Wilderness Courses
Select from a wide range of programs. Middle school, high school, college or adult, Coldwater has a trip for you.
Coldwater courses are student-centered, and built on the foundation that our good and loving God is at work in your life. Each course includes elements of: community, solitude, challenge, reflection, the student voice and guidance of trained instructors. Each program element is tailored to fit the specific group, and built with flexibility to orient around current student needs.
Ages 12-13
FULL
Boys
Bedrock Canoe Trip
Dates
Length
Cost
June 29 – July 6
7-day
$595
FULL
Girls
Bedrock Canoe Trip
Dates
Length
Cost
June 29 – July 6
7-day
$595
Ages 14-15
FULL
Boys
Compass Canoe Trip
Dates
Length
Cost
July 10 – 22
12-day
$895
FULL
Boys
Cairn Canoe Trip
Dates
Length
Cost
July 27 – August 3
7-day
$595
FULL
Girls
Compass Canoe Trip
Dates
Length
Cost
July 10 – 22
12-day
$895
FULL
Girls
Cairn Canoe Trip
Dates
Length
Cost
July 27 – August 3
7-day
$595
Ages 16-17
FULL
Boys
Explore Canoe Trip
Dates
Length
Cost
July 10 – 22
12-day
$895
FULL
Boys
Discover Canoe Trip
Dates
Length
Cost
July 27 – August 3
7-day
$595
FULL
Girls
Explore Canoe Trip
Dates
Length
Cost
July 10 – 22
12-day
$895
FULL
Girls
Discover Canoe Trip
Dates
Length
Cost
July 27 – August 3
7-day
$595
Ages 18-20
FULL
Co-Ed
Journey Canoe Trip
Dates
Length
Cost
August 9 – 19
10-day
$750
Ages 21+
FULL
Full Summer Opportunities
Jobs
Length
Wilderness Instructor, Cook
May 10-August 6
FULL
Men's
BWCA Canoe Trip
Dates
Length
Cost
September 13 – 19
7-day
$545
FULL
Women's
BWCA Canoe Trip
Dates
Length
Cost
August 24 – 29
8-day
$545
Frequently Asked Questions
Have other questions? If you still don’t find your answer, feel free to contact us directly.
Can I bring a friend or relative?
What if the course I want is waitlisting?
If the course you want is waitlisting, that means it is currently full. You should go ahead and waitlist for that course. You can also sign up for a different course within your age group. However, waitlisting will let us know that you are interested, and it will cue us to try to add a course, or find another way to get you on a trip.
Can my child attend a program outside of his or her age group?
We give first choice to students within the stated age group, according to their age at the time of the course. If your student is interested in joining a course outside of his/her age group, for any reason, contact us! We’ll put them on a waitlist, and check back in with you at the beginning of the summer. At that point, we will consider special exceptions. If you want to be sure your student gets a trip this summer, register him/her now for the appropriate age group! Either way, reach out, we’d be glad to talk more with you about your specific situation.
Is financial assistance available?
Yes! Be sure to indicate on your registration if you are interested in financial assistance. You’ll be asked to answer a few questions, then we’ll be in touch about scholarship options! We also have a 20% discount for siblings and a 40% discount for Cook County, MN residents.
What level of wilderness experience or swimming ability is required?
None! Unless otherwise specified, our experiences are designed to accommodate people of all skill levels. Just come willing to try new things! We adhere to a strict policy that if you are in water or on water (in a canoe), then you must be wearing a coast guard approved lifejacket. If swimming isn’t your strength, come! You will enjoy a great experience along with everyone in your group.
