Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 16–18 · $2,415/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 16–18

Boundary Waters Canoe, Rock Climb & High Ropes

Long Lake · $2,415/week

A wilderness expedition in Minnesota's Boundary Waters, focusing on canoeing, rock climbing, and high ropes for older

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing a 15-day Boundary Waters Canoe, Rock Climb & High Ropes course for 16-18 year olds, offered by Outward Bound. Outward Bound is a non-profit educational organization with a long history, founded in 1941. While this specific course is not individually accredited by the ACA, Outward Bound as an organization is widely recognized for its experiential education programs. The website mentions that all staff undergo criminal background checks. Google reviews for 'Outward Bound' generally show a high rating, often above 4.5 stars across thousands of reviews, with participants frequently praising the transformative experiences and skilled instructors. The program is an overnight wilderness expedition, focusing on developing outdoor skills, leadership, and resilience. Social media handles found on the site include @outwardbound for Instagram and 'OutwardBound' for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 16–18

Boundary Waters Canoe, Rock Climb & 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
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 Outward Bound Rd, Long Lake, MN 55609
  • Phone: 866-467-7651
  • Cost notes: $5,175

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Boundary Waters Canoe, Rock Climb & High Ropes

What ages does Boundary Waters Canoe, Rock Climb & High Ropes accept?
Boundary Waters Canoe, Rock Climb & High Ropes 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 & High Ropes cost?
Boundary Waters Canoe, Rock Climb & High Ropes publishes $2,415/week for the standard session. $5,175 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Boundary Waters Canoe, Rock Climb & High Ropes?
Boundary Waters Canoe, Rock Climb & High Ropes 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 & High Ropes provide lunch?
Yes — Boundary Waters Canoe, Rock Climb & 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, Rock Climb & High Ropes compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Long Lake?
Boundary Waters Canoe, Rock Climb & 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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