The Best of Camp Voyageur’s Blog
Welcome to the best of Camp Voyageur’s Blog, the place to start if you’re new to our blog, or just want to find out more about Camp Voyageur and its dynamic program of in-camp activities coupled with wilderness adventures. You can subscribe and find a chronological list of our posts here.
Established in 1951 in stark contrast to larger, corporate day camps that feature water slides and bubble blowing, Camp Voyageur is a rustic, family-owned camp with a traditional four-week program designed to cause boys age 10-18 to confront their self-concept and motivate them to explore and exceed what they thought were their limits. Confidence and independence come from this experience and it prepares them for life.
This is a collection of the best articles and stories over the years, that should help you discover what Camp Voyageur is truly about.
Tips for New Campers and Parents
Sending your kid to summer camp is a BIG decision. These articles will help you and your son prepare:
Why Wilderness Adventure
Overnight trips into the wilderness of the Superior-Quetico region of North America have the power to impact kids in ways traditional schools and sports simply cannot:
- 11 Proven Ways Wilderness Adventure Camps Can Transform Your Kid’s Lives
- 5 Reasons to Pick Camp Voyageur
- How Wilderness Adventures Can Foster Lifelong Success
- Nature’s Effect on Our Brains and Well-being
- The Unbreakable Bond of the Trail
- Why Excess Screentime Damages Your Child’s Brain
- Outdoor Adventure Lays The Groundwork for Lifelong Exercise
Dynamic In-Camp Program
Kids develop new hobbies and interests, make friends, and grow strong at base camp Voyageur:
- A True Well-Rounded Education
- Experiencing More Than Just the Wilderness
- Embracing Camp Voyageur Crazy!
- Sketchiest Camp Characters of 2019
- New Studies Praise the Health Benefits of Saunas
- One Big Reason Why Summer Camps Work
- 9 Parenting Tactics We Use At Camp to Help Raise Successful Kids
- Take A Break From Organized Youth Sports This Summer
We Love the Northwoods
The lakes and forests of Northern Minnesota provide an antidote to technology and our complex, fast-paced world:
Camp Voyageur, Inc.
Catch up with the latest news on our family owned and operated business:
Our Roots
Uncover the rich history of Camp Voyageur with these posts: