Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 14–16 · $2,900/week
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Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes

Long Lake · $2,900/week

A 14-day wilderness expedition in Minnesota's Boundary Waters, focusing on canoeing, portaging, and high ropes...

▌ Editor's read Outward Bound is a well-established non-profit organization with a history dating back to 1941, founded by Kurt Hahn. The organization is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with its accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for safety and program quality. Their website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, including criminal history and driving record checks, and are trained in wilderness first aid and CPR. The program is an overnight wilderness expedition focusing on canoeing and high ropes, designed for personal growth and skill development. Outward Bound's extensive experience and commitment to safety and staff training are significant strengths.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 851941+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 14–16

Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in outdoors/nature, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
85 (1941 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 14–16
  • Address: 11240 N. Outward Bound Rd, Long Lake, MN 55609
  • Phone: 866-467-7651
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: The cost for the 14-day expedition is $5,795, which is billed as two payments of $2,897.50. The website also mentions a $150 deposit. The weekly cost is calculated from the total cost of $5,795 for a two-week program.

↗ What parents like

  • Develops leadership skills
  • Builds resilience
  • Fosters teamwork

↘ Watch for

  • High cost
  • Physically demanding

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes

What ages does Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes accept?
Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes is open to children ages 14–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes cost?
Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes publishes $2,900/week for the standard session. The cost for the 14-day expedition is $5,795, which is billed as two payments of $2,897.50. The website also mentions a $150 deposit. The weekly cost is calculated from the total cost of $5,795 for a two-week program. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes accredited?
Yes — Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1941 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes?
Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1941 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes provide lunch?
Yes — Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Long Lake?
Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes is one of 19 outdoors/nature camps in Long Lake that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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