…awaits you this summer at Amnicon! The moods, power, and breathtaking beauty of Lake Superior and the surrounding countryside will make your Amnicon adventure unforgettable!
Amnicon’s summer experience is a unique Christian high-adventure tripping program where cooperation and teamwork become a lifestyle and friendships are nurtured in a spirit of respect for one another and care for the earth. Campers develop a new sense of awareness of themselves and build community as they explore Lake Superior’s Apostle Islands by voyageur canoe, challenge themselves paddling whitewater, or hiking the Sawtooth Mountains.
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"Is
this Heaven? No, it's Amnicon!" |
Situated on the south shore of Lake Superior,
Amnicon’s 600+ acres of wilderness allow campers to
begin their adventure the moment they arrive. The
toughest thing about coming to Amnicon is deciding which
trip to take!
From the thrilling whitewater of the Brule River and the
rugged beauty of the Sawtooth Mountains to the majestic
vastness of Lake Superior, the wild scenery of the
Namekagon River, or the peaceful serenity of the Amnicon
base camp — Amnicon prides itself on being one of a
very few Lutheran camps providing such diverse and
specialized high adventure tripping programs.
Being part of an Amnicon adventure is more than just
taking a camping trip. It is an intense 24-hour-a-day way
of life where you learn new skills while living together
in Christian fellowship. Each Amnicon trip will have one
or two guides/counselors who will teach you all the
needed safety and wilderness skills and also lead a
program for the week. A theme unifies each trip with
activities that include stories, games, campfires,
discussions, history, prayer and worship. After a week of
wrestling with questions, working on the ropes course,
enjoying quiet times, and building lasting friendships,
you will leave Amnicon refreshed, renewed, and full of
new thoughts and skills.
Please click on one of the following age groups for
more information about Amnicon Summer Adventures:
Junior High
Senior High
Adult
JUNIOR HIGH
Northland Scenic
River Canoe Trip
North
Woods Wilderness Discovery Trip
Flambeau River
Ramble
Amnicon
Explorers
Northland Scenic
River Canoe Trip
Is that a beaver or an otter swimming in front of our
canoe? This unique encounter is one of the many
opportunities you will have to observe the variety of
abundant wildlife as you paddle one of Wisconsin’s
most scenic waterways.
The Namekagon/St. Croix river trip offers you the perfect
opportunity to develop your canoeing and camping skills
while exploring historic sites of early settlers and
Native Americans along the way.
Shorelines are wild and beautiful, varying from high,
steep banks to wetlands and wild rice beds. At your
campsite you will cook over a campfire, sleep on a bed of
pine needles, and rise to the call of the songbird’s
reveille. Come and be a guest with us in nature’s
bed and breakfast.
For full trip
description and itinerary...
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Group
Size: up to 10 Group Cost: $3,050.00 Trip Length:6 Days Contact Amnicon for more information… Choose another adventure… |
"I'd like
to extend my gratitude to you for the most fun I have
ever had in my life and for your guidance towards a
closer life with God. It was awesome, awesome."
North Woods
Wilderness Discovery Trip
Slip your canoe into the water, leave sight of the
landing, and look around. You’re treated to a view
of nature, of wild beauty and its entire splendor. Tall
stands of pine and birch crowd the shoreline, and high
overhead a Bald Eagle circles.
Your trip begins on the eastern edge of the Manitowish
River Wilderness area. The gentle babble of the river is
your companion at the wilderness campsite for your first
night out on the trail.
Soon the river widens, as you enter the magnificent
Turtle-Flambeau Flowage. Chances are you’ll hear the
haunting call of a loon, or glimpse a dear as you
navigate the clear blue waters. Camped on an island, your
evening is spent at the waters edge accompanied by the
crackle of the campfire. This is a great trip for people
of all levels of experience.
For full trip
description and itinerary...
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Group
Size: up to 5 Group Cost: $1,780.00 Trip Length: 6 Days Contact Amnicon for more information… Choose another adventure… |
"I've
never seen so much wildlife! We were followed by an eagle
every day!"
Flambeau River
Ramble
Grab your paddle and come travel what enthusiasts
have acclaimed as one of the nation's finest canoeing
rivers!
Your trip will begin near Nine Mile Creek on a quiet stretch of the wild and beautiful Flambeau River. The next few days will have you enjoying the time of your life as you spend sun-up to sun-down in the presence of bald eagles, beaver lodges, spruce and birch forests, and the wide open sky.
Midway through your trip, listen for the roar of
rapids as you make ready for some adventurous whitewater!
The Flambeau River awaits you!
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description and itinerary...
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Group
Size: up to 10 Group Cost: $3,175.00 Trip Length: 6 Days Contact Amnicon for more information… Choose another adventure… |
"I just
wanted you to know how much of an impact the camp has had
on my life."
Amnicon Explorers
Because or our ideal wilderness location, Amnicon is an
adventure in itself! Embark upon a canoeing expedition up
the windy Amnicon River to a base camp at our wilderness
site. Spend a night under brilliant stars on our Lake
Superior beach as waves lap gently against the shore.
Gather in a cozy Tepee to share stories and reflect on
the day’s theme.
Come with us and discover a sense of adventure and
accomplishment as you develop an understanding and
respect for yourself, each other and God’s world
around us.
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Group
Size: up to 10 Group Cost: $2,730.00 Arrive: Monday Depart: Friday Contact Amnicon for more information… Choose another adventure… |
"Sleeping
under the stars on the beach was the best… but
canoeing’s the best too!"
SENIOR HIGH
Voyageur Canoeing on Lake Superior
Voyageur Canoeing in Voyageur's Nat'l
Park New!
Superior
Servanthood: Environmental Mission Trip New!
Whitewater
Canoeing in the Northland
Backpacking
the Sawtooth Mountains
Lake
Country Wilderness Canoeing
Backcountry Canoe
Quest
Amnicon Builders
Voyageur Canoeing
on Lake Superior
Voyageur canoeing among the islands on the world’s
largest inland sea, is indeed a unique experience!
Together your group will tap an historic rhythm and
lifestyle...that of the voyageurs over 200 years ago.
Feel the strength of teamwork as you paddle a 34-foot
Montreal canoe singing your way to new destinations.
Relax in the developing warmth and friendship while
sharing stories around a crackling campfire.
You and your guides will navigate sandstone sea caves,
shipwrecks, secluded beaches, and lighthouses as you
explore the pristine shores of the Apostle Islands and
the awe inspiring waters of Lake Superior. Come join us
and feel your spirit renewed as your entire being comes
alive.
For full trip
description and itinerary...
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Group
Size: 10-14 Group Cost: $4,550.00 Arrive: Sunday Depart: Friday Contact Amnicon for more information… Choose another adventure… |
"That
trip was the highlight of the year for us...and probably
of the decade for me."
Voyageur Canoeing
in Voyageur's Nat'l Park New!
Along the Minnesota-Canada border lies the pristine
wilderness of Voyageur's National Park, harboring some of
the oldest exposed rock formations in the world.
You'll embark from Crane Lake and soon be in the
protected waterways and rugged terrain that provide
habitat for moose, otter, beaver, loon and bald eagle.
Paddling together in rhythm in a historic 34' Voyageur
canoe, you'll explore the same narrow inlets and wide
lakes that were traveled by French-Canadian Voyageurs of
yore, which are dotted with old fish camps and pioneer
cabins that date back to an earlier age.
As a small group, with your two guides, you'll do
everything together: cook, camp, paddle, reflect, pray,
and sleep under the stars of this magnificent
Canadian-shield wilderness. Few other opportunities
provide the kind of positive, intense, community-building
experience that this awe-inspiring week provides.
For full trip
description and itinerary...
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Group
Size: 10-14 Group Cost: $4,550.00 Arrive: Sunday Depart: Friday Contact Amnicon for more information… Choose another adventure… |
"This
experience getting to know all of you and spending a week
without technology and life's stresses was wonderful,
challenging, and life-changing"
Superior
Servanthood: Environmental Mission Trip New!
Create a place for others to connect with nature while
forging a personal bond with one of the top 10 hiking
trails in the country! The Superior Hiking Trail runs
from Two Harbors, MN to Canada, along the largest lake in
the world. Here's your chance to develop and enhance the
trail!
Three days will be spent camping on the trail near your
worksite, walking a short distance each day to build
wooden bridges or boardwalks. Once completed, your group
will set out on three more days of hiking and camping
along the trail, giving you a chance to explore overlooks
and rocky rivers.
A faith-enriching Bible study and work that lives out our
stewardship of creation enhance the program. Your'e sure
to have a greater appreciation for the trail after
building part of it yourself, and you will have built the
foundation for others to experience firsthand the beauty
of God's creation.
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Group
Size: up to 10 Group Cost: $3,990.00 Arrive: Monday Depart: Tuesday (9 days) Contact Amnicon for more information… Choose another adventure… |
"I think
we will all take a piece of everyone else and the
wilderness when we leave for home."
Whitewater
Canoeing in the Northland
Explode through a standing wave as you travel and play
safely on an exciting whitewater river. Watch an eagle on
a perch or a deer at the river’s edge. The Brule
River is one of Wisconsin’s designated wild rivers,
but offers a paddling experience for even the novice
canoeist.
Your trip will include training and orientation on the
Amnicon River and four days of paddling and camping on
the Brule River.
Your travels will take you from the tranquil waters of
Stones Bridge through the thrilling rapids of Copper
Range to the sandy shores of Lake Superior. Experienced
staff will make your trip one of enjoyment and safety.
You return to camp with an accumulation of strength and
self-confidence and a real sense of accomplishment. This
is truly a sensational experience for people of all ages!
For full trip
description and itinerary...
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Group
Size: up to 10 Group Cost: $3,350.00 Arrive: Sunday Depart: Friday Contact Amnicon for more information… Choose another adventure… |
"Thanks
so much for helping kids like me find their hidden
talents while having a ton of fun."
Backpacking in
the Sawtooth Mountains
Next to the spectacular north shore of Lake Superior lies
the Superior Hiking Trail. More than 100 miles of
footpaths parallel the Lake Superior shoreline through
the rugged Sawtooth Mountains.
Secluded mountain lakes and breathtaking vistas, together
with roaring waterfalls and towering stands of timber,
highlight this wilderness experience. Backpacker Magazine
lists the Superior Hiking Trail as one of the top 10
backpacking trails in the U.S.!
Feel your pulse rise as you encounter a more challenging
section of trail, as the rhythm of your feet pounding the
trail becomes the heartbeat of nature itself. If hiking
is in your blood and you have not visited the Sawtooths,
this trip is a must!
For full trip
description and itinerary...
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Group
Size: up to 10 Group Cost: $3,100.00 Trip Length:6 Days (NOTE: Groups must provide own transportation to and from starting point.) Contact Amnicon for more information… Choose another adventure… |
"It was
one of the best times of my life. I can't wait to take my
friends out backpacking and teach them everything I
learned about nature and camping!"
Lake Country
Wilderness Canoeing
Located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is the
beautiful and relatively little known Sylvania Wilderness
Area. Here you can find 34 pristine lakes — some
with cobbled shorelines, others surrounded by old growth
forests of towering pine, hemlock and maple.
Your days are spent paddling and portaging from lake to
lake, day hiking along scenic trails or swimming and
basking in the sun on remote sandy beaches. In the
evening around the campfire, you will reflect on the days
events while listening to the timeless call of a loon. As
you explore, your group builds friendships as well as a
sense of adventure and wonder. Come discover this
wilderness jewel of God’s Creation.
For full trip
description and itinerary...
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Group
Size: up to 10 Group Cost: $3,350.00 Trip Length: 6 Days Contact Amnicon for more information… Choose another adventure… |
"We
learned that you don't have to be a freak to be a
Christian as a teen. You have to go there!"
Backcountry Canoe
Quest New!
What's it like to journey through land that looks
much the same as it did 200 years ago? Come experience
what one canoeist calls "a sense of freedom that has
almost been forgotten from our ancient past."
Wind your way down the beautiful Cloquet River as you
build relationships with your companions and revel in the
simple magnificence of God's creation. Your wilderness
journey will find you paddling stretches of quiet, placid
water broken by short, bouldery rapids.
You'll be nestled between tall stands of birch, aspen,
spruce, and pine as you pick your own campsite by the
water's edge, build and cook over a crackling fire, and
fall asleep to the soothing sound of the river. Come
experience reflection and renewal coupled with challenge
and adventure along this remarkable pilgrimage!
For full trip
description and itinerary...
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Group
Size: up to 10 Group Cost: $3,350.00 Trip Length: 6 Days Contact Amnicon for more information… Choose another adventure… |
"Our
guides exceeded our expectations, they were competent,
confident and compassionate!"
Amnicon Builders
Be a part of the ministry of Amnicon this summer… be
a Builder. Take time this summer to grow spiritually,
mentally and physically.
Join with others your own age in Christian community as
you "build" leadership skills, camping skills
and friendships. Then apply those skills as you head out
on the trail with a counselor. Builders pay part of their
fee by assisting with in-camp tasks and projects. Come
join us in this unique opportunity to both serve and be
renewed.
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Cost: $380
per person (individual or group reservation) Trip Length: 2-week programs Contact Amnicon for more information… Choose another adventure… |
"I want
to be a counselor here one day!"
ADULT
Who Says Summer
Camping Is Just For Kids?
Groups
of adults are encouraged to take advantage of any of
Amnicon’s trips or programs
offered to younger age groups. In addition to
these, Amnicon offers the following experiences, geared
especially towards adults:
Kayaking the
Apostle Islands
Some say intimacy with the lake is best experienced in a
kayak. Get acquainted with Lake Superior as you maneuver
these comfortable seaworthy craft into sandstone sea
caves, over sunken ships, past stately lighthouses and
onto the secluded beaches of the Apostle Islands National
Lakeshore.
Amnicon staff will lead you through a progression of
skills enabling you to feel confident in the kayak.
However, you must be at ease in the water to be a
participant in this experience.
Join us and feel God’s presence in the heart of
creation.
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Cost: $465
per person Dates: Call for dates Contact Amnicon for reservation information… Choose another adventure… |
"Mother
tested, Mother approved!"
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information about any of our programs or to make
a reservation: campamnicon@usa.net For employment information or all other inquiries: amnicon@usa.net Please contact us! |
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Camp Amnicon 8450 E. Camp Amnicon Rd. South Range, WI 54874 Phone: (715) 364-2602 Fax: (715) 364-2652 amnicon@usa.net Alana Butler & Simon Gretton Camp Amnicon Co-Directors |
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