmental educator with our graduate training program and teacher institutes.
Wolf Ridge–a place where minds open to the joy and wonder of discovering our natural world.
Events
View All Events »Intro to Backpacking Trip
August 2 – August 7
Give your teen the adventure of a lifetime on Minnesota’s legendary Superior Hiking Trail! This one-week introductory backpacking trip with Wolf Ridge teaches essential outdoor skills, builds confidence, and fosters a deep connection to nature. Campers will hike through forests and lakes, encounter wildlife, and experience the wilderness under the guidance of expert instructors, creating unforgettable memories in one of Minnesota’s most stunning landscapes.
Learn More »Stories from the Ridge
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Wolf Ridge Protects 928 Acres Forever Through Conservation Easement
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center and The Nature Conservancy have permanently protected 928 acres of forests, lakes, streams, and wildlife habitat along Minnesota’s North Shore through a conservation easement, ensuring this extraordinary landscape remains an outdoor classroom for generations to come.
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Nourishing Community: Thank You, Upper Lakes Foods
Wolf Ridge proudly recognizes Upper Lakes Foods as a presenting sponsor of Ridge Well Traveled, honoring their role in nourishing our students, supporting our mission, and investing in the future of outdoor education.
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One Week on Isle Royale: Backpacking Through Ecology and Wilderness
A wilderness backpacking trip to Isle Royale National Park where students explore rugged trails, Lake Superior’s shoreline, and one of the most unique predator-prey ecosystems in North America. Guided by Wolf Ridge Naturalists, participants learn ecology firsthand while experiencing true backcountry travel.
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