For Campers Entering Grades 7–12
We offer canoe trips for a variety of skill levels. Our trips progress in difficulty, giving campers new challenges year after year. Start with trips in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, then move on to Canada’s Quetico Provincial Park.
Campers can expect to:
- Travel an average of 7–12 miles a day
- Develop team building, paddling and portaging skills
- Cook over a fire or camp stove
- Learn about strengths and limits
- Relax, make friends and share stories at night
Financial assistance is available.
Intro to Canoeing: Boundary Waters
Entering Grades 7-8
This is a great opportunity for younger campers to experience the Menogyn Magic for the first time. Campers will prepare for their trip in camp and then spend 2 or 3 nights on trail exploring the beautiful Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Everyone will have fun learning how to paddle, portage, and set up camp.
5-day Session - $565
June 17-21
6-day Session - $675
June 23-28
June 30 - July 5
July 7-12
July 28 - August 2
August 4-9
August 11-16
August 18-23
Longer Boundary Waters Adventures
Entering Grades 8-12
An incredible adventure for teens! Regardless of skill level or previous canoeing experience, Menogyn trail guides work with campers to develop new skills as they enjoy a 10 or 11 day wilderness canoe trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. There is also more time to create lasting friendships and have fun!
12-day Session - $1,500
June 17-28
13-day Session - $1,625
June 23 - July 5
June 30 - July 12
July 14-26
July 28 - August 9
August 4-16
August 11-23
We are also offering a fishing emphasis option 6/23, paddle building emphasis 6/30, and trail cooking emphasis 7/28 for the 13 day sessions.
Fishing Emphasis - $1,660
June 23 - July 5
Paddle Building Emphasis - $1,660
June 30 - July 12
Trail Cooking Emphasis - $1,660
July 28 - August 9
Quetico Provincial Park Canoe
Entering Grades 10-12
Campers deepen their expedition canoeing skills as they paddle and portage through the beautiful lakes and rivers of Ontario’s Quetico Provincial Park. The Quetico is more remote and more challenging than the BWCAW – a perfect opportunity for experienced campers.
Quetico campers must bring a valid passport or passport card.
20-day Sessions - $2600
June 23 - July 12
July 7-26
July 14 - August 2
BOYS AND GIRLS OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(BOLD AND GOLD)
BOLD and GOLD trips are ideal for beginning and experienced canoers alike. BOLD and 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. Learn more. Email Kurt Simer
Dates
Ages 12 - 15 | 6-days - $650
June 23 - 28
June 30 - July 5
July 28 - August 2
August 4 - 9
Ages 13 - 17 | 13-days - $1,405
July 14 - 26
August 11 - 23
Ages 15 - 18 | 20-days - $2,160
July 7 - 26