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▌ Adventure · Ages 14–17

Boundary Waters Pathfinder Canoe & Backpack

Long Lake · $1,883/week

A 22-day wilderness expedition combining canoeing and backpacking in the Boundary Waters for high school students.

▌ Editor's read The Outward Bound Boundary Waters Pathfinder course is an 8-day overnight wilderness expedition for high school students, focusing on canoeing, backpacking, and wilderness skills in Minnesota. The program emphasizes personal growth, leadership, and teamwork through challenging outdoor experiences. Outward Bound is a non-profit organization with a strong commitment to safety, stating on their website that all staff undergo extensive training, including background checks, and are certified in wilderness first aid. While specific staff-to-participant ratios for this course are not explicitly listed, Outward Bound generally maintains small group sizes for effective instruction and safety. Google reviews for 'Outward Bound' generally show a high rating, often above 4.5 stars, with participants frequently praising the transformative nature of the programs and the expertise of the instructors. The course description details activities such as portaging, navigation, campcraft, and Leave No Trace principles. The website does not indicate ACA accreditation for this specific course, nor does it provide state licensing information.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–17

Boundary Waters Pathfinder Canoe & Backpack 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 adventure, 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
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 14–17
  • Hours: Full Day
  • Address: 11249 N. Wilder Rd, Long Lake, MN 55609
  • Phone: 866-467-7651
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Boundary Waters Pathfinder Canoe & Backpack

What ages does Boundary Waters Pathfinder Canoe & Backpack accept?
Boundary Waters Pathfinder Canoe & Backpack 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 Pathfinder Canoe & Backpack cost?
Boundary Waters Pathfinder Canoe & Backpack publishes $1,883/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Boundary Waters Pathfinder Canoe & Backpack's hours?
Boundary Waters Pathfinder Canoe & Backpack runs Full Day. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Boundary Waters Pathfinder Canoe & Backpack?
Boundary Waters Pathfinder Canoe & Backpack is operated by a nonprofit organization. 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 Pathfinder Canoe & Backpack provide lunch?
Boundary Waters Pathfinder Canoe & Backpack does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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