Boundary Waters Canoe Trip
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Crews will enjoy two great tours in Ely, MN at the International Wolf Center and the Dorothy Molter "The Root Beer Lady" Museam then hit the water for one of two wonderful trips. Crews will have their choice of which 5-day trip they wish to take into the Boundary Waters. You can find information about this great trip on page 22 in the 2013 Council Summer Camp Brochure.
Boundary Waters Canoe Trip July 15th - July 25th
Grades 7-12th Price: $425
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Crews will enjoy two great tours in Ely at the International Wolf Center and the Dorothy Molter “The Root Beer Lady” Museum then hit the water for one of two wonderful trips. Crews will have their choice of which 5-day trip they wish to take into the Boundary Waters.
Howling with the Wolves: Canoe trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
After visiting the International Wolf Center in Ely, where you'll see and learn about these phenomenal animals that live in the Northwood’s. Head out on a 5-day canoe trip, where you will have the chance to howl with the wolves (or at least hoot with the loons). This is a perfect blend of challenge and relaxation for your first trip in the Boundary Waters. Paddle along beautiful lakes, try your hand at portaging, and enjoy swimming, exploring, singing, games, and nature. Enjoy a quiet night paddle on your last night in the woods, under a full moon!
Root Beer Tales: Boundary Waters Trip to Dorothy Molter’s actual home site.
After visiting the Dorothy Molter Museum in Ely, where you'll learn about & the "Root Beer Lady" who spent her life in the Boundary Waters. Head out on a 5-day canoe trip to visit her actual home site, and experience life in the woods she loved so much. Upon your return to the canoe base you will, of course, be treated to a bottle of ice cold root beer made from her original recipe.
This is a Girl Trip ONLY (Applications for adults are limited to three adult chaperones or if we do not have enough girl applications.) Please register early as spots are limited to 12 girls. BUS SERVICE TO/FROM CAMP PENNYROYAL IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS SPECIAL ADVENTURE TRIP.
Tentative Trip Itinerary –
Monday, July 15, 2013 at 9:00 Leave Camp Pennyroyal
6:30 Arrive in Chicago Area for Overnight Stay
Tuesday, July 16,2013 9:00am Leave Chicago Area
6:30pm Arrive at Camp Roundelay, Minong, WI for Overnight Stay
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 6:00am Leave Camp Roundelay, Minong, WI
9:00pm Arrive at GSMWLP Canoe Base, Ely, MN
Tour the International Wolf Center & Dorothy Molter Museum in Ely, MN
Thursday, July 18 -
Tuesday, July 23 , 2013 Trips into the Boundary Waters
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 Late afternoon Leave for Camp Roundelay, Minong, WI
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 6:00 Arrive at Camp Roundelay, Minong, WI for Overnight Stay
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 9:00am Leave Camp Roundelay, Minong, WI
6:30pm Arrive Chicago Area for Overnight Stay
Thursday, July 25, 2013 9:00am Leave Chicago Area
6:30pm Arrive Camp Pennyroyal
NOTE: Travel, departure, arrival times and locations of overnight camping are subject to change to ensure the safety of the girls, drivers and adult chaperones at the digression of the trip leader.