Canoeing, Climbing


YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Canoeing and Leadership in the Northwoods...

Our expeditions explore some of the most remarkable canoe country in the world.

With small groups (four students and two Instructors), our Boys & Girls Outdoor Leadership Development expeditions are a great way to develop your leadership skills, be a part of a close-knit team, and have fun in the wilderness.

The Boundary Waters are world-renowned for their pristine waters and stunning views. You’ve never seen anything quite like the stars and moons reflecting off a perfectly still lake.

Just what you are looking for.

Our trips are operated by four different YMCA summer camps, allowing us to offer sessions that meet a diversity of needs, interests, and goals. With more than 40 trips each summer, we have something for everyone.

Join us; you won’t regret it.

We’ll help you find an expedition that will challenge and inspire you. Sign up for a unique experience.

Read trip descriptions and find out more on the local YMCA webpage

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Upcoming Program Dates

Boys Tier 2 Canoeing - Widjiwagan

June 15, 2023 - June 23, 2023
  • Canoeing

Girls Tier 2 Canoeing- Widjiwagan

June 15, 2023 - June 23, 2023
  • Canoeing

Boys Tier 1 Canoe - Camp Ihduhapi

June 18, 2023 - June 23, 2023
  • Canoeing

Girls Tier 1 Backpacking

June 18, 2023 - June 23, 2023
  • Backpacking

Girls Tier 1 Canoe - St. Croix

June 25, 2023 - June 30, 2023
  • Canoeing

Girls Tier 1 Canoe - Ihduhapi

June 25, 2023 - June 30, 2023
  • Canoeing

Boys Tier 1 Backpacking- Ihduhapi

June 25, 2023 - June 30, 2023
  • Backpacking

Boys Tier 1 Canoe - Menogyn

June 26, 2023 - June 30, 2023
  • Canoeing

Girls Tier 1 Canoeing- Menogyn

June 26, 2023 - June 30, 2023
  • Canoeing

Boys Tier 2 Canoeing- Widjiwagan

July 3, 2023 - July 14, 2023
  • Canoeing

Girls Tier 2 Canoeing- Widjiwagan

July 3, 2023 - July 14, 2023
  • Canoeing

Boys Tier 2 Canoeing- Menogyn

July 3, 2023 - July 14, 2023
  • Canoeing

Girls Tier 2 Canoeing- Menogyn

July 3, 2023 - July 14, 2023
  • Canoeing

Boys Tier 1 Canoe- St. Croix

July 9, 2023 - July 14, 2023
  • Canoeing

Boys Tier 1 Canoeing- Ihduhapi

July 9, 2023 - July 14, 2023
  • Canoeing

Girls Tier 1 Canoeing- Ihduhapi

July 9, 2023 - July 14, 2023
  • Canoeing

All Gender Tier 1 Backpacking- Ihduhapi

July 9, 2023 - July 14, 2023
  • Backpacking

Boys Tier 1 Canoe & Climb- St. Croix

July 9, 2023 - July 21, 2023
  • Canoeing

  • Climbing

Boys Tier 1 Canoeing

July 16, 2023 - July 21, 2023
  • Canoeing

Boys Tier 1 Climbing- St. Croix

July 16, 2023 - July 21, 2023
  • Climbing

Girls Tier 1 Backpacking- Ihduhapi

July 16, 2023 - July 21, 2023
  • Backpacking

Girls Tier 1 Canoeing- St. Croix

July 23, 2023 - July 28, 2023
  • Canoeing

All Gender Tier 1 Canoeing- Ihduhapi

July 23, 2023 - July 28, 2023
  • Canoeing

Boys Tier 1 Backpacking- Ihduhapi

July 23, 2023 - July 28, 2023
  • Backpacking

Girls Tier 1 Backpacking- Ihduhapi

July 23, 2023 - July 28, 2023
  • Backpacking

Girls Tier 2 Canoe & Climb- St. Croix

July 23, 2023 - August 4, 2023
  • Canoeing

  • Climbing

Boys Tier 1 Canoeing- Ihduhapi

July 30, 2023 - August 4, 2023
  • Canoeing

Girls Tier 1 Canoeing- Ihduhapi

July 30, 2023 - August 4, 2023
  • Canoeing

Girls Tier 1 Climbing- St. Croix

July 30, 2023 - August 4, 2023
  • Climbing

All Gender Tier 1 Backpacking- Ihduhapi

July 30, 2023 - August 4, 2023
  • Backpacking

Boys Tier 2 Canoeing- Widjiwagan

July 31, 2023 - August 11, 2023
  • Canoeing

Girls Tier 2 Canoeing- Widjiwagan

July 31, 2023 - August 11, 2023
  • Canoeing

Boys Tier 1 Canoe- St. Croix

August 6, 2023 - August 11, 2023
  • Canoeing

Boys Tier 1 Backpacking- Ihduhapi

August 6, 2023 - August 11, 2023
  • Backpacking

Girls Tier 1 Backpacking- Ihduhapi

August 6, 2023 - August 11, 2023
  • Backpacking

Boys Tier 2 Canoeing- Menogyn

August 7, 2023 - August 22, 2023
  • Canoeing

Girls Tier 2 Canoeing- Menogyn

August 7, 2023 - August 18, 2023
  • Canoeing

Boys Tier 3 Canoeing- Widjiwagan

August 7, 2023 - August 22, 2023
  • Canoeing

Girls Tier 3 Canoeing- Widjiwagan

August 7, 2023 - August 22, 2023
  • Canoeing

Boys Tier 1 Backpacking- Ihduhapi

August 13, 2023 - August 18, 2023
  • Backpacking

Boys Tier 2 Canoeing- Widjiwagan

August 18, 2023 - August 26, 2023
  • Canoeing

Girls Tier 2 Canoeing- Widjiwagan

August 18, 2023 - August 26, 2023
  • Canoeing

Boys Tier 1 Canoe- Menogyn

August 21, 2023 - August 25, 2023
  • Canoeing

Girls Tier 1 Canoe- Menogyn

August 21, 2023 - August 25, 2023
  • Canoeing