Laurentian Summer Programs

Summer at Laurentian is here!

Don't miss our NEW & popular overnight programs this summer!

Experience hands-on, discovery-oriented activities that focus on biology, natural resources, outdoor recreation, leadership and more. Programs are lead by highly qualified Laurentain Staff. Whether you're looking for a Summer family outdoor adventure or one of our popular hunting programs Laurentian has something for everyone!

NEW! SCHOOL IS OUT FAMILY WEEKEND

ADULTS ONLY - OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

All Ages I Registration fee: $150 per person, age 3 and under free

Ages 18+ I Registration fee: $185

This camp will offer a variety of both indoor and outdoor activities including hiking, canoeing, swimming, cooking and more! Fee includes great home-style meals, lodging and activities. wCabins assignments accommodate singles and couples alike. Singles will be assigned to cabins by gender. Please note: Participants must provide their own transportation to and from LEG, located in Britt,

Bring the family to the outdoors with three fun-filled days of activities including hiking, canoeing, swimming, climbing wall and more. All inclusive includes activities, lodging and meals. Must provide own transportation.

Location: Laurentian Environmental Center in Britt, Minn Days/Dates

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Fri-Sun, June 5- 7

11a.m.

S20-FAMCAMP-I

Minn. Formerly Young At Heart.

Location: Laurentian Environmental Center in Britt, Minn

NEW! GRANDPARENT CAMP All Ages I Registration Fee: $150 per person, age 3 and under free

Fri-Sun, July 17- 19

11a.m.

S20-FAMCAMP-II

Sun-Fri, Aug. 23-28

3 p.m.

S20-ADVENTURE

Come to Laurentian for an exciting week of camp including canoeing, fishing, archery, swimming, rock climbing, hiking and survival while also learning about science, natural history, conservation and environmental education. This camp is all inclusive with meals, lodging and transportation to and from New Brighton, MN.

Location: Laurentian Environmental Center in Britt, Minn Registration code

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Grades 5-8 I Registration fee: $450

provide own transportation.

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NEW! LEC SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP

This camp is designed for grandparents and their grandchildren. Three days of fun-filled, educational activities creating memories that will last a lifetime. All inclusive - includes activities, lodging, and meals. Must

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Location: Laurentian Environmental Center in Britt, Minn

NEW! FAMILY ADVENTURE CAMP All Ages I Registration Fee $225 per person, age 3 and under free

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Mon-Fri, July 20-24

7 a.m.

S20-LECADV

If you're ready to "unplug and reconnect'; bring the family outdoors! Every day is a new adventure, including hiking, canoeing, fishing, swimming, geocaching and more. Even better, these adventures are learning-focused, teaching campers how to identify wildlife and helping them better understand the ecosystems of northern Minnesota. All inclusive - includes activities, lodging, and meals. Must provide own transportation.

Location: Laurentian Environmental Center in Britt, Minn Days/Dates

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Mon-Fri, Aug 10- 14

11a.m.

S20-FAMCAMP-III

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Summer 2020

LAURENTIAN ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER LAURENTIAN HUNTING PROGRAMS 2020

Classes are taught by Laurentian Environmental Center's (LEC) professional teaching staff who hold Minnesota Firearms Safety Certification, Minnesota Bowhunter Education Certification and Advanced Hunter Education Instructor Certification. Mentors who have graduated from all three Forkhorn camps are unique to the LEC program and provide knowledge and assistance to students throughout the week. Evening activities such as rockwall climbing, swimming, fishing and canoeing are offered to students. Registration fees include instruction, lodging, home-cooked meals and use of equipment.

Parents can participate at no addltlonal cost. If parents would like to obtain a certification, they must pay a small fee to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Scholarship assistance may be available for Minnesota Deer Hunters Association chapter members. Contact your local chapter to apply today! To become a member of MDHA, contact the state office at 1-800-450-3337 or 218-327-1103.

FORKHORN I: FIREARM SAFETY

FORKHORN II: BOWHUNTERS EDUCATION

FORKHORN Ill: ADVANCED HUNTER EDUCATION

In Forkhorn I, students earn their Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Firearms Safety Certification. Students will experience extensive hands-on firearm handling and shooting opportunities as well as many safety aspects while becoming a responsible hunter. Throughout the week, students will also shoot clay pigeons with shotguns, take an archery class and be exposed to safe hunting practices. Must be 11 years old by start

Forkhorn 11 is for students who have earned their Firearms Safety Certification and would like to extend their knowledge and experience with bowhunting. Students can be certified as a bowhunter through the Minnesota Bowhunter Education Program (MBEP).

Students will practice shooting each day for a few hours and will be able to understand the physics of their bow through the use of a chronograph.

Must be 12-years-old & have Firearms

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Safety Certification

Check-in time: 1 p.m.

Registration fee: $425

Check-in time: 1 p.m.

Registration fee: $425

Forkhorn 111 is designed for youth ages 12-17 who already have their Firearms Safety Certification and are seeking to expand their knowledge on big and small game hunting.

Participants do not have to complete Forkhorn II: Bowhunter Education to enroll in this course. Students will earn their Minnesota Advanced Hunter Certificate. Game-specific classes are taught by local professionals from organizations such as the MN DNR wildlife staff, National Wild Turkey Federation, and area hunting guides.

Must be 12-years-old & have Firearms

Session I I June 21-26 Activity code: S20-FIREARM-I

Session I I June 21-26 Activity code: S20-BOW-I

Session II I July 26-31 Activity code: S20-FIREARM-II

Session II I July 12-17 Activity code: S20-BOW-II

Session Ill I Aug 2-7 Activity code: S20-FIREARM-III

Session Ill I July 26-31 Activity code: S20-BOW-III

Safety Certification.

Check-in time: 1 p.m.

Registration fee: $425 Session I I July 12-17 Activity code: S20ADVHUNT-I

Session IV I Aug 2-7 Activity code: S20-BOW-IV

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