Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 12–17 · $695/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 12–17

Eagle Bluff - Survival Camp

Lanesboro · $695/week · ★ 4.8 (115 reviews)

An overnight camp teaching wilderness survival skills like shelter building, fire starting, and navigation.

▌ Editor's read The Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center website loads successfully and provides details for their Survival Camp. Eagle Bluff is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation expiring in 2025, confirming their commitment to health and safety standards. The organization, founded in 1987, has been operating for over 40 years as a non-profit, focusing on outdoor education. The Survival Camp is an overnight program designed for youth to learn wilderness skills. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 300+ reviews, with many reviewers praising the educational programs and knowledgeable staff. Social media handles include @eaglebluffmn on Instagram and EagleBluffMN on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 198640+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 12–17

Eagle Bluff - Survival Camp 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 overnight/sleepaway, 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
Yes
Established
1986 (40 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 12–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, MN 55949
  • Phone: 507-467-2524
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Eagle Bluff - Survival Camp

What ages does Eagle Bluff - Survival Camp accept?
Eagle Bluff - Survival Camp is open to children ages 12–17. 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 Eagle Bluff - Survival Camp cost?
Eagle Bluff - Survival Camp publishes $695/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Eagle Bluff - Survival Camp's hours?
Eagle Bluff - Survival Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Eagle Bluff - Survival Camp accredited?
Yes — Eagle Bluff - Survival Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 40 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Eagle Bluff - Survival Camp?
Eagle Bluff - Survival Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 40 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 Eagle Bluff - Survival Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Eagle Bluff - Survival Camp 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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