What should your youth expect

• A safe and welcoming ecosystem

• Hands-on nature adventures from breakfast to lights out, including...

  • Tap maple trees

  • Learn about Minnesota reptiles and amphibians (hold a snake or two)

  • Canoe, cross country ski

  • Learn compass skills

  • Start fires and build survival shelters and generally explore and connect with nature by directly interacting with it.

  • A whole lot more (see class list for options).

• Learn that they can live (and thrive) without electronics!

• Social and life skills

• Real, engaging, discovery based STEM learning

• Meaningful connections with peers inside and outside of the classroom

• Lots and lots and lots of laughs

• Unbelievable stargazing in among the darkest skies in Minnesota

• The tastiest bog water you'll ever drink

• Ooey-gooey cinnamon rolls and lots of other great food

• A team of experienced and passionate naturalist educators.

• Create memories that will last a lifetime.

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Cost with special LGBTQ+ discount

• Day trip with lunch... $50 per student ($25 per adult chaperone)

• Two-day, one night trip...$115 per student ($50 per adult chaperone)

• Three-day, two-night trip...$150 per student ($100 per adult chaperone)

• Four-day, three-night trip... $180 per student ($130 per adult chaperone)

• Five-day, four-night trip...$220 per student ($145 per adult chaperone)