Northern Lakes Canoe Base
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15551 Moose Lake Rd, Ely, MN 55731
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(218) 365-2117
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About Northern Lakes Canoe Base
About Northern Lakes Canoe Base
Wilderness canoe adventures for girls, by girls
Philosophy: If your daughter loves adventure, Northern Lakes Canoe Base is a dream come true.
Girls build confidence, leadership, and outdoor skills in the heart of Minnesota’s wilderness, led by experienced guides.
Trips are all about teamwork, self-reliance, and making lifelong friends.
It’s a unique, empowering experience—far beyond the typical summer camp.
Philosophy: If your daughter loves adventure, Northern Lakes Canoe Base is a dream come true.
Girls build confidence, leadership, and outdoor skills in the heart of Minnesota’s wilderness, led by experienced guides.
Trips are all about teamwork, self-reliance, and making lifelong friends.
It’s a unique, empowering experience—far beyond the typical summer camp.
Philosophy: If your daughter loves adventure, Northern Lakes Canoe Base is a dream come true.
Girls build confidence, leadership, and outdoor skills in the heart of Minnesota’s wilderness, led by experienced guides.
Trips are all about teamwork, self-reliance, and making lifelong friends.
It’s a unique, empowering experience—far beyond the typical summer camp.
Ages:
9
-
18
years old
Pricing:
$75
/day
$525
/week
Camp sessions & schedule
Camp sessions & schedule
If your daughter loves adventure, Northern Lakes Canoe Base is a dream come true.
Girls build confidence, leadership, and outdoor skills in the heart of Minnesota’s wilderness, led by experienced guides.
Trips are all about teamwork, self-reliance, and making lifelong friends.
It’s a unique, empowering experience—far beyond the typical summer camp.
If your daughter loves adventure, Northern Lakes Canoe Base is a dream come true.
Girls build confidence, leadership, and outdoor skills in the heart of Minnesota’s wilderness, led by experienced guides.
Trips are all about teamwork, self-reliance, and making lifelong friends.
It’s a unique, empowering experience—far beyond the typical summer camp.
If your daughter loves adventure, Northern Lakes Canoe Base is a dream come true.
Girls build confidence, leadership, and outdoor skills in the heart of Minnesota’s wilderness, led by experienced guides.
Trips are all about teamwork, self-reliance, and making lifelong friends.
It’s a unique, empowering experience—far beyond the typical summer camp.
Girls aged 9-18•Mon–Sun from 9AM–4PM•25/day & 100/week
Standard trips range from 3 to 10 days in the wilderness, with pricing typically around $225 for a 3-day trip and $750 for a 10-day trip (averages $75/day).
Touch the Wilderness (grades 4–6): $225 for 3 days.
Canoe Base Sampler Day: $30 (day program).
Discounts: $15 coupon for Camp Care Day participants.
Registration: Opens in February/March.
No sibling or early-bird discounts listed.
All trips include guides, equipment, food, and training.
No daily drop-in; all trips are pre-registered.
Women in the Wilderness trips also available.
Some free events for Girl Scouts and families.
Standard trips range from 3 to 10 days in the wilderness, with pricing typically around $225 for a 3-day trip and $750 for a 10-day trip (averages $75/day).
Touch the Wilderness (grades 4–6): $225 for 3 days.
Canoe Base Sampler Day: $30 (day program).
Discounts: $15 coupon for Camp Care Day participants.
Registration: Opens in February/March.
No sibling or early-bird discounts listed.
All trips include guides, equipment, food, and training.
No daily drop-in; all trips are pre-registered.
Women in the Wilderness trips also available.
Some free events for Girl Scouts and families.
Standard trips range from 3 to 10 days in the wilderness, with pricing typically around $225 for a 3-day trip and $750 for a 10-day trip (averages $75/day).
Touch the Wilderness (grades 4–6): $225 for 3 days.
Canoe Base Sampler Day: $30 (day program).
Discounts: $15 coupon for Camp Care Day participants.
Registration: Opens in February/March.
No sibling or early-bird discounts listed.
All trips include guides, equipment, food, and training.
No daily drop-in; all trips are pre-registered.
Women in the Wilderness trips also available.
Some free events for Girl Scouts and families.
Activities & amenities
Activities & amenities
Campers enjoy a wide range of activities. Daily themes often include:
Canoeing
Portaging
Backpacking
Camping
Campfire
Swimming
Team-Building
Outdoor-Cooking
Hiking
Navigation
Leave-No-Trace
Leadership
First-Aid
Challenge-Course
Rock-Climbing
Zip-Lining
Wildlife-Observation
Orienteering
Storytelling
Songs
Environmental-Education
Group-Games
Fire-Building
Map-Reading
Water-Safety
Outdoor-Skills
Service-Projects
Nature-Study
Photography
Star-Gazing
If your daughter loves adventure, Northern Lakes Canoe Base is a dream come true.
Girls build confidence, leadership, and outdoor skills in the heart of Minnesota’s wilderness, led by experienced guides.
Trips are all about teamwork, self-reliance, and making lifelong friends.
It’s a unique, empowering experience—far beyond the typical summer camp.
If your daughter loves adventure, Northern Lakes Canoe Base is a dream come true.
Girls build confidence, leadership, and outdoor skills in the heart of Minnesota’s wilderness, led by experienced guides.
Trips are all about teamwork, self-reliance, and making lifelong friends.
It’s a unique, empowering experience—far beyond the typical summer camp.
If your daughter loves adventure, Northern Lakes Canoe Base is a dream come true.
Girls build confidence, leadership, and outdoor skills in the heart of Minnesota’s wilderness, led by experienced guides.
Trips are all about teamwork, self-reliance, and making lifelong friends.
It’s a unique, empowering experience—far beyond the typical summer camp.
Birthdays:
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What people are saying
4.8
My child loved the activities and caring staff!
Location
15551 Moose Lake Rd, Ely, MN 55731
Additional info
Additional info
This camp is ideal for girls ready for real adventure and independence. All gear, meals, and training are included. The experience is unplugged—no screens, just nature and connection. Families can expect a supportive, safety-focused environment that encourages growth and resilience.
This camp is ideal for girls ready for real adventure and independence. All gear, meals, and training are included. The experience is unplugged—no screens, just nature and connection. Families can expect a supportive, safety-focused environment that encourages growth and resilience.
This camp is ideal for girls ready for real adventure and independence. All gear, meals, and training are included. The experience is unplugged—no screens, just nature and connection. Families can expect a supportive, safety-focused environment that encourages growth and resilience.
Health & safety
Health & safety
Affiliations: Girl Scouts of the USA, ACA, Non-profit
Special needs
Special needs
If your daughter loves adventure, Northern Lakes Canoe Base is a dream come true.
Girls build confidence, leadership, and outdoor skills in the heart of Minnesota’s wilderness, led by experienced guides.
Trips are all about teamwork, self-reliance, and making lifelong friends.
It’s a unique, empowering experience—far beyond the typical summer camp.
If your daughter loves adventure, Northern Lakes Canoe Base is a dream come true.
Girls build confidence, leadership, and outdoor skills in the heart of Minnesota’s wilderness, led by experienced guides.
Trips are all about teamwork, self-reliance, and making lifelong friends.
It’s a unique, empowering experience—far beyond the typical summer camp.
If your daughter loves adventure, Northern Lakes Canoe Base is a dream come true.
Girls build confidence, leadership, and outdoor skills in the heart of Minnesota’s wilderness, led by experienced guides.
Trips are all about teamwork, self-reliance, and making lifelong friends.
It’s a unique, empowering experience—far beyond the typical summer camp.
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