Camp Voyageur is a boys' wilderness overnight camp next to the Boundary Waters near Ely, offering 2-, 4-, and 8-week sessions for ages 10–18. Campers combine a base-camp routine of land and water sports—sailing, waterskiing, tennis, soccer, archery—with progressively longer canoe and hiking expeditions into the Boundary Waters and Canada. ACA-accredited, with a 4:1 camper-to-counselor ratio.
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★★★★★Kimberly WilliamsMy son has attended for two years and is looking forward to a third! He loves it. It’s full of outdoor adventures. The owners are very kind and clearly have a passion for running the camp.
★★★★★Kelly MayOur ten year old son had the best time at Camp Voyageur. It was his first experience at a sleep away camp and a huge success. He especially enjoyed learning archery, canoeing, and fishing. Using the sauna in the afternoon then jumping in lake were also highlights. The counselors, staff, and nurse were all very positive, encouraging, and attentive. Our son was sad to leave and looks forward to attending Camp Voyageur again next summer!
★★★★★T. Kuehn-KimThe staff at Camp Voyageur are outstanding people. On a canoeing trip in the boundary waters, our party was separated on rough waters and we were fortunate to wash ashore at the camp where we encountered Jim, who was able to calmly and expertly assist us in a stressful time by helping captain a rescue mission to retrieve our friend and his dogs. It is extremely reassuring knowing there are such genuine people running camps for our youth who can help instill great morals and values to future generations!
★★★★★Michael WilsonI attended camp here as a kid/young man and it had a huge impact on my life. At the time I attended It was fun in camp and the trail offered adventure and new experiences. As I look back as an adult (with a son who now attends camp) I can more fully appreciate that it was more than the fun and adventure---it taught important lessons (carry your weight, help your fellow man, respect the land, be prepared, bring optimism to the challenges that await you on the trail of life) that have stuck with me today. We're so lucky that there are places like this for our kids and of course we are so lucky to have folks like the Erdmanns (and their STAFF!!!) that are committed to this mission. Thanks
★★★★★Kathryn VandenberkWe started going to CV in 1972, when my brother was a camper and we went up to retrieve him at summer's end. My son was then 6 months old. He went there in the 1980s as a teen and now my two grandsons go every year. This is the perfect camp experience: beautiful setting at the edge of the BWCA, knowledgeable staff, and a tradition that builds character and self-confidence.