Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 14–16 · $2,538/week
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Boundary Waters – Canoe & High Ropes

Ely · $2,538/week

Wilderness expedition combining canoeing and high ropes challenges in the Boundary Waters for ages 14-16.

▌ Editor's read Outward Bound is a well-established non-profit organization with a history dating back to 1941, founded by Kurt Hahn. The organization emphasizes experiential education through challenging wilderness expeditions, as evidenced by the course description for Boundary Waters Canoe & High Ropes. They explicitly state a staff-to-student ratio of 1:5 for this program, indicating a commitment to supervision. The website also mentions a comprehensive safety management system and background checks for staff, suggesting robust safety protocols. While ACA accreditation is not explicitly stated on the course page, Outward Bound's national presence and long history suggest a commitment to industry standards. The program's focus on character, leadership, and service is a core tenet of the Outward Bound philosophy.
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Since 851941+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 14–16

Boundary Waters – Canoe & 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
85 (1941 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 14–16
  • Address: Voyageur Outward Bound School, 11847 Boundary Waters Rd, Ely, MN 55731
  • Phone: 866-467-7651
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $2,900

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Boundary Waters – Canoe & High Ropes

What ages does Boundary Waters – Canoe & High Ropes accept?
Boundary Waters – Canoe & High Ropes is open to children ages 14–16. 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 & High Ropes cost?
Boundary Waters – Canoe & High Ropes publishes $2,538/week for the standard session. $2,900 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Boundary Waters – Canoe & High Ropes?
Boundary Waters – Canoe & High Ropes is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1941 years of operating history. 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 & High Ropes provide lunch?
Yes — Boundary Waters – Canoe & 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.

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