Base Camps

Each summer we offer Base Camps and High Adventure trips for older campers. You'll spend a day or two of your week at Camp Nathanael, but for most of the week you'll be off-site with your cabin biking, canoeing or rock climbing in beautiful scenic parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin. High Adventure trips are out of camp most of the week. Base Camps are for guys going into 8th grade and up.

  • Whitewater Canoeing Base Camp
  • Trail Biking Base Camp
  • Climbing & Rappelling Base Camp
  • Boundary Waters Canoeing High Adventure
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BWCA High Adventure Trip (Gr. 9+)

For boys entering grades 9 and up. You'll arrive at camp on Sunday, pack gear and food, and head north early Monday for five days and four nights in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Canoe experience is important, as well as the ability to carry packs and canoes. You'll return to camp Friday and head home Saturday morning.

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Whitewater River Base Camp (Gr. 8+)

For boys entering grade 8 and up. After learning canoeing skills on Lake Wilbur and either the Kettle or St. Croix river you will head into Wisconsin to tackle the Boise Brule river. Over the course of two days you will traverse level 3 and 4 rapids and make your way up to Lake Superior. This trip will be somewhat physically challenging, so you will need to be in reasonably good condition.

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Trail Biking Base Camp (Gr. 8+)

For boys entering grades 8 and up. After training at camp, you'll head out to some exciting mountain biking areas in Minnesota. The highlight of the trip will be an overnight trip to Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area. This trip will be somewhat physically challenging, so you will need to be in reasonably good condition. Mountain Biking experience is very helpful.

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Rock Climbing Base Camp (Gr. 8+)

For boys entering grades 8 and up. You'll receive initial training and experience at camp on our own climbing tower. Then you'll head out to some of Minnesota's prime climbing areas, including an overnight trip to the North Shore. As always, safety is a priority on Nathanael trips. Climbing and rappelling experience is helpful. Space is limited.