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Wolf Ridge Trip - FLAMS 7th Graders

Youth Elementary Grade K-5 / Special Interest -
Winter 2026 - Jan-Apr

FLAMS 7th Grade Experience: Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center (3-Day Trip)

Get ready for an unforgettable three-day journey to the spectacular Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center. Located near the Boundary Waters, Wolf Ridge’s 2,000-acre campus is the ultimate outdoor classroom. This trip for FLAMS 7th grade students, combining hands-on science, outdoor adventure, and team-building in one of the most beautiful settings in Minnesota.

This isn't just a field trip; it's a growth experience.

  • Confidence & Independence: Staying in dorms and managing their own gear helps students build self-reliance in a safe, supported environment.
  • STEM in Action: Science comes alive when you can touch, see, and experience the concepts learned in the classroom.
  • Teamwork & Bonding: Shared challenges on the ropes course and living together in dorms forge deeper friendships and stronger peer connections.
  • Digital Detox: Students unplug from screens to reconnect with nature and each other.

Trip Highlights & Activities: A typical 7th-grade experiences include activities such as:

  • High Adventure: Build confidence and trust on the Adventure Ropes Course (30 feet in the air!) or the indoor Rock Climbing Wall.
  • Hands-On Ecology: Step into waders for a Stream Study, track wildlife in Animal Signs, or learn wilderness navigation with Orienteering.
  • Cultural History: Experience life as a fur trader in the immersive Voyageur Life class.
  • Evening Programs: The fun continues after sundown with night hikes, campfires, or astronomy sessions.

Accommodations & Meals: Students will stay in comfortable, modern dormitory lodges with private bathrooms and showers. Nutritious, kid-friendly meals are provided in the Fireplace Dining Room, featuring ingredients from the on-campus organic farm.

Registration Details:

  • Dates: April 1st-3rd
  • Cost: $209 (Includes transportation, lodging, meals and all instruction)
    • This rate is significantly discounted due to student scholarships from Wolf Ridge
  • Deadline: Registration closes Feb 1

Payment options:

  • Pay in full now
  • Fundraising - Pay non-refundable deposit of $50 now. Balance of $159 due February 1.
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  Madisen Johnson

Grades   7th