Overview
This summer, let your child experience transformation in the breathtaking wilderness overlooking Lake Superior. At Wolf Ridge, 2,000 acres of forests, lakes, and rocky ridges create the perfect backdrop for growth, discovery, and unforgettable fun. Whether through classic camp experiences that build confidence and friendships, specialty camps that spark passions, or wilderness trips that challenge and inspire, every camper returns home changed in the best way.
Sessions blend timeless fun with skill-building adventures: campfires, crafts, games, climbing, and high ropes. With new activities each year, every summer brings fresh excitement. And don't miss out on family camp, where parents and kids can unplug, explore, and share in the magic together.
This is more than camp. Its transformation, the Wolf Ridge way.
Read More Show LessSpecialty camp focus: Nature, Wilderness Trips, Rock Climbing
Case-by-case support for campers with: Mobility Limitations
Unique Features
- Focus on Personal Growth: Campers build resilience, leadership, independence, and environmental stewardship
- Hands-On Learning: Engaging activities that teach sustainability, ecology, and environmental stewardship.
- Outdoor Adventures: Explore Northern Minnesota’s breathtaking landscapes through hiking, canoeing, and more.
- Memorable Fun: Create friendships and memories that will last forever.
- Community and Belonging: Strong camp community built on respect, inclusion, and fun
Activities
Dates & Rates
2026 Season:
- Camp Season June 22 - August 15
- Session Lengths 1, 2 weeks
- Cost $770 - $1,050 /week
Financial Offers:
- Tiered/sliding scale tutition: No
- Financial assistance: Yes
- Special discounts: Available
Accommodations
Bunks
- Type: Dorm Or Hotel
- Not open air
- Electricity/lights
- No air conditioning
- No separate bathhouse
- Showers attached
- Toilets attached
Health
- Staff certified in First Aid / CPR
- No doctor onsite
- No nurse onsite
- No 24/7 medical staff
- No onsite health center
Dietary Needs
- Food Allergies
- Gluten Free
- No kosher
- Peanut-free
- Tree nut-free
- Vegan friendly
- Vegetarian friendly
International Campers
- Enrolls non-US campers
- 1 countries have attended
Welcome Message
Peter Smerud, Executive Director
Dear Parents and Families,
I invite you to join us this summer at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center for our Summer Camp. We offer transformative programs for campers of all ages, designed to help them connect with nature, develop new skills, and create lasting memories. Whether through outdoor adventures, nature hikes, or stargazing, Wolf Ridge provides an unforgettable experience that inspires a lifelong love of the natural world.