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Camp Menogyn Wilderness Adventures

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Canoeing, Backpacking & Rock Climbing

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Wilderness Canoeing

Le Voyage Nouveau

First time Menogyn campers will love this great introductory trip.  Eight and eleven day sessions are available. Learn the basics of wilderness canoe tripping during a 5-8 day trip canoeing in the Boundary Waters.  Groups travel an average of 5-8 miles, and carry their packs and canoes across 3-5 portages per day.

 

Entering Grades 8-10

 

Session #	Dates	Fee	Availability
8C0	June 16 - June 23	$735	Girls and Boys
8C1	June 25 - July 2	$735	Girls and Boys
11C1	July 4-July 14	$1010	Girls and Boys
8C2	July 4 - July 11	$735	Girls and Boys
8C3	July 17-July 24	$735	Girls and Boys
11C2	July 27-August 6	$1010	Girls and Boys
8C4	August 2-August 9	$735	Girls and Boys
8C5	August 11-August 16	$735	Girls and Boys
8C6	August 20-August 26	$735	Girls and  Boys
11C3	August 20-30	$1010	Girls and Boys

Entering Grade 7

Session #	Dates	Fee	Availability
8C2.7	July 4-July 11	$735	Boys and Girls
8C5.7	August 11-August 18	$735	Boys and Girls

Esprit d'Amitie

Campers will build on their previous wilderness travel and camping skills during this session.  Spend 11-12 days paddling in the Boundary Waters, traveling up to 100 miles and traversing many portages.  Sign up for a special session this year and build your own canoe paddle to take on trail.

Entering grades 9-11

Session #	Dates	Fee	Availability
14C1	June 28 - July 11	$1285	Boys and Girls
15C2	July 17-July 31	$1380	Boys and Girls
14C3	July 27-August 9	$1285	Boys and Girls
14C4	August 11- August 24	$1285	Boys and Girls

Esprit with Paddle Building

The paddle building option for the 14-day canoe trip.  These special Esprit sessions will include an extra day in camp where campers will have the opportunity to build their own canoe paddle.  They will carve a basswood paddle using a spoke-shave, hand plane, and a shaving horse.  Our canoe-master and specially trained staff will guide the paddlemaking.  Please call Mo at 763-230-9310 with questions.

Entering grades 9-11

Session #	Dates	Fee	Availability
14C1.P	June 28 - July 11, Boys Only	$1285	Boys Only
15C2.P	July 17 - July 31, Girls Only	$1380	Girls Only
14C3.P	July 27 - August 9, Girls and Boys	$1285	Boys and Girls

Joie de Travail

During this 21-Day session campers build their expedition canoeing skills as they paddle and portage through the rugged Quetico Provincial Park, Ontario. Many groups choose to finish with the 8.5 mile Grand Portage. The Quetico presents a more remote and less traveled region of the boundary waters. Previous wilderness experience is required for these sessions. Note: A Passport will be required for all Quetico participants in 2009.

Entering Grades 10-12

Session #	Dates	Fee	Availability
20QC	June 25- July 14	$1830	Boys and Girls
21QC	July 17-August 6	$1930	Boys amd Girls

Wilderness Backpacking

Voyage Nouveau Superior Hiking Trail

Learn the basics of well-planned wilderness backpacking during six days on the Superior hiking Trail overlooking Lake Superior. Groups will hike well-maintained trails in the beautiful NorthWoods and camp at designated sites.

Entering grades 8-10

Session	Dates	Fee	Availability
8B1	July 17-24	$735	Girls and Boys
8B2	August 11-18	$735	Girls and Boys

Voyage Nouveau Isle Royale

Enjoy 8 days backpacking on beautiful Isle Royale National Park, an island on Lake Superior. Backpackers take a three hour ferry from Grand Portage, MN and hike established trails. Isle Royale campers often see moose and fox and even hear wolves.

Entering grades 8-10

Session	Dates	Fee	Availability
11B1	July 4-14	$1135	Girls Only
11B2	August 20-30	$1135	Boys and Girls

Esprit d' Amitie

Extended 11-day trips that really get to know Isle Royale well. Several longer, circle routes are available and campers may see several of many historic areas.

Entering grades 9-11

Session	Dates	Fee	Availability
14B1	July 27 - August 9	$1430	Girls Only

Joie de Travail

Hike deep into the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming for 14-15 days. Trails lead through mixed alpine and forest terrain and elevations up to 10,000 feet. Campers learn expedition style skills for remote travel in the backcountry. Previous wilderness camping experience/application is required if not an invited previous Menogyn camper.

Entering grades 10-12

Session	Dates	Fee	Availability
21YB	July 17-August 6	$2330	Boys and Girls
20YB	August 11-30	$2220	Boys and Girls

Rock Climbing

Voyage Nouveau

On this great introduction to rock Climbing Trip, campers spend 5-6 days climbing at Seagull Palisade in the BWCA or along the Superior Hiking trail. Campers learn basic required skills including a variety of knot-tying, belaying and climbing techniques.

Entering grades 8-10

Session	Dates	Fee	Availability
8R1	July 17-24	$775	Girls Only
8R2	August 11 - 18	$775	Boys Only
8R3	August 20-27	$775	Boys Only

Canoeing/Rock Climbing Combo

Get an excellent taste of wilderness canoeing and rock climbing on this combined trip. Campers split their time between paddling and portaging in the BWCA and climbing and base camping on Seagull Lake as they learn the skills required for both adventures.

Entering grades 8-10

Session	Dates	Fee	Availability
11R1	July 4 - July 14	$1050	Boys and Girls
11R2	July 27-August 6	$1050	Boys and Girls
11R3	August 20-30	$1050	Boys Only

Esprit d' Amitie

Build your backpacking and climbing skills as you spend 12 - 13 days climbing and hiking at four to five different sites along the Superior Hiking Trail. Previous experience is not necessary, but basic knowledge of climbing is very helpful.

Entering grades 9-11

Session	Dates	Fee	Availability
14R1	June 28- July 11	$1325	Boys Only
15R2	July 17-31	$1420	Boys Only
14R3	August 11-24	$1325	Boys and Girls