Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 18–25 · $1,750/week
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Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes for Young Adults

Long Lake · $1,750/week

A wilderness expedition for young adults in Minnesota's Boundary Waters, focusing on canoeing, portaging, and high...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing an 8-day Outward Bound course for young adults (18-25) in the Boundary Waters, focusing on canoeing and high ropes. Outward Bound is a non-profit organization that has been operating for over 60 years, with its first course in the US in 1962. The website mentions that all staff undergo extensive training, including background checks, and are certified in wilderness medicine. While specific staff-to-participant ratios are not listed, the program emphasizes small group dynamics. Google reviews for 'Outward Bound' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, frequently praising the transformative experiences and skilled instructors. The organization is not listed in the ACA directory under 'Outward Bound' or 'Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness'.
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Since 196660+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 18–25

Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes for Young Adults 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
Not verified
Established
1966 (60 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 18–25
  • Address: 11240 N. Outward Bound Rd, Long Lake, MN 55609
  • Phone: 866-467-7651
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Could not find cost information on the website.

↗ What parents like

  • Learn canoeing and high ropes skills
  • Develop teamwork and leadership skills
  • Explore Boundary Waters Wilderness

↘ Watch for

  • No cost information available
  • Physically demanding

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes for Young Adults

What ages does Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes for Young Adults accept?
Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes for Young Adults is open to children ages 18–25. 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 for Young Adults cost?
Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes for Young Adults publishes $1,750/week for the standard session. Could not find cost information on the website. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes for Young Adults?
Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes for Young Adults is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 60 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 for Young Adults provide lunch?
Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes for Young Adults does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes for Young Adults compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Long Lake?
Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes for Young Adults 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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