Youth Wilderness Trip - Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Event Summary

Ages 14-18

Cost $500/person

The trip is offered in partnership with Buchanan and Benton County Conservation.

Participants will explore the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness – the most vast wilderness in the lower 48 states and home to loon, moose, wolves, and black bear-  in northeast Minnesota. If you have a bit of canoeing experience and the strength and spirit to explore, this trip may be for you! . You will paddle across wilderness lakes, portage canoes and packs, fish for fun and food, read maps and use a compasses, live in tents without leaving a trace, cook meals in wilderness areas, and learn about the ecology of this magnificent area. Tents, backpacks, canoes, cooking gear, food, and transportation from Fontana Interpretive Nature Center are all provided. (Maximum of 5 youth to attend)

Youth interested in this trip are asked to submit a 2-3 paragraph explanation of why they are interested, what they think they might gain, and what they think "wilderness" means.  Send explanation to Michael Maas at mmaas@co.buchanan.ia.us. Participant selection will be made by June 1.

Stipends and scholarships are available to help offset costs.

Training day will be July 22 from 4 - 8 pm.

Under current COVID-19 policy, van trips are not allowed.  Should these policies still be in effect in July the Boundary Waters Trip will be cancelled.

Category

Youth Camps