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Menogyn Wilderness Adventures

Canoeing, Backpacking & Rock Climbing

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Canoeing

Le Voyage Nouveau

First time Menogyn campers will love this great introductory trip.  Eight and eleven day sessions are available. Learn the basics of wilderness canoe tripping during a 5-8 day trip canoeing in the Boundary Waters.  Groups travel an average of 5-8 miles, and carry their packs and canoes across 3-5 portages per day.

 

Entering Grades 8-10

 

Session #	Dates	Fee	Availability
8C1	June 19 - June 26	$680	Girls Only
8C2	June 28 - July 5	$680	Girls Only
11C1	June 28 - July 8	$935	Girls and Boys
8C3	July 11 - July 18	$680	Girls and Boys
11C2	July 21 - July 31	$935	Girls and Boys
8C4	July 27 - August 3	$680	Girls and Boys
8C5	August 5 - August 12	$680	Girls and Boys
8C6	August 14 - August 21	$680	Girls and Boys
11C3	August 14 - August 24	$935	Girls and Boys

Entering Grade 7

Session #	Dates	Fee	Availability
8C2.7	June 28 - July 5	$680	Full
8C5.7	August 5 - August 12	$680	Girls and Boys

Esprit d'Amitie

Campers will build on their previous wilderness travel and camping skills during this session.  Spend 11-12 days paddling in the Boundary Waters, traveling up to 100 miles and traversing many portages.  Sign up for a special session this year and build your own canoe paddle to take on trail.

Entering grades 9-11

Session #	Dates	Fee	Availability
14C1	June 22 - July 5	$1190	Boys Only
15C2	July 11 - July 25	$1275	Girls and Boys
14C3	July 21 - August 3	$1190	Boys Only
14C4	August 5 - August 18	$1190	Girls and Boys

Esprit with Paddle Building

New for 2008 - the paddle building option for the 14-day canoe trip.  These special Esprit sessions will include an extra day in camp where campers will have the opportunity to build their own canoe paddle.  They will carve a basswood paddle using a spoke-shave, hand plane, and a shaving horse.  Our canoe-master and specially trained staff will guide the paddlemaking.  Please call Aaron at 763-230-9310 with questions.

Entering grades 9-11

Session #	Dates	Fee	Availability
14C1.P	June 22 - July 5, Boys Only	$1190	Boys Only
15C2.P	July 11 - July 25, Girls Only	$1275	Girls Only
14C3.P	July 21 - August 3 Girls and Boys	$1190	Girls Only

Joie de Travail

During this 21 -Day session campers build their expedition canoeing skills as they paddle and portage through the rugged Quetico Provincial Park, Ontario. Many groups choose to finish with the 8.5 mile Grand Portage. The Quetico presents a more remote and less traveled region of the boundary waters. Previous wilderness experience is required for these sessions. Note: A Passport will be required for all Quetico participants in 2008.

Entering Grades 10-12

Session #	Dates	Fee	Availability
20QC	June 19 - July 8	$1695	Girls Only
21QC	July 11 - 31	$1785	Boys Only

Backpacking

Voyage Nouveau Superior Hiking Trail

Learn the basics of well-planned wilderness backpacking during six days on the Superior hiking Trail overlooking Lake Superior. Groups will hike well-maintained trails in the beautiful NorthWoods and camp at designated sites.

Entering grades 8-10

Session	Dates	Fee	Availability
8B1	July 11-18	$680	Girls and Boys
8B2	August 5 - 12	$680	Girls and Boys

Voyage Nouveau Isle Royale

Enjoy 8 days backpacking on beautiful Isle Royale National Park, an island on Lake Superior. Backpackers take a three hour ferry from Grand Portage, MN and hike established trails. Isle Royale campers often see moose and fox and even hear wolves.

Entering grades 8-10

Session	Dates	Fee	Availability
11B1	June 28 - July 8	$1050	Boys and Girls
11B2	August 14 - 24	$1050	Girls Only

Esprit d' Amitie

Extended 11-day  trips  that really get to know Isle Royale well.  Several longer, circle routes are available and campers may see several of many historic areas.

Entering grades 9-11

Session	Dates	Fee	Availability
14B1	July 21 - August 3	$1315	Girls and Boys

Joie de Travail

Hike deep into the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming for 14-15 days.  Trails lead through mixed alpine and forest terrain and elevations up to 10,000 feet. Campers learn expedition style skills for remote travel in the backcountry. Previous wilderness camping experience/application is required if not an invited previous Menogyn camper.

Entering grades 10-12

Session	Dates	Fee	Availability
21YB	July 11 - 31	$2160	Full!!
20YB	August 5 - 24	$2055	Boys Only

Rock Climbing

Voyage Nouveau

On this great introduction to rock Climbing Trip, campers spend 5-6 days climbing at Seagull Palisade in the BWCA or along the Superior Hiking trail. Campers learn basic required skills including a variety of knot-tying, belaying and climbing techniques.

Entering grades 8-10

Session	Dates	Fee	Availability
8R1	July 11 - 18	$715	Girls Only
8R2	August 5 - 12	$715	Boys Only
8R3	August 14 - 21	$715	Boys Only

Canoeing/Rock Climbing Combo

Get an excellent taste of wilderness canoeing and rock climbing on this combined trip. Campers split their time between paddling and portaging in the BWCA and climbing and base camping on Seagull Lake  as they learn the skills required for both adventures.

Entering grades 8-10

Session	Dates	Fee	Availability
11R1	June 28 - July 8	$970	Boys and Girls
11R2	July 21 - 31	$970	Boys and Girls
11R3	August 14 - 24	$970	Boys Only

Esprit d' Amitie

Build your backpacking and climbing skills as you spend 12 - 13 days climbing and hiking at four to five different sites along the Superior Hiking Trail. Previous experience is not necessary, but basic knowledge of climbing is very helpful.

Entering grades 9-11

Session	Dates	Fee	Availability
14R1	June 22 - July 5	$1225	Boys Only
15R2	July 11 - 25	$1315	Boys Only
14R3	August 5 - 18	$1225	FULL!