Camp · Adventure · Ages 14–17 · $1,883/week
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▌ Adventure · Ages 14–17

Boundary Waters Pathfinder Dog Sled & Cross Country Ski

Long Lake · $1,883/week

A winter wilderness expedition combining dog sledding and cross-country skiing in the Boundary Waters for teens.

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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 Pathfinder Dog Sled & Cross Country Ski 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
Yes
Established
1966 (60 years)
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 Dog Sled & Cross Country Ski

What ages does Boundary Waters Pathfinder Dog Sled & Cross Country Ski accept?
Boundary Waters Pathfinder Dog Sled & Cross Country Ski 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 Dog Sled & Cross Country Ski cost?
Boundary Waters Pathfinder Dog Sled & Cross Country Ski 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 Dog Sled & Cross Country Ski's hours?
Boundary Waters Pathfinder Dog Sled & Cross Country Ski runs Full Day. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Boundary Waters Pathfinder Dog Sled & Cross Country Ski accredited?
Yes — Boundary Waters Pathfinder Dog Sled & Cross Country Ski 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 Pathfinder Dog Sled & Cross Country Ski?
Boundary Waters Pathfinder Dog Sled & Cross Country Ski 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 Pathfinder Dog Sled & Cross Country Ski provide lunch?
Boundary Waters Pathfinder Dog Sled & Cross Country Ski 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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