Help us Plan Camp Widjiwagan’s Centennial Event

Camp Widjiwagan, founded in 1929 by the YMCA, is nestled on Burntside Lake near Ely, Minnesota, offering teens immersive wilderness canoeing, backpacking, and environmental education programs. Our camp is approaching it’s 100-year anniversary in 2029.

Camp Widjiwagan plans to celebrate with a reunion event filled with alumni engagement and commemorative activities. We want to recognize the community we have built over the decades.

Volunteer Your Time or Expertise

The camp thrives on dedicated staff, volunteers, and board members who support everything from logistics, activities, communication, fundraising efforts, and more!