Canoe Camp

Website: https://www.vlmcamps.org/summer-camps/canoe-camp

Site: Camp Vermillion
Ages: Completed grades 5-6, 7-9, 10-12
Costs: $500-680*

Canoe camp is the place to both learn the basics and build on your skills. Campers spend time each day canoeing, camping, and other outdoor education skills, mixed in among many favorite camp activities. Each age level program includes some type of overnight canoeing and camping experience. Canoe Camp is split into three different age and progression levels. Our Trekker Canoe Campers (5-6 gr) will enjoy day trips on Lake Vermilion, as well as an onsite overnight experience. The Explorer Canoe Campers (7-9 gr) will spend an overnight off-site, canoeing and camping near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Finally, our Sojourner Campers (10-12 gr) will head into the BWCAW for a 3-night canoe trip.

*See full fee schedule here.

Program Details

Here it is - a program designed to teach what you need to know to fully enjoy your canoeing and camping experience in Minnesota's northwoods!

Each day of Canoe Camp includes learning canoeing skills - the various paddle strokes, sterning, portaging, general care for a canoe. Campers also learn basic map reading and navigation skills. Overnight camping experiences during the week will teach campers how to set up a campsite and prepare your meals "on the trail", both over the fire and using a simple trail stove.

In addition to these intentional learning times, the week includes many favorite camp activities, such as games, campfire, swimming, and more!

5th & 6th Grade Program (Trekkers) An introduction to canoeing and camping, and includes an overnight experience at Camp Vermillion as well as day canoeing trips on Lake Vermillion.

7th - 9th Grade Program (Explorers) Go a bit deeper into canoeing and camping skills, and includes an off-site, overnight canoe trip. It is our hope that the skills taught during Canoe Camp will prepare our campers to experience and enjoy a week-long Canoe County trip to the BWCAW once they reach High School.

10th - 12th Grade Program (Sojourners) This program involves a three-night trip to the BWCAW with two of our staff, including a trained Canoe County guide.

Possible Daily Schedule

7:00 - Polar Bear Swim (optional)
7:45 - Morning Mai (devotions with other cabins)
8:00 - Breakfast
8:40 - Kapers (tasks or chores to help keep camp clean for everyone)
9:15 - Skill learning
12:00 - Lunch
12:45 - Quiet Time
1:15 - Worship and Rubbaboo
3:00 - Canteen
3:30 - Skill Learning
5:30 - Supper
6:15 - Cabin Time
6:45 - All Camp Activity
8:15 - Canteen/prepare for evening Campfire
9:00 - Campfire
9:45 - Cabin Devotions; also called Wattape
10:30 - Lights Out

Contact:

CAMP OFFICE

1325 N 45th Avenue E
Duluth, MN 55804
(800) 331-5148

CAMP VERMILION

2555 Vermilion Camp Rd
Cook, MN 55723
218-666-5834