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Summer 2027
We are updating our website to reflect 2027 offerings as we’re able. If you do not see 2027 information for a specific camp location, please check back later.
2027 camp offerings are subject to change.
BOLD GOLD - Tier 1
5 days | Grades 7–10 | $835
BOLD and GOLD trips bring together beginner and experienced canoeists for an unforgettable wilderness experience. These trail groups intentionally connect campers with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, creating a community where everyone has something to learn and something to contribute.
On trail, campers develop leadership skills through real challenges, shared responsibilities, and time spent navigating the wilderness together. Along the way, they build courage, confidence, emotional intelligence, and a deeper awareness of themselves, their community, and the natural world. Most importantly, campers leave with new friendships, a stronger sense of what they are capable of, and a lasting sense of wonder for the places they explored.
- June 28–July 2 (Girls, Boys)
- July 19–23 (Girls)
- August 2–6 (Boys)
BOLD GOLD - Tier 2
12 days | Grades 8–12 | $2,265
BOLD and GOLD trips bring together beginner and experienced canoeists for an unforgettable wilderness experience. These trail groups intentionally connect campers with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, creating a community where everyone has something to learn and something to contribute.
On trail, campers develop leadership skills through real challenges, shared responsibilities, and time spent navigating the wilderness together. Along the way, they build courage, confidence, emotional intelligence, and a deeper awareness of themselves, their community, and the natural world. Most importantly, campers leave with new friendships, a stronger sense of what they are capable of, and a lasting sense of wonder for the places they explored.
- July 5–July 16 (Girls, Boys)
- August 9–20 (Girls, Boys)
BOLD GOLD - Tier 2 – Canoe and Climb
12 days | Ages 13–16 | $2,265
The tier 2 canoe and climb 12-day program offers groups more time on trail to develop skills in both climbing and canoeing. Their trail experience includes a four-day overnight canoe expedition on the St. Croix River, and one day natural climbing at MN Interstate Park. When groups are not on trail, they will participate in traditional camp, leadership development, and high ropes challenge courses.
- June 27–July 8
BOLD GOLD - Tier 1
5 days | Grades 8–10 | $835
Tier Two trail groups of four to six campers and two counselors will travel into the BWCAW for 5 days. BOLD GOLD trail groups intentionally bring together campers from many different backgrounds to explore leadership, focusing on building courage, emotional intelligence, confidence, community awareness, and a sense of wonder for the natural environment.
- August 16–20
BOLD GOLD - Tier 3
17 days | Grades 10–12 | $3,800
Tier three trail groups of four to six campers and two counselors will travel into the BWCAW for 17 days. BOLD GOLD trail groups intentionally bring together campers from many different backgrounds to explore leadership with a focus on building courage, emotional intelligence, confidence, community awareness, and a sense of wonder for the natural environment.
- June 16–July 2
Transportation to and from camp varies by site. Camp Widjiwagan and Camp Menogyn offer bussing at an additional cost. Families attending Camp St. Croix must provide their transportation.
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