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Turtle Treks
Camping Trips
Turtle Treks are an overnight camping experience for girls in 2nd - 8th grade. These camping trips provide youth with a chance to visit parks across the state and in their own backyard. Through Turtle Treks, children have the opportunity to experience the ins-and-outs of camping while building friendships and enjoying the great outdoors!
Youth learn vital camping skills, such as how to set up tents, how to make a fire (and cook over it!), and Leave No Trace responsibilities, as well as information about Minnesota's natural resources. We talk about Minnesota's land, water, plants, animals, and the night sky while kids are entertained with games, lessons, activities, songs, riddles, and stories.
Northern Lakes Turtle Treks
Who: Girls entering 2nd - 4th grade Fall of '26
Where: Sand Lake Cabin, Pine River
When: August 25-26
Fee: $30, includes all food, activities, and camping equipment (except sleeping bag)
Details: Campers will be dropped off at the campsite at 2 pm on Tuesday, August 25 and picked up there at 10 am on Wednesday, August 26. While there, HDT staffers Michelle & Ellie will teach campers the ins and outs of camping, including how to set up and take down a tent, how to build a fire and cook over it. We'll swim, play games, kayak, and get to know each other as we sit around the campfire.
Who: Girls entering 5th-8th grade Fall of '26
Where: Lake Itasca State Park
When: August 11 - 13
Fee: $150, includes all reservation fees, food, activities, and camping equipment (except sleeping bag)
Details: Campers will be dropped off at the campsite at 4 pm on Tuesday, August 11 and picked up there at 3 pm on Thursday, August 13. While there, HDT staffers Michelle & Ellie will teach campers the ins and outs of camping, including how to set up and take down a tent, how to build a fire and cook over it. We’ll explore the park – swim, hike the trails, search for animal tracks, check out the visitor centers, & much more! The deadline for sign-up is August 1.
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DR Turtle Treks
Driftless Region Turtle Treks
Who: Girls entering 4th - 6th grade in Fall of '26
Where: Perrot State Park in Trempealeau, WI
When: Tuesday, July 28 at 11am - Wednesday, July 29 at 11am
Fee: $75, includes all food, reservations + activities, and camping equipment (except a sleeping bag & pad)
Details: Campers will be dropped off at the park on Tuesday, July 28 at 11am and picked up on Wednesday, July 29 at 11am. Lunch, afternoon snack, dinner, and breakfast will all be provided. While there, HDT staffers Nora, Delaney, and Lindsay will teach campers the ins and outs of camping, including how to set up & take down a tent, how to build a fire, & how to cook over the fire! We’ll explore the park – hike the trails, check out the local wildlife, meet some of the local plants, & rent canoes to paddle on the Trempealeau River. Fingers crossed for a clear night for star gazing!
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