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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 14–17

Boundary Waters Intercept Canoe

Long Lake

A 23-day wilderness canoe expedition for teens.

▌ Editor's read The Outward Bound Boundary Waters Intercept Canoe course website loads successfully, detailing a wilderness expedition for 14-17 year olds. Outward Bound is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through 2025. The organization, founded in 1962, operates as a nonprofit and emphasizes safety, with a dedicated page on their website discussing staff training, medical protocols, and background checks for instructors. While specific Google reviews for this exact course are not readily available, Outward Bound as an organization generally receives positive feedback, with many participants praising the transformative nature of their programs. The program is an overnight wilderness expedition, focusing on developing leadership, communication, and resilience through challenging outdoor experiences.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196660+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 14–17

Boundary Waters Intercept Canoe 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
Yes
Established
1966 (60 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 14–17
  • Address: 11249 N. Wilder Rd, Long Lake, MN 55609
  • Phone: 866-467-7651
  • Cost notes: Financial aid may be available.

3 sessions (0 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jun 10 to Aug 10.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 10 – Jul 2, 2026 · 4 weeks · $6,580
  • Session 2 Jul 7 – 29, 2026 · 4 weeks · $6,580
  • Session 3 Jul 19 – Aug 10, 2026 · 4 weeks · $6,580

↗ What parents like

  • Focus on personal growth
  • Scholarships may be available

↘ Watch for

  • Long duration
  • No cost information available

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Boundary Waters Intercept Canoe

What ages does Boundary Waters Intercept Canoe accept?
Boundary Waters Intercept Canoe is open to children ages 14–17. 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 Boundary Waters Intercept Canoe cost?
Boundary Waters Intercept Canoe doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Financial aid may be available. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Is Boundary Waters Intercept Canoe accredited?
Yes — Boundary Waters Intercept Canoe is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 60 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 Boundary Waters Intercept Canoe?
Boundary Waters Intercept Canoe is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 60 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 Intercept Canoe provide lunch?
Yes — Boundary Waters Intercept Canoe 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.
How does Boundary Waters Intercept Canoe compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Long Lake?
Boundary Waters Intercept Canoe is one of 19 outdoors/nature camps in Long Lake that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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