2010 Summer Youth Camps

The Audubon Center of the North Woods is a leader in offering meaningful nature experiences to people of all ages and through our Youth Camps program this summer, we will provide a different kind of summer camp experience – an opportunity to engage kids in nature through immersion in the wild outdoors to promote environmental awareness, compassion, leadership and an ethic of care for the earth.

Voyageurs National Park - July 6-11 Ages 15-17          $420 Intermediate to experienced canoeists Explore the lakes, islands, and shorelines of Minnesota's only national park. This trip is designed for people with some canoeing experience. The first day we will go over the trip schedule and review canoeing and camping skills. After that, we will set out to explore the rarely touched areas of the nation’s most water based national park. Paddle, swim, relax, and experience a great north woods adventure! St. Croix River - July 19-22 Ages 12-14         $280 Beginning canoeists The upper St. Croix River is home to rich wildlife and pristine waters. This nationally designated wild and scenic river is the perfect place to experience Minnesota’s wilderness. This trip is designed for people with little to no canoeing experience, so we'll start our first day learning the basics of canoeing and camping. After that, we’ll cast off to explore the waters and shorelines of this beautiful and dynamic river. Mississippi River - July 25-29 Ages 12-14         $350 Beginning canoeists Embark on our journey near the headwaters of one of North America's greatest rivers, the Mississippi. This trip is designed for people with little to no camping experience, so we'll start our first day learning the basics of canoeing and camping. After that we'll set off to test our paddling skills, enjoy the gentle current, and see the wild areas of this great river. Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness - August 1-6 Ages 15-17         $450 Intermediate to experienced canoeists The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is one of Minnesota's most majestic places with over 1.3 million acres of pristine lake and forests. We'll canoe and portage from lake to lake and explore part of the vast wilderness area while learning about the abundant wildlife. This trip is designed for people with some canoeing experience. We will spend our first day reviewing camping and canoeing skills and planning our route, then we'll set off on our expedition to the North Country. We have partial scholarships still available - click here to download scholarship form. Click here to download a brochure with registration form Click here to download a registration form only Past campers receive a discount! Multiple child and 'Bring a Friend' discount is also available.

Give us a call or send us an email with any specific questions or to request a brochure with registration form. audubon1@audubon-center.org (all registrations and inquiries) Contact the Center for more information 320-245-2648 888-404-7743

Our Mission: To instill a connection and commitment to the environment in people of all communities through experiential learning.

Our Vision: A healthy planet where all people live in balance with the Earth.

Our Core Values: * We demonstrate respect, care and passion for the earth, all people and all living things * We strive for excellence in everything we do through integrity, open communication and teamwork * Individuals are valued, engaged and appreciated for their unique contributions * We believe in life-long learning through positive shared experiences with the natural world * Our efforts encourage others to recognize their interconnectedness with the earth through their actions