Wolf Ridge Trip - FLAMS 7th Graders

FLAMS 7th Grade Experience: Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center (3-Day Trip)

This trip is only available to FLAMS full time students.

Get ready for an unforgettable three-day journey to the spectacular Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center. Located near the Boundary Waters, Wolf Ridge’s 2,000-acre campus is the ultimate outdoor classroom. This trip combines hands-on science, outdoor adventure and team-building in one of the most beautiful settings in Minnesota.

This isn't just a field trip; it's a growth experience.

• Confidence & Independence: Staying in dorms and managing their own gear helps students build self-reliance in a safe, supported environment.

• STEM in Action: Science comes alive when you can touch, see, and experience the concepts learned in the classroom.
• Teamwork & Bonding: Shared challenges on the ropes course and living together in dorms forge deeper friendships and stronger peer connections.
• Digital Detox: Students unplug from screens to reconnect with nature and each other.

Trip Highlights & Activities: A typical 7th-grade experiences include activities such as:

• High Adventure: Build confidence and trust on the Adventure Ropes Course (30 feet in the air!) or the indoor Rock Climbing Wall.
• Hands-On Ecology: Step into waders for a Stream Study, track wildlife in Animal Signs, or learn wilderness navigation with Orienteering.
• Cultural History: Experience life as a fur trader in the immersive Voyageur Life class.
• Evening Programs: The fun continues after sundown with night hikes, campfires, or astronomy sessions.

Accommodations & Meals: Students will stay in comfortable, modern dormitory lodges with private bathrooms and showers. Nutritious, kid-friendly meals are provided in the Fireplace Dining Room, featuring ingredients from the on-campus organic farm.

Registration Details:

• Dates: February 15-17, 2027
• Cost: $209 (Includes transportation, lodging, meals, and all instruction)
• Deadline: Registration closes Jan 15

Payment options:

• Pay in full now - Includes $50 non-refundable deposit.
• Fundraising - Pay non-refundable deposit of $50 now. Balance of $159 due January 15.

No Refunds After: January 15