Tripping & Outdoor Adventure Program
Northpoint Adventures is Camp Nicolet’s wilderness tripping and outdoor adventure program. Sign up for awesome experiences like rock climbing, whitewater rafting, wilderness backpacking trips, and canoe & kayaking trips! Unless noted, trip costs are included in tuition. Trips are filled on a first-come, first-served basis; please choose your trip in Additional Options when completing the online Camper Application. Campers may elect to participate in a wilderness trip separate from attending a camp session – please contact Jeremy Starz, Director of Operations, at jstarz@campnicolet.com or nptrips@gmail.com for more information.
2021 Trip & Program Offerings
Peshtigo River Whitewater Rafting – Beginner trip – Wed, June 23rd [1 day] – Session I – ages 14+ – $45 fee
*fee includes picnic lunch & professional rafting guides
Isle Royale Backpacking – Advanced trip – Sat, June 26th through Fri, July 2nd [7 days] – Session I – ages 14+ – included
Super Porkies Backpacking – Intermediate trip – Tues, July 6th through Fri, July 9th [4 days] – Session I – ages 13+ – included
Porcupine Mtns Backpacking – Beginner trip – Tues, July 13 through Thurs, July 15th [3 days] – ages 12+ – included
*trip offered primarily to campers staying through the midsummer changeover between Sessions I & II
Voyageurs Wilderness Canoe – Advanced trip – Wed, July 14th through Tues, July 20th [7 days] – ages 16+ – included
*trip offered primarily to campers staying through the midsummer changeover between Sessions I & II
Apostle Islands Sea Kayaking – Intermediate trip – Mon, July 12th through Fri, July 16th [5 days] – ages 13+ – $200 fee
*trip offered contingent on interest in Voyageurs Wilderness Canoe – fee covers professional kayak guides
*trip offered primarily to campers staying through the midsummer changeover between Sessions I & II
Sylvania Wilderness Canoe – Beginner trip – Tues, July 27th through Thurs, July 29th [3 days] – Session II – ages 11+ – included
Rocky Mountain Backpacking – Expert trip – Tues, Aug 10th through Tues, Aug 17th [8 days] – Postseason – ages 17+ – $1,750 fee
*trip offered to campers who have completed Isle Royale Backpacking and/or Voyageurs Wilderness Canoe
*fee includes airfare to/from Colorado from Camp Nicolet and meals/lodging at camp before & after trip
Download: Camp Nicolet – 2021 Program Calendar PDF
Trip Progression
Age 11 – Sylvania Wilderness Canoe [Beginner trip]
Age 12 – Porcupine Mountains Backpacking [Beginner trip]
Age 12 – Devil’s Lake Rock Climbing [Beginner trip]
Age 13/14 – Pictured Rocks Backpacking [Intermediate trip]
Age 13/14 – Super Porkies Backpacking [Intermediate trip]
Age 13/14 – Apostle Islands Sea Kayaking [Intermediate trip]
Age 14/15 – Peshtigo River Whitewater Rafting [Beginner trip]
Age 14/15 – Isle Royale Backpacking [Advanced trip]
Age 16 – Voyageurs Wilderness Canoe [Advanced trip]
Age 17 – Rocky Mountain Backpacking [Expert trip]
Charter Trips
Any of the trips listed above are available for private charter. Contact Jeremy Starz, Director of Operations, at jstarz@campnicolet.com or nptrips@gmail.com for options, information, and pricing.
