Since 1922, Camp Menogyn has been providing transformative wilderness experiences for youth. Only accessible by water, Menogyn is uniquely situated on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on West Bearskin Lake.

Menogyn’s primary focus is backcountry outdoor adventures and teens. In the summer, we provide canoeing and backpacking trips throughout North America for teens ages 12–18. These trips range in length from five to fifty days long! During the school year we work with high schools, colleges, partner groups, family camps, affinity groups, and more in retreat-style programming to facilitate outdoor adventures and community building. 

Our mission is to develop in young people respect for self, community, and the environment, through outdoor adventures. We strive to build upon the Y's core values as part of our Camp Culture and Community Commitment.

This business operates on behalf of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness program within the Superior National Forest. As a BWCAW program Cooperator, this business is an equal opportunity service provider.

Kelly Lewis
Summer Program Director
kelly.lewis@ymcanorth.org

Louisa Mullin
Fall, Winter and Spring Program Director
louisa.mullin@ymcanorth.org