Attending summer camp can be one of the most unforgettable and transformative experiences in a child’s life. At camp, kids get to be creative; learn how to work together; overcome challenges that build confidence, courage, and resilience; and most of all, have fun in a supportive atmosphere. 

All camps are different. Our summer camps have a focus on wildlife, nature, challenge, and outdoor skills. By providing the opportunity to ‘unplug’ and connect with nature, they also enrich a child’s perception of the world and appreciation of the natural world.

ACNW summer camps provide kids with new experiences, opportunities for personal growth and a safe, fun environment where they can:* 

• soar to new heights traversing our high ropes course with a fun zip-line ride at the end 
• learn how to build an outside shelter and start a fire without matches 
• discover how to navigate through the woods using only a compass 
• canoe and swim on beautiful clear Grindstone Lake 
• perfect their target skills with atlatl throwing and archery practice 
• figure out how to traverse our low ropes course as a team without touching the ground 
• build campfires and learn how to cook over an open fire 
• gaze in wonder at the universe of stars in the night sky overhead 
• experience the thrill and adrenaline rush of rafting down the St. Louis River 
• bait a hook and try to land a fish or two 
• realize a personal first by making it to the top of our climbing wall 
• ascend Ely’s Peak near Duluth by climbing the face and/or walking up the trails 
• pitch a tent at Jay Cooke State Park and explore the rugged beauty of the river gorge 
• get a close-up look at the macroinvertebrates, insects, reptiles & amphibians around us 
• gain new insights into the lives of animals through behind-the-scenes visits 
• … and participate in many other exciting activities that are part of our camp experience 

For more information, please visit: Audubon Center