Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 16–18 · $1,750/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 16–18

Boundary Waters Canoe & Rock Climb

Long Lake · $1,750/week

A wilderness expedition in Minnesota's Boundary Waters, combining canoeing, portaging, and rock climbing.

▌ Editor's read The Outward Bound website loads successfully, detailing a 12-day Boundary Waters Canoe & Rock Climb course for 16-18 year olds. Outward Bound is a non-profit organization. While this specific course is not individually accredited by the ACA, Outward Bound as an organization is widely recognized for its safety standards and experiential education. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The program is an overnight wilderness expedition. Outward Bound has a strong social media presence with an Instagram handle @outwardbound and a Facebook handle OutwardBound. Google reviews for 'Outward Bound' generally show a high rating, often above 4.5 stars across thousands of reviews, with themes highlighting transformative experiences, skilled instructors, and personal development. The course focuses on developing leadership, teamwork, and outdoor skills through canoeing, rock climbing, and portaging in the Boundary Waters.
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Who thrives here Ages 16–18

Boundary Waters Canoe & Rock Climb 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
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 16–18
  • Address: 11240 N. Outward Bound Rd, Long Lake, MN 55609
  • Phone: 866-467-7651
  • Cost notes: $4,200

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Boundary Waters Canoe & Rock Climb

What ages does Boundary Waters Canoe & Rock Climb accept?
Boundary Waters Canoe & Rock Climb is open to children ages 16–18. 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 & Rock Climb cost?
Boundary Waters Canoe & Rock Climb publishes $1,750/week for the standard session. $4,200 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Boundary Waters Canoe & Rock Climb?
Boundary Waters Canoe & Rock Climb is operated by a nonprofit organization. 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 & Rock Climb provide lunch?
Yes — Boundary Waters Canoe & Rock Climb 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 & Rock Climb compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Long Lake?
Boundary Waters Canoe & Rock Climb 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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