Clergy Canoe Trip

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Dates:

Clergy Canoe Trip Aug 22 - 27, 2025

Cost:

$5005 Night Trip

Location:

Adventurous Christians

Registration is now OPEN! 

This trip is intended for clergy who want to experience spiritual renewal, connection, and adventure in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Space is limited for this trip – we recommend you sign up early!

AC specializes in guided Canoe trips and Wilderness experiences that encourage campers to take a next step in Christian faith.

Life moves quickly, especially for pastors who are constantly pouring into others’ spiritual lives. It’s time to hit pause and embark on an adventure that offers both renewal and reflection. Join us for a wilderness canoe trip designed specifically for clergy seeking to unplug and reconnect with God through exploration and the beauty of creation.

On this immersive journey, you’ll paddle across pristine lakes, covering 7-10 miles a day, and portage through remote forests, carrying your gear between bodies of water. As a canoe group, you’ll work together to lift canoes, carry packs, set up shelters, gather firewood, cook meals, wash dishes, and handle other camp chores. While this adventure will be physically demanding, it will also give opportunities for rest and community.

Away from the distractions of daily life, this trip offers space for quiet reflection, meaningful fellowship, and prayer in the heart of God’s creation. Group devotions will focus on themes from The Map is Not the Journey by Richard Dahlstrom, with no prior reading required.

Whether you’re seeking personal renewal or connection with other clergy, this trip promises to be a transformative experience.

Please note: our camp operates within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in the Superior National Forest.  As a BWCAW Cooperator, this business is an equal opportunity service provider.

Meet Your Guide- Trisha!

Leading the trip this year is Trisha, the Program Director at AC. Having guided over 25 expeditions into the Boundary Waters, Trisha’s extensive experience and enthusiasm for sharing the wilderness makes her the perfect guide for this journey. When she’s not guiding, Trisha is passionate about canoeing, gardening, square dancing, and volunteering as a firefighter. She’s excited to connect with fellow people in ministry and hear your stories along the way.

 

SPE funding is available through Serve Clergy for credentialed Covenant Pastors.

 

Trip Overview

AC trip itineraries have time set aside for learning skills, bible study and enjoying time in God’s creation. These trips start with one night at camp, then 3 nights out in the BWCAW and conclude with one more night in at AC.

Arrival to AC

Individuals arrive at camp in the afternoon and are met by their trail guide. The group goes through orientation including an overview of canoeing skills, packing gear, and learning Leave No Trace wilderness ethics. After dinner there is time for bonding and preparing before bed.

Depart for the Trail 

After a good night’s sleep at AC and breakfast in the morning, everyone will depart.

On Trail

On a normal day on trail groups will cover 6-12 miles, cross multiple lakes and portages and prepare meals over the fire before curling up in their tent to go to bed. Throughout the day there will be opportunities to encounter challenges, practice stewardship of God’s creation and learn wilderness skills. Canoe groups work as a team to lift canoes, carry packs, set up tents, collect firewood, cook food, wash dishes and accomplish other activities needed to live outdoors. Each day your trail guide will lead devotions and quiet time will be set aside for Bible reading and journaling.

Back At Camp

At the end of the trip, groups will be picked up and return to camp. The afternoon will be spent cleaning up the equipment we used, taking a sauna and eating a celebratory meal before having time for conversation and reflection in the evening.

Itinerary

o    Day 1: Arrival at AC at 2:00pm – Canoe Orientation, Packing, Dinner, Devotions

o    Day 2: Breakfast, Departure for canoe trip, BWCAW

o    Day 3: BWCAW

o    Day 4: BWCAW

o    Day 5: Afternoon pick up from BWCAW, Equipment  Check-in, Sauna, Celebration Meal, Devotions and Reflection Time.

o    Day 6: Breakfast, Depart around 10 am

 

Lodging

The first night of your trip will be spent at AC’s property to get a good night’s sleep before you head out on trail the next morning. For the rest of your trip, you will sleep at BWCAW campsites in a netted shelter.

BWCAW Campsite

Our shelters have a tarp roof, bug net walls, and plastic floors. Mainly suspended by ropes, these shelters are highly adjustable to accommodate wind and rain.

Portage Haus

The newest building at Adventurous Christians is the Portage Haus. It sleeps up to 40, is a year-round cabin, and has a large common meeting space. It is heated by an outdoor wood boiler for in-floor heat.

Transportation

Participants are responsible for their own transportation to Adventurous Chistians. 

However, a shuttle to and from Minneapolis St. Paul MSP airport can be arranged for participants who are flying in. Please contact the camp office if this would be helpful for you.

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If you are interested in attending one of these trips with Adventurous Christians, register here. If you have questions, contact the AC Office.

Adventurous Christians

218-388-2286

Email- ac@adventurouschristians.org

The mission of Cpm is to encourage campers to take a next step in Christian faith.

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