Register for BOLD & GOLD
Summer 2025
Registration for 2025 Camp is now closed.
Our 2025 Camp options are listed below. 2026 camp offerings are subject to change.
BOLD GOLD - Tier 1
5 days | Grades 7–10
BOLD GOLD trips are ideal for beginners and experienced canoers alike. BOLD GOLD trail groups intentionally bring together campers from many different backgrounds to explore leadership, focusing on building courage, emotional intelligence, confidence, community awareness, and a sense of wonder for the natural environment.
BOLD GOLD - Tier 2
12 days | Grades 8–12
BOLD GOLD trips are ideal for beginners and experienced canoers alike. BOLD GOLD trail groups intentionally bring together campers from many different backgrounds to explore leadership, focusing on building courage, emotional intelligence, confidence, community awareness, and a sense of wonder for the natural environment.
BOLD GOLD - Tier I – Canoe
5 days | Ages 11–15
B/G Tier I canoers will spend two days, one night on the St. Croix river canoeing, along with a range of traditional camp and leadership development activities while in camp.
BOLD GOLD - Tier I – Climb
5 days | Ages 11–15
B/G Tier I climbers will spend two days, one night at MN Interstate State Park, natural climbing with leadership from Vertical Endeavors Guided Adventures, climbing and high ropes experiences, traditional camp, and leadership development activities while in camp.
BOLD GOLD - Tier 2 – Canoe and Climb
12 days | Ages 13–16
B/G Tier 2 canoe and climb campers will spend four days, three nights on the St. Croix River canoeing and camping. They will also spend a day natural climbing at MN Interstate State Park. They will spend the remainder of their time at camp doing traditional camp, leadership development, and high ropes activities on our challenge courses.
BOLD GOLD - Tier 2
9 days | Grades 8–10
Tier Two trail groups of four to six campers and two counselors will travel into the BWCAW for 9–12 days. BOLD GOLD trail groups intentionally bring together campers from many different backgrounds to explore leadership, focusing on building courage, emotional intelligence, confidence, community awareness, and a sense of wonder for the natural environment.
BOLD GOLD - Tier 2
12 days | Grades 8–10
Tier Two trail groups of four to six campers and two counselors will travel into the BWCAW for 9–12 days. BOLD GOLD trail groups intentionally bring together campers from many different backgrounds to explore leadership, focusing on building courage, emotional intelligence, confidence, community awareness, and a sense of wonder for the natural environment.
BOLD GOLD Camping - Tier 1
5 days (1 Overnight) | Grades 5–7
In addition to their time at day camp, campers will spend two days, one night, camping at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park. Leading up to their trail experience, campers will participate in activities designed to develop leadership and outdoor skills. (Overnight is tentatively Wednesday night.)
Email us with any questions regarding the BOLD GOLD programs.
BOLD GOLD Canoeing - Tier 1
5 days (1 Overnight) | Grades 5–7
In addition to their time at day camp, canoers will spend two days, one night, camping at Sakatah Lake State Park and canoeing on the Canon River. Leading up to their trail experience, campers will participate in activities designed to develop leadership and outdoor skills. (Overnight is tentatively Wednesday night.)
Email us with any questions regarding the BOLD GOLD programs.
Transportation to and from camp varies by site. Camp Widjiwagan and Camp Menogyn offer bussing at an additional cost. Families attending Camp St. Croix must provide their transportation.
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