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Canoeing

Introductory BWCA Sessions
Entering grades 7- 9

Ideal for first-time campers looking for an introduction to the Widji experience and the Boundary Waters Canoe area. Campers will learn the basic skills of canoeing, camping, and navigation in a fun and supportive environment.
A typical Intro trail group consists of two Widji Trail Counselors and four campers, with a maximum group size of up to six campers. After two to three days of training and orientation at Widji, groups hit the trail for six to ten days in the BWCA.  
All campers are expected to pitch in and do their share of the work, carrying packs and tents across portages which may be up to a mile long!

Intro Canoe	# of days	Fees	Boys Availability	Girls Availability
6/21-7/4	14	$1,400	Open	Open
6/25-7/4	10	$1,000	Open	Open
6/30-7/11	12	$1,200	Open	Open
7/7-7/17	11	$1,100	Open	Open
7/13-7/23	11	$1,100	Open	Open
7/19-7/30	12	$1,200	Open	Open
7/26-8/5	11	$1,100	Open	Open
8/1-8/12	12	$1,200	Open	Open
8/8-8/18	11	$1,100	Open	Open
8/14-8/24	11	$1,000	Open	Open
8/20-8/31	12	$1,200	Open	Open

 

* Open: More than three spots available
* Limited: Three or fewer spots available
* Full: No spots available

Updated 12/4/2008

BWCA Sessions

Entering grades 8-11

These canoe adventures, the mainstay of Widji’s canoe program, are our most popular trips—perfect for excited, first-time campers as well as seasoned canoeists.  Each group of five campers is under the leadership of one Widji Trail Counselor.  Over the course of the trip a group may travel 60-140 miles through the heart of the Boundary Waters, learning and refining their paddling and camping skills along the way.

BWCA Canoe	# of Days	Fees	Boys Availability	Girls Availability
6/21-7/4	14	$1,400	Open	Open
6/25-7/11	17	$1,700	Open	Open
6/30-7/17	18	$1,800	Open	Open
7/7-7/23	17	$1,700	Open	Open
7/19-8/5	18	$1,800	Open	Open
7/26-8/12	18	$1,800	Open	Open
8/8-8/24	17	$1,700	Open	Open
8/14-8/29	16	$1,600	Open	Open

* Open: More than three spots available
* Limited: Three or fewer spots available
* Full: No spots available
Updated 10/17/2008

Canoeing & Backpacking Combination

Entering Grades 8-10

New For 2009!

If you are not quite sure whether backpacking or canoeing is your calling, this is the trip for you! Perfect for experienced or first-time campers. The canoeing segment will cover the eastern portion of the Boundary Waters—a rare destination for Widji groups. The backpacking segment will traverse part of the beautiful and rugged Superior Hiking trail.

Campers will spend approximately 6 nights canoeing and 6 nights backpacking. Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of both canoeing and backpacking, allowing experienced campers or novices the opportunity to enhance their skills in both disciplines.

 

Quetico Sessions

Entering grades 9-11

The pristine lakes and remote wilderness trails of Canada’s Quetico Provincial Park provide challenge and adventure for experienced campers.  Trail groups travel deep into the heart of the Quetico and learn the basics of expedition style canoe tripping.  
One Widji counselor provides leadership for up to five campers.  In the Quetico the portages are not as used as in most of the BWCA, there are no designated campsites, and it is generally less populated.

Quetico	# of Days	Fees	Boys Availability	Girls Availability
6/21-7/4	14	$1,455	Open	Open
6/21-7/11	21	$2,155	Open	Open
6/25-7/11	17	$1,755	Open	Open
7/13-7/30	18	$1,855	Open	Open
7/19-8/5	18	$1,855	Closed	Open
7/26-8/12	18	$1,855	Open	Closed
8/1-8/12	12	$1,255	Open	Open
8/8-8/27	20	$2,055	Open	Open
8/14-8/31	18	$1,855	Open	Open

* Open: More than three spots available
* Limited: Three or fewer spots available
* Full: No spots available

Fees include a $55 permit fee for Quetico Park.

Updated 10/17/2008

Backpacking

Isle Royale
Entering grades 7-8

Isle Royale, a National Park in the midst of Lake Superior’s cold clear waters, offers a fantastic introduction to backpacking.  After a few days at Widji, groups embark on a three-hour ferry ride to reach Isle Royale, where they spend five to six days hiking.  Moose and foxes are commonly sited, and occasionally wolf howls can be heard!

Isle Royale	# of Days	Fees	Transportation	Boys Availability	Girls Availability
7/7-7/17	11	$1,100	$179	Open	Open

* Open: More than three spots available
* Limited: Three or fewer spots available
* Full: No spots available
Updated 10/21/2008

Superior Hiking Trail
Entering grades 7-8

Groups spend five to six days hiking along the north shore of Lake Superior.  Campers enjoy panoramic views of the big lake and the Sawtooth Mountains.  The hiking is along well maintained trails, and each night the group camps at a designated backcountry campsite.

Superior Hiking Trail	# of Days	Fees	Transportation	Boys Availability	Girls Availability
8/14-8/24	11	$1,100	$86	Open	Open

* Open: More than three spots available
* Limited: Three or fewer spots available
* Full: No spots available
Updated 10/21/2008

Bighorn Mountain Sessions
Entering grades 8-10

The Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming offer an excellent introduction to mountain backpacking for confident first-time or experienced backpackers.  After a few days of training at Widji, groups drive by van for two days to the Bighorns, near Buffalo, in north central Wyoming.  Campers spend approximately eight days hiking at elevations of 8,000-10,000 feet. 
Two Widji Trail Counselors share the leadership for each Bighorn group of four to six campers.  Groups must be prepared for a variety of weather, including the occasional snow shower!

Bighorns	# of Days	Fees	Transportation	Boys Availability	Girls Availability
7/13-7/30	18	$1,800	$307	Open	Open
7/19-8/5	18	$1,800	$307	Open	Open
8/8-8/24	17	$1,700	$307	Open	Open

* Open: More than three spots available
* Limited: Three or fewer spots available
* Full: No spots available
Updated 10/21/2008

Rocky Mountain Sessions
Entering grades 9-12

The Rocky Mountain sessions are ideal for experienced campers looking for a fun challenge.  After training and orientation at Widji, groups travel for two days by van to either the Absaroka Mountains or the Spanish Peak Range of southwestern Montana.  Both mountain ranges offer excellent alpine backpacking terrain, providing many opportunities for campers to hike above the treeline.
Two Widji trail counselors share the leadership for each Rocky Mountain group of four to six campers.

Dates	# of Days	Fees	Transportation	Boys Availability	Girls Availability
7/13-7/30	18	$1,800	$307	Open	Open
8/1-8/18	18	$1,800	$307	Open	Open
8/8-8/28	21	$2,100	$307	Open	Open

Cancellation Policy:

Payments: A $200 non-refundable registration fee is due with each registration.

• All remaining fees are due by May 4, 2009.

• Registrations after May 4, 2009 require full payment.

• Any changes made to session dates or type of session will require a $25 service fee.

Payments can be made by check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express.

Cancellations must be made in writing. If you cancel:

 

1.  Before May 4, 2009, Widji will refund all fees except the registration fee which is $200 for regular sessions, $300 for Explorer and Advanced Explorer sessions and $500 for Mountaineer and Voyageur sessions.

 

 2.  After May 4, 2009 all fees are non-refundable.*

 

 *Exception for #2:  A) If a cancellation is made due to a medical condition and confirmed in writing by the treating physician all fees but the registration fee will be refunded.

• Our staff works as hard as possible to help campers with homesickness or behavioral issues, we do not issues refunds for campers that leave early due to those reasons.

• Camp Widjiwagan reserves the right to send any camper home early who does not abide by camp rules or whose behavior is disruptive, uncontrollable, illegal, dangerous or disrespectful to other campers or the camp community.  No refund will be issued for any of the above reasons.

Banquets:

 

Attending your child’s banquet can be a great way to share in their Widji experience.  Banquet days are always the day before the session ends.  We do not have cabin space for guests to stay, but a limited number of tent sites are available.

 

Some important things to remember when making reservations for a banquet:

 

• Space is limited for both the banquet and tent spaces; reservations are on a first-come first-served basis. Once banquet/tent capacity is reached, we will not accept further reservations. 

• No reservations will be accepted for banquet or tent spaces less than one week prior to a banquet date.

• Less than one week prior to a banquet date, banquet and tenting fees are non-refundable.