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.
6-day Session - $695
June 14-19
June 21-26
June 28 - July 3
July 5-10
July 26-31
August 2-7
August 9-14
August 16-21
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 day wilderness canoe trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. There is also more time to create lasting friendships and have fun!
13-day Session - $1,675
June 14-26
June 21 - July 3
June 28 - July 10
July 12-24
July 26 - August 7
August 2-14
August 9-21
We are also offering a fishing emphasis, paddle building emphasis, and trail cooking emphasis for the 13 day sessions.
Fishing Emphasis - $1,710
June 21 - July 3
Paddle Building Emphasis - $1,710
June 14 - 26
Trail Cooking Emphasis - $1,710
July 26 - August 7
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. Please contact us if you are interested in a fishing emphasis Quetico trip.
Quetico campers must bring a valid passport or passport card.
20-day Sessions - $2680
June 14 - July 3
July 5-24
July 26 - August 14
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 - $670
June 21-26
June 28 - July 3
July 26-31
August 2-7
Ages 13 - 17 | 13-days - $1,445
July 12-24
August 9-21
Ages 15 - 17 | 20-days - $2,225
Prior BOLD/GOLD experience required.
July 5-24