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Wilderness Canoeing
Menogyn Counselors work with campers to develop skills for all experience levels. Campers can expect to:
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Travel an average of 7-12 miles a day
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Develop team-building, paddling and portaging skills
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Help cook over a fire or camp stove
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Learn about strengths and limits
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Relax, make friends and share stories at night
Le Voyage Nouveau Canoeing
First time Menogyn campers will love this great introductory trip. 8 and 11-day sessions 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.
| Session |
Dates |
Price |
# of days |
Availability |
Entering grades 8-10
*Session has trip open to 11 &12 grades |
| 8C1 |
June 24 – July 1 |
$765 |
8 |
Girls and Boys |
| *11C3 |
August 19-29 |
$975 |
8 |
Girls and Boys |
| 8C2 |
July 3 - July 10 |
$765 |
8 |
Girls and Boys |
| 8C3 |
July 16-July 23 |
$765 |
8 |
Girls and Boys |
| *11C2 |
July 26-August 5 |
$765 |
8 |
Girls and Boys |
| 8C4 |
August 1-August 8 |
$765 |
8 |
Girls and Boys |
| 8C5 |
August 10-August 17 |
$765 |
8 |
Girls and Boys |
| 8C6 |
August 19-August 26 |
$735 |
8 |
Girls and Boys |
| *11C1 |
July 3-July 13 |
$975 |
8 |
Girls and Boys |
| Entering grade 7 |
| 8C2.7 |
July 3-July 10 |
$765 |
8 |
Girls and Boys |
| 8C5.7 |
August 10-August 17 |
$765 |
8 |
Girls and Boys |
Esprit d'Amitie Canoeing
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.
| Session |
Dates |
Price |
# of days |
Availability |
| Entering grades 9-11 |
| 14C1 |
June 27 – July 10 |
$1285 |
12 |
Girls and Boys |
| 15C2 |
July 16-July 30 |
$1380 |
12 |
Girls and Boys |
| 14C3 |
July 26-August 8 |
$1285 |
12 |
Girls and Boys |
| 14C4 |
August 10-August 23 |
$1285 |
12 |
Girls and Boys |
Esprit Esprit d'Amitie with Paddle Building
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 paddle making. Please call Mo at 763-230-9310 with questions.
| Session |
Dates |
Price |
# of days |
Availability |
| Entering grades 9-11 |
| 14C1.P |
June 27 – July 10 |
$1285 |
14 |
Girls and Boys |
| 15C2.P |
July 16-July 30 |
$1380 |
14 |
Girls and Boys |
| 14C3.P |
July 26-August 8 |
$1285 |
14 |
Girls and Boys |
Joie de Travail Canoeing
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 2009.
| Session |
Dates |
Price |
# of days |
Availability |
| Entering grades 9-11 |
| 20QC |
June 24 – July 13 |
$1830 |
21 |
Girls and Boys |
| 21QC |
July 16-August 5 |
$1930 |
21 |
Girls and Boys |
Wilderness Backpacking
Menogyn backpacking is an excellent way for teens of all skill levels to experience the wonders of the deep wilderness. Campers can expect to:
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Learn how to properly fit and pack backpacks
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Travel an average of 6-10 miles each day
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See amazing landscapes
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Help cook over a fire or camp stove
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Make friends and share stories in the evenings
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Learn to live simply, carrying everything on their backs
Voyage Nouveau Superior Hiking Trail Backpacking
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 North Woods and camp at designated sites.
| Session |
Dates |
Price |
# of days |
Availability |
| Entering grades 8-10 |
| 8B1 |
July 16-23 |
$765 |
6 |
Girls and Boys |
| 8B2 |
August 10-17 |
$765 |
6 |
Girls and Boys |
Voyage Nouveau Isle Royale Backpacking
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.
| Session |
Dates |
Price |
# of days |
Availability |
| Entering grades 8-10 |
| 11B1 |
July 3-13 |
$1135 |
8 |
Girls and Boys |
| 11B2 |
August 19-29 |
$1135 |
8 |
Girls and Boys |
Esprit d' Amitie Backpacking
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.
| Session |
Dates |
Price |
# of days |
Availability |
| Entering grades 9-11 |
| 14B1 |
June 26 – July 8 |
$1430 |
11 |
Girls and Boys |
Joie de Travail Backpacking
Hike deep into the back country 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 back country. Previous wilderness camping experience/application is required if not an invited previous Menogyn camper.
| Session |
Dates |
Price |
# of days |
Availability |
| Entering grades 10-12 |
| 21YB |
July 16-August 5 |
$2330 |
15 |
Girls and Boys |
| 20YB |
August 10-19 |
$2220 |
15 |
Girls and Boys |
Rock Climbing
Menogyn Counselors work with campers to develop skills for all experience levels. Campers can expect to:
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Learn rock climbing, belaying and safety skills
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Learn to fit and pack your backpack, or paddle and portage your canoe and gear
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Learn about low-impact wilderness camping
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Help cook over a fire or camp stove
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Make friends, share stories in the evenings and work together to climb safely as a group
Voyage Nouveau Rock Climbing
A 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.
| Session |
Dates |
Price |
# of days |
Availability |
| Entering grades 8-10 |
| 8R1 |
July 16-23 |
$775 |
6 |
Girls only |
| 8R2 |
August 10-17 |
$775 |
6 |
Boys only |
| 8R3 |
August 19-26 |
$775 |
6 |
Boys only |
Canoeing/Rock Climbing Combo
Get a 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.
| Session |
Dates |
Price |
# of days |
Availability |
| Entering grades 8-10 |
| 11R1 |
July 3-13 |
$1050 |
10 |
Girls only |
| 11R2 |
July 26-August 5 |
$1050 |
10 |
Boys only |
| 11R3 |
August 19-29 |
$1050 |
10 |
Boys only |
Esprit d' Amitie Rock Climbing
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.
| Session |
Dates |
Price |
# of days |
Availability |
| Entering grades 9-11 |
| 14R1 |
June 27 – July 10 |
$1325 |
12 |
Boys only |
| 15R2 |
July 16 – July 30 |
$1420 |
13 |
Boys only |
| 14R3 |
August 10 – 23 |
$1325 |
12 |
Girls only |
