July 14 - 18 (Boys & Girls, 9-21)

This five-day canoe and camping trip to Voyageurs National Park is offered as a joint partnership with Wilderness Inquiry.  This organization has offered canoe experiences to members of the disabled community since 1978.  Basic canoe instruction will be given and no prior experience is necessary.

Campers will explore paths taken by 18th-Century fur traders in a 24-foot cedar strip canoe.  They will eat meals cooked over an open fire/cook stove and sleep in tents.  Other activities include hiking, fishing, tenting, and swimming.

Roundtrip transportation from the Twin Cities is included.

Things to consider regarding your camper's ability to be successful on this trip:

› Can they safely ride in a 15-passenger van for the entire trip's distance?

› Can they tolerate a 3-hour canoe ride/paddle (with breaks) in a large Voyageur Canoe?

›Can they tent for 3 nights in any weather?

›Can they use a portable toilet outodoors? (There are no indoor bathrooms, sinks or electricity).

›Can they tolerate insects/mosquitoes?

Related Links
visit Wilderness Inquiry's web site