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Program Overview

Location
Boundary Waters
Seasons
Summer
Start Location
Duluth, MN
End Location
Duluth, MN
Program
High School, Adult
Length
8 - 22 Days
Price
$2,790 - $6,790
We offer Scholarships.
Expeditions
Canoeing
Rock Climbing
Activities
Ropes Course, Service, Rock Climbing

Skills

Technical
  • Basic First Aid
  • Basic Paddle Strokes
  • Belaying a Climber
  • Campcraft
  • Food Preparation and Cooking
  • Knots
  • Map and Compass
  • Navigation
  • Safety and Risk Management
  • Self Care
  • Travel Techniques
Interpersonal
  • Camaraderie
  • Character
  • Empathy
  • Independence
  • Leadership
  • Positive Risk Taking
  • Problem Solving
  • Resilience
  • Responsibility
  • Self Awareness
  • Self Confidence
  • Sense of Social Connection
  • Service

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Explore one of America’s most magical wilderness areas, finding connection and belonging with your crew as you canoe the lakes and waterways of the Boundary Waters in Minnesota.

On this Outward Bound expedition, you'll do far more than just learn to paddle as you explore and live comfortably in one of the most beautiful, remote environments on the planet. Learn to take calculated risks, practice critical thinking skills and develop self-reliance. Discover how serving the community and appreciating the diversity of your group is a transferable skill to be applied upon your return home. Together with your Instructors and crew, learn how to care for one another, work together and accomplish more than you ever thought possible.

Courses in the Boundary Waters have low student/staff ratios (seven or fewer students with two Instructors), allowing for more individualized attention and focus.

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Program Overview

Location
Boundary Waters
Seasons
Summer
Start Location
Duluth, MN
End Location
Duluth, MN
Program
High School , Adult
Length
8 - 22 Days
Price
$2,790 - $6,790
We offer Scholarships.
See More Details
Expeditions
Canoeing
Rock Climbing
Activities
Ropes Course, Service, Rock Climbing

Skills

Technical
  • Basic First Aid
  • Basic Paddle Strokes
  • Belaying a Climber
  • Campcraft
  • Food Preparation and Cooking
  • Knots
  • Map and Compass
  • Navigation
  • Safety and Risk Management
  • Self Care
  • Travel Techniques
Interpersonal
  • Camaraderie
  • Character
  • Empathy
  • Independence
  • Leadership
  • Positive Risk Taking
  • Problem Solving
  • Resilience
  • Responsibility
  • Self Awareness
  • Self Confidence
  • Sense of Social Connection
  • Service
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Course # VMCC-2521

Age 18 - 25

Days 8

Cost $2,790

Dates 6/15/2025 - 6/22/2025

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Course # VMTC-2521

Age 16 - 18

Days 8

Cost $2,790

Dates 6/15/2025 - 6/22/2025

string(222) "/enrollment/?tfa_169=VMTC-2521&tfa_4485=16&tfa_4487=18&tfa_173=06%2F15%2F2025&tfa_175=06%2F22%2F2025&tfa_4533=300&tfa_4417=No&tfa_2706=2490&tfa_2707=150&tfa_2708=150&tfa_2710=0&tfa_4420=500&tfa_4539=&tfa_5239=NA&tfa_5230=1" APPLY NOW

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Course # VMTC-2541

Age 16 - 18

Days 15

Cost $5,445

Dates 6/15/2025 - 6/29/2025

string(222) "/enrollment/?tfa_169=VMTC-2541&tfa_4485=16&tfa_4487=18&tfa_173=06%2F15%2F2025&tfa_175=06%2F29%2F2025&tfa_4533=300&tfa_4417=No&tfa_2706=5145&tfa_2707=150&tfa_2708=150&tfa_2710=0&tfa_4420=500&tfa_4539=&tfa_5239=NA&tfa_5230=1" APPLY NOW

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Course # VMTC-2531

Age 16 - 18

Days 10

Cost $3,920

Dates 6/20/2025 - 6/29/2025

string(222) "/enrollment/?tfa_169=VMTC-2531&tfa_4485=16&tfa_4487=18&tfa_173=06%2F20%2F2025&tfa_175=06%2F29%2F2025&tfa_4533=300&tfa_4417=No&tfa_2706=3620&tfa_2707=150&tfa_2708=150&tfa_2710=0&tfa_4420=500&tfa_4539=&tfa_5239=NA&tfa_5230=1" APPLY NOW

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Course # VMYC-2531

Age 14 - 16

Days 10

Cost $3,920

Dates 6/20/2025 - 6/29/2025

string(222) "/enrollment/?tfa_169=VMYC-2531&tfa_4485=14&tfa_4487=16&tfa_173=06%2F20%2F2025&tfa_175=06%2F29%2F2025&tfa_4533=300&tfa_4417=No&tfa_2706=3620&tfa_2707=150&tfa_2708=150&tfa_2710=0&tfa_4420=500&tfa_4539=&tfa_5239=NA&tfa_5230=1" APPLY NOW

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Course # VMYC-2551

Age 14 - 16

Days 22

Cost $6,790

Dates 6/24/2025 - 7/15/2025

string(222) "/enrollment/?tfa_169=VMYC-2551&tfa_4485=14&tfa_4487=16&tfa_173=06%2F24%2F2025&tfa_175=07%2F15%2F2025&tfa_4533=300&tfa_4417=No&tfa_2706=6490&tfa_2707=150&tfa_2708=150&tfa_2710=0&tfa_4420=500&tfa_4539=&tfa_5239=NA&tfa_5230=1" APPLY NOW

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Course # VMYC-2522

Age 14 - 16

Days 8

Cost $2,790

Dates 7/6/2025 - 7/13/2025

string(222) "/enrollment/?tfa_169=VMYC-2522&tfa_4485=14&tfa_4487=16&tfa_173=07%2F06%2F2025&tfa_175=07%2F13%2F2025&tfa_4533=300&tfa_4417=No&tfa_2706=2490&tfa_2707=150&tfa_2708=150&tfa_2710=0&tfa_4420=500&tfa_4539=&tfa_5239=NA&tfa_5230=1" APPLY NOW

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Course # VMTC-2522

Age 16 - 18

Days 8

Cost $2,790

Dates 7/6/2025 - 7/13/2025

string(222) "/enrollment/?tfa_169=VMTC-2522&tfa_4485=16&tfa_4487=18&tfa_173=07%2F06%2F2025&tfa_175=07%2F13%2F2025&tfa_4533=300&tfa_4417=No&tfa_2706=2490&tfa_2707=150&tfa_2708=150&tfa_2710=0&tfa_4420=500&tfa_4539=&tfa_5239=NA&tfa_5230=1" APPLY NOW

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Course # VMYC-2542

Age 14 - 16

Days 15

Cost $5,445

Dates 7/8/2025 - 7/22/2025

string(222) "/enrollment/?tfa_169=VMYC-2542&tfa_4485=14&tfa_4487=16&tfa_173=07%2F08%2F2025&tfa_175=07%2F22%2F2025&tfa_4533=300&tfa_4417=No&tfa_2706=5145&tfa_2707=150&tfa_2708=150&tfa_2710=0&tfa_4420=500&tfa_4539=&tfa_5239=NA&tfa_5230=1" APPLY NOW

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Course # VMTC-2532

Age 16 - 18

Days 10

Cost $3,920

Dates 7/22/2025 - 7/31/2025

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Course # VMYC-2532

Age 14 - 16

Days 10

Cost $3,920

Dates 7/22/2025 - 7/31/2025

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Course # VMYC-2523

Age 14 - 16

Days 8

Cost $2,790

Dates 7/27/2025 - 8/3/2025

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Course # VMTC-2523

Age 16 - 18

Days 8

Cost $2,790

Dates 7/27/2025 - 8/3/2025

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Course # VMTC-2543

Age 16 - 18

Days 15

Cost $5,445

Dates 7/29/2025 - 8/12/2025

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Sample Itinerary
22-Day Course
DAY1
Course start
DAY2-7
Canoe training expedition (introductory lessons in canoeing, portaging, camp-craft, cooking over a fire and navigation)
DAY8
Rock climbing
DAY9-12
Main canoeing expedition
DAY13-15
Solo
DAY16-18
Final canoeing expedition
DAY19-20
Community service project
DAY21-22
Personal Challenge Event and course end ceremonies
15-Day Course
DAY1
Course start
DAY2-4
Canoe training expedition (introductory lessons in canoeing, portaging, camp-craft, cooking over a fire and navigation)
DAY5
Rock climbing
DAY6-8
Main canoeing expedition
DAY9-10
Solo
DAY11-12
Final canoeing expedition
DAY13
Community service project
DAY14-15
Personal Challenge Event and course end ceremonies
10-Day Course
DAY1
Course start
DAY2-4
Canoe training expedition (Introductory lessons in canoeing, portaging, camp craft, cooking over a fire, and navigation)
DAY5
Solo
DAY6-8
Continued Canoe expedition (increased group responsibility over navigation travel & camp craft)
DAY10
Return to base for gear clean and course end ceremonies
8-Day Course
DAY1
Course start
DAY2-3
Canoe training expedition (introductory lessons in canoeing, portaging, camp-craft, cooking over a fire and navigation)
DAY4
Solo
DAY5-6
Continued canoeing expedition (increased group responsibility over navigation, travel and camp-craft)
DAY7-8
Return to base for gear clean and course end ceremonies

Never once would I have thought that I could emotionally have been able to challenge myself like I have on this course. Truly I appreciate the privilege of this. It has created an impact and prepared me for the real world. It has also helped me find my place with myself and learn how to really live to my full potential.

— JR Voyageur Outward Bound School Alum
Classic Courses

Make new friends, sleep under the stars, and learn skills for outdoor adventure. Outward Bound’s Classic expeditions are designed to empower middle and high school students with the tools and confidence they need to navigate life’s ever-changing tides. By taking on challenges outdoors, students discover their strengths, make meaningful connections and return home with the skills needed to embark on bold futures. 

  • Develop Connections. Bond with your crew by having fun and engaging in meaningful conversations.  
  • Learn Outdoor Skills. Cook delicious meals outside, navigate with a map, and build a backcountry campsite.  
  • Practice Leadership and Teamwork. Learn to be both a leader and team player.  
  • Build Confidence that Lasts a Lifetime. Discover your unique strengths. 
Canoeing
A person wearing a lifejacket and holding a paddle is sitting in a canoe and smiles for the photo.
Photo courtesy of Sophie Steck
A person balances a canoe on their shoulder and give the camera a "hang loose" sign.
a person stands at the front a canoe and raises their paddle in the air on an outward bound course
Three students navigate a canoe on calm blue water. There is a green shore in the background.
Photo courtesy of Mac Gaither
two students paddle a canoe between rocks with another canoe in the background
An instructor stands in the water, demonstrating how to paddle to a student in a canoe. They are both wearing life jackets.
Photo courtesy of Colleen Meas
A person wearing a lifejacket and holding a paddle is sitting in a canoe and smiles for the photo.
Two people in a canoe on calm water smile for a photo
Two canoes are paddled on calm water away from the camera, toward a tree-lined shore.
Photo courtesy of Mac Gaither
Two young people wearing life jackets stand in a wooded area and smile for the photo.
two people paddle a canoe on calm water while the sun sets behind a row of trees
Photo courtesy of David Morgan
Three canoes are navigated through a narrow channel amid thick green brush
Two people wearing life jackets navigate a canoe on calm water
Photo courtesy of Colleen Meas
Two people wearing life jackets sit inside canoes and give the camera a thumbs up
Three people sitting in canoes smile for the photo
A person standing on the shore of a body of water holds a frog, who is trying to leap from their hands.

On this extended canoe expedition, students learn the art of paddling a canoe in a variety of conditions, as well as map and compass reading, route finding and Recreate Responsibly  principles. Groups navigate a variety of waterways such as lakes, rivers and swamps. Students work as a team to carry packs and canoes over portage trails when transitioning from one lake to another or to get safely around challenging rapids. Traveling by canoe allows groups to go far past where motorboats operate. Once there, it is possible to quietly observe bald eagles, moose and peaceful sunsets on mirror-calm lakes.

Rock Climbing and Rappelling
A person wearing safety gear is secured by ropes as they stand on the edge of a cliff high above a blue body of water and smile excitedly.
Photo courtesy of Wings Mankedick
A person wearing safety gear is secured by ropes looks up at the camera as they rock climb
Two people wearing helmets smile at the camera. They appear to be at a high elevation. There is water below them.
In the foreground, a two hands manage a rope, while a person wearing rock climbing gear stands behind them on a cliff above blue water
A person wearing safety gear is secured by ropes as they rock climb. They are looking up at the camera and there is blue water below them.
An instructor checks the safety gear of a student while another looks on.
Two students wearing rock climbing safety gear pose for a photo amid thick greenery

During climbing days, students learn about general rock climbing equipment, safety and etiquette. Students have many opportunities to climb, belay and rappel while learning and employing safety systems that are compliant with national standards. The rock climbing sites provide a number of different route options including cracks, sheer faces and chimneys. Regardless of a student’s rock climbing background, they are sure to find a route that will encourage them to expand their comfort zone and accomplish their goals.

Please Note: Due to the short nature of 8- and 10-day courses, rock climbing will only take place on 15- and 22-day courses.

Ropes Course
A person wearing safety gear navigates a high ropes course
Photo courtesy of Mac Gaither
A person wearing safety gear smiles as they rest on a platform on a high ropes course
Photo courtesy of Mac Gaither
A person wearing safety gear and secured by ropes playfully hangs upside down on an obstacle on a high ropes course.
A person wearing safety gear and secured by ropes balances on an obstacle on a high ropes course.
Photo courtesy of David Morgan
A person wearing safety gear and secured by ropes balances on an obstacle on a high ropes course.
Photo courtesy of Mac Gaither
A student wearing safety gear is secured by ropes as they navigate a high ropes course.
Photo courtesy of Mac Gaither

The incredible ropes course is located 30 feet in the air and looks out over the top of the boreal forest. Students swing from Tarzan ropes, walk on tightrope wires and climb a cargo net before jumping on the zip line for an exhilarating ride back to solid ground. This opportunity creates space for students to individually challenge themselves while being supported by their team at the end of their expedition experience.

Service

Service to the environment and to others is one of the core values of Outward Bound. Students are encouraged to practice service to the environment; leaving campsites cleaner than they found them and practicing Recreate Responsibly ethics. Designated service projects are coordinated with land managers, like the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and National Park Service, to collaborate on land restoration projects. Other projects may be based in the local community. Students develop a value of service, seeing the impact of their actions firsthand, and transfer this desire to serve to their communities back home.

Please Note: Due to the short nature of 8- and 10-day courses, service activities will only take place on 15- and 22-day courses.

Solo

The Solo experience provides an important break from the rigors of the expedition and gives students the opportunity to reflect on their Outward Bound experience. With all the food, skills and supplies they need, students are given a secluded spot to reflect alone, and are monitored by staff throughout the experience to maintain safety. The duration of Solo depends on the course length and type, as well as the competency and preparedness of the student group.

Many students use this reflection time to make decisions about their future, journal and enjoy the beauty of their surroundings unencumbered by the constant external stimulation of modern life. Students find that Solo provokes profound and powerful learning in a short period of time and often becomes one of the most memorable parts of their Outward Bound experience.

Outcomes

High school students will experience a sense of accomplishment as they learn about perseverance (or grit), risk taking, self-identity and self-reliance. Students will learn to trust themselves and push themselves harder as they own their choices and advance toward mastery in their skill development. Group adversity will teach each student critical thinking skills, collaboration and decision-making. They will experience leadership in action as they see their potential become reality while practicing empathy and compassion towards others.

Canoeing and wilderness navigation techniques are great practice for the essential skills and habits that help prepare them for new challenges at work, home and in the community. Outward Bound expeditions encourage students to:

  • Remain engaged and present, giving every challenge their best effort, even when the goal seems beyond reach.
  • Form a team and focus on the team effort.
  • Share responsibilities, communicate and lead. Leadership roles are shared within the group, and responsibilities rotate each day.
  • Find reserves of tenacity and compassion. Outward Bound courses are designed to expand and stretch student limits so that every expedition is a true accomplishment and a memorable journey.
Course Area
The sky appears in shades of yellow and orange as the sun either rises or sets. behind a line of trees on the bank of a lake.
Photo courtesy of Mac Gaither
the sunset is reflected on a calm lake alongside a tree-lined shore
Photo courtesy of David Morgan
The tip of a canoe appears in the foreground, resting on calm still water that reflects the blue sky dotted with clouds. In the distances, there is a mountainous landscape.
Photo courtesy of Jacob Dority
From an aerial point of view, a body of water is framed by green trees
Photo courtesy of Colleen Meas

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Minnesota

Established in 1978, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) is a labyrinth of lakes and rocks that has been specifically protected as a true American wilderness. No roads, power lines, or motorized craft may enter its borders; therefore, the Boundary Waters wilderness has changed little since its unveiling when the glaciers melted 10,000 years ago.

Over one million acres in size, the BWCAW extends nearly 150 miles along the Canadian border. With over 1,200 miles of canoe routes, nearly 2,200 designated campsites and more than 1,000 lakes and streams, the BWCAW is an amazing place to experience the wilderness. The BWCAW contains portage-linked lakes and streams, interspersed with islands, forests and crags. It has no piped water, prepared shelters or signs to point the way. The Boundary Waters' 1,200 miles of paddling routes offer outstanding opportunities for solitude, remoteness, teamwork, adventure and challenge. These regions are the ancestral lands of the Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ and Očeti Šakówiŋ (Sioux) nations.

Course Stories

It has created an impact and prepared me for the real world.

Never once would I have thought that I could emotionally have been able to challenge myself like I have on this course. Truly I appreciate the privilege of this. It has created an impact and prepared me for the real world. It has also helped me find my place with myself and learn how to really live to my full potential.

— JR Voyageur Outward Bound School Alum
It was an amazing experience that enabled me to push my mental and physical limits.

It was an amazing experience that enabled me to push my mental and physical limits. Through this journey I was able to identify my needs for the future ahead. I also pushed myself to show vulnerability to my peers by opening up to them about my past struggles.

— Addie Voyageur Outward Bound School Alum
This experience has been incredibly uplifting and life-changing.

I have learned that both my mood and body can do so much more than I gave them credit for. The mantra of one of my Instructors motivated me to try everything despite fearing failure and I will continue to keep it in mind my whole life: "your body can do anything if your mind lets it." As I fought through fear towards success, my completion of these challenges meant so much more than if they had come easily. Ultimately, this experience has been incredibly uplifting and life-changing. I believe everyone has the potential to succeed on an Outward Bound expedition, and I hope that everyone willing to gets a chance.

— Zoe Voyageur Outward Bound School Alum

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