Register for Camp Menogyn

5 days | Grades 7–11

This is a great opportunity for younger campers to experience Menogyn Magic for the first time. Campers will prepare for their trip in camp and then spend two nights and three days on trail exploring the beautiful Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Everyone will have fun learning how to paddle, portage, and set up camp.

(Boys and Girls options for each session)

5 days | Grades 7–12

BOLD and GOLD trips are ideal for beginner and experienced canoers alike. BOLD and GOLD trail groups intentionally bring together campers from many different backgrounds to explore leadership with a focus on building courage, emotional intelligence, confidence, community awareness, and a sense of wonder for the natural environment.

(Boys and Girls options for each session)

12-13 days | Grades 8–10

An incredible adventure for all teens! Regardless of skill level or previous canoeing experience, Menogyn guides work with campers to develop their wilderness skills as they enjoy eight or nine nights on trail canoeing the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. There is also more time to create lasting friendships and have fun!

EMPHASIS OPTIONS

12 days | Grades 8–11

In addition to our classic canoe trip, we offer two emphasis trips for campers to enrich their Menogyn experience.

• Cooking
• Paddle Building

19-20 days | Grades 10–12

PREVIOUS WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED

Campers deepen their expedition canoeing skills as they paddle and portage through the beautiful lakes and rivers of Ontario’s Quetico Provincial Park. The Quetico is more remote and challenging than the BWCAW — a perfect opportunity for experienced campers. Quetico campers must bring a valid passport or passport card.

(Boys and Girls options for each session)

32 days | Grades 11-12

INVITATION ONLY

Sessions are 32 days, with 24-26 days on trail. Groups travel to Canada and spend time in Wabakimi Provincial Park, Woodland Caribou Provincial Park, or Atikaki Provincial Park in Ontario and Manitoba.

50 days | Grade 12

INVITATION ONLY

Sessions are 50 days, with approximately 40 days on trail. Groups travel to the Arctic rivers of Canada in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Recent groups have paddled the Thelon, Kazan, and Dubawnt Rivers.

5 days | Grades 7–8

Campers will spend time in camp preparing for their trip and then enjoy two nights and three days in the beautiful Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

12 days | Grades 9–11

After a 90-minute ferry ride from Grand Portage, campers enjoy 9 days backpacking established trails on Isle Royale. Isle Royale is a beautiful island national park in Gitchi Gami, also know as Lake Superior. Isle Royale trips are exceedingly remote and challenging. Previous backpacking experience required.

(Boys and Girls options for each session)

12 days | Grades 8–10

Campers hike deep into mountain wilderness areas to experience spectacular mixed-alpine terrain at elevations up to 7,000 feet. Campers will learn crucial backpacking skills like mountain navigation and Leave No Trace practices.

12-day sessions travel to Black Elk Wilderness for a 5-day backpacking trip. Locations are subject to change in the event that a travel area is inaccessible.