Overnight Camping is back!

May 22, 2023 | Voyageur

This year, Voyageur is celebrating the return of overnight wilderness camping! This program emphasizes self-reliance, leadership, and cooperation. Our campers will start by choosing the necessary gear and food required for their journey. This gear is packed into a...

Spirit of Voyageur: Year-Round Education

Jul 5, 2022 | Voyageur

The staff at The staff at Voyageur are dedicated to finding new ways for youth to experience outdoor education YEAR-ROUND! One way this has been accomplished is through the creation of Tree Trek, a new interactive way to learn about the trees, ecology, and natural...

Spirit of Voyageur: Rainbow Tree Company Partnership

Jun 23, 2022 | Voyageur

Voyageur Environmental Center is excited to offer a BRAND-NEW curriculum for the youth this year in partnership with Rainbow Tree Company. The collaborative goal is to increase the accessibility of the green industry to underserved communities. The Rainbow Tree...

Spirit of Voyageur: 2022 Teen Camp

May 31, 2022 | Voyageur

In the month of May, BGCTC hosted a camp for all teen club members across the Twin Cities, with the theme this year of team leadership. Over 50 club members were able to attend to learn about what leadership is, what their tendencies are, and how to exercise it. There...

Spirit of Voyageur: Jerry Gamble Club Experience

May 31, 2022 | Voyageur

Every year, the youth from the Jerry Gamble Club in North Minneapolis have a chance to take the 45 minute van ride out to the Voyageur, giving them a chance to experience life outside the cities for the day. As the youth get out of the van, they are amazed to see what...

Nevaeh’s Story

May 26, 2021 | Voyageur

Nevaeh, a Club alumni, has taken several trips to Voyageur and has reflected on her experience attending the Voyageur Teen Leadership Conference with gratitude. Her time at Voyageur has given her confidence, a strong voice, and leadership skills. Camp Voyageur was...