Day Trip Adventures In the big boat!
A one-day adventure in one of our impressive, 34-foot-long Voyageur Canoes is a great way to deepen your community connections. Get your group together outside of church, outside of school, outside of work…and give them an experience they’ll remember, to help them connect deeply & meaningfully with each other, with God, and with the natural world around them.
Voyageur Canoeing on the Mighty Mississippi
A community-building experience like none other, everyone is *literally* all in the same boat together on this adventure…a 35′ Montreal Canoe! Your guides will teach songs and lead games to help everyone paddle in time together. Encounter Cedar Ave, 35E, and 62 like you’ve never traveled them before, under the bridges instead of over them. You’ll paddle through Fort Snelling State Park and meet up with the Mississippi River to see and feel the confluence of the two largest rivers in the area, a sacred place rich with history and full of stories. Throughout the day, we’ll make time to clean up trash and leave the river more beautiful than we found it.
Ages 11+
Group Size: 10-14 people
Cost: $1,000
Voyageur Canoeing at Lake Superior’s Apostle Islands
The Apostle Island’s National Lakeshore is heralded for it’s mythic beauty. Gear up for an experience unlike anything you’ve ever done before…paddling in the biggest canoe you’ve ever seen on the biggest lake in the world! We’ll spend the day singing songs and playing games to keep everyone paddling in time, and will get the opportunity to visit some of the area’s best attractions. Depending on the weather, group speed, and other factors, you may get to visit a shipwreck, the sea caves, sandy beaches, an eagles’ nest, a lighthouse, and more! Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience.
Ages 14+
Group Size: 10-14 people
Cost: $1,000
Voyageur Canoeing on the St Louis Estuary
The St Louis Estuary is the world’s largest estuary, connected to the world’s largest lake! Spend the day exploring this beautiful waterway, just outside Duluth, MN. You’ll feel history come alive as we paddle a portion of a route used by indigineous groups and French-canadian fur traders for centuries. It’s a rich experience, full of beauty and wonder. Sign your group up today!
Ages 11+
Group Size: 10-14 people
Cost: $1000
frequently asked questions
What's a general schedule for the day?
Day trips typically run 9 am to 3 pm.
You’ll meet your guides at the trail head in the morning to go over what expect before embarking on your adventure. The day will be filled with paddling, playing, exploring, eating lunch, and spending time intentionally reflecting on this beautiful world, our place in it, and the amazing God who made it.
As with any wilderness adventure, there is a small chance that things don’t go according to plan. Our guides are highly trained for wilderness settings, and will have means to communicate with Amnicon if they are going to be delayed for any reason. Amnicon will notify camper parents (or appropriate contact person) if the group is running late.
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We value flexibility, and can certainly adjust the day’s schedule to suit your group’s needs. Would you like to do a shorter day? Would you like to run multiple one or two hour long sessions each day? Contact us and let’s discuss!
What all is included?
Your trip will come with two highly trained wilderness guides who will lead all aspects of the adventure, including navigation, teaching skills, leading devotions, and doing First Aid. Amnicon also provides all necessary gear including the canoe(s), paddles, and life jackets. Lunch, snacks, and beverages are included as well, and we’ll provide shuttle service (if necessary) to get you back to your car at the end of the day.
How much does it cost?
We typically charge $1000/group/day
As always, we never want money to be the reason why someone doesn’t get to experience one of our trips. If the cost is prohibitive, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We have some camper scholarships and discounts available.
What are the guides like?
Our wilderness guides are amazing, and you’ll love them. We send two highly trained individuals with each group. They will be at least 19 years old, and have been chosen because they have demonstrated an impressive level of maturity, care of creation, and a desire to connect with and serve our campers. We do our best to hire a diverse staff every year, and often hire staff from overseas! Amnicon does not discriminate in our hiring based on gender identity, sexual orientation, race, country of origin, or religious affiliation.
Can individuals sign up too, or just groups?
Right now it’s just group registrations, but we’ll be publishing some open enroll date & trip options as soon as we can! If you are interested in signing up (either with a group, by yourself, or with a buddy) PLEASE let us know so that we can make it happen!
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