Looking for Adventure? We’ve Got Plenty for All Ages
Jumping Into Adventures
Our optional wilderness program’s inception in 1946 is still the foundation of today’s programming. These unparalleled opportunities offer new and exciting experiences for beginners and seasoned campers alike.
For the New to Camping, don’t worry, we start with the basics. Before departing on an overnight trip, campers learn the skills they need to be safe and comfortable while they’re away, things like how to set up a tent, cook a meal, and roast a marshmallow over a campfire. For the Apprehensive a “sleep under” for the overnight allows the camper to participate worry-free in all the fun up until bedtime. An overnight bag is always packed in case they change their mind. For those Seeking more Adventure, we offer the opportunity to backpack, bike, canoe, fish, rock climb, or sail on trips ranging in length from 1-9 days.
What Does Adventure Mean To You?
At Thunderbird, we know this means different things to different campers. Our goal is to help define your interest and make it happen! The possibilities are endless!
What Adventure Are You Looking for…..
- A day on a high ropes course, guided fishing trip, float trip on the Mississippi or an overnight bike trip.
- Canoeing on the Mississippi, other Minnesota rivers, Boundary Waters or Canadian waters for 3-9 days.
- Rock climbing on the North Shore of Lake Superior, biking for 3-7 days on Minnesota’s “rails to trails”, backpacking for 3+ days on the Superior Hiking Trail or Porcupine Mountains in Michigan.
- Or, do you want the option to backpack, white water raft and tour Washington, Wyoming, Vermont, Maine, Canada and more? Check out T-Bird Expeditions to see how campers grow into and not out of Thunderbird.
- Have a new idea and want to present it to camp, we may be able to offer it!