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A
truly Superior experience
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!
Amnicons
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
Superiors Apostle Islands by voyageur canoe,
challenge themselves paddling whitewater, or hiking
the Sawtooth Mountains. Cooperation and teamwork
become a lifestyle and friendships are nurtured in a
spirit of respect for oneanother and care for the
earth.
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"Is
this Heaven?
No, it's Amnicon!" |
Situated on the south shore of Lake Superior,
Amnicons 600+ acres of wilderness allows
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.
Amnicon
is an Accredited
Camp

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 New!
Amnicon
Explorers
Voyageurs
Challenge Course

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
Wisconsins most scenic waterways.
The Namekagon/St. Croix river trip offer you the
perfect opportunity to develop your canoeing and
camping skills while exploring historic sites of
early settlers and Native Indians 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
songbirds reveille. Come and be a guest with us
in natures bed and breakfast.
"It's
better than T.V."

North Woods
Wilderness Discovery Trip
Slip your canoe into the water, leave sight of the
landing, and look around. Youre 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 youll 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.
"I've
never seen so much wildlife! We were followed by an
eagle every day!"
Flambeau
River Ramble New!
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!
"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 days theme.
Come with us and discover a sense of adventure and
accomplishment as you develop an understanding and
respect for yourself, each other and Gods world
around us.
"Sleeping
under the stars on the beach was the best
but
canoeings the best too!"

Voyageurs
Challenge Course
This "low ropes" initiative course is not
offered as an independent adventure, but will be a
part of every Amnicon experience as time permits.
Each challenge element builds teamwork and a sense of
community as preparation for your groups
wilderness experience. Laughter rings out as attempts
are made to go beyond the expected. A joyful spirit
of adventure is developed as groups support one
another and solve problems together.

SENIOR HIGH
Lake
Superior Voyageur Canoeing
Whitewater
Canoeing in the Northland
Backpacking
the Sawtooth Mountains
Lake
Country Wilderness Canoeing
Backcountry
Canoe Quest New!
Amnicon
Builders
Voyageurs
Challenge Course

Lake Superior
Voyageur Canoeing
Voyageur canoeing among the islands of the
worlds 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.
"You
come as a group and leave as a team!"

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 rivers edge.
The Brule River is one of Wisconsins 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!
"It's
really, really fun! It'll knock your sox off!"

Backpacking
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, the rhythm of your feet
pounding the trail becomes the rhythm of the
heartbeat of nature itself. If hiking is in your
blood and you have not visited the Sawtooths, this
trip is a must!
"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 Michigans 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
Gods Creation.
"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!
"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.
"I
want to be a counselor here one day!"

Voyageurs
Challenge Course
This "low ropes" initiative course is not
offered as an independent adventure, but will be a
part of every Amnicon experience as time permits.
Each challenge element builds teamwork and a sense of
community as preparation for your groups
wilderness experience. Laughter rings out as attempts
are made to go beyond the expected. A joyful spirit
of adventure is developed as groups support one
another and solve problems together.

ADULT
Who
Says Summer Camping Is Just For Kids?
Groups
of adults are encouraged to take advantage of any of
Amnicons 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 Gods presence in the heart of
creation.
"Mother
tested, Mother approved!"

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