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Canoeing

Intro to Canoeing: Boundary Waters

5 days | $755

This is a great opportunity for younger campers to experience Menogyn Magic for the first time. Campers will prepare for their trip in camp and then spend two nights and three days on the trail exploring the beautiful Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Everyone will have fun learning how to paddle, portage, and set up camp.

Grades 7–8

  • June 24–28*
  • July 1–5
  • July 8-12*
  • July 15–19*
  • July 22–26
  • July 29–August 2*
  • August 5–9
  • August 12–16
  • August 19–23

Grades 9–11

  • July 1-5
  • August 19-23

*Includes an All Gender option, in addition to single-gender options.

BOLD GOLD

5 days | Grades 7–10 | $755

BOLD GOLD trips are ideal for beginners and experienced canoers alike. 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 24–28
  • August 19–23
Longer Boundary Waters Adventures

12-13 days | Grades 8–12

An incredible adventure for all teens! Regardless of skill level or previous canoeing experience, Menogyn guides work with campers to develop their wilderness skills as they enjoy eight or nine nights on trail canoeing the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. There is also more time to create lasting friendships and have fun!

  • June 16–28 (13 days) - $2,190
  • June 24–July 5* (12 days) - $2,020 
  • July 1–12 (12 days) - $2,020
  • July 8–19* (12 days) - $2,020
  • July 22–August 2 (12 days) - $2,020
  • July 29–August 9* (12 days) - $2,020
  • August 5–16* (12 days) - $2,020
  • August 12–23* (12 days) - $2,020

*Includes an All Gender option, in addition to single-gender options.

Longer Boundary Waters Adventures

EMPHASIS OPTIONS

12 days | Grades 8–12 | $2,060

In addition to our classic canoe trip, we offer three emphasis trips for campers to enrich their Menogyn experience.

  • Fishing
    June 24–July 5
  • Paddle Building
    July 8–19
  • Cooking
    July 22–August 2
BOLD GOLD

12 days | Grades 8–12 | $2,020

BOLD GOLD trips are ideal for beginners and experienced canoers alike. 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.

  • July 1–12
  • August 5–16
Quetico Canoe

19-20 days | Grades 10–12

PREVIOUS WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED

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 challenging than the BWCAW – a perfect opportunity for experienced campers. Quetico campers must bring a valid passport or passport card.

  • June 16–July 5* (20 days) - $3,475
  • July 8–26* (19 days) - $3,300
  • July 29–August 16* (19 days) - $3,300

*Includes an All Gender option, in addition to single-gender options.

Nor’wester Canoe

32-33 days | Grades 11-12

INVITATION ONLY

Sessions are 32 or 33 days, with 24-26 days on trail. Groups travel to Canada and spend time in Wabakimi Provincial Park, Woodland Caribou Provincial Park, or Atikaki Provincial Park in Ontario and Manitoba.

  • June 16-July 18 (33 days) - $6,115
  • July 22-August 22 (32 days) - $5,825
Arctic Canoe

50 days | Grade 12 | $10,785

INVITATION ONLY

Sessions are 50 days, with approximately 40 days on trail. Groups travel to the Arctic rivers of Canada in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Recent groups have paddled the Thelon, Kazan, and Dubawnt Rivers.

  • June 16-August 4

Backpacking

Intro to Backpacking: Border Route Trail

5 days | Grades 7–8 | $755

Campers will spend time in camp preparing for their trip and then enjoy two nights and three days in the beautiful Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

  • July 22–26
  • July 29–August 2
  • August 5–9
  • August 19–23
Isle Royale Backpack

12 days | Grades 9–11 | $2,250

After a 90-minute ferry ride from Grand Portage, campers enjoy 9 days backpacking established trails on Isle Royale. Isle Royale is a beautiful island national park in Gitchi Gami, also know as Lake Superior. Isle Royale trips are exceedingly remote and challenging. Previous backpacking experience required.

  • June 24–July 5
  • July 8–19
  • August 5–16
Western Backpack

12 days | Grades 8–10 | $2,250

Campers hike deep into mountain wilderness areas to experience spectacular mixed-alpine terrain at elevations up to 7,000 feet. Campers will learn crucial backpacking skills like mountain navigation and Leave No Trace practices.

12-day sessions travel to Black Elk Wilderness for a 6-day backpacking trip. Locations are subject to change in the event that a travel area is inaccessible.

  • July 1–12
  • July 22–August 2
  • August 12–23
Western Backpack

19 days | Grades 10–12 | $3,570

PREVIOUS WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED

Campers hike deep into mountain wilderness areas to experience spectacular mixed-alpine terrain at elevations up to 11,000 feet. Campers will learn crucial backpacking skills like mountain navigation and Leave No Trace practices.

19-day sessions travel to Yellowstone National Park for an 11-day backpacking trip. Locations are subject to change in the event that a travel area is inaccessible.

  • July 1–19
  • July 22–August 9
Nor’wester Backpack

32-33 days | Grades 11-12

INVITATION ONLY

Sessions are 32 or 33 days, with 24-26 days on trail. Groups travel to the Rocky Mountains and explore areas including the Wind River Range, the Bob Marshall Wilderness, and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness.

  • June 16-July 18 (33 days) - $6,365
  • July 22-August 22 (32 days) - $6,170
Arctic Backpack

50 days | Grade 12 | $10,785

INVITATION ONLY

Sessions are 50 days, with approximately 40 days on trail. Groups travel to the mountain ranges of Alaska. Recent groups have hiked in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

  • June 16-August 4

Rock Climbing

Canoe and Rock Climb Combo

12 days | Grades 8–11 | $2,205

Campers get an excellent taste of wilderness canoeing and rock climbing on this combined trip. Trail groups split their time between canoeing through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and climbing a Seagull Palisade. This trip is appropriate for both new and experienced climbers.

  • August 5–16
Backpack and Rock Climb Combo

12 days | Grades 9–12 | $2,230

While backpacking the Superior Hiking Trail, campers will climb at sites including Section 13 and Sawmill Creek Dome. Basic climbing knowledge is helpful but not required.

  • July 8–19 (Boys)
Two young ladies at a climbing course

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