Transformative Adventures for Teens in the Great Outdoors
Teen Adventure Camps 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 12-16 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 12-14
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 2 nights and 3 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.
Trip Distance: 30 miles of waterway
Time on Trail: 3 nights, 4 days
Scheduled: Week 2 | June 21-26, 2026
Cost: Tier A: $903 |Â Tier B: $813 | Tier C: $767
Border Brule River Trip, Ages 13-15
There are two “Brule Rivers” in Wisconsin and this year we are exploring both! 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.
Trip Distance: 46.3 miles of waterway
Time on Trail: 3 nights, 4 days
Scheduled: Week 5 | July 12-17, 2026
Cost: Tier A: $903 |Â Tier B: $813 | Tier C: $767
Sylvania Wilderness Canoe Trip, Ages 12-14
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.
Trip Distance: 20.7 miles of waterway, 15 portages
Time on Trail: 3 nights, 4 days
Scheduled: Week 5 | July 12-17, 2026
Cost: Tier A: $903 |Â Tier B: $813 | Tier C: $767
Whitewater Rafting, Ages 12-14
Embark on a thrilling 5-day whitewater adventure across 4 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.
Trip Distance: 26.8 miles of river
Time on Trail: 1 nights, 2 days car camping, the rest of the nights they sleep at camp
Scheduled:
Week 3 | June 28 – July 3, 2026
Cost: Tier A: $1,045 | Tier B: $966 | Tier C: $888
Bois Brule River Trip, Ages 14-16
Explore Wisconsin’s Bois Brule River, known as “The River of Presidents.” This trip offers experienced canoeists a thrilling journey through diverse landscapes, including peaceful meandering riffles, an 8-mile stretch of exhilarating Class 1 and 2 rapids (with a small section of Class 3), and a tranquil waterway leading to Lake Superior. With a total trail distance of 38.4 miles, this expedition promises unforgettable thrills, exceptional fishing, and the chance to follow in the footsteps of Presidents Grant, Cleveland, Coolidge, Hoover, and Eisenhower. Intensity Level 2/5.
Trip Distance: 38.4 miles of waterway
Time on Trail: 3 nights, 4 days
Scheduled: Week 8 | August 2-7, 2026
Cost: Tier A: $903 |Â Tier B: $813 | Tier C: $767
Pictured Rocks Backpacking Trip,
Ages 12-14
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.
Trip Distance: 18 miles of backpacking
Time on Trail: 3 nights, 4 days backcountry
Scheduled: Week 9 | August 9-14, 2026
Cost: Tier A: $945 | Tier B: $874 | Tier C: $804
Porcupine Backpacking & Climbing Trip, Ages 12-14
Campers will get to experience the thrills of mountain terrain backpacking and climbing 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 rock climbing destinations. They will learn the safety fundamentals of backpacking and climbing facilitated by our trained staff on beginner/less technical climbing routes. Intensity Level 3/5.
Trip Distance: 11 miles of backpacking
Time on Trail: 3 nights, 4 days backcountry
Scheduled: Week 10 | Aug 16-21, 2026
Cost: Tier A: $903 | Tier B: $813 | Tier C: $767
