Transformative Adventures in the Great Outdoors
Adventure Wilderness Trips are the perfect introduction to the world of high adventure outdoor recreation in America’s great Northwoods. These camps are tailored for adventure seekers ages 11-15 and are designed to grow your camper’s character. Each has a specific intensity level and run in one week durations. Whether your camper is a first timer, or they are ready for the most physically demanding trips, we have a program that is great for them. Our experienced staff act as guides, facilitating high adventure with an emphasis on leadership and teamwork.
Flambeau River Trip, Ages 13-15
This is the ideal trip for beginning canoeists. Shorelines are fully wooded with big sections of wide river, perfect for a scenic float. Wildlife viewing and fishing opportunities abound. Campers will spend 3 nights and 4 days navigating approximately 30 miles of this big, majestic river. Campsites are common and well maintained. This trip is sure to ignite your teens’ passion for outdoor adventures on Wisconsin’s waterways. Intensity Level 2/5.
Time on Trail: 3 nights, 4 days
Scheduled: Week 5 | July 11-16, 2027
Cost: Tier A: $920 | Tier B: $830 | Tier C: $785
UP Waterfalls Expedition, Ages 12-14
Dive into four days and three nights of pure adventure in Michigan’s stunning Upper Peninsula. Hike through lush forests, rugged trails, and hidden paths as you chase the thunder and mist of breathtaking waterfalls. This trip is a waterfall-lover’s dream — a refreshing escape into the wild beauty of the UP. Lace up your boots and let the adventure flow! Intensity Level 2/5.
Time on Trail: 3 nights, 4 days
Scheduled: Week 9 | August 8-13, 2027
Cost: Tier A: $920 | Tier B: $830 | Tier C: $785
Border Brule River Trip, Ages 12-14
This particular trip navigates the Brule River that runs west to east and creates the boarder between Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This is a wonderful stretch of river with a solid steady current. The river runs quietly through some of the most pristine wild country in the Midwest. Here, campers will encounter deer, eagles, beaver, and have abundant opportunities to fish, notably for Brown and Brook Trout. Numerous riffles and small Class 1 rapids make this a great river for novice paddlers. Total distance is 46.3 miles of waterway, with 3 nights and 4 days on the trail. Intensity Level 3/5.
Time on Trail: 3 nights, 4 days
Scheduled: Week 3 | June 27 – July 2, 2027
Cost: Tier A: $920 | Tier B: $830 | Tier C: $785
Sylvania Wilderness Canoe Trip, Ages 11-13
Heading 2 hours north from U-Nah-Li-Ya brings our campers to the pristine Sylvania Wilderness in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This 18,327 acre wilderness offers campers a perfect introduction to our longer wilderness trips in the Boundary Waters. With 34 lakes, dispersed through beautiful old growth forests, there are endless opportunities for exploration and discovery. Intensity Level 2/5.
Time on Trail: 2 nights, 3 days
Scheduled: Week 1 | June 12-18, 2027; Week 8 | August 1-6, 2027
Cost: Tier A: $900 | Tier B: $800 | Tier C: $755
Whitewater Rafting, Ages 13-15
Embark on a thrilling whitewater adventure across distinct Wisconsin Rivers. With a revamped schedule providing more opportunities for swift water kayaking and rafting, participants will navigate thrilling rapids, including the challenging “Piers Gorge” on the Menominee River. Professionally guided by third-party river guides, the action-packed journey covers a total of 26.8 miles, promising non-stop excitement and unforgettable memories. Intensity Level 2/5.
Time on Trail: 1 nights, 2 days car camping, the rest of the nights they sleep at camp
Scheduled: Week 2 | June 20-25, 2027
Cost: Tier A: $920 | Tier B: $830 | Tier C: $785
Pictured Rocks Backpacking Trip, Ages 13-15
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, forest, and shoreline await you at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Hiking, camping, and sightseeing opportunities abound. The lakeshore hugs the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles. Lake Superior is the largest, coldest, and most pristine of all the Great Lakes. Intensity Level 3/5.
Time on Trail: 3 nights, 4 days backcountry
Scheduled: Week 3 | June 27 – July 2, 2027
Cost: Tier A: $920 | Tier B: $830 | Tier C: $785
Porcupine Mountains Backpacking Trip, Ages 12-14
Campers will get to experience the thrills of mountain terrain backpacking the Iron Mountain and Porcupine Mountain regions. Campers will spend 3 nights camping in the backcountry and hiking to some of Upper Michigan’s most beautiful destinations. Trip Plan and itinerary coming soon! Intensity Level 2/5.
Time on Trail: 3 nights, 4 days backcountry
Scheduled: Week 5 | July 11-16, 2027
Cost: Tier A: $920 | Tier B: $830 | Tier C: $785
